Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Conference: A Bridge to Student Academic and Social Success
October 6 - 7, 2008
Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, in partnership with the Center for Schools and Communities, is sponsoring a two-day Alternative Education Conference: A Bridge to Student Academic and Social Success.
The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey, 604 Station Road, Grantville, PA 17028.
The conference will offer research-based tools, strategies and resources to strengthen and support the academic and social success of Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth program students through:
- Resiliency and Wellness Approach
- Behavior/Academic Assessments and Performance Data Requirements
- Effective Counseling Theory and Practices
- Periodic Review of Student Progress and Student Transition
- Preparing Students for Workforce and Lifelong Learning
- Research and Best Practices in Student Academic and Social Success
Who should attend?
This conference is designed to provide quality professional development opportunities for:
- School Administrators
- Program Providers
- Student Support Personnel
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Professionals Engaged in the Development, Measurement and Success of Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth programs
Registration is now closed for this conference as capacity has been reached.
Hotel Information
The Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Conference is being held at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey (Grantville).
Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey (Grantville)
604 Station Road
Grantville PA 17028
Phone: (717) 469-0661
Overnight rooms are available at the special conference rate of $95. This rate will expire on September 5 or until the available rooms have been booked. Please check with the hotel directly.
Hotel website: www.stayholiday.com
Act 48 Credits
The Center for Schools and Communities, as a division of the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, offers Act 48 professional development credit for those with Pennsylvania teaching or administrative certificates. Participants must attend the workshop from beginning to end to receive credit. If you are interested in receiving Act 48 credit, please check the appropriate box on the registration form.
Please note: In order to receive Act 48 credit you MUST list your Professional ID # on the appropriate Act 48 paperwork supplied at the event. If you are unsure of your Professional ID # you can look it up prior to the event, by going to the Pennsylvania Department of Education website (www.pde.state.pa.us) and clicking on the "Act 48 Reporting System" link under the Access Services column and then click on the "Get Your Professional Personnel ID" link and complete the required information.
Questions
For additional information, please contact: Janet Glogowski, Administrative Assistant, Center for Safe Schools, by phone at: 717-763-1661 ext. 170 or by e-mail: jglogowski@csc.csiu.org
