Press Release: Atlantic Education Summit 2016

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In 3 weeks on July 4 to 6, Anglophone East School District will be hosting the Atlantic Education Summit . This summit is for teachers, school administrators, district staff, colleges staff, department of education employees as well as parents and local businesses. Dr. Christian Penny from the West Chester University and Simon Audet founder of Mirego , a ground breaking software company, will be the keynotes. This is a great professional learning opportunity where 25 excellent speakers from across Canada will provide over 50 sessions in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Coding, STEAM, Assistive Technology, and more. There will also be sessions in French. Click on the schedule . We have some new development!!!! 1. Panel discussion: We will close the summit with a panel discussion involving business and educational leaders from the community. Gregg Ingersoll , Superintendent of Anglophone East School District, Jeff Dewolf from South Shore School District, Dale Richie owner of Mckenzie College, Martin Davis VP of Information Technology at JD Irving ltd. accompanied by our two main keynote Simon Audet and Dr. Christian Penny .

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 In 3 weeks on July 4 to 6, Anglophone East School District will be hosting the Atlantic Education Summit.  This summit is for teachers, school administrators, district staff, colleges staff, department of education employees as well as parents and local businesses.   

Dr. Christian Penny from the West Chester University and Simon Audet founder of Mirego, a ground breaking software company, will be the keynotes. This is a great professional learning opportunity where 25 excellent speakers from across Canada will provide over 50 sessions in the areas of Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Coding, STEAM, Assistive Technology, and more.  There will also be sessions in French.  Click on the schedule.   

We have some new development!!!!  1. Panel discussion: We will close the summit with a panel discussion involving business and educational leaders from the community.  Gregg Ingersoll, Superintendent of Anglophone East School District, Jeff Dewolf from South Shore School District, Dale Richie owner of Mckenzie College, Martin Davis VP of Information Technology at JD Irving ltd. accompanied by our two main keynote Simon Audet and Dr. Christian Penny.   

       

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2. STEAM Exploration Centre: We will have an excellent playground where participants will have an opportunity to a hands on learning experience using Sphero and Ollie robots, MakeyMakeys, Pasco/AYVA probes, drones and 

much more. Participants will also be exposed to a unique learning experience 

discovering the astronomy dome.  Be sure to visit the centre! 

  

Throughout the three­day summit, all participants will have the opportunity to enjoy insightful keynote presentations, and engage in stimulating discussions and innovative sessions using technology. This summit promises to be our best gathering yet, and we look forward to helping you create your own educational story through our transformational learning opportunity.   

Lunch and breaks are provided!  Only 300 participants can attend! Click here to register.   

As for lodging, participant has a special rate at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Please indicate that you are attending the Summit.   Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton   700 Mapleton Road Moncton , NB , E1C 0L7 Tel: (506) 855­4819 Fax: (506) 855­8702   Please share with your colleagues, parents and local business this great event!   

Thanks,   

Mario Chiasson 

Chair of the Atlantic Education Summit