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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
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    Everyone is Welcome, the Conference is...
    Family Friendly
      We are a community of learners - and all (spouses, friends, relatives, children) are welcome to come to the Constructivist Conference. The diversity of the conference is what adds to the excitement, the networking potential and the value for participants.
 
    One of the goals of the Design Conference is to replicate a community of learners as we model policies (such as an open door policy) we'd like to encourage schools to follow. In past years, guests have provided some invaluable expertise, and some have contributed to our social festivities throughout the week.
 
ROLES OF CHILDREN
Student work is always a highlight of our conference; parents comment on the "growth" they see in their children through participation in this authentic experience. For children ages 9-21, we have a daily student newsletter publishing team. Also available to children is a possibility to participate in a video newscast crew, which produces a daily conference newscast, telecast to all participants.

If you are coming to the conference and have a child you would like considered for one of these roles, please notify us ASAP. We have a limited number of no-cost opportunities that typically fill up early. After this quota has been filled, your child may be able to participate for a nominal fee.
 
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR FRIENDS
With their registration fee, overnight conference participants are entitled to double occupancy accommodations for four nights. For nominal additional fee, participants may have a family room of their own to include spouses, children, relatives, and/or friends. Guests may also join us for meals at a reasonable price, but are not obliged to do so. Workshop sessions in the morning are open to guests and they are welcome to observe the conference in action and participate in any of our activities throughout the day.
 
A NOTE ABOUT GUESTS
Guests are welcome to join us for the entire time of the conference, but are not obliged to spend any time with us - how they enjoy their week is completely up to them! They can network with educational professionals, spoof conference participants at our Thursday night banquet, or just play gold or enjoy the pool and exercise facilities at the hotel or university while we work - their choice.
 
      "The Design Conference gave me, a parent, information on what several of my son's teachers will be doing in their classrooms, and the reason for it."