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3rd Annual Great Teachers for Our City Schools: National Summit... will be held April 14-16, 2010 in Denver, CO. Access information about the Summit here.

Click  here to access the National Summit registration form.

Gain new Insights... Attend the Spring 2010 UTP Workshops. Download the schedule here or visit our Calendar.

3rd Annual Great Teachers National Summit

 Presentations and discussions on key urban issues —

  • building community engagement into teacher preparation and professional development programs
  • providing the instructional tools to help students become college and careeer ready
  • using culturally-responsive instruction
  • urban residency programs
  • understanding the research on teacher effectiveness for high-need students
  • supporting student learning differences
                                                                                                                              .... and much more!

Features speakers and presenters —

  • Penny Bender Sebring, Consortium of Chicago School Research, University of Chicago
  • Warren Simmons, Annenberg Institute for School Reform
  • Laura Goe, National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality
  • Elena Lopez, Harvard Family Research Project
  • David Conley, Center for Educational Policy Research, University of Oregon
  • Christine Sleeter, California State University - Monterey Bay
                                                                                                                             .... any many more!