Core Knowledge^® 17^th National Conference

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The 17^th Core Knowledge National Conference

Anaheim, California • Nov. 20–22, 2008

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Registering for the Core Knowledge National Conference is simple and fast, even if you're using a purchase order. Online registration allows you to pay by check, credit card, or purchase order. You can upload an electronic copy of your purchase order before completing the registration process. Registration is open now with registration options that fit your schedule and budget.

Here's a short list of confirmed speakers:

Authors Diane Stanley, Mary Ann Kohl, and Anne Isaacs
Education experts from Character Counts, NASA: Mission Geography, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Perennial conference favorites Dennis Denenberg, Frank Wang, and Jim Weiss

Dr. Ruby K. Payne Selected as Core Knowledge Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ruby K. Payne's personal mission in life is to positively impact the education and lives of individuals from poverty throughout the world. Currently, Payne is the founder and CEO of aha! Process, Inc., a company that has worked extensively with educators and other professionals to understand how the hidden rules of class operate-and to help raise the achievement levels of individuals from poverty. Payne is the author or co-author of just over a dozen books including Hidden Rules of Class at Work and A Framework of Understanding Poverty.

Submit a Unit — Receive a Discount!

Core Knowledge is now accepting unit submissions for the Core Knowledge National Conference. If your unit is accepted, you'll receive a 50% discount on your full 3-day conference registration! Don't wait until the June 2nd deadline. Submit your unit today!