Celebration of Teaching & Learning

The Celebration of Teaching & Learning’s schedule is evolving and will be updated in the coming weeks. We are including content strands (subjects that are the focus of presentations and In the Classroom sessions) to help you plan your visit to the event.

This year’s Celebration of Teaching & Learning schedule is organized around the following central themes or “content strands“: Science, Global Awareness, Math, Instructional Technology, English Language Learners, Literacy, Whole School Policy and Engagement, and Autism Understanding and Integration. Within each content strand an attendee will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of different professional development experiences, including:

• Plenary Sessions: Keynote presentations in the 2,000 seat main hall
• Featured Speakers: Lecture-style presentations in 200-300 seat rooms
• In the Classroom: 30-50 seat classroom-style rooms for hands-on interaction with instructors.

All presentations range from 60-90 minutes, and seating is first-come, first-served. In addition, attendees may browse the Exhibit Halls, where over 150 vendors will present the latest in dynamic resources for the K-12 classroom.

Below is a list of Content Strands and the days on which they are being offered, as well as an overview of the daily schedule.  To help plan your agenda and find detailed information on sessions, including descriptions, speaker biographies, session days and times, please consult the Searchable Schedule.

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CONTENT STRANDS on FRIDAY, MARCH 6

• Science
• Instructional Technology
• Whole School Policy and Engagement
• Math
• Global Awareness

CONTENT STRANDS on SATURDAY, MARCH 7

• Science
• Instructional Technology
• Whole School Policy and Engagement
• Autism Understanding & Integration
• English Language Learners
• Literacy
• Global Awareness

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DAILY SCHEDULE

Special Events

Celebration 2009 is featuring exciting special events including Book Signings, Meet the Producers, and Coffees with CSA President Ernest Logan and AFT/UFT President Randi Weingarten.

• Book Signings: This year, there are more than 25 authors presenting at the Celebration!  All of the books will be available for purchase at our bookseller, Barnes & Noble, which will be located on the 3rd floor, right outside of the Grand Ballroom/Chase Center. Many of the authors will be available for book signings at the Barnes & Noble store, following their session.  Please check back soon for the book signing schedule.
• PBS Neighborhood: Visit each booth in the PBS Neighborhood and enter for your chance to win public television goodies!
• Meet the Producers: You have the opportunity to meet top PBS producers and hear them discuss their work at The Studio, Thirteen’s space in the Exhibit Hall.
• Coffee with CSA President Ernest Logan: Friday, March 6, 9am-10am in the Rendezvous Trianon.
• Coffee with Randi Weingarten: Saturday, March 7, 9am-10am in the Trianon Ballroom.