Audience:
Professional educators, including teachers, principals, and program administrators at all educational levels.
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. George Blue Spruce. Dr. Blue Spruce belongs to the Ohkay Owingeh and Laguna Pueblo tribes of New Mexico.
As the first Native American dentist, he has successfully “walked in both worlds.” His insight and experience will benefit all participants, Native and non-Native alike.
Dr. Blue Spruce has graciously offered to sign his newly published autobiography, Searching for My Destiny, for conference participants. (See Registration Information below.)
Workshops/Panel Discussions (subject to change):
• Technology-based instruction.
• Instructional programs that have made significant gains.
• Ways to reach parents/Parental Involvement.
• After-school programs that work.
• Social and emotional programs for kids.
• Summer school programs that work.
• Student assessment techniques.
• Philosophies of working with Native students.
• Historical issues impacting student learning.
• Understanding cultural basics.
Certificates for 8 classroom hours of continuing education will be available.
For more information, contact me at 623-670-3561 or Nadine@SIENA-AZ.org
Registration Fees:
$55 if received or postmarked by October 5, 2009
$75 if received or postmarked from October 6 - 30, 2009
$100 if received or postmarked from October 31 - Nov. 7, 2009
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The first 5 people to register will receive a complimentary copy of Searching for My Destiny, by Dr. George Blue Spruce—a $45 value! After that, books may be purchased for $35 each for a savings of $10.00 per book. Indicate in registration form how many books you would like to order and include payment with registration. The first 5 registrants will be notified upon receipt of registration payment and will be refunded for the cost of their books. Book order must be accompanied by a conference registration. Books will be distributed at conference.
Registration Fee - $100.00
Searching For My Destiny - Book Orders - $35.00 per book
Registration Form:
Use one registration form for each applicant. There are no refunds. Substitutes are accepted.
Please download and print out the registration form and mail it to:
SIENA
P.O. Box 33156
Phoenix, Arizona 85067
*Lunch and morning and afternoon breaks are included in the registration fee. If staying at the conference hotel (see below), a continental breakfast is also included at no extra charge.
