Call for Presenters: Summer Changes Everything™ National Conference

Posted by on April 23, 2012

We are excited to announce that the 2012 Summer Changes Everything™ National Conference will be held October 22-24, 2012 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Check http://www.summerlearning.org regularly for updates and registration. You can also learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer for your conference trip by visiting the city’s visitor’s bureau at http://www.visitpittsburgh.com.

This year’s conference theme is Expanding the Pool: Reaching More Kids Effectively. Community-based summer learning programs face challenges in funding and in getting the word out about the benefits of their programs. Meanwhile, school district leaders face significant barriers to creating and retaining full-day programs that integrate academics and engagement for best results. This year’s conference will give programs the resources and information they need to address these issues and more.
Call for National Conference Presentations

The National Summer Learning Association is seeking proposals for outstanding workshops (http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=conferenceworkshops) for the 2012 Summer Changes Everything™ National Conference that will enable the growing field of summer learning professionals to build, strengthen, and expand life-changing summer programs for all young people, emphasizing not only innovative instructional techniques, but ways to leverage and message those techniques to attract students and support.

The deadline for presentation submissions is Friday, May 11, 2012. CLICK HERE for more information on presentation guidelines and how to submit proposals.

http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=conferenceworkshops

Each session must provide demonstrations, activities, examples, research, practical tools, and discussion addressing how summer learning opportunities can contribute to the education and health of children and youth.

The Summer Changes Everything™ National Conference  is the only national forum focused exclusively only improving the quality of summer programming. The conference draws more than 500 practitioners, program providers, policy makers, school district officials, and researchers from across the country.

Summer Learning Day is June 21!

Summer Learning Day<http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=summer_learning_day> is an opportunity for communities nationwide to celebrate the important role summer learning programs play in the educational achievement and healthy development of children and youth. Visit the Summer Learning Day webpage<http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=summer_learning_day> for more information and resources. Stay tuned for new tools, coming in April!

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Is your program having a Summer Learning Day event?

The Summer Learning Day Map<http://www.summerlearningdaymap.org> is now LIVE! Place your Summer Learning Day event on the Map<http://www.summerlearningdaymap.org> and spread the word about your event.

Need help and ideas planning your event? Join us on Thursday, May 10, 2012 1-2:30 PM EDT for the Celebrate Summer Learning with National Summer Learning Day Tools and Resources Webinar<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/481654569> to learn how your program or organization can be part of National Summer Learning Day 2012 with new event ideas, talking points, and resources.

CLICK HERE<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/481654569> to register for the webinar today.

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