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Fall Seminar Series: Defining 21st Century Skills

October 6, 2010

As we reach the end of the first decade of the 21st century, we take time to reflect on the theories and beliefs that have shaped our educational system. On Wednesday, October 6, a group of educational and community leaders will help us consider how the schools of today and tomorrow can continue to prepare [...]

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Summer Educator’s Institute

June 28, 2010 9:00 am-June 29, 2010 3:00 pm
at Belmont Day School (Google Map)

The Peers Forum Summer Educator’s Institute is a two-day experience that will transform your teaching practice! Featuring keynote speaker Diana Chigas and two days of presentations, interactive workshops, and engaging discussions.

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Spring Seminar: Educating in an Age of Accountability

May 26, 2010
at Belmont Day School (Google Map)

National, state, district, and site-based standards have become increasingly data-driven, with test scores and performance measurements determining school standings Our discussion will focus on the implications of these issues.

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Fall Seminar: 21st Century Skills

May 24, 2010

Event Synopsis Session 1: Constituencies in a School Community— Parents, Teachers, and Students What factors and constituencies contribute to a successful school community? This was the central question for our first fall seminar. The program included discussions by faculty members, parents, and students, all of whom shared their perspectives and observations about participating in, and [...]

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Spring Seminar: The Impact of Legislation on the Practice of Teaching

April 28, 2010-May 17, 2010
at Belmont Day School (Google Map)

In this seminar, we considered the multiple effects of education laws as well as the importance of being familiar with them as responsible members of the educational community.

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