Fall Educators Conference

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PNAIS 2012 Fall Educators Conference


Risk + Failure = Growth: Developing The Resilient Learner and Educator




October 12, 2012 - Annie Wright Schools - Tacoma, Washington

PNAIS is Thrilled to Announce the 2012 Fall Educators Conference Keynote Speakers

Kathryn Schulz

Author of 

Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error




Rob Evans, Ed.D.
           Presenting:           
Helping Parents Face Risk and Foster Resilience
and 

Getting to No: From Congeniality to True Collegiality

Featured Speakers are Highlighted National and Regional Experts and Include:

         Ashley Merryman
    co-author of Nurture Shock



Christian Long 

Vice President, Education, Cannon Design
Presenting: 

Resilience An Essential Quality in Design Thinking 




Greg Bamford

Co-Founder, Leading is Learning,
Presenting:

Developing Resilience Through Assessment Practices


Diana Laufenberg
Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia
Presenting:

Teaching Students How To Learn: Fostering Resilience in the Classroom
 


Susan MacKay 

Director of Education & the Center for Children's Learning, Portland Children's Museum
Presenting:

Creating Learning Communities: Supporting the Social and Emotional Intelligences of Children

 
Breakout session presenters are PNAIS colleagues and local professionals who will share best practices that they have developed working in and around the classroom.

Download a full conference program here.

Conference Agenda
8:00-8:45am: Registration / Breakfast    
9:00-9:15am: Opening remarks  
9:15-10:15am: Keynote: Kathryn Schulz Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error
10:15-10:45am: Break  
10:45-11:45am: You Choose!  Attend a session with one of the featured speakers, a breakout session, or take a tour of our hosts: Annie Wright Schools  
11:45-12:45pm: Lunch  & Visit the Bookstore. Book signing with Ashley Merryman  
12:45-1:45pm: You Choose!  Attend a session with one of the Featured Speakers or a breakout session  
1:45-2:15pm: Break  
2:15-3:15pm: Closing Keynote – Rob Evans Getting to No: From Congeniality to True Collegiality  
3:15pm: Conference Concludes and Clock Hours And STARS Credits Available

Registration
PNAIS Attendees
Early Bird $105 by Sept 4, 2012

Regular $135 after Sept 4, 2012 and before Sept 28, 2012

Late $160 after Sept 28, 2012

Non-Member $195 Anytime

TO RECEIVE THE REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Your registration must be complete and payment must be postmarked or received by the appropriate deadline.

• For registrations completed by mail or online registrations with payment by check, payment must be postmarked by deadline date.
• Online registrations paid by credit card must be completed by 11:59pm on the deadline date.

Watch our short Online Registration how-to video.  For best results, click the play icon (triangle) and then allow the video to load before starting playback.

• Download a mail-in Registration Form
  

Cancellation Policy
Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by October 1, 2012 are eligible for a refund after a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after October 1, 2012  are ineligible for any refund.

Save Time By Prepaying for Clock Hours / STARS credits
We are now accepting prepayment for the $10 clock hours administrative fee.  To learn more about clock hours prepayment click here or simply go and choose Clock Hours Pre-Pay from the list of programs.

Getting to Annie Wright Schools
Parking will be very limited.  Continuous shuttle buses will bring attendees to Annie Wright Schools from multiple remote lots and public transportation drop-offs. Click here for information on remote parking and shuttles as well as taking the train, bus, or sounder.

Interested in sponsoring this event?
Download an application here for rates and details.

Accommodations
A room block has been secured at the lovely Hotel Murano, less than two miles from our host, Annie Wright Schools.  To arrange for your room, call and ask for the “PNAIS Fall Conference” rate.  You will receive your choice of a King or Double Deluxe Guestroom with free wireless internet access at a discounted rate of $105.00 per night.  Please make your reservations by October 1, 2012 to take advantage of this special rate.

Centrally located in downtown Tacoma, Hotel Murano is just blocks from the best Tacoma restaurants, Tacoma shopping and of course, our world famous Tacoma sightseeing. With wireless high-speed Internet (access fee), 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, Spiritual Menu and many other unique amenities, this Tacoma hotel provides all that a traveler needs.