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 National Conference Catalog

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 Fresh Thinking about Student Achievement: Supporting Success for All Students in Expeditionary Learning Schools

Our 2011 National Conference will highlight the classroom practices and school structures that support achievement and high expectations for all students in EL schools. Success in EL schools includes high achievement on state tests and graduation rates, but success is also defined by:

• Habits of scholarship and character
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity
• High standards for the quality of student work

Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson will open the conference as our keynote speaker.  A renowned international expert in differentiation in mixed ability classrooms, Dr. Tomlinson is the Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations and Policy at the University of Virginia and also serves as the Co-Director of the University’s Institutes on Academic Diversity. She has authored over two hundred articles, books, and other professional development materials, and her work has been translated into twelve languages.    

The 2011 National Conference will be an opportunity to explore the issues of differentiation in EL classrooms, showcase effective practices, tackle tough questions, and collaborate with EL colleagues from across the country.

Pre Conference Day Events: March 16, 2011

Consider attending a pre-conference session to deepen your understanding of Expeditionary Learning.  Sessions will feature slices of math/science and humanities-based learning expeditions that will involve participants in fieldwork, research, and literacy in the context of a case study topic.  There will be a school site visit option and a day long workshop focusing on Differentiation. Pre Conference day events require an additional fee of $200 and are not included as part of the conference registration fee.

On Line registration and full conference catalog will be available on our website in early January 2011.     

Conference Fee: In-network $750, out-of-network $1000.

Hotel Information:  
The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower
921 Southwest 6th Avenue
Portland OR 97204

The hotel has offered reduced rates to our conference participants. Singles and Doubles : $139.00 per night. Cut off date to receive thise rate is February 14, 2011.

Call 1 800 HILTONS or 503 226 1611 to make reservations. Indicate you are with Expeditionary Learning.
 
Travel to Portand: Airport code is PDX; Travel  time to hotel via taxi is approx 40 minutes.
Conference begins at 8:00 am on Thursday, March 17th and ends at noon on Saturday, March 19th.