Sponsored by the American School of Doha and Qatar Academy

January 30-31, 2009

Venue: The American School of Doha, Qatar

This two-day conference is designed around a variety of topics of interest to specialists. The program is based on an "extended institute design" so delegates and presenters are together for the entire conference. This format allows time for skill development, in-depth exploration and the establishment of partnerships/networks.

All sessions will be held at the American School of Doha. Bus transportation will be provided from/to the Doha Seef Hotel.

WTI SCHEDULE: DOWNLOAD THE WTI SCHEDULE

WINTER TRAINING INSTITUTE TOPICS/SPEAKERS:
For institute descriptions/speaker bios, click on the live links below:

- “NESA Action Lab: Curriculum Mapping and Understanding by Design” - Jay McTighe & Heidi Hayes Jacobs
- “Exploring Algebra: Building the Foundation" (elementary/middle grades) – Erma Anderson
- (NEW SPEAKER & DESCRIPTION!) “Introduction to the Framework for Teaching” - Lynn Sawyer
- “Transforming Teachers and Students: Writers Workshop in Middle School” - Janine King
- "Making Connections for a Globally Sustainable Future" – Dave Wilton
- “Peer Coaching for Technology: Building Leadership Skills Through Collaborative Coaching” – Karen Meyer (Les Foltos will not be speaking)
- “Using Understanding by Design to Develop Units in the Arts” – Daisy McTighe
- “Leading Curriculum Development” – Deborah Welch and Naomi Woolsey

WINTER TRAINING INSTITUTE REGISTRATION

Registration is required, and includes entrance to all conference sessions, the exhibition, conference program, nametag, coffee breaks and lunch on January 30 and 31.

Online registration for the NESA Winter Training Institute is closed.
To register, or to make changes to your registration, please contact NESA at conferences@nesacenter.org

Review the WTI Board Cancellation Policy before registering.

‘Early Bird’ Registration Fees Until December 22, 2008

Delegates
NESA Regular Member: $360
NESA Associate Member: $390
Non-member: $445

NESA Exhibitor Member:$440 (includes one table)
Exhibitor Non-Member: $515 (includes one table)

Extra Exhibit Tables: $300/table

'Late' Registration Fees After December 22, 2008

Delegates
NESA Regular Member: $390
NESA Associate Member: $420
Non-member: $475

NESA Exhibitor Member:$470 (includes one table)
Exhibitor Non-Member: $545 (includes one table)

Extra Exhibit Tables: $300/table

 

Each NESA member company is entitled to one additional exhibit table free of charge, upon request.

ROOM RESERVATIONS

Hotel reservations will be handled directly by the DOHA SEEF HOTEL.
DOHA SEEF HOTEL room rates:

Single / Double
- Room QR 450 / QR 500
- Junior Suite QR 550 /QR600
- Deluxe Suite QR 650 /QR700
- Executive Suite QR 700 /QR750

Above rates are net inclusive of buffet breakfast

Download Doha Seef Hotel room reservation form (word file)
Download Doha Seef Hotel room reservation form (pdf file)

NOTE: We've been advised by our host school, the American School of Doha, that there are two hotels close to each other with similar names. Please be sure that you don't go to the "Al Seef Hotel". The hotel NESA is using is called the "Doha Seef Hotel" and is of higher category!



GRADUATE CREDITS

Buffalo State - State University of New York (SUNY) offers graduate credit for conference attendance.
Download an information sheet and registration form:
Information sheet: word file
Registration form:word file