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Professional Development & Consultation Learning, Teaching & Development Policy Development Keyword Search:   Comer Site Med center Site Yale Site     School Development Program Yale Child Study Center 55 College Street New Haven, CT 06510 (203) 737-4000 Tel. (203) 737-1023 Fax			National Academies at Yale The School Development Program's Academies are designed to develop local leadership teams that provide the skills and energy for change needed to implement the Comer Process. Whether implementation is to take place at the school level or at the district level, participants return prepared to introduce the program to school and parent groups and to provide ongoing leadership. New information is constantly infused into these events, and leadership teams are encouraged to send new members and to return for periodic updates and renewal. Practical & Effective Strategies for Engaging Parents, Families & Communities A brand new offering by the School Development Program, these two, 2–day workshops will explore effective strategies for engaging and strengthening the connections between and among parents, families, and communities to support academic achievement and overall student development. Topics addressed will include Effective Communications; Surefire Ways to Get Parents & Families Through the Schoolhouse Door; Strategies for Turning Parents into Partners; and more. Individuals who should attend include Title 1 directors, parent coordinators, home–school liaisons, principals, PTO/PTA leaders, and community outreach workers. The November 17–18, 2008 workshop will focus on Grades K–5, and the November 19–20, 2008 workshop will address Grades 6–12. Individuals may register for either one or both of these workshops; please see the Registration Brochure for details. Practical & Effective Strategies Registration Brochure Hotel Registration Form Administrators' Leadership Institute at Yale This institute is designed to help school and district administrators implement specific promising research–based strategies for improving their schools and supporting student achievement. The institute is topic–driven, and a new theme is presented each year. Persons who attend this institute are provided with a unique opportunity to network, share individual and collective wisdom, reflect on lessons learned, and plan for stronger academic results. The institute is offered to school and district–level administrators who know the main elements of the School Development Program and have had at least one year of experience implementing or overseeing implementation of the Comer Process. 2008-2009 Schedule of National Academies at Yale Practical & Effective Strategies for Engaging Parents, Families & Communities Training Date Registration Deadline November 17–18, 2008 (Grades K–5) October 1, 2008 November 19–20, 2008 (Grades 6–12) October 1, 2008 Practical & Effective Strategies Registration Brochure Registration Guidelines Cost: $350 for each 2–day session or $650 for all 4 days Contact: 203.737.4000 Registration forms may be faxed to 203.737.1023 Participants will be billed for the full registration fee if cancellation is made after registration deadline. Hotel Rate: $135 per night Hotel Telephone: 1.800.THE.OMNI or 203.772.6664 Administrators' Leadership Institute New Haven, CT Training Date Registration Deadline To be announced To be announced Registration Guidelines Back to Training Information Back to Training Schedule Registrations are accepted on a first come, first serve basis until the registration deadline or until the session capacity is reached. The School Development Program reserves the right to decline registrations based on space limitations or to cancel based on insufficient registrations. Participant will not be considered registered until SDP receives payment (certified check or purchase order). Please wait for your confirmation before you make travel arrangements. The SDP encourages early registration for training sessions. Please note the increased tuition on registrations received after the registration deadline. Please submit a separate registration form for each attendee. A certified check or a district purchase order is an acceptable form of payment for registration fees. All fees are due before one may attend any session. Cancellation Policy Participants will be billed for expenses if cancellation is made after the registration deadline. Group Discount Group discount is available for 4 or more participants from one school or district. The discount is $25 off for each participant. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to participants who attend all sessions, complete all requirements, and pay a processing fee of $10 by check or cash. Substitutions Substitutions for participants may be made at any time. The request for a substitution must be made in writing and submitted at registration or before the beginning of the training session. Registration forms may be faxed to 203.737.1023 or mailed to the School Development Program, 55 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510. The registration process for SDP training events and the hotel are separate. You must register with SDP for the training, you must register with the hotel for lodging when confirmed. Travel Information The closest airport to New Haven and the Yale campus is Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport (HVN), a 10-minute taxi ride. Tweed is serviced by US Airways with turbo propeller service to and from Philadelphia. Hertz and Avis rental companies are available on site. Taxis meet all flights. Bradley International Airport is 50 miles north of New Haven and is serviced by all major airlines and car rental companies. CT Limousine is the only shuttle company with transportation to/from New Haven. The New Haven stop is a short taxi ride to the hotel. The New York airports, John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia are approximately 80 miles south of New Haven and are serviced by all major airlines and car rental companies. CT Limousine, Prime Time Shuttle, and Red Dot Shuttle (800-673-3368) are three shuttle companies that provide service to/from New Haven. Newark Airport, located in New Jersey, is approximately 93 miles from New Haven and is serviced by all major airlines and car rental companies. The most convenient transportation to New Haven from the Newark Airport is by train. Amtrak provides service from New Haven to the airport. CT Limousine also provides shuttle service to New Haven. More Information For further information on the National Academies at Yale, contact: School Development Program 55 College Street New Haven, CT 06510 Phone: 203.737.4000 Fax: 203.737.1023 E-mail: schooldevelopmentprogram@yale.edu
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