Dr. Gene Carter

Connecting IDEAS; Ensuring Successful Transitions for All Students is the theme for the 2008 I.D.E.A.S. Conference, February 28 at the Spokane Convention Center. ESD 101, ESD 171 and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction have invited a select group of presenters to address issues of transition – from pre-school through school-to-work programs.

The keynote address, The Whole Child, will be presented by Dr. Gene Carter, executive director and CEO, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (WSASCD) also has made it possible for author Carol Ann Tomlinson to speak to Differentiating Instruction in Mixed Ability K-12 Classrooms.

Carol Ann Tomlinson

Other presentation topics will include: transition math project; transition from school to work; response to intervention; early childhood transition; dropout prevention; Navigation 101 and transition to the classroom for traumatized youth.

I.D.E.A.S. 2008 will appeal to educators and stakeholders working with a wide range of students. Session offerings will demonstrate educational best practice for ensuring each student reaches his or her potential during and after their K-12 experience. The conference will offer an opportunity to build upon strengths and examine resources available in our communities for meeting the educational needs of all children. Audience members will include academic stakeholders representing pre-school through higher education.

Clock hours will be offered to conference participants. For further information, contact Brenda Carlson at 789-3527. Registration Brochure