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Second Annual California Teacher Corps Conference
February 9-10, 2012
Napa, California

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Gather with more than 100 leaders from California's alternative route to certification programs and build your skills to lead courageously. At our Second Annual California Teacher Corps Conference, Napa Valley will once again set the stage for our programs to collaborate and inspire each other and help shape the future of teacher preparation. Experience a lineup of renowned thought leaders and gain invaluable knowledge in our small group discussions.

We hope you will join us!

Past Conferences

First Annual California Teacher Corps Conference
February 10-11, 2011
Napa, California

More than 100 leaders from California's alternative route to certification programs gathered in February for the First Annual California Teacher Corps Conference. Napa Valley served as the ideal locale for our leaders to engage with one another and gain a new perspective on the state of teacher preparation. From big speakers to small group discussions, conference attendees were inspired, intrigued and invigorated.

Conference Highlights:

• Speakers Cyndy Stephens, Former President of the National Association for Alternative Certification, and Tara Kini, Attorney with Public Advocates, shared opposing viewpoints on alternative certification
• U.S. Department of Education's Beatriz Ceja offered a national perspective on alternative certification
• Glen Thomas, Former California Secretary of Education, addressed why the work of the Teacher Corps is so important to California
• Jed Wallace, CEO of the California Charter Schools Association, spoke to why an alternative pathway sometimes makes more sense than a traditional one
• Researcher Janna Siegel Robertson presented new data on alternative certification
• Andy Goodman, Founder of Good Ideas for Good Causes, taught conference attendees why a good story is key to non-profit success and how to create one
• The Teacher Corps celebrated the first winner of the Michael McKibbin Outstanding Educator Award

Michael McKibbin Outstanding Educator Award
Each year, the California Teacher Corps will honor Michael McKibbin, formerly with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, for his instrumental contributions in establishing and supporting alternative route to certification programs by awarding a distinguished California educator with the Michael McKibbin Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.

To learn more about Michael, please watch this inspirational tribute video.

The 2011 Educator of the Year was presented to Fresno County math teacher Baljit Gill.