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News2008 IB North America 27th Annual Regional Conference a Success!Thank you for helping to make the 2008 IB North America 27th Annual Regional Conference a success. Over 1,200 participants attended this year’s conference, making this our largest to date. We hope that you found all of our speakers and presenters inspirational as they, like our founders 40 years ago, enrich the idea of an education for a better world. 2008 Conference HighlightsPlease visit the recent presenter blogs section for updates and converstations around sessions at which took place at the conference. Many presenters have also shared their materials which are available to download through the blogs. Review the Conference Program!Click here to be redirected to the interactive conference schedule. 2009 Annual Regional Conference to be held in Quebec CityIB North America is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual Regional Conference will be held in Québec City, Québec, 9-12 July. Additional details will be available soon. Pre-Conference SessionsIB Orientation SeminarFacilitator: Paul Campbell, Head of Outreach and Volunteer Services, IB North America It’s Not Enough to Speak InquiryFacilitators: John Barell, Consultant/Author and Maria Hersey, Programme Specialist, IB North America Facing History and Ourselves: An Introductory Workshop for EducatorsFacilitator: Jack Weinstein, Director, Facing History and Ourselves, SF Bay Area Region Guiding Instruction Through Assessment in the PYPFacilitator: Dr. Bertie Kingore, Consultant Recognition of the IB DiplomaFacilitators: Bob Poole, Head of Recognition Services, IB North America and Sandra Wade Pauly, University and Government Liaison, IB North America The IB North America ARC 2007: Highlights and DownloadsThe 2007 Conference Program is now available for download, along with presentation materials. 2007 Conference Program Presentation DownloadsPlease click on the links below to download and view the 2007 conference presentations. Jeffrey Beard, IB Director General Highlights from the 2007 IB North America Annual Regional ConferenceFrom 12-15 July 2007 over 1,000 people gathered in Chicago for IB North America’s 26th annual regional conference. Brad Richardson, IB North America's Regional Director, began proceedings by inviting participants to "breathe in" the best memories of the year and "breathe out" all their frustrations. The conference was entitled "Educating for Our Shared Future," and attendees were challenged and inspired by four keynote speakers. Starting the event was kindergarten teacher Kim Oliver, who was awarded the title of United States National Teacher of the Year in 2006. She delivered a passionate appeal to make sure every child receives the three E's—equal opportunity, early childhood education and excellent teachers. Kim urged us all to collaborate, to provide resources and to involve the local community in order to overcome the obstacles of poverty, race, language and mobility. |