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Island School Teachers Conference

  August 3-10, 2008

Where in the World...

...are your teachers going this summer? When educators take advantage of these once-in-a-lifetime adventures, everyone wins.  To view more opportunities with other organizations and see the full article follow this link: http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=11372

By Lucinda Blumenfeld

Are your teachers developing a case of the midyear blues? If so, why not reassure them that summer is just around the corner? And while you’re at it, remind them that they have one of the most exciting jobs out there. OK, maybe “exciting” isn’t the word your teachers would have chosen, but once you show them these educator-only summer trips, they may change their minds. Best of all, they’re likely to come back in the fall with a slew of new professional development credits—not to mention some truly exciting lesson plans.

The Island School
Location: The Bahamas
What it is: Located on Cape Eleuthera, the Island School is an educational oasis where during the school year children learn the natural sciences firsthand and discover life underwater. And every summer, educators too are invited to visit the Island School’s sandy shores for a weeklong teachers’ conference that includes courses in marine life and scuba diving.
Dates: August 3 –10
Cost: $900 plus travel expenses
To learn more: www.islandschool.org

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