Fall Forum | Coalition of Essential Schools

At the Copier: Your Stories at #FF2016

November 3, 2016

At the Copier: Stories of School and the Coalition of Essential Schools Working in a school is often inspiring, sometimes outrageous, occasionally hilarious and frequently humbling. As we know there are stories educators often only share with one another, the candid moment of that was deeply moving or that you know no one will really believe is true. We’ve all been told by someone in our family that we should write these down. Here is your chance to share. At Fall Forum, on Friday, December 2 from 8:00 – 10:00 pm in the Narragansett Ballroom, join us for an
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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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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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Fall Forum Speakers & Topic Conveners

September 13, 2016

Speak or Lead a Conversation at Fall Forum! We’ve been asked if we can give folks a bit more time to submit applications to be a featured speaker or conversation convener at Fall Forum, so we’re extending the deadline by one week. Please share, and send in your applications to be a Fall Forum speaker or conversation convener by September 23! Fall Forum Speakers We will select five to eight people to begin the second day of the 2016 Fall Forum with a short story about the ways CES schools have changed lives. In front of the gathered Fall Forum
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Fall Forum Pre-conference Activities

August 18, 2016

For those who are making arrangements to travel to Providence for Fall Forum on December 1-3, 2016: big news! We’ve added school visits and other pre-conference activities to our schedule on Thursday, December 1. School visits are $150 per person; please choose the Fall Forum “with school visit” option when you register and pay here: Fall Forum Registration. All other December 1 activities are free of charge. School Visits All school visits will run from approximately 7:30 am (departure time from the Omni Providence Hotel) through early afternoon. Transportation and lunch will be provided. VISIT FULL Blackstone Academy Charter School
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Register for Fall Forum!

July 26, 2016

As July comes to a close and schools gear up for the coming year, we’re seeing an uptick in Fall Forum registrations. Thanks to all of you who have secured your spot for Fall Forum 2016, the last of our 32 years of conversations among friends. Ready to register? Click here, or visit our Fall Forum 2016 page for more. Among Fall Forum 2016’s expected highlights: → Educator- and student-led workshops aligned to five content strands: school design, student voice, classroom practices, community connections, and leadership/professional development → Panels and speakers on topics including CES history, equity, progressive education’s future, the #educolor
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Fall Forum Workshop Proposal Deadline

June 6, 2016

Fall Forum 2016 workshop proposals are due by Thursday, June 9, 11:59 pm (Eastern time zone). Please submit your proposals for sessions that share your experience of particular practices or strategies that support the incorporation of the CES Common Principles into your school or organization. Facilitators of selected workshops will be notified by June 16, 2016. All selected workshop facilitators will receive free registration to Fall Forum 2016, limited to two registrations per workshop. We regret that we cannot offer additional fee waivers for workshops facilitated by more than two people (though you are welcome to have more than two facilitators). Ready to submit
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Be a Fall Forum Opening Speaker!

May 11, 2016

Over its 30+ years, Fall Forum has been honored by the words of some incredible opening speakers–and we think that this year will feature the best yet. To kick off the second day of Fall Forum 2016, we will select five to eight people to tell their stories about the ways CES schools have changed their lives. We’re inviting your current students, alumni, and educators to share the impact of the CES Common Principles. The chosen Opening Speakers will have their registration waived and will receive a hotel/travel stipend–our thanks for representing the voices of the many thousands of young people and educators who have been a part of CES over
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Fall Forum 2016

February 11, 2016

Fall Forum 2016: Year of Demonstration December 2-3, 2016 Providence, Rhode Island Click here to register for Fall Forum now! Fall Forum 2016: The Highlights In December 2016, the Coalition of Essential Schools will hold an extraordinary national gathering in Providence, RI, where our work began in 1984. As part of a national effort to highlight the strength and success of progressive education, we are gathering teams from schools across the country, advocates for progressive education, and national thinkers for two days of networking, professional learning and movement building. This will be the CES’s final Fall Forum, and we expect
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