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Conference:
NAFSA’s 59th Annual Conference
May 27—June 1, 2007
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis
Description:
This conference will explore all of the possibilities and challenges of its theme: “Preparing Global Citizens.” Participate in 200 concurrent sessions, 56 workshops, and a wealth of networking opportunities. www.nafsa.org
While You Are There:
Shop till you drop at the Mall of America, in Bloomington, Minnesota. The complex features 520 stores, 60 restaurants, and the largest indoor amusement park in the nation. www.mallofamerica.com
Conference:
ASTD International Conference & Exposition 2007
June 3—6, 2007
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Description:
The industry’s most esteemed experts will share their latest ideas, theories, and solutions to help you achieve your strategic goals and attain excellence in promoting workplace learning and performance in your organization. http://astd2007.astd.org
While You Are There:
Get an inside look at the news by taking a tour of the state-of-the-art CNN studio in Atlanta. You’ll visit a re-creation of CNN’s main control room to see and hear how a live, 24-hour news program operates. www.cnn.com
Conference:
T.I.E.volution 2007
June 19—22, 2007
Copper Mountain, Colorado
Description:
Summertime at ski areas is not a sleepy time. Sign up at the Mountain Adventure Center at Copper Mountain for scenic chairlift rides, go-carts, and off-road scooters. www.coppercolorado.com
Conference:
NECC 2007
June 24—27, 2007
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
While You Are There:
Visit the Carter Center and take in the unique exhibit that celebrates the work that Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter and the staff there have done over the past 25 years. www.cartercenter.org
Description:
More than 18,000 teachers, tech coordinators, media specialists, administrators, policymakers, industry representatives, and students will gather to shape the future of education. http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2007
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The 10 Most Extreme Vacations
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The 10 Most Extreme Vacations
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Purposeful Conferences Powerful Writing!
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Purposeful Conferences Powerful Writing!
In this friendly guide, veteran teacher Marilyn Pryle shows how to give focused and effective feedback during writing conferences. She annotates dozens of conferences transcripts, demonstrating how to select a teaching point for a conference, validate students' efforts, motivate them to revise, and build their confidence as writers. Her practical tips and strategies will help teachers make the most of this powerful teaching time. For use with Grades 5 & Up.
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Ages 9-12 $14.39
