Connecting Teaching and Student Learning:
Teacher Work Samples & Other Performance Assessments
2009 Conference in Portland, Oregon
July 22 - 24
Pre-conference: Teacher Work Sample 101, Wednesday, July 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conference: Opens Wednesday at 5 p.m. and concludes early Friday afternoon
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- Attire
Featured Speakers
| AACTE President and CEO | Sharon Robinson | Building Trust in Teacher Preparation |
| NCATE President | Jim Cibulka | Performance Assessments, Accountability, and Accreditation |
| Dean, College of Education, University of Washington | Patricia Wasley | Tying the Assessment of New Teachers to Student Learning and to Teacher Preparation |
| President and CEO , Center for Teaching Quality | Barnett Berry | Linking Teacher and Student Data to Improve Teacher and Teaching Quality |
Plus speakers and invited presentations by nationally recognized practitioners, policy makers, and researchers.
Pre-conference - Teacher Work Sample Methodology 101
Who will benefit from attending this workshop?
- Teacher educators interested in more systematically helping students connect teaching and learning
- Deans and directors building programs centered on impact on P-12 student learning
- New faculty at institutions already using teacher work sampling
- Policy makers interested in understanding how teacher education can support P-12 student learning
- Those interested in performance assessment and uses in teacher education
- All interested in improving the quality of teachers
Conference Registration - closed!
| Pre-conference TWS 101 - Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. only | ||
| Includes all pre-conference sessions, materials, and lunch on Wednesday |
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| Regular Conference - opens Wednesday at 5 p.m. | ||
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Includes all general conference sessions, materials, opening reception and two lunches |
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Registration deadline June 12.
Lodging
There are no rooms available in the block of suites reserved for the conference.
The conference rate for single/double occupancy includes a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and the hotel manager's reception every evening. For your convenience, the conference rate is also available three days before and after the conference. Plan to stay and see our 150 year old state. We're celebrating our birthday this year!
Visit Embassy Suites Hotel Portland Downtown.
- Check in: 4 p.m.
- Check out: noon
The hotel is located in downtown Portland, nine miles from Portland International Airport. Approximate cost to or from the airport by taxi is $25. Rental cars are also available.
Another option, although not as speedy, is MAX, the Portland Light Rail system. You can click here for all ground transportation choices.
Attire
Business casual is appropriate for the conference. Average high temperature in July is 80 degrees, the low is 57, and rainfall is half an inch. Check the National Weather Service at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the latest weather. Be sure to tuck in a pair of walking shoes to enjoy your leisure time in Portland, North America's "Best Big City," according to Money magazine. We boast an abundance of:
- seasonally focused dining,
- gourmet coffee shops,
- microbrew pubs,
- fine local wines, and
- lively jazz and blues.
Take advantage of convenient and eco-friendly light rail to get around the city. Come and enjoy the region's mild climate and spectacular natural beauty in the heart of summer!
For More Information
Contact the Conference Coordinator