Calendar

Total Upcoming Events: 20

The Great Books Foundation Course for Teachers
When: September 16, 2010 - September 17, 2010 9:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Where: The Great Books Foundation (Suite 400)
35 East Wacker Drive
Chicago Il, 60601
Price: $250.00
Event Type: Training
What: Getting Started: 100-level courses explain what Shared Inquiry™ is, how to prepare for and lead Shared Inquiry discussion, and how to conduct Great Books supporting activities. Great Books professional development is based on the Shared Inquiry™ method of learning. In Shared Inquiry, teachers ask probing questions about the stories students read. Students answer with their own interpretations, supporting their ideas with evidence from the text.

Event Website: www.greatbooks.org
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2010
Event Contact: Chris Sakelaris
Phone: 312-646-7127

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Play for All
When: September 16, 2010 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Chicago Children's Museum
700 East Grand Avenue
Navy Pier
Chicago IL, 60611
Price: FREE
Event Type: Forum
What: Children and families with disabilities are invited to join Chicago Children's Museum for an evening full of multisensory playful activities and exhibits.

Event Website: www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org
Event Contact: Julianne Chiu
Phone: 312.464.7715
Sponsor: Chicago Children's Museum

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Governmental Forum on Social Service Issues
When: September 16, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Christ Community Church
37W100 Bolcum Road (off Randall Road)
St. Charles IL,
Event Type: Forum
What: Get updates on local service needs and concerns, an opportunity to state your position on social services issues and to speak to state, Kane County Board, city, village and township pubic officials and candidates. Please RSVP to Gina Richter at 847-515-8998 or ginar_30@sbcglobal.net. If you'd like your questions presented to local and state officials, email them to Richter.

Event Contact: Gina Richter
Phone: 847-515-8998

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