NW TURN Conference Invitation Fall 2018Our next Northwest TURN event is scheduled for November 2-3, 2018 at the Washington Education Association, 32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S, Federal Way, WA 98001. We will continue to collaboratively examine ways to plan and integrate the implementation of rigorous and challenging student learning and teaching standards, practices and programs. We will also explore new approaches in developing conditions for effective teaching and learning. Our agenda will feature local, state and national examples of promising practices and policies that focus on this joint work.
Our NW TURN teams represent union & teacher leaders, school & district administrators and board members who are working jointly to develop collaborative approaches to teaching and learning to improve teaching and learning. We continue to encourage and support our NW TURN teams to jointly develop, implement and share their efforts. Additionally, we will work with teams to develop action plans in order to facilitate the work in our school communities.
Our NW TURN locals are encouraged to invite representatives from their district and school administration, boards of education and community leaders to join their teams for this two-day forum. Our conference will begin at 9:00 am on Friday, November 2 and will conclude by 12:30 pm on Saturday, November 3.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: The registration deadline is October 26, 2018. The registration fee is $50 per person, which includes continental breakfast on both days and a working lunch on Friday. Payment may be made via purchase order or check made payable to the Consortium for Educational Change and mailed to: Consortium for Educational Change, 2030 Timberbrooke, Suite A, Springfield, IL 62702, Attention: Laura Sestak
HOTEL RESERVATIONS: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Courtyard Marriott, 31910 Gateway Center Blvd. South, Federal Way, WA for your convenience. The rate is $89 per night excluding tax and fees. To make your reservations call 1-800-321-2211 or 1-253-529-0200 and reference code “NW TURN†on or before October 12, 2018. (the Cutoff Date)
We look forward to meeting with you in Federal Way, WA!
Sincerely,