July 2116, 2003
Mrs. Paul DiFonzo July 21, 2003
Superintendent of Schools
Fredonia Central School
425 East Main Road
Fredonia, NY 14063Jane School
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When reason and passion come together in conversation they produce the wisdom and wonder that lead to the transformation of education.
Dear Mr. DiFonzoDear Colleague:
There will be an exciting conversation November 6-7, 2003 on the theme, Leap of Faith: Re-Discovering the Wonder-Full World of Education. Join the Positive Change Corps and Business as Agent of World Benefit in Cleveland, Ohio for a conversation focused on schools and youth organizations. This participative conversation is designed to explore successful practices, opportunities, what’s working, and what’s possible when using strength-based whole system change methods with schools and youth organizations. The Positive Change Corps (PCC) together with the Business aAs aAn Agent of World Benefit (BAWB) Institute at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) will host an important conversation on November 6-8, 2003. More specifically, the gathering will address the theme: Leap of Faith: Discovering the Wonder-full World of Education. This is a participative conversation designed to explore successful practices, opportunities, what’s working, and what’s possible when using strength-based whole system change methods with schools and youth organizations.
This Be part of will be an intimate gathering of educators, colleagues, colleagues, friends, students, and others who care about education and learning situations. We want toIt willinspire stir a dialogue that generates new ideas, aspirations, aspirations, connections, opportunities, and inspired actions.
Our The two-day event conversation will use an the Appreciative Inquiry approach and the 4-D Cycle: of discovery, dream, design, and destiny . looking to The conversation will identify new and exciting exhilarating possibilities that contribute to positive transformation where schools and youth emerge as agents for community and world benefit. . To learn more about Appreciative Inquiry and how it is being used in schools, visit the Appreciative InquiryI Commons website at: ..
You have been identified as an individual who has much to offer and who might be interested in participating. Those who have been invited have been selected because they have both much to give and because they have many potential applications for the ideas and experiences contributed by others. We hope you will join us. You canTo confirm your interest and attendance,by contacting Bonnie Copes by phone at (216) -368-2215,,by October 1, 2203 or faxing the attached registration form to Bonnie at (216) 368-6228, before October 10, 2003. . There is a modest registration fee of $100 per person to cover materials and meals. Student participant registration is $10 per student or $25 per student group. Please make checks payable to Case Western Reserve University - BAWB.
We believe that when reason and passion come together in conversation, they produce the wisdom and wonder that lead to the transformation of education. We invite you to share your passion and reason with others. Attendance is limited but we hope you can join usJoin us in Cleveland!
Sincerely yours,
David L. CooperriderCharley PrattMarge Schiller Marge Schiller
David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D. Charlyese Pratt, Ph.D. Marjorie Schiller, Ph.D.
[organization]Professor and Chair BAWB [organization]Executive Director (ALESC) [organization]The Director, The Positive
Change Corps
Change Corps
REGISTRATION FORM
A LEAP OF FAITH: THE WONDER-FULL WORLD OF EDUCATION
November 6-7, 2003
8:00 a.m. Continental breakfast and Registration on Nov. 6th.
The conversation runs from 9:00 to 5:00 both days.
PeterB.LewisBuilding,
WeatherheadSchool of Management
, CaseWestern Reserve University
11119 Bellflower Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
A first ever Appreciative Inquiry into Schools and Youth as Agents of Community and World Benefit.
Join us in conversation that links whole systems transformation, Appreciative Inquiry, Social Constructionism, and other strength-based methods.
Name (First) ______(Last) ______
Title ______
Organization ______
Address ______
City, State, Zip Code ______
Country and Country Code ______
Phone Number ______
Email ______
What Please check which organizational sectorgroupsdo you belong to: (please check all that apply)
○ __ Teacher __○ Home School Person Foundation
__○ Principal __ ○ Community
__ ○ Superintendent __ ○ Experiential Educator
__ ○ StudentConsultant __ ○ Foundation Home School Person
__ ○ Youth Worker __ ○ Positive Change Corps Member
__ ○ Youth Leader __ ○ Taos Institute
__ ○ StudentConsultant __○ Case Western Reserve University (name) ______
__ ○ Parent __ ○ School Administration and Staff
__ ○ Business Leader __ ○ Curriculum Specialist
__ Government
__ ○ Corporate Sponsor __ ○ Other ______
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Referred By:
Your Name: ______
Your Email: ______
Registration fee is $100 per person. Student participant registration is $10 per student or $25 per student group. Please make checks payable to Case Western Reserve University – BAWB..
Please fax this form back to Bonnie Copes at (216) 368-6228 by October 1, 2003 (no cover sheet necessary). The above information can also be sent to Bonnie by phone (216) 368-2215 or email . Thank You!
A LEAP OF FAITH: THE WONDER-FULL WORLD OF EDUCATION
November 6-7, 2003
Transportation and Lodging
By Air
Arrive at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The fastest, most economical means of reaching the University from Hopkins is the RTA (Regional Transit Authority) Rapid Transit train eastbound to the University Circle station, which is just south of the campus. A free University Circle shuttle bus connects the station with all areas of the campus.
By Cab
Tell the driver to bring you to the Case Western Reserve University, Peter B. Lewis Building, 11119 Bellflower Drive.
By Car
From Interstate 90, exit at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Proceed south to Euclid Avenue. Turn left and keep going until you reach the corner of Mayfield and Euclid. Turn left at the light and continue straight to the next light PBLB is on the left corner and Glidden House is three buildings further down on the right hand side.
Lodging
Overnight accommodations are available (for Authors and some participants) at the Glidden House Inn, 1901 Ford Drive, Cleveland, OH 44106, ph: 216/231-8900 (a bed and breakfast located on campus). If you are making your own arrangements please call Sys Previtz and tell her you will be attending the BAWB – Leap of Faith Conference at CWRU/PBLB.
If you would like to stay at the Hilton Garden Inn (where most participants are staying) located at 1022 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115, please contact Pamela Cottam at 216/373-3805. And be sure to mention to Pam that you are attending the BAWB- Leap of Faith Conference at CWRU/PBLB. Hilton Garden Inn is a new hotel in the downtown area across the street from the Jacobs Field.