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2009 New Wisconsin Promise Conference


New Wisconsin Promise Conference logo 2009 Conference brochure
Monona Terrace Convention Center
Madison, WI
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Conference Schedule At A Glance
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
7:00 Breakfast and Conference Check-in
8:15 Music Performance
8:30 Welcome: Elizabeth Burmaster
9:00 Keynote:
10:15 Sectional Presentations
12:30 Lunch
1:00 Keynote: Dr. Jennifer James
2:00 Sectional Presentations
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
7:00 Breakfast and Conference Check-in
8:00 Keynote: Dr. Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson
9:15 Sectional Presentations
12:00 Lunch, Music
1:00 Sectional Presentations
2:30 Conference Adjourns

Plan now to attend the 2009 New Wisconsin Promise Conference at the beautiful Monona Terrace in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. National and state education innovators, school leaders, and classroom teachers will share their knowledge and expertise in the following areas: 21st Century skills; district and school improvement; and engagement in learning. Registration for the conference is open. Keep in mind, previous conferences have reached capacity early. This is a "must attend" conference to include in your professional development continuum for the coming year.

Dr. Jennifer JamesDr. Jennifer James is a cultural anthropologist, lecturer, writer, and commentator, who is known to audiences around the world for her innovative ideas. She works on an international level with educational agencies, corporations, and associations helping people MORE >> Dr. Gwendolyn Webb-JohnsonDr. Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson is Associate Professor in the College of Education & Human Development at Texas A&M University, Department of Special Education. Dr. Webb-Johnson's areas of expertise include: curriculum and instructional development, multicultural education, MORE >>
Dr. George BatscheDr. George Batsche, Professor of Psychological and Social Foundations Coordinator of Graduate Programs in School Psychology, University of South Florida will present a pre-conference session on Response to Intervention (RtI). In addition to his work in the area of RtI, Dr. Batsche is an expert in the areas of bullying, MORE >>


For questions about this information, contact Elaine Granke (608) 267-1294,
Brittany Schaaf (608) 267-2277, or Kathy Trotta (608) 266-1863.

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