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Louisiana Educational Solutions Summit
Building Alliances for 21st Century Learning: The Power to Succeed
May 6-7, 2010
New Orleans, Louisiana
Don't miss this memorable opportunity to explore relevant topics and strategies from leading educational experts for achieving and sustaining success in your school or district!
Join Join Dr. Tyrone Howard, Dr. Michael White, Dr. Nancy Updegraff,Paul Tough and other special guests and they explore the critical impact of teacher quality and data on successful school reform. Also learn more about how Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's Alliance Initiative is partnering with schools and district in improving student achievement and creating sustainable progress.
Alliance Initiative integrates the wealth of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's curriculum, assessment, data management, and professional development resources to develop unique and innovative solutions aligned to your district and school needs.
And we don't stop there. Alliance Initiative provides comprehensive assistance with funding issues too. Our team of experts has a proven track record of helping districts take full advantage of every funding opportunity available, from federal funds to private and foundational grants.
It's one creative partnership and one comprehensive plan, working in hundreds of ways to ensure long-term success.
Agenda
| 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Pre-Session: Grant Writing Workshop with Dr. Nancy Updegraff |
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| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
| 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Dinner and Remarks by Louisiana State Superintendent, Paul Pastorek, and Louisiana Recovery District Superintendent, Paul Vallas. |
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
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| 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Dr. Tyrone Howard Transforming Low Performing Schools |
| 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. | Dr. Michael White Extraordinary Leaders-Extraordinary Teachers |
| 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #1 |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Breakout Session #2 |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Paul Tough Whatever it Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Change Harlem and America |
| 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 4:45 - 5:00 p.m. | Book Signing |
Event Location and Hotel Information
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.windsorcourthotel.com/new-orleans/discover-new-orleans
Questions
David DeMattia
Louisiana Regional Manager
972.839.0976
david.demattia@hmhpub.com
