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CES Small Schools Network Professional Development Winter Meetings 2009
Conversion Summit
SeaTac, Washington
Tyee Campus of CES Small Schools
February 4 and 5, 2009
In 2004 Tyee High School, a traditional comprehensive school made a critical decision to break down into three small autonomous CES schools. From that first moment their work has been driven by a need to create greater educational equity in their school community. Join us for a two day Conversion Summit at the new Tyee Campus of CES Small Schools to learn about the challenges they’ve faced and the enormous changes they’ve undergone to arrive at three new small autonomous CES schools. The Summit offers an opportunity for those learning about the conversion process to hear first hand accounts from educators, students and parents as well as to explore data that demonstrates the increasing student achievement that has occurred under this new structure. We will learn about the nuts and bolts of a successful conversion from the school leaders and faculty of: The Academy for Citizenship, Odyssey the Essential School and Global Connections High School. We will hear about the compelling reasons why they chose to break down the large school into three small schools, the democratic process they used to build a sense of ownership among students and staff and what it takes to grow and sustain CES small schools after a conversion.
CES Affiliate Fee: $450.00
Non Affiliate Fee: $500.00
CES School Study Tour
Greater Boston Area
February 9-11, 2009
CES National is offering a school study tour of several exemplary CES small schools located in the greater Boston area. The tour is open to educators, parents, students, and anyone interested in experiencing essential schools in action. The CES School Study Tour begins in Boston, Massachusetts, the birth place of the Boston Pilot Schools. After a brief overview of the influence of CES and the small schools movement on the region’s reform efforts, participants will have the opportunity to visit two CES small schools. The tour includes a day long visit to each school with classrooms observations; discussions with the principals, teachers, parents and student exhibitions. You will gain new insight into CES best practices and take back tools and skills to share with your own schools. Take advantage of having an inside look at some of the most powerful innovative educational programs CES schools have to offer.
The Boston Arts Academy, Fenway High School, Francis Parker Charter Essential School and The Met, Peace Street Campus in Providence Rhode Island are among the schools already confirmed for the tour.
CES Affiliate Fee: $450.00
Non Affiliate Fee: $500.00
Horace on the Hill: Educating Our Lawmakers
Washington, D.C.
February 24 and 25, 2009
As we enter a new year with the inauguration of a new president it is the perfect time for CES educators to better understand how law and policy impacts education and the students we serve. Join us on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and represent the voice of equitable small schools. As part of this two day event you will participate in an engaging training session designed to increase your understanding of national education policy and the impact it has on local conditions. You will also learn strategies to educate policymakers on the needs of the students and families we serve. The two day Horace on the Hill Event includes a visit to a new CES small high school, Capital City Public Charter School so you can see first hand how a school can become a platform for educating policy makers on the needs of innovative schools and the ways that removing political barriers can improve teaching and learning and increase student achievement.
CES Affiliate Fee: $200.00
Non-Affiliate Fee: $250.00
All CES SSN Professional Development offerings are designed for a limited number of participants. Please register early.
Registration information will be available soon.
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