Co-necting to Kids Conference

Posted by on July 18, 2003

Co-necting to Kids Conference, Co-nect’s 9th Annual National Conference now including Kids Who Know and Do!

http://www.co-nectingtokids.net
October 15 – 17, 2003
Atlanta, GA
Register by September 15, 2003 and save $50!

Co-nect invites you to join an extensive network of outstanding K-12 educators. Discover new educational strategies and learn more about project-based learning (PBL) in order to reach your teaching and learning goals. In addition, you can network with similarly motivated peers and choose from more than 70 breakout sessions addressing project based learning and best practice in education.

Keynote Speakers:
* Phyllis C. Hunter, Phyllis C. Hunter Consulting, Inc., will address the essential elements for ensuring all children read on-grade level by third grade and continue to read strategically throughout adolescence and their lives.
* Dr. Pedro Noguera, Professor, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, will explore optimal conditions for teaching and learning.
* Dr. Susan Sclafani, Counselor to the US Secretary of Education, will give the latest update on No Child Left Behind.

Conference Highlights:
* In-depth, hands-on pre-conference workshops and computer laboratory sessions.
* Special sessions for district-level personnel
* Kids Who Know and Do and project-based learning feature strand
* Focus on literacy and math
* Strands include: Assessment and Accountability, Continuous School Improvement, Leading School Improvement, Literacy and Math, Parent and Community Involvement, and Technology Integration

To Register or For Further Information please contact:
* http://www.co-nectingtokids.net
* E-mail: pbl@co-nect.net
* Tel: 617.995.3222 (voicemail only)