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EVENT INFORMATION

World View's Fall Symposium: 21st Century Skills for the Global Economy

Event Sponsor: Higher Education Institution

Event Type: Conference

Primary Category: Professional Development

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Event Dates: 10/14/2009 through 10/15/2009

Brief Description: Today's employers need graduates equipped with the skills necessary to compete in an increasingly global, knowledge-based economy. World View’s symposium offers educators from all subject areas and in all grade levels techniques and resources for integrating 21st Century skills across the curriculum. There will be general sessions, concurrent sessions on both content and classroom applications, and support for school-based teams in creating a global Action Plan. 1.5 CEU credits will be offered. The event is being co-sponsored by the North Carolina State Board of Education, UNC School of Education, Center for International Understanding, and the UNC School of Business CIBER. Registration is $150 per person. A Team of 4 or more individuals from a school or district is $500 (save $100). Only $125 for each additional Team member.

Location: Friday Center, UNC Chapel Hill

Address: 100 Friday Center Drive

City: Chapel Hill

State:NC

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Lauren Feng

E-mail Address: lfeng@unc.edu

Phone Number: 919.843.6795

Web Site: www.unc.edu/world/2009Symposium.htm