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National Multiage Institute - June 23-July 4, 2008

The two-week National Multiage Institute provides historical and theoretical foundations of effective practice for children in a multiage setting, and practical ideas for designing and implementing a successful multiage classroom. Participants in this exciting opportunity will also receive six graduate credit hours.

Institute Goals: Participants will learn how to...

• Get started
• Design the environment
• Use effective instructional strategies for mixed-age learners
• Manage the classroom
• Teach mixed-age children the content areas
• Plan the multiage curriculum
• Plan the instructional day
• Assess children in multiage classrooms
• Work with parent, colleagues, and administrators
• Evaluate your multiage program

Institute Classes: The National Multiage Institute consists of the following classes, resulting in six graduate credit hours:

• ECI 647 Multiage Education
• ECI 620 Early Childhood Curriculum

Institute Dates and Location:

• Two-Week Course of Study (On-Campus):

June 23-July 4, 2008
Northern Arizona University
College of Education
Eastburn Education Building, building #19
On-Campus: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F
Intensive Study and Practical Experience

• Post-Institute Multiage Project (Complete at Home):
  For more information contact Sandra Stone.

Institute Faculty

Sandra J. Stone
Professor, Northern Arizona University;
Former multiage teacher; Author, Creating
the Multiage Classroom; International multiage
consultant and conference speaker

Emilie Rodger
Associate Professor, Northern Arizona University;
Former multiage teacher; National consultant
and conference speaker

Bill Stone
Lecturer, Northern Arizona University
Science and Social Studies for mixed-age learners

Registration Information:

• Registration Fee: Approx. $1498.00 (Does not include housing costs)
• Workshop Housing Costs:

  Single Room - $22.00/night
  Per Person (Double Occupancy) - $15.00/night
  Family Rates: $30.00/night without children
  Family Rates: $34.00/night with children
  (Daytime Children's Programs are Available)
  Call Housing: 928-523-3978 or Residence Life.

Special Events Available:

• Day trip to the Grand Canyon
• Lunch and shopping in Sedona red rocks
• Dinner at Black Bart's Old West Steakhouse with Music Review