CESNW Calendar

Directions to venues

Tyee Educational Complex

4424 S 188th St.
Seatac, WA 98188
(206) 433-2341
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Riverdale High School

9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219
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Previous events

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Upcoming events

Thursday Seminars

Monthly seminars are open to all teachers and other schools people interested in discussing key school issues related to the Common Principles of the Coalition of Essential Schools. Those new to CES will be able to participate with teachers with long experience with CES ideas. CES is a national school reform network of like minded teachers dedicated to a set of common principles. CES Northwest is the regional center committed to helping local schools share knowledge and best practices.

Seattle Seminars

Thursday
October 12
How can we provide opportunities for all students to use their minds well?
Thursday
November 30
How can we emphasize "Less is More" in a standards-based environment?
Thursday
March 1
How can students demonstrate what they know and can do?
Thursday
March 29
How can we make classrooms and schools democratic for all students?

All seminars are held from 4 - 6 PM at Highline's Tyee Educational Complex in SeaTac (view a map and get directions). They are free, excellent snacks are provided, and clock hours are available for those attending two or more seminars.

Portland Seminars

Thursday
October 26
How can we provide opportunities for all students to use their minds well?
Thursday
January 11
How can we emphasize "Less is More" in a standards-based environment?
Thursday
March 15
How can students demonstrate what they know and can do?
Thursday
April 12
How can we make classrooms and schools democratic for all students?

All seminars will be held at Riverdale High School (view a map and get directions). Clock hours are available for participants from Washington state.