partners for rigor through relavancy

 



2009 Conference

June 23, 2009
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Northwest High School
13501 Richter Farm Road
Germantown, Maryland 20874


 

Challenging 21st Century Learners —Connecting Classrooms


Ronald Ferguson
Keynote
Ronald Ferguson
Economist, Author

Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy Harvard Kennedy School
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The Fifth Annual Partners for Rigor through Relevancy Conference will bring together school and community leaders with a stake in shaping the future of secondary education.  This conference is planned for educators who are seeking strategies to challenge 21st Century learners and connect classroom instruction to our global community.  Join your colleagues to share the most current knowledge, research, expertise, and best practices to inspire student success and community collaboration.

Conference Strands: Nationally-renowned featured presenters and a wide variety of powerful breakout sessions will be offered within five conference strands.

  • Leading Innovative Change to Enhance Student Success...... read more
  • Engaging 21st Century Learners...... read more
  • Valuing Diversity through Action...... read more
  • Navigating Transitions through Secondary Education to College and Careers ...... read more
  • Transforming Teaching and Learning Using Technology...... read more
Registration Closed

Who Should Attend

  • District Administrators
  • High School Leadership Teams
  • Middle School Leadership Teams
  • Elementary School Administrators
  • Educational Partners:  Parents, Postsecondary Education, Business, Community Organizations
Featured Presenters

   
Garfield Gini-Newman Garfield Gini-Newman
Senior Trainer
The Critical Thinking Consortium
Professor, University of Toronto, Canada
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Mike Martirano Michael Martirano
Superintendent
St. Mary's County Public Schools


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Fern Hernberg Fern Hernberg
Senior Talent Manager
Deloitte
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Kim Oliver Kim Oliver
2006 National Teacher of the Year
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William Thomas William Thomas
2009 Maryland Teacher of the Year
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John McCarthy John McCarthy
State's Attorney
Montgomery County
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Candace Kattar Candace Kattar
Executive Director
Identity, Inc.
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Andrew Ryan Andrew (Dru) Ryan, Coordinator, Center for Teaching and Learning, Montgomery College
Robyn Jackson, Author and President/Founder, Mindsteps

Robyn Jackson, Author and President/Founder, Mindsteps
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Danneal Jones Danneal Jones
Dean of Enrollment
Dillard University