2008 SCHOOL OF THE 21ST CENTURY NATIONAL CONFERENCE
A leadership and staff development conference for Schools of the 21st Century, Family Resource Centers, School-Age Programs, Community Schools and other school-based family support programs.
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WHEN: |
July 14-16, 2008
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WHERE:
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale |
WHO: |
Program directors, principals, superintendents, early childhood educators, preschool/school- age/middle childhood coordinators/directors, parent educators, school board members, education advocates, program staff and administrators in districts providing school-based child care and family support programs, community members seeking to enhance early care and education in their communities, researchers and reporters writing about education, children’s or family issues.
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WHY: |
The 21C National Conference offers diverse workshops and provides opportunities for participants to network with colleagues nationwide, learn from child development experts, discover new funding opportunities, and learn about new program designs in child care, early education, family support and related fields.
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TOPICS: |
Within the context of school reform, early childhood education, and school-age care, keynote and workshop sessions will be offered in these topics:
- Early Care and Education
- School-age Care
- Program Evaluation
- Health and Nutrition
- Parent Involvement
- Leadership
- Mental Health in Preschools
- Emotional Literacy
- Closing the Achievement Gap
- Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten
- Cultural Diversity
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