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5th Annual Conference on Learning Differences

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“Leading by Example:  Holistic, Meaningful and Harmonious Approaches to Teaching All Children”

ACS Athens presents its 5th Annual Conference on Learning Differences titled “Leading by Example:  Holistic, Meaningful and Harmonious Approaches to Teaching All Children”, on Friday & Saturday, May 14-15, 2010. This year’s theme is dedicated to exploring proven and effective methodologies and strategies in teaching and learning for all students in primary and secondary education. Practitioners from around the world will share best practice and current research, acknowledging that these differences can be a source of richness in the classroom, and that instruction must address these differences so that all students can succeed. The conference is under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning & Religion.

ACS Athens is committed to implementing an inclusive, holistic American philosophy of education within an international setting. This conference is testament to the school’s commitment to promoting life-long learning and to the professional development of the community of educators. Professionals and educators from Greece and abroad have been invited to participate and present, among them are: Dr. Cheryl Temple, Program Manager of Assistive Technology Services in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Virginia; Dr. Michele Mazzocco, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Johns Hopkins University, Director of the Math Skills Development Project at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Keynote speech will be delivered by Dr. Sandra Peart, Dean at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond.

This year’s conference includes 39 workshops that will invite participants to get energetically involved into the presentations while contributing with their personal or professional experiences. Both days of the conference are open to parents, educators and other professionals, by submitting an online participation form found at www.acs.gr.