Excellence in Education 2012
Sandra K. Linke, Ph.D.
ICIE Director
The International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE) is committed to the development of all learners as productive world citizens and leaders for the future. This International Conference will provide a conference programme with the highest calibre of: Nobel Prize winners, keynote speakers, invited speakers, and a large number of scholars and presenters alongside a selection of exhibitors. This conference, in Jerusalem, is another milestone in the journey towards leadership, creativity and innovation.
Conference Aims and Objectives:
Encourage volunteer spirit; Promote excellence and sustain quality; Connecting Communities; Strive for improvement; Evolve responsibly; Meet community expectations of quality; Sustain competitiveness and viability; and Balance innovation with core essentials.
This conference provides you with the opportunity to:
- Explore the latest developments in Education;
- Examine the need for sustainable educational systems;
- Integrate the latest technology into the education system;
- Debate the future of education: What are the challenges ahead?
- Learn from innovative case studies where educational institutions and LEA's have taken the initiative;
- Engage in a series of seminars designed to debate the theory and practice of real improvement in education; and
- Participate in pre-conference workshops designed to develop participants' competencies.
Welcome to the Israel Center for Excellence through Education
Shlomit Amichai
ICEE Chairperson
Conference Co-Chair
Dear Colleagues and friends,
On behalf of the conference committee of the 7th International Conference on “Excellence in Education: Theory-Research-Practice”, I am delighted to welcome you to the Israel Center for Excellence through Education (ICEE). ICEE is honored to organize and host this highly regarded international event in partnership with the International Centre for Innovation in Education (ICIE). The conference is being held within the framework of the Pratt Path to Excellence initiative which is funded by the Pratt Foundation.
Since its establishment in 1990, ICEE has developed unique expertise in the field of excellence in education. ICEE’s goal is to cultivate excellence, creativity and educational leadership while providing an educational framework for society’s brightest and most highly motivated students.
We are working to construct a conference that will inspire your understanding of excellence in basic and higher education in general and gifted education in particular. This conference is designed for participants who seek a broad interdisciplinary view of excellence, creativity, and gifted education. We are united by our commitment to excellence and high quality gifted education.
Take advantage of the tremendous selection of unique opportunities during the conference including keynote speeches; symposia, workshops, and a large number of presentations. In addition, high level specialized training will be offered in pre-conference workshops that will be conducted by well-known scholars in this field of knowledge.
We encourage you to visit the site, and to encourage your colleagues - particularly those new to excellence in education, giftedness, and creativity - to do so as well. It goes without saying that the host city for this conference, Jerusalem, will provide an inspiring backdrop for all to discover and enjoy.
This year we are thrilled to welcome, renowned keynote speakers; and all the presenters and participants. I hope you will all find the 7th International Conference on Excellence in Education valuable, enriching and enjoyable.
See you in Jerusalem!
Registration Fees (International/ Local Participants):
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Early Registration Fees (International Participants): €350 (May 30, 2012).
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Late Registration Fees (International Participants): €400 (June 30, 2012).
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Onsite Registration (International Participants): €450.
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Pre-Conference Workshop (International Participants): €50.
- Local Participants (Conference Fees): The local participant will pay 200 shekels for one day participation, 2 days 400 Shekels, 3 days 500 Shekels as registration fee. Full participation 700 Shekels includes both pre- conference workshops.
- Local Participants (Pre-Conference workshops): 100 Shekels / pre-Conference workshop.
Categories:
- Advances in Creativity and Innovation;
- Excellence in Education in a Multicultural Setting;
- Gifted Education: models of excellence in education;
- Learning Environment: standards and curricula, tasks and materials, and communication;
- Instructors and Teacher: competencies, teaching methods, and staff development;
- Learner: competencies, individual differences, intervention and development;
- Programme Development: examples, planning models and components, implementation and evaluation;
- Integrated Services: guidance and counselling, community services, moral and value education, and mentorship;
- Future Trends: globalisation and networking, civic education, and building creative climates; and
- e-Learning and Technology.
We encourage anyone with an interest in excellence in education and gifted education to attend this conference. The participants will include: university academics, educational psychologists, education policy advisers and managers, business and industry leaders, gifted and talented program coordinators, school heads, teachers of the gifted, creative, and talented students, graduate students, parents and caretakers.
