NW Catholic Educational Leadership Institute at Seattle University

Leadership Institute for Catholic school educators sponsored by
the Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools Department and
Seattle University College of Education.
June 21, 22 and 23, 2011
Seattle University Campus - Campion Ballroom

Registration to begin February 16, 2011. Space is limited to 200 participants. The Early Bird fee is $375 per person. School teams are encouraged. The fee for teams with 3 or more participants will be $325 per person.
After April 15, 2011, fees will increase by $100 per person.
For more information, please contact Lisa O'Leary.

Presenters
Peggy Olcott, M.Ed.
Peggy Olcott is an international consultant with over 25 years experience in education, ranging from elementary and middle school teaching to district-level coordination of curriculum and instructional programs. Currently, Peggy presents workshops and seminars on curriculum alignment to state standards, reading and writing strategies across the curriculum, thinking skills, mentoring, and facilitating data-driven dialogue.
Nancy Skerritt, M.Ed.
Nancy Skerritt is Assistant Superintendent for the Tahoma School District and has been a leader in Teaching and Learning for 20 years. She is well known in literacy instruction with a focus on Reader's Workshop and thinking skills and is a national trainer for the Institute for the Habits of Mind. A recognized curriculum expert in integrated learning models, Nancy has written numerous units for language arts and social studies that align with state and district standards.
Emilie Hard, M.Ed.
Emilie Hard is currently Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for the Issaquah School District, after serving as principal of Glacier Park Elementary for 10 years. Under her leadership, Glacier Park saw a steady increase in Washington state's assessments for reading and math test scores, and the school was awarded a Distinguished School Award from the state. Emilie also served as the Tahoma School District's math expert and helped design Tahoma's math core assessment.