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2008 AESD Conference, hosted by ESD 189

The NWESD Board is excitedly planning for the annual AESD Conference it will host April 24-26, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, Downtown Everett.  The conference will focus our time and learning around the proactive services ESDs can provide to meet current school district challenges—primarily in the area of mathematics and science education. 

To highlight the conference theme, Soaring to Success: ESD Flight Plan, Friday afternoon’s program will take place at the Future of Flight Aviation Center. 

The conference schedule in brief:

Thursday, April 24th            1:00 p.m.   AESD Board Meeting
                                                4:30 p.m.   President’s Reception
                                                6:30 p.m.   Banquet
Friday, April 25th                 7:30 -11:30 a.m.   Breakfast/Morning General Session

            • Keynote Speaker, Andrea Peterson, National Teacher of the Year

                                 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.   Concurrent Breakout Sessions
                                 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.   Lunch/AESD Business Meeting
                                  2:00 - 4:30 p.m.   Future of Flight Aviation Center

            • Speaker, Astronaut Dr. George “Pinky” Nelson
            • Narrated Tour of Future of Flight Aviation Center
            • Legislative Update

                                               6:00 p.m.   Dinner On Your Own
Saturday, April 26th            8:00 - 10:30 a.m.   Breakfast/Morning General Session

            • AESA Update & issues
            • AESD Systems Planning
            • Gift Basket Drawing/Closing

You won’t want to miss this enriching and enjoyable conference, so make your reservations now at the Holiday Inn, Downtown Everett (866-770-1188).  Be sure to request the NWESD rate of $105 per night.  This reduced rate can only be held through March 25th!