KEDC
Presents:
June 11- 12, 2008

How to Purchase Tickets

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  • Mail ticket orders with appropriate payment to:
    KEDC
    Attn: Donetta Trimble
    904 Rose Road
    Ashland, KY 41102
  • Fax ticket orders to: 606-928-3785

Event Information

Dates:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Doors open at 8:00am)

Location: Lexington Center - Bluegrass Ballroom

Cost:
KEDC Member:
$125 per day
$200 for both days
Non Member:
$150 per day
$250 for both days

Materials:
Participants will receive one book per day:
Day 1 - Dr. Armstrong's The Best Schools
Day 2 - Dr. Barr's Saving Our Students - Saving Our Schools

Continental breakfast provided
Lunch on your own
 

June 11, 2008
Breakout Sessions

Breakouts provided for Primary, Intermediate, Middle, and High School

1:30 - 1:45 Application from morning sessions
1:45 - 2:15 Cost benefit analysis
2:15 - 2:45 Personal reflection
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:30 Action Steps
3:30 - 3:45 Debriefing
3:45 - 4:00 Evaluation & Prepare for Day 2
Who We Teach...
and
...How We Teach Them
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Who We Teach...
Day 1
Dr. Thomas Armstrong
Dr. Thomas Armstrong		 June 11, 2008 -- 9:00am -12:00noon
Focusing on the unique genius of each child, Dr. Armstrong will develop a compelling vision of who we teach. With an extensive history in the areas of human development and intelligence, Dr. Armstrong redefines the needs of the children we teach. His book, The Best Schools, will be provided to each participant.		 The Best Schools
1:30pm - 4:00pm Breakout Session
Participants will discuss Dr. Armstrong's tenets about "who we teach" in small group sessions. With a focus on the impact on classrooms of all ages, facilitators will guide participants toward an action plan for schools and classrooms.
...How We Teach Them
Day 2
Dr. Robert Barr
Dr. Robert Barr

June 12, 2008 -- 9:00am-4:00pm
Dr. Robert Barr will outline specific instructional strategies that are proven to be effective for today's learners. Drawing from vast experience teaching at risk students in low performing schools, Dr. Barr will share his professional mission for all students to achieve at high levels. Saving Our Students-Saving Our Schools will be provided to each participant.

 

 Saving Our Students-Saving Our Schools
June 11 & 12, 2008
Lexington Center - Bluegrass Ballroom
Lexington, Kentucky