October | 2016 | Coalition of Essential Schools

Fall Forum 2016 Partners and Supporters

October 21, 2016

Many thanks to the people and organizations that are generously supporting Fall Forum 2016 as sponsors, exhibitors, and program guide advertisers. We are grateful for the support and proud to partner with you! If you or your organization is interested in supporting Fall Forum, please visit our Sponsor, Exhibitor, and Advertiser page for more information. Fall Forum Sponsors Much appreciation for the generous support of: → The Nellie Mae Education Foundation → The Annenberg Institute for School Reform → The High Tech High Graduate School of Education → Ted Dintersmith (creator of Most Likely to Succeed) Fall Forum Exhibitors When you’re at Fall Forum, please visit
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Fall Forum 2016 Featured Sessions

October 20, 2016

In addition to the many workshops, networking sessions, and other opportunities for learning and connection, Fall Forum 2016 presents the following featured speakers and sessions. For the full Fall Forum schedule, please visit cesfallforum2016.sched.org, CES Past and Future: A Legacy of Deeper Learning Friday, December 2, 8:45 am – 10:15 am In this interactive panel, we will examine the emergence of the Deeper Learning movement and its roots in Coalition of Essential Schools principles and practices. Educators from High Tech High, the High School for Recording Arts, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Internationals Network for Public Schools will share their
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We Remember Ted Sizer

October 20, 2016

On October 21, 2009, CES’s founder Ted Sizer passed away. In honor of the seventh anniversary of his death, we are republishing our October 2009 In Memoriam statement. We think about Ted every day and miss him in so many ways. We send love and peace to the Sizer family and all who knew and loved Ted. Theodore R. Sizer, June 23, 1932-October 21, 2009: In Memoriam With great sadness, the Coalition of Essential Schools shares the news of the passing of our founder Theodore R. Sizer on October 21, 2009. Surrounded by his family, Ted died at home in Harvard, Massachusetts,
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Fall Forum Registration and Fees

October 14, 2016

Fall Forum Registration, Fees, and Refunds CES Affiliates receive Fall Forum discounts, and affiliation is FREE! Visit the Join CES page to affiliate with CES and then come back here to register your team for Fall Forum. Fall Forum registration fees: CES Affiliate – $400 | Non Affiliate – $500 for December 1 pre-conference activities, and all Fall Forum December 2 and 3 events One-day rates for either Friday, December 2 or Saturday, December 3: CES Affiliate – $200 | Non Affiliate – $250 Thursday, December 1 school visits are $150 per person, payable at registration Ready to register? Let’s get started! Visit cesfallforum2016.eventbrite.com to register yourself and
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Fall Forum Early Reg Ends Friday, Oct. 7

October 5, 2016

Fall Forum 2016 early registration discount ends on Friday, October 7 at midnight (Eastern Time). Due to high demand for Fall Forum tickets, we will not be extending this early registration discount. Please visit essentialschools.org/fall-forum-2016 for more information and register today at cesfallforum2016.eventbrite.com. Fall Forum 2016 will take place on December 2 and 3 in Providence, Rhode Island. Early registration rates are $300 per person for CES affiliates/$400 for non-affiliates. After Friday, that price will rise to $400 for CES affiliates/$500 for non-affiliates. This registration fee includes all programming, light breakfast and lunch each day, and an invitation to our fabulous final celebration on the evening of Saturday, December 3. (Visit Join
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