Peter Robinson posted the heads up for this event after mentioning it at
the ACTEM meeting in September, this message give the actual registration
links.

Just passing it along,

Crystal

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Mark your calendars, and get ready to register for this event. 
Registration will open on September 22, 2011


Questions should be directed to: [ mailto:[log in to unmask]
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If your school or district is implementing, or planning to implement iPad
in the primary grades, then you will want to be sure to take advantage of
this opportunity. 


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Leveraging Learning: the iPad in Primary Grades


The [ http://www.auburnschl.edu ]Auburn School Department and [
http://www.advantage2014.auburnschl.edu/Advantage_2014/Welcome.html
]Advantage 2014 are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for schools
and districts wanting to make the most of their iPad implementation in the
primary grades. While Auburn’s Advantage 2014 is a kindergarten
implementation, the Institute is designed to support all elementary iPad
implementations.


What: A unique opportunity for school or district teams to prepare for, or
improve their learning with iPad implementation.

When: Lunch on Wednesday Nov. 16 through Lunch on Friday November 18, 2011

Where: Auburn, Maine - the home of [
http://www.advantage2014.auburnschl.edu ]Advantage 2014. Sessions held at
[ http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LEWAHGI
]Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch and [ http://www.auburnschl.edu ]Auburn
School Department.

Format: An institute format - a blend of presentations and facilitated
work time organized around 4 key strands for iPad implementation success
(Leadership & Professional Development; Curriculum, Pedagogy, &
Assessment; Data & Research; Technical Project Management)

Presenters & Resources: Members of Auburn's Advantage 2014 Leadership
Team, staff from the [ http://www.mlti.org ]Maine Learning Technology
Initiative (MLTI), and other education experts from across Maine and the
nation.

Participants: School or District teams are encouraged. Space limited to
100 participants.

Registration Cost: $350 per team member (includes all meals)

Lodging: Institute rate is available at the [
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=LEWAHGI
]Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch (Other lodging possibilities are listed on
the web site.)


For full details, including the link to registration, please visit: [
http://institute2011.auburnschl.edu ]http://institute2011.auburnschl.edu