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2004
Annual Conference
March 4-6, Spokane
DoubleTree
We know professional development resources are limited and that you have many options to choose from to align the goals of your school improvement efforts. We are confident that you will find the program rich with content and proven practices and opportunities designed for all educators to connect and share ideas.
WSASCD is excited to be back in Spokane and encourages your conference
participation.
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Conference
Flyer 165k
[pdf] A
Resource for School Improvement Planning Teams -- Outlining
the keynote presenter, action lab presenters and topics and the
Saturday institute presenters and theme.
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Opening Keynote
Harry Wong
As the most sought-after speaker in education, Harry Wong is truly a teacher of teachers. He has authored more than thirty publications and is known most greatly for his work with at-risk students. If anyone can speak to us about “Steppin’ It Up a Notch,” it’s Harry Wong! |
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Saturday
Institute
Rick and Becky DuFour
Building and Supporting Professional Learning Communities
Developing the capacity of school personnel to function as a learning community is one of the most promising strategies for substantive school improvement. This session will provide practical strategies and valuable tools to enable school leaders to focus on results of learning communities in their buildings.
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Action
Labs
Session Descriptions
| Edna
O'Conner |
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Transforming
Leadership for Learners |
| Jay
McTighe |
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Understanding
by Design |
| Lori
Conrad |
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Denver
Reading Program |
| Elaine
McEwan-Edkins |
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Ten
Traits of Highly Effective Teachers |
| Elaine
McEwan-Edkins |
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Teach
Them ALL to Read: Catching the Kids Who Fall Through the
Cracks |
| Geneva
Gay |
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Culturally
Responsive Teaching |
| Richard
Sagor |
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Motivating
Students and Teachers in the Era of Standards |
Schedule
| Thursday
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| Full-day Action Labs |
| Exciting Exhibits
and Displays |
| Author Book Signings |
| Bookstore Sales |
| President’s &
Exhibitors’ Reception |
| Door Prizes |
| Social &
Networking Time |
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| Friday
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| Keynote |
| 50+ Concurrent
Sessions |
| Author Signings |
| State Award
Recognitions |
| Exhibits |
| Ice Cream
Social |
| Door Prizes |
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| Saturday
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| Institute Session |
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Accommodations
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DoubleTree
Hotel, Spokane-City Center
322
N Spokane Falls Court, Spokane, WA 99201
Tel: 1-509-455-9600 Fax: 1-509-455-6285
www.doubletree.com
Be sure to ask for the WSASCD room block!
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Professional
Development