Project Based Learning Basic Training

This three day training is designed for Project Based Learning (PBL) Teachers and Charter School Planning Teams.  It offers hands on training to develop knowledge and skills to begin planning, or to start teaching in a project based learning charter school.  Traditional schools are welcome too.  Professional learning communities will be offered for both high school and elementary models.

Lead presenters will provide the training.  Experienced associate trainers will guide the advisory circles and project teams.  Participants will complete a project as they learn the process.  Project teams include: The FITT Principle, Elk Tracking, Proms for Business, Smokey Bear, Price County Airport Expansion, The Great Depression & WWII. Download the attachment Project Team Descriptions for more details.

From the list below pick your 1st & 2nd preference of project teams you wish to register for and note your choices in the registration notes box (this box is found under the bill to information when you register on line)
FITT Principle (High School)
Price County Airport Expansion (High School)
Smokey Bear Project (High School)
Elk Tracking (High School)
Proms for Business (High School)
Rising from the depths (5th & 6th Grade)

Conference Fees: (includes breaks, lunch & materials)
$0 for the first 50 registrations (first come first served-must be registered on myquickreg)
The first 50 registrations will also receive a $400 stipend if you complete all 3 days of training. We will notify you via email if you qualified for the free registration & stipend after you register online.  REGISTRATIONS MUST CONTAIN 1ST AND 2ND CHOICES IN ORDER TO QUALIFY.

$75 for all other registrations (registration is limited to 80 participants)

Deadline for Registration: May 31, 2012 (registrations cancelled after deadline will not be refunded).

The Rural Community School Alliance (RCSA), a consortium of 4 rural charter schools, is offering this training through a Charter School Dissemination Grant provided by the Department of Public Instruction.

Viterbo Credit Available School Year 2012-13

Lodging Information:
Download the Lodging in Park Falls attachment for a list of hotels and campgrounds in the Park Falls area. Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements and paying the cost for these expenses.

 

BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR DISTRICT'S APPROVAL TO ATTEND. Cancellation Policy: Any registration cancellation must be received before the scheduled registration deadline date for a refund to be issued. Persons registering and not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 12 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email or phone if a cancellation occurs. All workshop registrations begin 1/2 prior to the event start time.