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Professional Development


Salvadori Center Three-Day "Turbo" Professional Development Institute
The “Turbo” Institute is a three-day exploration of the Salvadori Center's classroom-tested project-based pedagogy anchored in the built environment. Participants will develop hands-on/minds-on lesson plans specific to their curricula. Designed for educators in the metropolitan New York City area who can travel to the City College of New York campus.

PLACE: City College of New York, New York, NY 10031
DATES: July 8, 9, & 10, 2008
SCHEDULE: 9–4 PM, with an evening program on July 8
COST: $250.00 per person—There is a 10% discount for 2 or more teachers from the same school or district.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2008.

Contact for more information and an application packet: michael@salvadori.org or 212-650-5497.



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Salvadori Center National Institute: Professional Development in a Project-Based Pedgagogy
Travel to New York and immerse yourself in the city as you work with the Salvadori staff to create project-based lesson plans anchored in the built environment that address standards in math, science, literacy, technology, social studies, and the arts. Cultural programs, tours, educational materials, some meals, and housing are included.

PLACE: City College of New York, New York, NY 10031
DATES: July 20–26, 2008
COST: $1000 per person [$650 without lodging]. There is a discount for 2 or more teachers from the same school or district.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 7/11/08

Contact for more information and an application packet: michael@salvadori.org or 212-650-5497.



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