Critical Issues in Urban Special Education

Charter Schools:
Charting a Course for the Next Decade

July 21–24, 2008

With more than 3,500 schools enrolling over a million students, charter schools are significantly changing the face of public education. This institute considers charter school successes and struggles—exploring curriculum, leadership, performance, finance, and governance. (more)

The Project Zero Classroom 2008

July 28–August 2, 2008

Reshape your classroom practices to increase student understanding

The Project Zero Classroom is designed to help practicing PreK–12 educators create classrooms, instructional materials, and out-of-school learning environments that address the challenges presented by our rapidly changing world. (more)

Annual Independent Schools Institute
Educating the Leaders of Tomorrow

November 6–9, 2008

Examine the everyday challenges and implications of strategic and instructional leadership with top researchers in the field. Learn how independent school leaders can use these findings to better educate their students. (more)

Pre–K to 3 Education: Promoting Early Success

November 13–15, 2008

Learn pracatical strategies to develop and sustain effective PK–3 programs—programs that strenghten and effectively align instructional, family engagement, social-emotional, and after-school supports . (more)

New and Aspiring School Leaders Institute

Spring 2009

This institute details how current school leaders have successfully met a variety of challenges in public, charter, and independent school settings. Learn how to improve instruction through effective supervision, foster curriculum collaboration among the faculty, utilize time and resources to maximize student achievement, and assume a leadership positions with an entry plan for success. (more)

Redesigning High Schools For Improved Instruction

Summer 2009

Create a more vibrant and successful high school

Explore models for school redesign, hear from successful practitioners, and leave with tools and strategies for improving your own school. (more)

Connecting the Mind, Brain and Education

Summer 2009

Explore promising developments and new connections in cognitive science, neuroscience, and educational practice.

This Institute brings together educators and researchers to explore new connections in the fields of cognitive science, genetics, neuroscience, and educational practice. Through lectures and discussions, participants learn the powerful links between these disciplines and how new knowledge can inform their own research and practice. (more)

The Harvard Institute for School Leadership: Leadership for Large-Scale Improvement

Summer 2009

Universal Design For Learning:
Reaching All Learners

Summer 2009

National Institute for Urban School Leaders

Summer 2009

Designed for urban school leaders

Examine successful practices from urban settings, explore strategies to promote high student achievement school wide, and set the expectation of high achievement. (more)

Data Wise: Step-by-Step Blueprint for Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching & Learning

Summer 2009

Use assessment results to improve teaching & learning

Educators are guided through a systematic process for using their existing assessment data to improve the quality of education in their school.
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Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership

Summer 2009

Tailored to leaders in the early stages of their career

Hone your leadership skills and gain a more
focused approach to classroom practice. (more)

Leadership: An Evolving Vision

Summer 2009

For the experienced school leader

Revitalize your personal vision of leadership, refine leadership skills and further develop your management style. (more)