The Innevation Center is a one-of-a-kind public/private conference, collaboration & coworking environment created by Switch. Mission – to boost and diversify Nevada’s economy. Below is top news that happened for The Innevation Center during the week of June 30, 2014.
#1 – 3 Innevation Collaborators Reforming Teacher Professional Development
On Monday, August 4, 2014 head to The Innevation Center from 2 to 4 pm to take part in an important discussion: Reforming Teacher Professional Development & Literacy Outcomes.
“Guinn Center for Policy Priorities, Nevada Succeeds, and The Public Education Foundation all call The Innevation Center home and we’re so proud of their efforts to improve education in Nevada!” The Innevation Center team wrote on their blog. “The meeting will present research from Seth Rau, Policy Director at Nevada Succeeds, and Victoria Carreon, Director of Research & Policy at Guinn Center for Policy Priorities. They’ve been working diligently on a paper that analyzes the effectiveness of current professional development efforts and recommends means of improvement. Their research also looks at current funding and how it can be re-prioritized to improve professional development.”
The Public Education Foundation will also be moderating a panel of local education leaders who will discuss their efforts to improve professional development, barriers they have encountered, and recommendations for the future. Panelists include:
Dena Durish- Director of Educator Effectiveness, Nevada Department of Education
Marty Gardner- Executive Director of Curriculum and Professional Development Division, Clark County School District
Ernie Rambo- Teacher leader at Johnson Middle School, Clark County School District
Salvador Rosales- Coordinator IV, Reading Rangers/WIPR, English Language Learner Department, Clark County School District
“Best of all, the event is FREE to the public! RSVP here to attend and learn what these amazing organizations are working toward for education in Nevada,” The Innevation Center team writes.
#2 – Food Truck Frenzy
“A food truck frenzy is invading Innevation!” The Innevation Center team wrote on their blog. “We know there aren’t tons of options for nearby eateries, so we’ve decided to bring the restaurants to you, Innevators! Throughout the month, we’ll have a new food truck parked outside waiting to serve you up some delicious eats. With affordable pricing and tasty treats, it’s guaranteed to be the highlight of your week!”
