K-12 Summer Institute
The DuFours and More!
Supporting students and PLCs in tough times
July 26-27, 2009, in Indian Wells, CA
$195 Per Person!
Featuring Richard & Rebecca DuFour
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• Experience useful, research-based professional learning community (PLC) and classroom strategies for improving student learning and achievement.
• Learn ways to raise morale, motivate colleagues, and continue your PLC’s good work despite the hardships of California’s education budget crisis.
• Leave the institute reenergized and ready to implement low- and no-cost solutions that will immediately benefit your students – and yourself.
Day 1: Building PLC Consensus for Student Learning
July 26, Sessions from
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join Dr. Richard DuFour and Rebecca DuFour to learn how to overcome PLC barriers such as reduced common planning time and resistant colleagues. Create consensus in your PLC to increase student achievement! |
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Day 2: Personalizing Student Learning in Your PLC
July 27, Sessions from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sample from 25 sessions presented by national consultants on budget-neutral ways to personalize student learning: English Language Learners, special education, differentiated instruction, content area literacy, algebra, classroom management, educational technology and more. |
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Julie Adams
Content Area
Literacy |
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Brad Fulton
Algebra |
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Ellen Gervase
Students with
Disabilities |
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Dr. Irvin Howard
Leadership |
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Dr. Jeff Miller
Differentiated
Instruction |
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Noah Salzman
Classroom
Management |
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Saveth Soun
English Learners |
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Dr. Joe Tafoya
Data Analysis |
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Dr. Mark Wagner
Educational
Technology |
Location
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Hyatt Regency
Indian Wells, CA
The Hyatt Regency is a comfortable and ideal setting for your professional development efforts, with large session rooms, nooks to encourage collaboration and planning among team or professional learning community members, and reasonably-priced restaurants and grocery stores in close proximity.
Special Institute Room Rates: $119 single/double and up. To reserve your room, call (760) 341-1000 Hotel Address: 44-600 Indian Wells Lane , Indian Wells , CA 92210 Airport: Palm Springs (PSP)
Registration: On July 26, registration opens at 7:00 am. Welcome Reception at 5:00 pm.
Institute Schedule:
- July 26, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- July 27, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Travel Line
For the best flight-and-car package rates, contact Go Aweigh Travel at (800) 786-4554 or
clmstravel@aol.com.
Institute Rate
$195 per person (members and non-members)
About CLMS/CLHS
The California League of Middle Schools and California League of High Schools share a commitment to improving the professional knowledge of educators so that students in California may experience academic and life success.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation requests must be in writing and faxed to (562) 430-5607. Please call as soon as you fax your request to verify receipt at (562) 430-3136.
Through 6/14/09 - $60 fee
After 6/14/09 - no refund
A colleague may substitute for you at anytime to avoid cancellation penalties.
Funding for All Schools
All-purpose and categorical monies; GATE; QEIA; AB 1113 (Safe Schools); AB 1115; Title 1 (Basic Grants, Migrant Ed); Title II (Staff Development, Federal Class Size Reduction); Title III (LEP, Bilingual); Title IV (21st Century Community Learning Centers, Safe and Drug Free Schools); Title V (Innovative Strategies); SLIP; School-to-Career; Perkins; ROP; California Partnerships Academy; AG Incentive Grants; BTSA; EIA; II/UPS; EIEP; TUPE; PAR.
For Schools in QEIA or Program Improvement
Is your site receiving Quality Education Investment Act funds or are you in Program Improvement? Attend this event to help meet your required professional development hours and expenditures.
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