FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
     
    STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
      
     
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Chairman
    Members
    DONNA G. CALLAWAY
    DR. AKSHAY DESAI
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
    PHOEBE RAULERSON
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
    LINDA K. TAYLOR
     
    Jeanine Blomberg
    Commissioner of Education
      
     
      
     
      
     
     
     
    Contact Information
    Holly Radcliffe
    (850) 245-0659
    Holly.Radcliffe@fldoe.org
    K-12: 2007-135
     
     
    MEMORANDUM
     
    TO:
    District Superintendents
    District Assistant Superintendents
    Principals
      
     
    FROM:
    Cheri Pierson Yecke, Ph.D.
     
    DATE:
    August 21, 2007
     
    SUBJECT: 2007 K-12 CONFERENCE AND INNOVATION FAIR
    ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS
     
    Please make plans to attend the 2007 K-12 Conference and Innovation Fair “Relevant Education
    for Real Life Experiences,” October 2-5, 2007, at the Caribe Royale Orlando.
     
    I am pleased to announce the following keynote speakers:
     
    Wednesday, October 3
    Governor Charlie Crist
    or
    Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp
    (invited)
     
    Thursday, October 4
    Dr. Theodore Hershberg
    of the University of Pennsylvania will inform the audience about a
    comprehensive school reform model that starts with reforming teacher professional development,
    mentoring, compensation, and evaluation.
     
    Friday, October 5
    Coach Ken Carter
    , whose story was made into the recent movie
    Coach Carter
    starring Samuel
    L. Jackson, will share his story of raising expectations for his student athletes by putting
    academics first and advocating for overall school improvement.
     
     
     
    CHERI PIERSON YECKE, PH.D.
    CHANCELLOR, K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514
    TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org

    2007 K-12 Conference
    August 21, 2007
    Page Two
     
    Other notable speakers throughout the conference include Commissioner Jeanine Blomberg,
    Florida Education Foundation Chairman Alan Levy, and the 2008 Florida Department of
    Education/Macy’s Teacher of the Year Richard Ellenburg.
     
    This year’s Innovation Fair features 50 schools from 18 districts that will be showcasing their
    model programs and academies on Wednesday, October 3. Break-out sessions will continue on
    October 4 and 5 featuring over 70 presentations by districts, schools, educational partners,
    Department staff, and others that you will not want to miss. For a complete listing, go to the
    conference Web site at www.fldoe.org/k12/conference/.
     
    Please visit the conference Web site to register and view the draft conference agenda. There is a
    $175 non-refundable registration fee for all participants. Regular registration will end September
    11, 2007; however, late and on-site registration will be available for a fee of $225.
     
    Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Caribe Royale at (407) 238-8000 or (800) 823-
    8300. Rooms will be held in the “Florida Department of Education 2007 K-12 Conference”
    block until September 13, 2007, with rates beginning at $149.
     
    The Department is pleased to host this event for your staff and schools as we strive to ensure that
    every student is prepared for college or a career when they graduate from Florida’s public school
    system.
     
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