Events

Supporting Rural Schools and Communities Research Conference

Nov. 5-6, 2009
Thursday-Friday

The National Research Center on Rural Education Support is hosting a research conference. Keynote speakers are: Dr. Lynn Okagaki, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education; Dr. Mark Greenberg, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University; and Dr. Rachel Tompkins, The Rural School and Community Trust.

Conference topics include: Early childhood and elementary education; adolescent intervention programs; supporting rural schools and communities during changing times; transition to adulthood issues; teacher preparation and education leadership; distance education and technology; writing and literacy.

Pre-registration is required by Oct. 23, 2009. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Time: 8:30 a.m., Nov. 5 – 2:00 p.m., Nov. 6
Place: The Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Cost: $100
Registration: Pre-registration required by Oct. 23, 2009. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Contact: Beth Jaeger at beth.jaeger@unc.edu or (919) 843-2317, or call toll free 1-866-223-8709