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Connecting the Mind, Brain and Education |
June 29–July 3, 2008 |
Explore promising developments and new connections in cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational practice. |
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This Institute brings together educators and researchers to explore new connections in the fields of cognitive science, genetics, neuroscience, and educational practice. Through lectures and discussions, participants learn the powerful links between these disciplines and how new knowledge can inform their own research and practice. (more)
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Charter Schools:
Charting a Course for the Next Decade |
July 21–24, 2008 |
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With more than 3,500 schools enrolling over a million students, charter schools are significantly changing the face of public education. This institute considers charter school successes and struggles—exploring curriculum, leadership, performance, finance, and governance. (more)
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The program is now full.
To add your name to the waitlist, please register for the program. |
Redesigning
High Schools For Improved Instruction
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June 28–July 3, 2008 |
Create a more vibrant and successful high
school |
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Explore models for
school redesign, hear from successful practitioners, and leave
with tools and strategies for improving your own school. (more) |
The Project Zero Classroom is now full.
Please consider joining us at another program.
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The
Project Zero Classroom 2008 |
July 28–August 2, 2008 |
Reshape your classroom practices
to increase student understanding |
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The Project Zero Classroom is designed to help practicing PreK–12 educators create classrooms, instructional materials, and out-of-school learning environments that address the challenges presented by our rapidly changing world. (more) |
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Summer Programs at The Principals' Center
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Leadership:
An Evolving Vision |
July 10–18, 2008 |
For the experienced school leader |
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Revitalize your personal vision of leadership, refine
leadership skills and further develop your management style. (more) |
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National
Institute for Urban School Leaders |
July 20–25, 2008 |
Designed for urban school leaders |
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Examine successful practices
from urban settings, explore strategies to promote high
student achievement school wide, and set the expectation
of high achievement. (more) |
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Upcoming Fall & Spring Programs
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Pre–K to 3 Education: Promoting Early Success |
November 13–15, 2008 |
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Learn pracatical strategies to develop and sustain effective PK–3 programs—programs that strenghten and effectively align instructional, family engagement, social-emotional, and after-school supports . (more)
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Closing the Achievement Gap
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Spring, 2009 |
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The institute is designed to unite school, district, and community leaders as they address the achievement gap and foster learning for all children through
a
“Complementary
Learning” approach. (more)
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Programs Earlier This Year
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New and Aspiring School Leaders Institute |
March 12–15, 2008 |
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This institute details how current school leaders have successfully met a variety of challenges in public, charter, and independent school settings. Learn how to improve instruction through effective supervision, foster curriculum collaboration among the faculty, utilize time and resources to maximize student achievement, and assume a leadership positions with an entry plan for success. (more) |
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Learn what kinds of minds will be at a premium with Howard Gardner's
Five Minds of the Future |
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Understand how to use assessment to improve instruction with
the
Data Wise
project |
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