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Location

The Marriott Atlanta Marquis
and
The Ron Clark Academy
Atlanta, GA
October 24-26, 2008

Please note: We are accepting registration for the October conference online at our Registration Page. Space for the conference is limited. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!

Friday Night (7:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M.)

Conference Kick-off and Movie Night

Participants will hear a keynote address delivered by Ron Clark, followed by a viewing of the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated movie, The Ron Clark Story. Join the entire RCA faculty for popcorn, surprises, and a Q and A with Ron about the movie followed by a book signing. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday (8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.)

Concurrent Sessions

Participants will rotate through two-hour staff development workshops taught by Ron Clark, Kim Bearden, and other members of the RCA faculty. (For complete bios of the RCA faculty, please visit Meet the Team.)

Workshop sessions will include:

How To Have a Creative Classroom in a Time of Increased Accountability
Vocabulary and Reading in the Content Areas
Hands-on Science
Ron Clark's Math Methods for Raising Test Scores!
Innovative Strategies for Connecting with Parents and the Community
Setting Student Expectations to Foster Excellence
Implementing the Essential 55...and more!

Throughout the day, buses will bring participants to the Ron Clark Academy for tours of the facility, led by RCA students and other members of the RCA staff. The students will also perform during lunch.

A continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Dinner will not be provided, but hors d'oeuvres will be served at the evening event.

Saturday Night (8:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.)

Prom Night

Take a walk down memory lane with us at our own Prom Night. Join us in your favorite prom outfit - taffeta and polyester are highly encouraged. Compete against Ron in our dance contest, have a prom picture made with Ron, or campaign for Prom King or Queen. It will be a night to remember!

Sunday Morning (9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.)

Conference Wrap-up and Giveaway Session

Led by Ron Clark, this session will tie together all that was learned throughout the conference. Breakfast will be served, and there will be great giveaways and surprises for all!

The attire for the conference is casual.

If you need more information, please contact Erin Davis at davis@ronclarkacademy.com