Second Annual Elementary Teacher Conference

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

P.O. BOX 2120

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120

PRINS. MEMO NO. 12

March 11, 2008

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/SECONDARY

TO:

Principals

FROM:

Linda M. Wallinger

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction

SUBJECT:

Second Annual Elementary Teacher Conference

James Madison University's College of Education is pleased to announce the Second Annual Elementary Teacher Conference for Virginia teachers to be held Saturday, April 19, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall at James Madison University. The conference receives organizational support from the Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education, College of Education at James Madison University.

This day-long event will foster an exciting exchange of ideas and showcase exemplary education practices for elementary school teachers. Presenters for the conference include Virginia classroom teachers and faculty from James Madison University.

The registration fee for the conference is $25.00, and CEU credits will be offered for an additional charge of $10.00. The conference schedule and registration form can be accessed at http://134.126.97.69/announcements/details.php?id=3.

For further information, please contact Dr. Doris M. Martin, graduate program coordinator, Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education, College of Education, James Madison University by e-mail at martindm@jmu.edu or by telephone at (540) 568-6337 or Barbara Young, elementary science specialist, Office of Elementary Instruction by e-mail at Barbara.Young@doe.virginia.gov or by telephone at (804) 225-2676.

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