Conference goal:
The goal of this conference is to accelerate successful participation of underserved students in Advanced Placement (AP) programs and to increase pass rates on exams and success in post secondary education.
Who should attend?
This conference is designed for superintendents; deputy, assistant and regional superintendents; district and school leaders; and persons responsible for Advanced Placement programs. You may extend this invitation within your school district to secondary principals and persons within secondary schools responsible for Advanced Placement programs.
Dates and locations:
February 8, 2005
Hosted by Education Service Center Region XIII
At the Austin Marriott at the Capitol
701 East 11th Street
Austin, TX
Registration: 8:00 am
Conference: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
February 10, 2005
Hosted by Region One Education Service Center
1900 W. Schunior
Edinburg, Texas
Registration: 8:00 am
Conference: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm
Speakers and agenda:
- Creating Conditions for Powerful Teaching and Learning: Dr. Peter Negroni, Senior Vice President, K-12, The College Board, will focus on the learning gap as measured by advanced placement data, and the prospects for success by presenting information from different sites across the country.
- Organizing to Support Student Achievement: Representatives from various school districts will share their own stories about organizing to support academic quality and rigor.
- The Home, School, Community Connection: Richard Gray, Institute for Education and Social Policy, New York University, will discuss how to build capacity for school improvement and reform in support of advanced placement access among policymakers, educators, families, and community groups, with case studies of successes and failures.
- Bridging the Gap Between Higher Education and Secondary Schools: David M. Roth, Deputy to the President of Occidental College and Chairperson of the California Student Aid Commission will discuss how secondary teachers and institutions of higher learning can work together to prepare students for college. One in four freshman at four- year colleges do not return for the sophomore year, according to Education Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes higher academic achievement. One in two freshman at two-year colleges do not return.” What are the solutions for linking rigor and quality to prepare underserved students for success in post-secondary education?
Registration:
There is no fee to attend this conference, but advanced registration is required. As space is limited, we encourage you to to register as early as possible to both guarantee you a seat and ensure that a space is reserved for you at the complimentary breakfast and lunch. Please click here to register.
Questions:
Please send an email to kjohns@syfrcorp.com or call (206) 855-4711.
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