Presented by:
NC Society of Hispanic Professionals
In Partnership with:
Meredith College and
NC Department of Public Instruction
Conference Objectives
- Empower education leaders and teachers with a better knowledge of the Hispanic student population and the factors that interfere with their educational performance.
- Learn methods and practices that help Hispanic students overcome barriers to academic success and promote their involvement in school life.
- Hear successful practitioners share their experience and expertise in ESL programs, bilingual education, parental involvement, and linguistically/diverse populations as a positive resource.
Who Should Attend The Conference
Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers, Other School Administrators, Community Leaders, College Faculty responsible for training in the field of Education, College Education Majors and Non-profit organizations.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Yvonne Freeman- Professor of Bilingual Education at the University of Texas at Brownsville.
Dr. David Freeman- Professor of Reading at the University of Texas at Brownsville.
Keynote Presentation- "Closing the Achievement Gap for Limited Formal Schooling and Long-Term English Language Learners"
Eliu A. Guzman - Assistant Principal Jordan Matthews High School
Keynote Presentation- "Doing More with Less”
Pre-Conference Workshop
“Developing Academic Language for School Success”
By Dr. Yvonne Freeman and Dr. David Freeman
“Developing Reading Proficiency for English Language Learners”
By Dr. Yvonne Freeman and Dr. David Freeman
Meet In-service requirements:
The seminar includes: The registration fee includes seminar materials, a Certificate of Participation, lunch, and refreshments.
Accommodations:
A block of rooms will be reserved at the Holiday Inn Brownstone Hotel and Conference Center located at 1707 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. Rooms can be reserved at the discounted rate of $85 for a single and $92 for a double. In order to take advantage of this special rate you must make your reservation no later than Wednesday, September 17, 2009. To make a reservation call the hotel directly at (919) 828-0811 and be sure to say you are with the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals block.
For more information about registration or questions, please call, send a fax or an e-mail to:
Phone: (919) 467-8424 . Fax : (919) 469-1785
E-mail: mailbox@TheNCSHP.org
Click the following for agenda, directions and highlights or visit our website at www.TheNCSHP.org
North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
8450 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27513
Meredith College
Raleigh, North Carolina
Hispanic Achievement Conference
Friday, October 9, 2009 ● 7:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop
Thursday, October 8, 2009 ● 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Conference Registration:
By September 15, 2009: $70.00;
After September 15, 2009: $90.00;
Undergraduate Students: $50.00
(Includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch)
Pre-Conference Workshop Registration:
$65.00 (Includes Lunch)
Please register before October 1st.
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Please pay online with Paypal or send registration payment to:
North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
8450 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 209, Cary, NC 27513
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