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Conference for Illinois Fourth Grade Teachers

Apr 15−16, 2010—Elk Grove Village, IL

“A shot in the arm at the most critical (end) time of the year when we are teaching on "fumes" and the kids act like they're breathing them!”
Sandy Sowa
Fourth Grade Teacher
Melrose Park, IL

Explore New Frontiers for Classroom Success!

  • Bring out the best in your fourth graders while meeting the Illinois Learning Standards
  • Expand your expertise in key topic areas!
    • Powerful Reading Strategies
    • Centers
    • Six Trait Writing Activities
    • Comprehension & Vocabulary
    • Math, Science, & Technology
    • And many more!
  • Strengthen Literacy Skills!
    Discover powerful new strategies for enhancing students' literacy skills!
  • You Asked for It!
    Attend sessions on the topics that Illinois fourth grade teachers have specifically asked us for!
  • Expect the Best!
    Register with the confidence that SDE provides you with the highest quality professional development programs available!
  • Extend Your Learning!
    Receive a FREE Resource Book with handouts from every session! Share new strategies with colleagues—and continue learning long after the event has ended.
  • Promote Learning Success!
    Put these innovative techniques into practice and watch achievement soar! Engage and motivate ALL your students while introducing them to a world of learning and fun.

Conference Facility

Belvedere Events & Banquets**
1170 West Devon Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007
(847) 534-0600  

Parking: Free (subject to change)

Overnight Accomodations

Country Inn & Suites- Elk Grove Village
1160 West Devon Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL  60007
847-985-0101

Rates: $89 single/double/triple/quad
Reserve by: 4/1/2010
Parking: Free (subject to change)

*Rates based upon availability
**Hotel name has recently changed
**Conference location has recently changed

Tuition

Individual: Two Days—$349; One Day—$219

Team of 3 or more: Two Days—$329 per person; One Day—$209 per person

Special Group Pricing: For teams of 5 or more call 1-800-462-1478.

 
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Principals Attend FREE! With the paid registration of a staff member, a principal may attend the same number of days tuition-free! (Principals must register separately)
Your Guarantee "You're happy or we're not!" If for any reason you're not completely satisfied with this event, we will refund your entire tuition fee—no questions asked.
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