Emerging Leaders Conference
Saturday, March 17
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
UNC-Wilmington
Watson School of Education
601 South College Road
Join emerging leaders from across North Carolina. Explore historical perspectives, current issues and new ideas for improving and promoting family engagement, teacher preparedness and strategies for outreach to support student success. Learn from national, statewide and local leaders.
Parents, educators, school administrators and community leaders are invited to attend.
Online Registration is $10 per person (includes materials, document bag, morning coffee and lunch)
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr. Kathy R. Fox
Associate Professor, Department of Elementary, Middle Level & Literacy Education
UNCW, Watson School of Education
Carrie Jasper
Director, Outreach to Parents and Families, Office of Communications and Outreach
U.S. Department of Education
Ann McColl
Legislative Director, NC State Board of Education
Lunch Presentation
Get in the Game!
Michael Knowles, National Coordinator, WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
WORKSHOPS
Exceptional Children & Advocacy
Ashley Perkinson, Attorney, Perkinson Law Firm
Teaching and Learning in NC
Michael Martin, Policy and Planning Analyst, Office of Policy & Strategic Planning, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Champions of Play – You Can Be One, Too!
Codington Elementary PTA
Watch D.O.G.S for Fathers in Your Community
Michael Knowles, National Coordinator, WATCH D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students)
Effective Communication: When Parents and Teachers Don’t See Eye to Eye
UNCW Watson School of Education
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