WHOLE SCHOOLING
Changing the World One School at a Time!
Portland, Oregon May 11 -13, 2006
Hello,
I am Mike
Taylor, Superintendent of the Parkrose School
District in Portland. We are excited about
the opportunity to co-sponsor the Annual Whole Schooling
Conference. As a
district we have been working to implement
the Six Principles of Whole Schooling including movement to become a fully
inclusive
district. We hope you will come to the pre-conference session on Thursday to
visit classrooms and schools to experience quality practices in process.
We are pleased to host the
conference itself
will in Parkrose
High School, a new state-of-the-art facility designed as a community resource.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
The conference will be an intense, interactive learning experience combining presentations, group dialogue, keynote speakers with art, music, and poetry. Activities will be organized around the SIX PRINCIPLES OF WHOLE SCHOOLING, a framework aimed at creating effective schools for all students learning together. You will engage in facilitated, inspiring dialogue with colleagues in an exciting and provocative forum for thinking, networking, action, and community building to change the world, one school at a time! Download Conference Flyer.
1. Empowering citizens for democracy.
2. Including ALL in learning together.
3. Providing authentic, multi-level instruction.
4. Building community.
5. Supporting learning.
6. Partnering with parents and the community.
May 11, 2006. Pre-conference visits to classrooms and schools. Welcoming reception at 6:00 PM. May 12, 2006. 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Keynotes, Learning Marketplace, and breakout sessions. May 13, 2006. 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Keynotes, Learning Marketplace, and breakout sessions ending with a session designed to engage participants in reflecting on what you have learned and experienced. CONFERENCE AGENDA. Click here for descriptions of conference sessions. Presenters will include exemplary practicing teachers, researchers, parents, advocates, and students. |
KEYNOTE PRESENTERS include:
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CONFERENCE HOTEL: Best Western Pony Soldier. Good hotel with reasonable rates.
For other questions about the conference contact either Billie Jo Clausen or Michael Peterson.
Professional rate: $ 150 for 3 days; $ 80 per single day.
Student, attendant, and parent rates: $ 80 for 3 days; $ 40 per single day.
YOu have three options:
(1) register online: complete the Registration Form and email to the Whole Schooling Consortium; then click on 'PayPal' below and follow directions to pay securely online with a major credit card.
(2) Send registration form and check to Julie Knoles, Department of Student Services, Parkrose School District, 10636, NE Prescott Street, Portland, Oregon 97220 503 408 2143. Make check payable to the Whole Schooling Consortium.
(3) Onsite registration. Add an additional $ 25 to each of the registration fee options listed above.
Come join us in an engaging, interactive conference of best practices for all students!!
CO-SPONSORS
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