Saturday, January 14, 2012

Conference Focuses on Transforming Lives

Administrators, teachers, parents and interested community members are invited to attend the Association of African American Educators' 21st Annual Conference being held March 2 and 3, 2012, at the Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive (92108).
 
This year's topic is "Transforming Lives:  Building Bridges and Closing Gaps." Dr. Joseph F. Johnson, Jr., executive director of the National Center for Urban School Transformation, will be the Friday dinner speaker. On Saturday, 18 workshops will be offered and Dr. Arlene Ackerman, former superintendent of Urban Districts will be the Saturday luncheon speaker.
 
Advanced registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 3, and late registration is Feb. 4-24. No registration at the door. Title I and 2 funds may be used to register for the conference.
 
For more information and to register, go to http://www.aaaesandiego.org/events-programs/ or email AAAEAnnualConference@gmail.com.