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What's NewCloonan Scholar Is Poster Girl for Anti-Bullying, as featured in Scholastic News CFES School of Distinction: Inspiring Dreams of College at August Ahrens Elementary Save the Date: 2012 CFES National Conference Slated for November 2-3 in Albany, NY
CalendarFeb 8, 2012 — CFES Scholars Site Visits/New Britain Schools Feb 8, 2012 — CFES Scholars Site Visits/Erie Schools Feb 9, 2012 — Virtual Mentoring Summit: BECOMING A SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION: MENTORING MATTERS Feb 10, 2012 — Adirondack Scholars Site Visit/Willsboro Central School |
2011 National ConferenceCollege: Now More than Ever - November 4-5Hilton Burlington Hotel, Burlington, VT Join us at the Hilton Burlington on Friday and Saturday, November 4-5, for the 2011 CFES National Conference, "College: Now More than Ever." Wes Moore will kick off this year's event. Youth advocate, Army combat veteran, promising business leader, and author, Moore will share his own life experiences and his efforts to help other young people to redirect their lives. Saturday's featured speaker, Edward L. Ayers, is president of the University of Richmond (UR). Since his appointment in 2007, Ayers has led the UR community in the development of The Richmond Promise — a five-point strategic plan aimed at making the University accessible to a diverse body of students, faculty, and staff who work together with the local community to create a distinctive and integrated learning experience for all. These guest speakers headline two days of workshops, panels, and discussions exploring the challenges and strategies for guiding low-income students onto a path to college success. The conference fee is $500 for an individual or $1,500 for a team of four. Hotel lodging is not included in the fee (please see below for details on making room reservations). Click here to access the Conference Brochure, which includes a registration form. (Or click here to access just the Conference Registration Form.) The conference fee is $500 for an individual or $1,500 for a team of four. Just complete and fax or mail the form with your payment. Participants are responsible for reserving and paying for their lodging at the Hilton Burlington. (CFES schools should contact their program director regarding room reservations.) The cost of a single- or double-occupancy room is $110 per night, plus 11% state and local taxes. To make a reservation, follow this link to the Hilton Burlington Reservations online. (Directions to the hotel also are available at this link.) To reserve by phone, call 1-800-445-8667 and mention the “CFES National Conference.” If you have questions, please
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