Sponsored by Teachers Task Force, open to all teachers. Introduces the process of creating student portfolios and reviews the different types of portfolio development. W. Touhy Av., Skokie. The exhibit runs Jan. 23 through April 4th. Learn how to reach the media and to pitch stories to reporters.
Some scholarships are available.
Workshop-Strategies for Effective Communication With Parents Offered by the Rochelle Lee Fund. Open to all Chicago public school teachers, grades K through 8. Key strategies in how to improve communication with parents through discussion, role playing, experiences and sharing. Sponsored by Parents United for Responsible Education and the Center for Law and Education, this conference is intended for high school teachers, LSC members, parents, students administrators and anyone else who cares about good high schools. Grants will support innovative uses of interactive technology in K-12 education.