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The 2nd Annual Concept Schools Conference Transforming Lives: Turning Numbers into Stars |
550 staff members-teachers,administrators, and paraprofessionals from 19 high quality
charter schools within the Concept Schools Network are coming together for the 2nd
Annual Concept Schools Conference. Staff will enjoy two days of listening to nationally
recognized speakers and attend many break-out sessions led by experts in their
areas.
Some of our staff members commented that “the 1st Annual Concept Schools Conference was the best professional development program that [they] have ever attended.”
As we increased the number of break-out sessions we look forward to our staff getting
best out of this years dynamic speakers and presenters.
Date: September 25-26, 2009
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
http://www.columbusconventions.com
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza Hotel COLUMBUS-DOWNTOWN
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here to
see the schedule and sign up for break-out sessions.
http://kevincarrollkatalyst.com/
Kevin Carroll is the founder of Kevin Carroll Katalyst/LLC and the author of three highly successful books published by ESPN, Disney Press and McGraw-Hill. As an author, speaker and agent for social change (a.k.a. the Katalyst), it is Kevin’s “job” to inspire businesses, organizations and individuals - from CEOs and employees of Fortune 500 companies to schoolchildren - to embrace their spirit of play and creativity to maximize their human potential and sustain more meaningful business and personal growth.
http://www.consciousteaching.com
Rick Smith is an international education consultant and national presenter. He has shared practical teaching strategies to tens of thousands of teachers and teacher-trainers worldwide, including two years training American Peace Corps Volunteer Teachers in Ghana, West Africa. Rick was a classroom teacher for over fourteen years, focusing primarily on students-at-risk. He's been a mentor/support provider and mentor coordinator for many years, and has taught in both Elementary and Secondary Credential programs in northern California.
http://sharondraper.com
Sharon M. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. She has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year, is a five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Award, and is a New York Times bestselling author. Last year she was named Ohio Pioneer in Education by the Ohio State Department of Education and received the Governor's Educational Leadership Award. She has been honored at the White House on six different occasions by President Clinton as well as President Bush.
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to see the schedule and sign up for break-out sessions.