CONFERENCE INFORMATION: This conference is intended for graduates of international Educational Support teacher development programs. Joep Eikenboom, author of “Foundations of the Extra Lesson”, will present morning lectures on his research of the archetypes upon which the Extra Lesson is founded. In addition, participants will engage in research, new art experiences, discussions, case studies and best practices. International contributors will bring newly developed artistic work, case studies, fine-tuning of the exercises, research on diagnosis, complementary activities, and enhancements for crafting lessons. Sunbridge Institute is located 45 minutes outside of New York City. Please visit their web site – www.sunbridge.edu – for housing, directions, airports, shuttles etc. Housing can be paid for online through Sunbridge Institute.

A similar conference will be held in Fair Oaks California in summer of 2013. The schedule for this will be posted in March.

ORGANIZING GROUP: Rachel Ross, Mary Jo Oresti, Maria Eugenia Obniski, Joep Eikenboom, Ingun Schneider. We warmly invite you to attend and meet your colleagues from many places in the world. We all share common challenges and inspirations and can gain new insights in this seminar formatted conference.

RESEARCH CONTRIBUTORS: If you wish to present a research project or case study, please contact: Rachel Ross at rcross21@msn.com to receive an application form.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

Standard – The non-refundable Registration Fee is $50 US; the Conference Fee payment, $425, is due by July 1st. (Total Registration + Conference is $475.)

Early – Complete your non-refundable registration now, ($50 US), and make your payment by May 1st, and the Conference Fee will be reduced to $375. (Total Registration + Early Conference is $425.)

Travel scholarships are available and will be distributed at the conference.