National Board is holding its first ever Teaching and Learning Conference in Washington D.C. on March 14-15th. The press release below provides an overview of the conference. You can get more information and register at http://www.teachinglearning2014.org/conference/about-us/. National Board is offering some pre-conference opportunities on Thursday, March 13th. These sessions will be held at the local museums (Holocaust museum, Library of Congress, and the National Geographic Society). Educators and other stakeholders may choose to attend one or two days of the conference. Early bird discounts expire on November 15th. NBCTS may register for the reduced rate through March 15th as long as they have their candidate ID number available.
National Board Announces Inaugural Teaching & Learning Conference to Secure the Future of Pre K-12 Education
For Immediate Release
Oct. 10, 2013
Oct. 10, 2013
National Board Announces Inaugural Teaching & Learning Conference to Secure the Future of Pre K-12 Education
Registration now open for groundbreaking conference that will bring all major players in PreK-12 education together in Washington, D.C., on March 14-15, 2014.
WASHINGTON – The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards invites all educators, advocates and policymakers to register for its inaugural Teaching & Learning Conference to be held on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, 2014, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Teaching & Learning 2014 (T&L 2014) is a new, flagship event of the National Board in support of its mission to advance student learning, professionalize teaching and elevate the priorities of educators nationwide. Through groundbreaking keynote speakers, inspiring panels and practical workshops, T&L 2014 will provide attendees with unique opportunities to share their stories, gain new tools, learn from the nation’s top innovators and get inspired to achieve greatness in their classrooms and communities.
“T&L 2014 will be bold in its statements and broad in its experience,” said Ron Thorpe, president of the National Board. “With the guidance and support of our partners, community allies, educators and sponsors, the nation’s capital will be our classroom and laboratory. No matter what kind of a school they teach in, educators should expect the unexpected as they gain unique opportunities to advance their profession and shape education for years to come.”
From Common Core State Standards to technology to advancing issues of equity in the classroom, T&L 2014 will tackle some of the toughest challenges facing educators today and showcase solutions that work. One-of-a-kind keynote, plenary and workshop speakers will come from various disciplines to reimagine the most effective and innovative approaches to education in the 21st century.
“We’re very pleased to sign on as a leading sponsor for T&L 2014 to ensure this unparalleled tradition lives on and rises to new heights,” said Dennis Van Roekel, president of the National Education Association. “This exciting initiative of the National Board’s will undoubtedly serve to elevate the discussions surrounding education and inspire our members and the teaching profession to think in bold, new ways to help their students succeed.”
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 13, a dynamic pre-conference event will kick off T&L 2014 festivities. Educators will be offered exclusive opportunities to connect the capital to their classroom by visiting with elected representatives and attending unique, off-site workshops at some of the city’s most notable landmarks and museums.
T&L 2014 is the successor to the Celebration of Teaching & Learning, a conference created by WNET- New York that set a high standard for bringing the profession together. Now situated in the heart of Washington, D.C., and presented by the National Board, T&L 2014 will amplify the experience found in this unique setting by engaging with the profession’s and nation’s best thinkers to inspire innovation among educators and activate the nation’s most influential policymakers.
"The Celebration of Teaching and Learning was the most important regional learning event in the country,” said Ken Kay, founding president of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. “Now Teaching & Learning 2014 will put the concept on a well-deserved national stage. School and district leaders have much to gain in joining with teachers as they explore the best new ideas for teaching, learning and leading education in the 21st century."
In a time of fierce debates and partisan divides in education, cross-cutting collaboration and partnership will be the driving component that sets T&L 2014 apart. Several major membership associations and state and district officials have joined community and corporate partners to help develop content strands and strategic thinking that will inform T&L 2014 and shape education for years to come.
“All children deserve a great public education that enables them to not only dream their dreams but achieve them. And every teacher needs the tools, resources and time to create deep, enriching learning experiences in the classroom,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Teaching & Learning 2014 will bring together educators, policymakers, parents and advocates to strengthen the teaching profession, strengthen our schools, help teachers make the Common Core work in their classrooms and reclaim the promise of public education for all children.”
To learn more, stay up-to-date on the latest announcements or register for the event, please visit www.TeachingLearning2014.org, follow T&L 2014 on Twitter (@TeachLearnConf) or like it on Facebook.
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About the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading, and engaging National Board certified teachers and leaders in that process. For more information, visit www.nbpts.org.
The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading, and engaging National Board certified teachers and leaders in that process. For more information, visit www.nbpts.org.
About Teaching & Learning
Teaching & Learning is a flagship event of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in support of its mission to advance student learning, professionalize teaching and elevate the priorities of educators nationwide. Through one-of-a-kind keynote speakers, inspiring panels and practical workshops, Teaching & Learning is where the profession meets to secure the future of PreK-12 education.
Teaching & Learning is a flagship event of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in support of its mission to advance student learning, professionalize teaching and elevate the priorities of educators nationwide. Through one-of-a-kind keynote speakers, inspiring panels and practical workshops, Teaching & Learning is where the profession meets to secure the future of PreK-12 education.
