Cedarbrook is a "quintessentially Northwest hideaway," and is the perfect place to learn, recharge and relax.
How does leadership inspire growth? Join us at the CEL Summer Leadership Institute 2017 to learn with educators from across the country how you and your team can inspire growth in others. Over three days, participants will experience inspirational stories of success, practical learning on how organizations improve performance systemwide, and time for collaboration to go home ready for action. You will leave with new ideas and strategies — energized for the work ahead!
1. How do successful educational leaders improve adult practice in ways that lead to more equitable outcomes for students?
2. How do you continually keep students at the center of your improvement efforts?
3. How do leaders inspire growth in others?
1. Gather, prioritize and use qualitative and quantiative data.
2. Formulate and prioritize problems of student learning and adult practice.
3. Create focus for professional development based upon these priorities.
4. Develop professional development in collaborative ways.
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Institute Check-in (Note: On-site registration is not available)
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.: Opening and Keynote (Tammy Campbell)
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Opening Activity
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: District Story/Reflection
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Concurrent sessions (see full agenda for details)
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Individual/Team Application Time
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Reflection/Close
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Mix and Mingle Welcome Reception (light hors d’oeuvres)
Evening: Free
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: Opening and Keynote (Stephen Fink and Anneke Markholt)
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: District Story/Reflection
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions (see full agenda for details)
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: Individual/Team Application Time
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Reflection/Close
Evening: Free
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Introduction/District Story
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions (see full agenda for details)
10:35 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.: Synthesizing Learning
11:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Close
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch (provided)
We are excited to offer Cedarbrook Lodge — the institute venue — as a lodging option. Event participants have access to a limited supply of rooms for institute attendees at a special rate of $259 per night excluding taxes and fees.
Instructions and a discount code for booking your room at the special rate will be included in your institute registration confirmation email. If you have registered, but cannot locate the instructions and discount code, please contact the Center for Educational Leadership for assistance via email at edlead@uw.edu or by phone at (866) 577-8066.
Cedarbrook Lodge offers free Wi-Fi, comfortable formal and informal meeting spaces, a location less than five minutes from Sea-Tac Airport and situated on 11 wooded acres, an on-site restaurant, and easy access to downtown Seattle via public light rail transportation. Overnight guests enjoy comfortable accommodations, a complimentary Northwest continental breakfast, a fitness center and many other appointments and services unmatched by other SeaTac hotels. Cedarbrook overnight guests can arrange a complimentary shuttle to and from Sea-Tac Airport, Seattle Link light rail and Tukwila Amtrak platform. For more information, visit www.cedarbrooklodge.com.
Yes, Cedarbrook Lodge will have free day-parking for institute attendees. Overnight guests at Cedarbrook Lodge will receive discounted overnight parking at $10/daily for self-parking and $15/daily for valet parking.
Yes, there are a number of hotels in the area, with most providing local courtesy transportation. Here are just a few:
* DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport (0.6 miles to Cedarbrook Lodge) From $234 a night.
* Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave (0.8 miles to Cedarbrook Lodge) From $249 a night.
* Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center (1.4 miles to Cedarbrook Lodge) From $274 a night.
* Seattle Airport Marriott (1.1 miles to Cedarbrook Lodge) From $294 a night.
$789 per person (January 16, 2017 to March 31, 2017)
$849 per person (April 1, 2017 to May 15, 2017)
$899 per person (May 16, 2017 to July 2, 2017)
Registration ends July 2, 2017.
The registration cost includes access to all sessions, beverages, lunch and snacks, materials and clock hours. The registration cost does not include lodging costs. Attendees must book lodging separately.
The institute is for principals, instructional coaches, teacher leaders and central office leaders — ideally attending the institute as a district or school team.
Should you have questions or concerns or need assistance about lodging, please contact Cedarbrook Lodge at (206) 901‑9268.
Should you have questions or concerns or need assistance for any reason, please contact CEL at (866) 577‑8066, or send an email to edlead@uw.edu.
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