HOME Calendar of Events What is Constructivism? Conference 2008 Captivating Classes With Constructivism Applying Standards-Based Constructivism Quote & Strategy ...of the Week Newsletter Archive Standards Based Lessons Online Courses JPACTe Parent Involvement Special Education Technology In Support of Student Centered Learning About Us Related Links Participant Quotes   "We were expecting to gain a few tidbits on teaching, but we left with strategies that have the potential to change the culture and attitude of our school forever." ...4 Teachers from Brooklyn College Academy, grades 9 - 10 "Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to share in this awesome learning experience." ...Math Teacher, Cape Coral, Florida "This conference was the best educational experience I've had since I left college. I've been to seminars, clinics, and all kinds of workshops, but this conference was more value than anything I've experienced. In the past week, I reflected more on my teaching practices than I've ever done since I began my career." ...Teacher of Middle School Science, St. Lawrence County, New York "I was awed by your effort to make each person at the conference feel valued." ...Middle School Teacher, ELA, State of Delaware "We had an amazing experience at the conference!" ...Social Studies Teachers, New York City, New York "I want to say how much I enjoyed the week. The level of learning just continues to rise every year!" ...Staff Developer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin "Our team became a cohesive group of educators that truly have the kids at heart. We are going to really try to get together on a regular basis to discuss and encourage each other with things learned at this conference." ...Elementary Teacher, St. Lawrence County, New York

About the Institute

For further information on the Institute for Learning Centered Education, or the Learner Centered Resource Collaborative, please contact Don Mesibov at dmesibov@twcny.rr.com, or (315)265-7530.

Institute Advisory Board

Pat Baldauf, Educational and Stress Management Consultant
Diane Bonenfant Director, North Country Teacher Resource Center, Plattsburg, New York
Kris Cole, Middle School Math Teacher, Copenhagen, New York
Mary Curcio Co-Chair, Principal, Harrisville Central Schools, Harrisville, New York
Peg D'Arpino, Former NYS middle school math teacher; current high school math teacher, Florida
Alyssa Farenell, Graduate Student, St. Lawrence University
Barbara Iannarelli, Assistant Professor and Chair, Niagara University Educational Leadership & Counseling, Niagara Falls, New York
Charla Jennings Chair, Retired superintendent, Granville CSD, New York; adjunct professor SUNY Plattsburgh
Cindy Kline, Spanish teacher, Western New York
Deb Larrabee, Principal, Fort Plains, New York
Dorothy Lee, Educational consultant, High School curriculum groups, retired middle school Language Arts teacher
Bill Mein, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems/Information Technology, SUNY Canton
Marli Mesibov, FableVision, Boston, Massachusetts
Diane Mirro, Middle School Reading teacher, Florida
Christy Ottmar, Kindergarten and First Grade Special Education (Inclusion) Teacher, Rochester City Schools
Walt Potocki Earth Science Teacher, Lockport, New York
Julie Saunders Second Grade Teacher, Granville, New York
Frank Spagnolo Special Education Teacher, Buffalo, New York
Robin Thompson, High School Spanish and Dance Teacher, New York City, Adjunct Professor, NYU, New York City, New York
Matt Vermette, Teacher, Western New York