Teachers on Teaching:

Sustainable Practices in

Challenging Times

Mini-conference, February 26 -27, 2010

Mendocino College, Ukiah, CA


The Foundation Skills Teaching and Learning Community of Mendocino College is hosting this important event to bring secondary and postsecondary educators together to share ideas, build collaboration, and learn about current practices and projects occurring in our local community. If you are a current or prospective teacher or counselor, this conference is meant for you!

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  • Breakout Sessions
  • College Credit (EDU 88.2 – Sect. 3232)
  • Fabulous Lunch
  • Opportunities to share ideas and information
Conference Schedule

Friday, February 26

3:30 – 4:00 Registration/Coffee

4:00 – 5:00 Welcome/Opening Session

5:00 – 5:30 Break/Appetizers

5:30 – 7:00 Session #1

Saturday, February 27

8:30 – 9:00 Coffee/Registration

9:00 – 10:30 Welcome/Student panels

10:45- noon Session #2

Noon- 12:45 Lunch

1:00 – 2:15 Session #3

2:30-3:30 Closing Session

2:30 – 3:45 Breakout Session #4

Topics will include:

  • Curriculum, Planning, and Pedagogy

For Student Success

  • Supporting Basic Skills and

Transfer Level Courses

  • Maintaining Effective Counseling

and Student Services

  • Sustaining Collaboration among

Educators, including

High school/College

Collaborations

  • Strengthening CTE Programs and

Partnerships

This mini-conference is dedicated to the memory of Tonya Sparkes, a beloved High School and Community College instructor.

There will be an opportunity to donate to a scholarship fund in Tonya’s name.

Foundation Skills Teaching and Learning Community

foundationskill@mendocino.edu

Registration Form

***Last Day to register is February 18, 2010***

Name:  _________________________________________________
Address:  _____________________________________________
Phone Number:  ______________________________________
Email:  ________________________________________________
School:  ______________________________________________
Discipline:  ___________________________________________

________     $15.00 registration/Saturday lunch fee enclosed

(Make checks payable to Mendocino College)

Mail Completed Registration Forms to:

Mendocino College attention:  Instruction Office

1000 Hensley Creek Road

Ukiah, CA  95482

Questions?  Please email us at foundationskills@mendocino.edu

**Please Note:  Requests for refunds must be received no later than Tuesday, February 23, 2010.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Attendees wishing to receive college credit for this workshop must be enrolled in EDU88.2 (section #3232) no later than Thursday, February 25th.

Application for Admission:  Anyone wishing to enroll in EDU88.2 must have an application on file with the Admissions & Records Office prior to enrolling.  If you are new to Mendocino College or have not been enrolled in one of the last two previous semesters you must complete an application for admission.  Applications may be submitted online via the Mendocino College website:  www.mendocino.edu.  Alternatively, a paper application printed from the Mendocino College website at www.mendocino.edu/tc/pg/641/application_for_admission.html may be submitted.   Paper applications must be mailed in or hand delivered to the Admissions & Records Office.

Registration:  Once you have an application on file, you can enroll in this class using WebAdvisor via the Mendocino College website:  www.mendocino.edu.    Fees are due at the time of enrollment and can be paid on WebAdvisor with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.  To pay by cash or check, please come to the Admissions and Records office located in MacMillan Hall.

Please call 707-468-3101 with any questions or for further assistance.