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Special Programming at NECC

Follow the links below to learn more about ISTE’s special programs at NECC 2009 from our Professional Development Services.

Forums    

• Technology Leadership Forum: The Eyes Have IT! Using Visual Media to Promote 21st Century Skills: In times of budget cuts—just as in times of plenty—transformative leaders work toward a shared vision of effective teaching and learning. Join us as we focus on practical solutions using digital resources, while continuing to lead boldly into the future.

Symposia

• Leadership Symposium  At this invitation-only event, education leaders will lend their knowledge, wisdom and expertise to the U.S. Department of Education’s development of America’s new Educational Technology Plan.

ISTE/Johns Hopkins University Collaborative Events

• ISTE/JHU Gallery Walk  NECC attendees are invited to view portfolios from the ISTE-JHU Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision graduating cohort. Graduating students will present a culmination of their work in the Monday afternoon poster session.
• ISTE/JHU Program Information Session  We are looking for candidates for our NECC 2009 cohort in Washington, DC. ISTE and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education will offer an 18-credit online graduate certificate in Administration and Supervision focusing on instructional technology to national and international audiences. This initiative is designed to prepare aspiring administrators and supervisors with effective strategies and tools to deal with issues regarding instructional technology while ensuring that all students, including students with diverse learning needs, succeed. Join us at one of two information sessions for more on the program goals, courses, and benefits.

HP Technology for Teaching Poster Session

• Join teams of educators from K-12 schools in the US as they showcase the work they have accomplished through support from HP grant programs and ISTE Professional Development. Monday, 8-10am, East Registration Area.  

Social Events

• International Networking Reception  This global gathering of education and technology leaders is a great opportunity for networking! Attendees will have the opportunity to develop international collaborative opportunities.

NETS Celebration

• Refreshed NETS•A Release Celebration! Come celebrate as we release the new administrator standards! The new NETS•A will help leaders transform their schools from Industrial Age to Digital Age places of learning.