2012 National Conference on Alternative Education
February 8 - 10, 2012
Nashville, Tennessee
Innovative Schools ~ Exemplary Practices ~ Nontraditional Learners
*"A conference developed for alternative educators by alternative educators"
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The National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) is proud to announce our 2012 National Conference on Alternative Education and Annual Meeting of the Membership.
The 2012 conference will be held February 8-10, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee at the downtown Hilton. Our annual conference will promote proactive solutions and alternatives to suspension and expulsion by examining exemplary practices in the field. Breakout sessions will bring to life the NAEA's guiding practices titled Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education: Indicators of Quality Programming. Session topics will relate to the following broad programming areas: Mission and Purpose, Leadership, Climate and Culture, Staffing and Professional Development, Curriculum and Instruction, Student Assessment, Transitional Planning and Support, Parent and Guardian Involvement, Collaboration and Program Evaluation.
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The conference will bring together experts from a wide variety of fields and disciplines. Seasoned professionals in alternative education, nontraditional education, as well as dropout prevention will provide an assortment of breakout sessions.
Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Debbie Silver -
Going "Outside the Lines"
OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION
Thursday, February 9 | 8:00am | Volunteer Ballroom
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Kit Cummings -
The Power of Peace Project
FRIDAY KEYNOTE SESSION
Friday, February 10 | 8:00am | Volunteer Ballroom
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Pre-Conference Sessions:
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Franklin Schargel -
Building Global Economies in the 21st Century: From the Schoolhouse to the Workplace
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Dr. Shamshad Haroon -
Decreasing Dropout Rate by Increasing Prefrontal Cortex Dopamine and Multisensory Stimulation
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Sylvia Hooker -
Creating a Quality Alternative Program
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Danny Hill -
Power of ICU
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Dr. Denise Pridemore -
Grantology 101
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CONFERENCE UPDATES:
View our 2012 Conference Program! Click here
*NAEA announces their annual Student Video contest! Click here for more information.
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The conference is appropriate for teachers, counselors, para-professionals, crisis workers, administrators, school resource officers, board members and others who are interested in starting an alternative education program or school, who want to revamp their existing program or school and who are committed to the quality, expansion and progression of alternative education in the United States. The conference is also appropriate for individuals committed to quality alternatives that serve students' at-risk of dropping out of school.
Special pre-conference site visits have been arranged to showcase exemplary alternative education practices. Learn more here....
For more information about our annual conference, visit the tool bar on the right and explore information regarding registration, hotel and travel accommodations, opportunities to present or be an exhibitor, as well as a tentative schedule. For additional information regarding the conference, you may contact Kay Davenport at (615) 904-3856 or via email to davenportk@rcschools.net.
We hope to see you in Nashville!!!
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America’s Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation are excited to announce that applications for the 2012 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING will be available online beginning March 1, 2012.
