NILRC: Network of Illinois Learning Resources in Community Colleges and National-Louis University Library invite you to a half-day workshop in Chicago for educators, librarians, administrators and others interested in 21st Century Skills for a nation of learners.
The Who, What, and How of 21st Century Skills: Getting the Big Picture
Saturday, July 11, 2009
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
CANCELLED
Speakers from across the national education and library communities will discuss:
- The educational agenda for 21st Century Skills in the Obama Administration
- 21st Century Skills standards developed by educators including school and
academic librarians
- Community college innovations for 21st Century Skills to meet workforce needs
- Assessment and evaluation of 21st Century Skills
- Partnerships to promote 21st Century Skills
Featured Speakers:
- Gail Bush, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Director, School Library Program, National- Louis University, Illinois Library Association President-elect
- Valerie Greenhill, Vice President, e-Luminate Group, Strategic Content Lead, Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Scott Hess, Chief, College and Career Transitions Branch, U.S. Department of Education
- Member of Illinois Delegation to the 111th Congress
- Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director for Museums and Director for Strategic Partnerships, Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Ted Stilwill, Chief Operating Officer, Learning Point Associates
- Laurence Warford, Ph.D., Director, College and Career Transitions Initiative, League for Innovation in the Community College
- Paul Whitsitt, Director, Department of Libraries and Information Services, Chicago Public Schools
Please note: CPDUs are available for Illinois educators
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