CISL e-newsletter (November 2008)

CENTER FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING (CISL)
www.yourlearningcenter.org
November 2008

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CISL E-NEWSLETTER

INSIDE:

1. Partnering for Student Success Conference Presentations and Handouts
2. National Expert Advice on Strategic Plan for Closing Achievement Gap
3. Teaching about Thanksgiving
4. Renton Principal Wins 2008 Milken National Education Award
5. Free CISL Video

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1. PARTNERING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS CONFERENCE

Watch presentations and download handouts

Look at pictures from the conference:

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2. NATIONAL EXPERTS OFFER THEIR ADVICE ON THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS

Listen to their conversations:
*Dr. Karen Mapp
*Paul Ruiz
*Dr. Ron Ferguson
*Dr. Deryl Hunt

Attend a Town Hall Meeting

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3. TEACHING ABOUT THANKSGIVING

Sally Brownfield shares ideas for parents and resources for teachers

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4. RENTON PRINCIPAL WINS 2008 MILKEN NATIONAL EDUCATION AWARD

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5. FREE CISL VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS PROMISING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PRACTICES

Successful Schools: Families Matter is available for free. Learn how you can watch, download and order the video

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CONTACT US

For questions, comments or suggestions, please contact CISL at (360) 725-6165 or cisl@k12.wa.us.

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