FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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    STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
    Jeanine Blomberg
    T. WILLARD FAIR,
    Chairman
    Commissioner of Education
    Members
    DONNA G. CALLAWAY
    DR. AKSHAY DESAI
    ROBERTO MARTÍNEZ
    PHOEBE RAULERSON
    KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
    LINDA K. TAYLOR
    Contact Information
    Holly Radcliffe
    MEMORANDUM
    (850) 245-0659
    Holly.Radcliffe@fldoe.org
    TO:
    District Superintendents
    K-12: 2007-156
    District Assistant Superintendents
    Principals
    FROM:
    Cheri Pierson Yecke, Ph.D.
    DATE:
    September 21, 2007
    SUBJECT: 2007
    K-12
    CONFERENCE AND INNOVATION FAIR
    REGISTRATION
    EXTENDED
    UNTIL
    SEPTEMBER
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    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. Due to the later
    start of the school year for many districts,
    registration has been extended until September 26.
    Visit www.fldoe.org/k12/conference to register. There is a $175 non-refundable registration fee
    for all participants until September 26. Late and on-site registration will still 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 may still be available in the “Florida Department of Education 2007 K-
    12 Conference” block.
    You will not want to miss this conference, which features the following events:
    Tuesday, October 2
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    Wear your favorite team colors for the Conference Kick-off “Tailgate” featuring your
    favorite sports foods and a cash bar. Remarks will be made by Commissioner Jeanine
    Blomberg, Florida Education Foundation Chairman Alan Levy, and the 2008 Florida
    Department of Education/Macy’s Teacher of the Year Richard Ellenburg.
    CHERI PIERSON YECKE, PH.D.
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    CHANCELLOR, K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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    325 W. GAINES STREET • SUITE 514
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    TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0400 • (850) 245-0509 • www.fldoe.org
    2007 K-12 Conference
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    Wednesday, October 3
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    Governor Charlie Crist or Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp is invited to bring
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    greetings.
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    This year’s Innovation Fair features 50 schools from 18 districts that will be showcasing
    their model programs and academies.
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    Recognition of 2006-07 Turnaround Principals.
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    Recognition of Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership and
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    Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award winners.
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    Recognition of distinguished Title I schools.
    Thursday, October 4
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    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.
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    Break-out sessions featuring over 45 presentations by districts, schools, educational
    partners, Department staff, and others will be held.
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    Unveiling of the ePEP planning tool for students.
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    Recognition of Red Ribbon certified schools.
    Friday, October 5
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    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. He will be
    available for photos afterward.
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    Over 25 more break-out sessions by districts, schools, educational partners, Department
    staff, and others will continue.
    For a complete listing of conference events and break-out session topics, go to the conference
    Web site at www.fldoe.org/k12/conference/.
    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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