SIATECH STUDENTS TO INTERACT WITH CALIFORNIA SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS JACK O’CONNELL; Previous High School Dropouts to be Featured at Educational Event for Teachers Working with At-Risk Students
San Diego – February 12, 2009 – Several high school students from SIATech®, a public charter high school with seven campuses in California and seven additional campuses outside the state, will be featured at a conference for educators working with at-risk students. The conference will be held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina on February 20-22.
A keynote presentation by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell is a highlight of the three-day conference. O’Connell will be preceded by a SIATech graduate, Jonathan Kenon. Kenon will recount why he dropped out of high school and his path back to education with SIATech high school. Kenon will then introduce the singer of the national anthem, Joshua Sims, a current SIATech student who is signed with Platinum District Records.
WHAT: Conference opening ceremonies featuring State Superintendent Jack O’Connell, SIATech graduate Jonathan Kenon, and SIATech student and professional singer Joshua Sims
WHEN: Friday, February 20, 2009, 12:30 – 1:30 pm PST
WHERE: San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
333 West Harbor Drive, South Tower
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: 619.234.1500
About SIATech
The School for Integrated Academics and Technologies (SIATech®) is an award-winning dropout recovery program. SIATech is a fully accredited public charter high school that operates in partnership with the federal Job Corps program. The school serves low-income, previously out-of-school youth. SIATech excels at identifying student strengths and individualizing instruction to meet each student’s needs and goals. The school’s safe and caring setting enables students to take charge of their learning and obtain the tools they need for lifetime success, whether it is at their chosen career or further education. More than 8,000 out-of-school youth have graduated from SIATech’s 14 campuses.
About the 4th Annual Reaching At-Promise Students National Conference
The latest practices to address the needs of struggling learners will be discussed at the 4th Annual "Reaching At-Promise Students National Conference," to be held February 20-22, 2009, in San Diego. This three-day event provides workshops, speakers, and resources relevant to elementary and secondary educators. Participants will explore ways to motivate and empower their students, increase academic achievement and curb current dropout trends, and will have opportunities for professional growth and networking with colleagues committed to education. More information can be found at www.atpromiseconference.org.
