CHILD Annual Conference Celebrates CHILDren
300 attendees enjoy celebrating, learning and connecting with others.

Opening General Session

ISI Executive Director Dr. Sally Butzin (left) presents the Founder’s Award to Mary Gunter from Niceville, FL.

The Institute for School Innovation hosted the 18th Annual CHILD Conference in West Palm Beach on May 2-3. Friday’s events included a bus tour to two CHILD schools (Cypress Trails and Panther Run), Make-and-Take sessions for reading, writing and mathematics, and a Leadership Dinner at historic Testa’s Restaurant.

On the bus to see CHILD in action	Afternoon make-and-take session
CHILD Leadership Dinner at Testa's Restaurant	Leaders from Connecticut with Dr. Butzin

Saturday was a day of celebration from start to finish! Internationally acclaimed Keynoter Gary Stager challenged us with intriguing ideas for technology possibilities with children (www.stager.org). Over 35 breakout sessions engaged attendees throughout the day, providing new CHILD contacts, implementation ideas and renewed motivation. The exciting Market Place gave numerous vendors an opportunity to showcase their CHILD-friendly wares during refreshment breaks.

Gary Stager kicks off the opening session.	Experts share their ideas during breakout sessions.
Cool stuff at the Market Place breaks	Hands-on and technology displays

Thanks to our conference sponsors and vendors!

Sponsors
LeapFrog School http://www.leapfrogschoolhouse.com/do/home
Peter and Sally Butzin
Rowe Photography

Vendors
Capella University http://www.capella.edu
Frog Publications http://www.frog.com
Great Source http://www.greatsource.com
Insta-Learn by Step http://www.insta-learn.com
Lakeshore Learning Materials http://www.lakeshorelearning.com
Learning Wheels http://www.learningwheels.com
Lintor Create-a-Book http://www.lintorpublishing.com
Student Mate Laptop http://www.one2onemate.com

The Gala Awards Luncheon recognized outstanding CHILD educators, including two Classroom Champions for Change who each received a $750 check from ISI. Go here for the detailed list of award winners with photos.

The Gala Awards Luncheon gets started.	Cluster of the Year teachers with Winky Jenkins-Rice, ISI Director of Educational Programs
Gina Morrison, Classroom Champion for Change	Kathey Norman, Classroom Champion for Change

The conference concluded with awards for outstanding school displays and oodles of door prizes. Everyone agreed that this year’s conference was better than ever. Thanks for coming!

Diana Paulson, ISI Senior Program Specialist, passes out door prizes.

Wildwood Elementary’s First Place Display “Celebrating CHILDren: Where the Wild Things Learn!”

Dr. Sarah M. (Sally) Butzin, Executive Director
Winky Jenkins-Rice, Director of Educational Programs 
Diana Paulson, Senior Program Specialist

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