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| Middle East Update: Postponements |
Egypt has been a source of fascination for all people for thousands of years, so it was with heightened interest and hope that so many of us watched these past weeks as Egypt and its people have entered into a time of dramatic change. Our AdvancED staff in Cairo and their families are safe and secure and they send genuine expressions of gratitude for all of your support and expressions of concern. Our family of AdvancED schools look forward to re-opening as soon as circumstances allow; as of this writing, with conditions changing daily, we all look forward to a restoration of peace and civility.
In the confidence that in the near future there will be a more prudent and appropriate time for such activities, all early March AdvancED Quality Assurance Review (QAR) visits, along with the scheduled Global Conference planned in Amman Jordan, have been postponed and will be re-scheduled to dates yet to be determined. We extend appreciation to all of our school leaders and volunteers for your flexibility and understanding. |
Feedback from 2010 Latin American Conference |
Thank you for attending the 2010 Latin American Conference! An evaluation requesting your feedback was e-mailed to those in attendance and below are the results we received: Who attended?35% Superintendents, 23% Principals, 2% teachers, 3% Central Office, 1% Assistant Principal, and 36% Other 56% Non Public, 11% Corporation, 5% Charter, 1% Public, 12% Not Applicable, and 15% Other What you liked?In responding to the five questions about the Overall Conference Experience, attendees’ were asked to rate the questions on a scale from 0 to 5. Results show that the average response was 4.5 out of 5.0. The average rating of the three Keynote speakers was 4.2 out of 5.0. In response to the three questions pertaining to the AdvancED Accreditation Process and the support provided by the Office of International Services the average response was 4.5 out of 5.0. What we heard from you?- Break out sessions would be more effective if longer than one hour.
- Include break out session(s) on analyzing and using student learning data to inform instruction.
- The two-day QAR Training was very beneficial and should be included in future conferences.
- Keynote speakers must be prepared to deliver a relevant, inspiring message.
- Provide additional focus and workshops on the new AdvancED process (ASSIST, New Standards, etc.)
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Be sure to mark your calendar for the 2011 Latin American Conference. This year's theme is Inspire. Create. Accelerate. Conference specifics include:
When:
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:00 PM - Thursday, December 1, 2011 2:00 PM, with a two day QAR training on Sunday, November 27, 2011 and Monday, November 28, 2011.
Where:
The Grand Hyatt Buckhead
3300 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305 |
AdvancED Opens New Headquarters |
AdvancED has opened a new global headquarters to better serve schools, districts, and all of our accredited education providers. The new headquarters, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is fully staffed and available to meet all of your accreditation and school improvement needs. From Accreditation to Professional Development, dedicated staff members are available to provide one-on-one support and assistance as well as product information. Local support will continue to be available through our office but along with our office, the new headquarters provides a more comprehensive network of support and customer service. You also can continue to locate information about AdvancED online at www.advanc-ed.org. Please be sure to keep the new contact information for the AdvancED Headquarters handy. You can reach the office at:
AdvancED
9115 Westside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
local 678.392.2285
toll free 888.41ED NOW
fax 770.346.9260
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AdvancED Standards Launched |
Just as schools and districts are subject to a rigorous process of review and continuous improvement, so are AdvancED Standards. In order to comply with the AdvancED policy that requires the AdvancED Standards to be reviewed every five years, a Standards Committee began meeting in the fall of 2009 to review the current Standards, which have been in place since 2007. This review allowed the Committee to look at current education quality and research, as well as the knowledge gained from everyday application by schools and districts. As a result of this review, the AdvancED Standards have been updated and adopted. They are organized into five areas: - Purpose and Direction
- Governance and Leadership
- Teaching and Assessing for Learning
- Resources and Support Systems
- Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Schools hosting QAR visits in 2012-13 will prepare for those visits using the new standards. Prior to that, support materials and training will be developed to guide the implementation and use of the new Standards. More information about training will be available as the process continues. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office.
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2011 AdvancED International Summit |
More featured topics and speakers have been added to the 2011 AdvancED International Summit program. The Summit, which takes place March 19-21 in Chicago, IL, is themed the Power to Transform and will engage thought leaders, practitioners, and policymakers in deliberation on today’s most pressing and provocative issues facing our educational system. The summit program features dynamic professional learning opportunities that will challenge your thinking. Some of the program highlights include:
- National Teacher of the Year, Sarah Brown Wessling
- Award winning television journalist and co-founder of My Sister’s Keeper, Liz Walker
- Critically acclaimed comedy troupe Wavelength
- Interactive AdvancED Hub, featuring a vendor walk and technology café
- Pre-conference training and education sessions
These are just a few of the new additions to the program. Visit the AdvancED Web site at http://www.advanc-ed.org/summit2011 for more program information and to register today. |
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