Western Region Events
Professional development opportunities available near you
| Date/Location | Event information |
|---|---|
| April 24-25, 2008 Westin Los Angeles Airport Los Angeles, California | A Dream Deferred™: The Future of African-American Education |
| May 20-22, 2008 Diné College Tsaile, Arizona | Native American Student Advocacy Institute - "Keeping the Fire Burning: Ensuring Postsecondary Access and Excellence for Native American Students" |
| May 22-23, 2008 Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois | Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America |
| July 21-25, 2008 Kapälama High School Kamehameha Schools Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii | Hawaii International Advanced Placement Program® Summer Institute |
| July 27-31, 2008 University of San Diego San Diego, California | 28th Annual Summer Institute on College Admissions and School Relations |
| July 28-31, 2008 University of Southern California Los Angeles, California | 25th Annual Counselor Summer Institute |
| Summer 2008 | Administrator Summer Institute |
A Dream Deferred: The Future of African-American Education
April 24–25, 2008
Westin Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles, California
Far too many African-American students lack the preparation and rigor to succeed in high school. Thus many African-American students drop-out of high school at alarming rates and never enter the college pipeline. Those that make it to college campuses often lag behind their peers in graduation rate. We are facing a major educational crisis. More than 50 years after the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, African-American achievement gaps continue for students throughout the K–16 system. The College Board is proud to host a two-day, solutions-driven conference devoted to bringing together educational and community leaders to discuss and explore models of excellence.
Don't miss this important dialogue on the educational future of African-American students. This gathering will provide you with proven strategies, innovative tools, and insightful data.
Please visit our website at: www.collegeboard.com/dreamdeferred.
Native American Student Advocacy Institute
Keeping the Fire Burning: Ensuring Postsecondary Access and Excellence for Native American Students
May 20-21, 2008
Diné College
Tsaile, Arizona
The Institute celebrates individual triumphs over educational inequities, and provides opportunities for future successful partnerships that can ensure postsecondary access and excellence for Native American students. We will highlight promising practices that use research and data to successfully address the challenges American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students encounter when pursuing postsecondary education. In particular, we hope to examine the following areas:
- Models for indigenous education that promote critical thinking and reasoning
- Recruitment admissions, and retention strategies
- Converting effective practices into educational policy
- Outreach efforts to promote family and/or community involvement in the college process
Save the Date Flyer (.pdf/741K)
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For more information, visit www.collegeboard.com/nasai or send an email to nasai@collegeboard.org.
To register go to www.collegeboard.com/meetings.
28th Annual Summer Institute On College Admissions and School Relations
July 27-31, 2008
University of San Diego
San Diego, California
The Summer Institute is specifically designed to help train newly hired professional staff in admissions and outreach offices. Participants from four-year public and private colleges and universities gain firsthand knowledge of the higher education landscape, tips on outreach and recruitment strategies, and approaches to admissions and financial aid, as well as an understanding of the effect of their work on institutions and students. We examine many of the important topics enrollment offices encounter, including:
- Implications of changing demographics
- Aspects of diversity
- Role of financial aid in enrollment management
- Importance of ethical standards and practices
- Appropriate use of standardized tests
View the brochure and application form (.pdf/955K).
To register, contact:
Chung-Fen Hsieh
Senior Educational Associate
The College Board
Email: chsieh@collegeboard.org
Phone: (408) 367-1429
Fax: (408) 367-1459
Hawaii International Advanced Placement Program Summer Institute
July 21-25, 2008
Kapälama High School, Kamehameha Schools
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Join us for scheduled sessions on: Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Japanese Language and Culture, Physics, Psychology, Spanish Language and Literature, Studio Art, U.S. History, and World History.
There is also a session designed for administrators and AP Coordinators.
View registration materials and additional program information. (.pdf/101K)
Pre-AP and AP workshops
The College Board Western Regional Office is pleased to offer these workshops for new and experienced teachers.
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Join us for inspiring professional development workshops that allow you to:
- Learn strategies to help more students achieve college success
- Exchange ideas with your peers in a stimulating environment
- Start and support an AP program; learn best practices from one of the best sources of professional development—experienced College Board–endorsed colleagues in your subject area
- Receive IACET Continuing Education Units
Preliminary Schedule of Events
For detailed information about the AP and Pre-AP workshops being offered in your area, visit AP Central's Institutes & Workshops search.
To register, visit www.collegeboard.com/meetings.
Notable
Nomination Form for WRA Joe Allen Exemplar Award and Distinguished Service Awards (.pdf/15K)
Nomination Form for Election to the Western Regional Assembly Council or National Assembly (.pdf/12K)
Western Regional Assembly Governance Plan (.pdf/13K)
Suggested Elements of a High School Profile
Create a profile that is both comprehensive and accurately portrays the uniqueness of your school.
Contact Us
The College Board
Western Regional Office
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San Jose, CA 95110-1017
Phone: (866) 392-4078
Fax: (408) 367-1459
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915 L Street Suite 1200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 444-6262
Fax: (916) 444-2868
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