Leadership Matters - May 2013

College and Career Acceleration Summer Institute planned June 17-18 seminar focuses on STEM, Common Core implementation The College & Career Acceleration Summer Institute will be held June 17-18 at Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana, and focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Featured speakers include:  Dr. Vince Betram, President and CEO of Project Lead the Way, who will unveil the latest and most powerful college and career strategies for secondary school success in STEM, as well as opportunities for school leaders to turn that knowledge into benefits for students, schools, business partnerships and communities.  Dr. Diane Briars, President-Elect of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, who will conduct a full-day workshop titled “From Standards to Actions: Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics” describing the mathematical knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that students must attain to be college and/or career ready in the 21 st century.  Dr. Eric ban, President and Founder of the College Acceleration Network, who will discuss how business and schools can build strategically viable partnerships through innovation, data and professional development. There are approximately 50 seats remaining for the institute. The cost is $250 and includes attendee materials, breakfast and lunch. You may register at www.collegeacceleration2013.com .

ISDLAF+ April 2013 Monthly Update

Click here to view the April 2013 ISDLAF+ rates, economic indicators and general economic news brief. To obtain additional information regarding this IASA sponsored service, contact Emmert Dannenberg, statewide marketing director/ ISDLAF+ at 815.592.6948. To check daily rates, visit the ISDLAF+ website at www.isdlafplus.com .

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