Urban Education Symposium

We invite you to join us this fall for an in-depth look at urban education. This symposium, co-sponsored by the University of Chicago's International House, will examine public education in Chicago and its implications for national policy. Lodging for the symposium is avaliable at the International House in the heart of the University of Chicago's campus and in walking distance from the Chicago Center office.

The schedule for the symposium is outlined below. If you are planning to attend register today.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4

3-5PM    International House Check-IN

Arrive at the International House at University of Chicago, 1414 E 59th Street, to check into your room.

 

5PM       Urban Education Symposium Check-IN

Meet Ashley Holloway, Chicago Center Executive Assistant, in the Assembly Hall at the International House to pick up your schedule and symposium materials.

 

5:15PM   Plenary Address: Dr. Greg Michie

Meet in the Assembly Hall for the symposium plenary address by Dr. Greg Michie, author of "Holler If You Hear Me: The Education of a Teacher and His Students" and "See You When We Get There: Teaching for Change in Urban Schools." Dr. Michie has been in education for the past 20 years; he spent nine years as a public school teacher on Chicago's Southside before becoming a teacher educator in 2001. He was a recipient of the Golden Apple Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1996. Dr. Michie will engage in a question and answer session and book signing following the address. The address will begin at 5:30PM

 

"The crisis in our public education system has moved front and center in the national dialogue, spiked by the 'Race for the Top' and the movie 'Waiting for Superman'. Chicago Center has developed a recognized urban teaching program and has been placing student teachers in Chicago's public schools for three decades. It is the perfect moment to bring together educators and students to engage in dialogue, and I can't think of anyone more capable of stimulating the discussion than Dr. Greg Michie."

-Scott Chesebro Ph.D, Chicago Center Executive Director

This event is FREE and open to the public. Persons with disabilities that may need assistance at the International House should contact the Office of Programs & External Relations in advance of the program at 773-753-2274.

7PM    Dinner [Location to be announced]

 

 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5

7AM   Breakfast

Meet in the International House cafeteria for a continental breakfast provided by Chicago Center.

   

     School model/ Cooperating classroom visits

 

12PM   Lunch

 

     School model/ Cooperating classroom visits

 

4PM    Wrap-UP

Meet Urban Teaching Practicum Director, Nancy Friesen, Site Supervisors Tricia Fitzgerald, Bill Wilson, Yessenia Jacome, Terry Murray, and Chicago Center alum Renee Cook for a wrap up discussion of your observations.

 

 

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 6

12PM    International House Check-OUT

You will need to check out of your room before noon to avoid additional charges. If you have made arrangements to stay longer you will receive an invoice from International House.

 

 

 Register Now!

CHICAGO CENTER TURNS 40!

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