Educational Renewal and School Development in an Era of Cultural Diversity

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Georgia Southern University Huazhong Normal University

Huazhong Normal University, Wuhan China and Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA

The Conference on Educational Renewal and School Development in an Era of Cultural Diversity will offer participants • a first hand look at teacher education (including reform/response of teacher education to the conference theme, school partnerships, and international teacher education initiatives), • an opportunity to build collaborative networks and partnerships to understand and lead school improvement, and • insight into the leadership dimension so critical for education reform in an era of cultural diversity. • an opportunity to engage in a dialog examining social, economic and individual equity issues through the framework of curriculum redesign and instructional improvement.

• Cindi Chance, Dean, College of Education, Georgia Southern University • Judi Repman, Professor, College of Education, Georgia Southern University • Gary Means, Dean, Continuing Education & Public Service, Georgia Southern University

• Yanguo Tu, Dean, College of Education, Huazhong Normal University • Meng Deng, Professor, College of Education, Huazhong Normal University • Ling Li, Associate Dean, College of Education, Huazhong Normal University

• Philip Hallinger, Professor, Chief Academic Office, College of Management, Mahidol University, Bangkok •Elizabeth Reid, Chief Executive, Specialist Schools and Academies Trust • Huisheng Tian, Vice-Director, China National Institute of Educational Research • Lan Ye, Director of Institute of Basic Education Reform and Development, Eastern China Normal University

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Call For Proposals Deadline EXTENDED	October 15, 2007
Notification of Acceptance of Proposal	November 15, 2007
Presenters Registration Deadline	February 1, 2008
Early Registration Deadline	February 1, 2008
Registration Late Fee Begins	March 17, 2008
Suggested deadline for visa application > details	March 31, 2008