Kentucky Department of Education

News Release 06-013 -- March 7, 2006

            (FRANKFORT, Ky.) – The Kentucky Teaching and Learning Conference (KTLC) celebrates its 28^th year with exciting professional development opportunities for educators and public education advocates.

            The three-day conference is set for March 9-11 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville. Workshops and sessions are designed to provide teachers, administrators and education partners with a wide variety of successful strategies in teaching, learning and school management. More than 250 exhibitors will provide information on the latest school resources and technology.

            Pre-registration is encouraged, but on-site registration is available at the Riverside Lobby of the International Convention Center. KTLC workshops support Kentucky's Standards and Indicators for School Improvement, Technology Standards for Administrators, Teachers and Students and the professional development standards established by the Kentucky Department of Education.

 

 Featured speakers include:
- Willard Daggett, Ed.D., president of the International Center for Leadership in Education – Daggett is a nationally-recognized speaker and consultant who has assisted states and school districts with school improvement initiatives.
- Deneen Frazier Bowen, author, educator and technology consultant – Brown applies her acting, teaching and technology experience to help teachers and schools expand students' learning opportunities through harnessing new technologies.
- Michael Hall, deputy state superintendent for information technology for the Georgia Department of Education – Hall serves on many state and national education and technology boards and has extensive experience in transforming classrooms with technology.
- Kati Haycock, director of The Education Trust – Haycock is one of the nation's leading advocates for children in the field of education. As president of The Education Trust, Haycock directs the provision of hands-on assistance to urban school districts and universities who work together to improve student achievement.

 

            Educators registered for the 2006 KTLC may participate in the Louisville Arts Education Showcase on Friday, March 10. The showcase provides opportunities for educators to prescreen artists and arts organizations with education programs, so that they may choose the best arts education programs for their schools. Mini-performances and exhibits will be presented on Friday.

The 2006 KTLC Web site is updated frequently, with information about sessions, workshops, conference activities and more. Visit http://www.kentuckytlc.org for the latest information.

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