Research in Practice Conference

June 26 & 27, 2012 @ City Charter High School

This unique learning event will immerse participants in best practices developed and refined over the past 10 years at City High in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Come see why educators across the nation are taking notice.

• Observe best practices for high school improvement in action – hot topics such as: curriculum integration and team teaching, four-year looping, performance-based teacher promotions, project-based interdisciplinary learning, one-to-one computing, full inclusion of special needs students in a challenging curriculum, and building a workforce culture.
• School will be in session: Participants will be able to observe classes and speak with teachers, students and administrators.
• Join a unique blend of participants: This conference brings together a unique blend of educators, funders, policymakers and researchers to experience best practices and join the discussion about how they can be adapted and scaled up.

Online Registration: The online process allows participants to choose break-out sessions and pay for the conference with a credit card.

Hotel Accommodations: For your convenience, overnight accommodations can be made at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh by calling 1-800-WYNDHAM and asking for the City Charter High School Block rate.  You may also make reservations by logging on to www.wyndham.com and entering the group code of 06246781CI.  The special group rate is $179.00. In order to obtain this rate you must make your reservations by May 23, 2012.

Space will be limited to only 125 participants!