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Renaissance Group and TECSCU Fall 2011 Joint Conference
October 2-4, 2011 at Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA
TRG and TECSCU members clearly understand today's educator preparation program challenges and priorities, and the latest and most promising practices were shared with all in attendance. More about the conference
Spring Conference 2011
We are sorry to inform you that the conference was cancelled.
April 14, 2011
Dear members and friends of The Renaissance Group:
My purpose for posting this message on our website is to inform you that the Spring 2011 Conference scheduled for April 27-29 at the Wilmington Hilton Riverside, hosted by the University of North Carolina Wilmington has been canceled. All aspects of the three-day program (professional and social) planned for us by our colleagues at UNCW were outstanding, but unfortunately budgetary reductions at each of our member campuses, occurring almost daily since January, coupled with increased travel restrictions, significantly redirected our efforts and plans. I sincerely apologize for this change and for any hardship we may have caused, and hope you understand the challenges we all face during these difficult times.
The Governing Board of The Renaissance Group and I wish to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation to Chancellor De Paolo, Dr. Cathy Barlow, Provost and Vice Chancellor, Dr. Karen Wetherill, Dean of Watson School of Education, Administrative Assistants, Danette Brown and Janice Siko and the entire UNCW Educational Team for their support throughout the planning process, and especially for their most generous contributions of time and resources.
Furthermore, we wish to express our appreciation to Karen Morganti and to her staff at the Wilmington Riverside Hilton for working closely with us to support our meeting, catering and lodging needs during our event. We waited as long as possible before reaching our conclusion that canceling the Spring Conference was inevitable. We are keeping the Wilmington Riverside Hilton information on The Renaissance Group website for as long as possible and encourage you to consider their beautiful facility when traveling to Wilmington.
The Board of Governors Meeting will be held on the UNCW campus as planned, but we have changed the date to April 28. We have several significant projects and initiatives needing our attention as we continue to offer all members and friends of The Renaissance Group the highest possible level of service and support.
Note: Conference registration refunds will be processed for all participants during the next few days.
Finally, we ask that you start planning now and SAVE THE DATE for our Fall 2011 Meeting to be held as a joint conference by TRG and TECSCU on October 2-4 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, VA.
We are planning a professionally rich program, to include nationally acclaimed educators like Dr. Pedro Noguera, and presentations of best practices in educator preparation programs, with a focus on effective partnerships.
Respectfully,
Michael Giovannetti, TRG Executive Director
Fall 20
10 Conference
October 3-5, 2010
KeyBridge Marriott
Arlington, VA
Conference Theme: "From Chalkboards to Smart Boards, Preparing a New Generation of Educators for America's Schools."
Conference Agenda >
Conference Schedule >
Conference Welcome >
Fall 2010 Photo Gallery >
Fall 2010 Conference PowerPoint Presentations
Best Practices - Student Teaching Technology Transformation Initiative:
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Dean's Perspective (Powerpoint Presentation in pdf format)
What Digital Divide? - Dr. Roy M. Bohlin (Powerpoint Presentation in pdf format)
Spring 2010 Conference
April 21-24, 2010 - Hosted by Emporia State University
THANK YOU!
On behalf of The Renaissance Group Governing Board and the member institutions, I wish to extend a most sincere note of appreciation to Emporia State University for hosting a world class Spring Conference in Kansas City on April 21-24, 2010. All verbal and written evaluations directed to me were filled with commendations and words of encouragement that our organization is indeed moving in the right direction.
Thank you conference organizers, guest speakers and presenters! Your leadership, work, participation, and personal and professional involvement continue to serve as the inspiration needed to strengthen the programs and services offered by our member institutions designed to prepare the very best educators for America's schools.
Michael Giovannetti, Executive Director
2009 Fall Conference: 20th Anniversary Celebration
October 4 - 6, 2009
Key Bridge Marriott Hotel
Arlington, Virginia
Phone: (703) 524-6400
Conference Agenda >Post-Conference News >
Presentation of the First Annual Renaissance Award and the winner of the raffle drawing—a trip to the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance (Florence, Siena, Rome).
Fall 2008 Conference, "Addressing Societal Challenges Through Education", Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Virginia - October 5 - 7, 2008.
Spring 2008 Conference, California State University, Fresno, April 9 - 11, 2008
Fall 2007 Conference in Washington, DC, October 7-9, 2007
Spring 2007 Conference hosted by Kennesaw State University, April 18-20, 2007
Fall 2006 Conference in Washington, DC, October 8-10, 2006
Spring 2006 Conference hosted by The University of Toledo, April 5-7, 2006
Fall 2005 Conference in Washington, DC, October 5-7, 2005
Spring 2005 Conference hosted by Western Kentucky University
Fall 2004 Conference in Washington, DC
Summer Teacher Work Sample Workshop, June 10-11, 2004, Kansas City -
Spring 2004 Conference hosted by Sonoma State University
- Fall 2003 Conference in Washington, DC
Spring 2003 Conference hosted by Coastal Carolina University
Fall 2002 Conference in Washington, DC
June 2002 conference hosted by Idaho State University
March 2002 conference (postponed from September 2001) in Washington, DC
Spring 2001 conference hosted by California State University, San Marcos
Fall 2000 conference in Washington, DC
Spring 2000 conference held in Kansas City
Fall 1999 conference hosted by University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, IA)
Fall 1998 conference held in Las Vegas, Nevada
Spring 1998 conference hosted by Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Fall 1997 conference hosted by Sam Houston State University (San Antonio, TX)
Spring 1997 conference hosted by California State University, Fresno
Fall 1996 conference hosted by Towson State University (Towson, MD)
Spring 1996 conference hosted by Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, GA)
Fall 1995 conference hosted by University of Illinois, Chicago
Spring 1995 Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN)
Fall 1994 conference at Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro, TN)
Spring 1994 conference at Norfolk State University
Fall 1993 conference at Georgia Southern University
Spring 1993 conference at Towson State University
Fall 1992 conference at Ball State University
Summer 1992 conference at Illinois State
Spring 1992 conference hosted by Winthrop College (Charlotte, NC)
Fall 1991 quarterly meeting at Emporia State University
Summer 1991 quarterly meeting at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Winter 1990 quarterly meeting at University of Alabama at Birmingham