 | Volume 1, Number 3 | | March 7, 2011 |
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| International Summit Expands Program |
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://advanc-ed.org/summit2011 for more program information and to register today. |
AdvancED Standards Under Review |
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 are being updated. They will be organized into five areas:
- Purpose and Direction
- Governance and Leadership
- Teaching and Assessing for Learning
- Resources and Support Systems
- Using Results for Continuous Improvement
While the draft revised Standards still must go through a rigorous approval process, they are targeted to be ready for schools and districts hosting visits in the 2012-13 school year. Prior to that, support materials and training will be developed to guide the implementation and use of the new Standards. More information will be available as the process continues. If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office. |
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, the home of NCA CASI and SACS CASI, is dedicated to
advancing excellence in education worldwide. |
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