Place Based Education NW:
 Giving Students a Reason to Learn
This four-day institute will give teachers, school administrators, and community members an opportunity to become familiar with the possibilities, principles, and practices of place-based education. This approach to teaching and learning directs teachers and students to local culture, history, natural resource issues, economics, and community processes as the basis for a proportion of students’ educational experiences. Teaching in this way benefits both students and their communities. Students encounter learning opportunities that are personally engaging and valued by others. And communities gain from the imagination, energy, and commitment of their youngest citizens.
The institute will include presentations from educators who have adopted place-based approaches, opportunities to try out different practices, visits to community partners who can help teachers integrate place-based education into their own classrooms, and the chance to develop a locally focused unit to be taught during the coming academic year. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled for the spring of 2009 to give institute participants a chance to hear about and learn from one another’s experience putting these ideas into practice in their own schools.
Informative Flier (PDF) Instructor: Greg Smith
Dates: August 4 - 7, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Hillsboro, OR
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Early (if postmarked or faxed by June 13, 2008)
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Late (after June 13th, 2008)
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| Teams of 3 or more (registrations must come together)
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$375
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$400
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| Individual
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$400
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$425
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| 2 days (Monday/Tuesday only)
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$250
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$250
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| **Optional 1-2 semester hours continuing education credit (additional fee)
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$80 per semester hour
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$80 per semester hour |
**Optional Continuing Education Credit: To register for credit please download and complete this form. The form can be mailed or faxed to the Center for Continuing Studies. You may also register on the first fay of the course. Lodging Information
We have made arrangements with two different hotels that are close to the Hillsboro ESD building.
The Red Lion Hotel Hillsboro information:
When reservations are made, you need to identify that you are with Place-Based Education Institute. The rate is $85 per night plus tax for a single queen, double queen or king. To make reservations call: 503-648-3500.
The Towneplace Suites Marriott information:
When reservations are made, you need to identify that you are with NW Regional ESD. The rate is $99 per night plus tax.
As for other hotels in the Hillsboro area, simply ask if a "government" rate is available/offered. Again, they can state youy are with NW Regional ESD when making a reservation.
If you have questions call the Center for Continuing Studies at 503-768-6040 or email: ccps@lclark.edu.
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