CORE: Workshops and Sharing Between Scholars and Fellows
CORE, the Center for Ongoing Renewal and Enrichment, provides professional development and personal mentoring for Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois, which is the largest pre-service teacher-support program in the nation.Each summer, a four-to-five-day-residence CORE Conference is held at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. Golden Apple Scholars and colleagues who have completed their student teaching join teaching Scholars from across the state to enrich their professional lives as teachers.
A Chance for Camaraderie and Professional Growth Among Respected Peers
The conference is organized, planned and facilitated by Golden Apple Scholars, Fellows, educational consultants and colleagues who plan the proceedings to meet the professional and personal needs of classroom teachers, following Illinois standards and providing Credits for Professional Development Units for recertification.The CORE conference is open to all preK-12 teaching professionals. The conference provides seminars and fosters camaraderie, time for reflection, and exchange of teaching techniques to enhance the art and craft of classroom teaching.
Register for the Summer 2008 CORE Program
CORE 2008 will be held July 28 through August 1, 2008 at Saint Xavier University, Andrew Conference Center, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Click here for a brochure or to register.For more information, contact Sister Raeleen Sweeney, Scholars Progran Assistant Director: CORE.