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The Third Annual Closing the Achievement Gap Conference

May 28th 2008, 8:00am-4:00pm

University of Connecticut- Student Union

The third annual Closing the Achievement Gap conference will be held at the University of Connecticut on May 28th, 2008. The conference will feature keynote speaker Sonia Nieto. Dr. Nieto’s work focuses on multicultural and bilingual education, curriculum reform, teacher education, and the education of Latinos, immigrants, and other culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.  In addition,over 15 different conference speakers will present research-based best practices related to closing the achievement gap. This year’s program features sessions geared toward the needs and interests of teachers and administrators.  Registration is $100.00, and includes parking, continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials.  For more information or to register for the conference, please call Reena at 860-486-9586, email Reena at rjbokria@gmail.com or visit our website, www.achievementgap.uconn.edu .  The website will be updated with additional registration and program information throughout the year.