THE ISLAND SCHOOL TEACHER CONFERENCE

Each August The Island School hosts a Teacher Conference. The Teacher Conference is an opportunity for teachers, administrators, guidance counselors and others in the education field to learn about our program and collaborate with other professionals. Our participants come from our sending schools as well as other schools throughout the U.S., Canada, and The Bahamas.

THE ISLAND SCHOOL TEACHER CONFERENCE

• Shares ideas on how to assess student learning with experiential education
• Re-energizes and connects teachers to the sense of wonder that comes from hands-on learning
• Informs teachers about Island School life and curriculum
• Showcases place-based curriculum initiatives that have lasting outcomes

PARTICIPANTS IN THE CONFERENCE WILL

• Explore the geology and geography of Cape Eleuthera
• Learn about experiential education and curriculum
• Kayak, SCUBA dive, and snorkel
• Participate in art projects, science research, and explore sustainable systems

“If there is such a thing as the complete immersion of a teacher’s soul in an environment where there is no separation between place and purpose, The Island School Teacher Conference has achieved it. This is truly a transforming experience.” -Bill Waters, Literature, Bryn Mawr School

“A program like this revitalizes and re-energizes teachers making them excited to return to their schools with new ideas that will positively impact their community."-Allison Forbes, Science, Vermont Academy

TOPICS COVERED

• The Island School history, vision, and academic overview
• Geology and geography exploration
• Island School assessment models
• Seminar topics and teaching styles
• Authentic research & scientific presentations
• Sustainability systems & our campus
• SCUBA, kayaking, and snorkeling exploration
• Alumni student reflections and perspectives
• Subject-specific work teams
• Art, relationship to place, and placebooking

DAILY SCHEDULE

A typical daily schedule might include:

• 7-8 am Morning exercise
• 8:15 am Breakfast
• 9:15-12:15 Classroom discussion, teaching models
• 12:15 am Lunch
• 1:15-4:15 SCUBA or kayak expedition, science lesson
• 6:00 pm Dinner
• 7:15 pm Evening debrief of the day

COURSE INFORMATION

Program dates for 2009 are August 2nd-9th.

Tuition, room, and board is $900, not including travel arrangements. If you need scholarship support, please contact us, and we may have support available through The Cape Eleuthera Foundation, and can explore options to find grant money from within your community.

For more information please email teacherconference@islandschool.org. ________________________________________________________________________________

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IS Teacher Conference 2009

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