October 10 - 12, 2007 Conference

At this summit, you will receive practical strategies which include: how to meet the needs of our diverse student population, expert information from national and local consultants, and networking opportunities. This is a wonderful professional development opportunity that you and your staff cannot afford to pass up. These two days together will prove to be a professional development bonanza for you and your staff.

Register by September 28, 2007 and receive a $100.00 discount off your registration!

Here’s your opportunity to learn from acknowledged experts on such topics as:

Brain-Based Learning
Cultural Competence
Diversity, Equity and Opportunity
English Language Learning
Engaging Parents, Familes and the Community in Student Success
Legislative Influences on Education
Looping and Multi-Age Education
Magnet Schools/Prorgrams
Mentoring
Professional Learning Community
School Culture & Climate

Take advantage of this professional development experience and the opportunity to evaluate the difference between what is advocated and what constitutes quality educational practice! In addition to the special sessions, many breakout and guided working sessions will differentiate your learning experience.

Experience Omaha… Omaha’s attractions are numerous and can be found throughout the metro area. Here is a listing of sites around downtown. If you are adventuresome, you may want to explore sites a little farther from the downtown area.

Omaha's Old Market
Durham Western Heritage Museum
Lauritzen Botanical Gardens and Kenefick Railroad Park
Bass Pro Shops
Girls and Boys Town
Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha Childeren's Museum
Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha Symphony

Shopping Excursions
Shopping excursions could include Omaha’s Westroads, an inside shopping mall with many big name outlets and the new Village Pointe Center where dining, entertainment, and shopping can be found in abundance.

Hot Shops
Come enjoy the variety of galleries at the Hot Shops Studios. Local artists create and display their work. You can watch as glass blowers, woodworkers, and blacksmiths as well as painters, graphic artists and cinematographers complete their projects. Shop for unique gifts created specifically for you.

THREE FULL DAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE POSSIBILITIES MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE NEXT GENERATION!