Hilton Oceanfront Resort

Hilton Head Island

South Carolina

May 1-4, 2011

CORD Conference Program

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A scholarship application is available here

ISAAC CORD Presenters, Organizations & Topics

The Conference on Research Directions is a biannual event that will be held at the beautiful Hilton Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head, South Carolina, from May 1-4, 2010.   Hilton Head is also the home of the Gullah people.  These are African people who created a self-sustaining community after slavery with retention of the African heritage.  Conferees will have the opportunity to take the Gullah Heritage Tour in addition to experiencing a Gullah heritage celebration, distinctive Gullah food delicacies, folk art, artifacts and landmarks.  The conferees will be able to experience a beautiful oceanfront resort and also explore the West African heritage and seminal events in American history.

This conference is designed to bridge the gap between research and practice in education.  All researchers and practitioners who are interested in the latest strategies for closing the academic achievement gap that affects African American children should attend.

The conferees will fall into two categories – presenters and participants.  Presenters are in the category of attendees who present their own research during the conference.  Presenters can make poster and/or panel presentations that create dialogue around compelling research issues.   Possible research topics include research methodologies, intervention, assessment, measuring outcomes and other complex child and family variables, service systems, policy, and personnel development related to African American children in school.

The conference provides a unique opportunity for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and faculty to present their work in progress and receive feedback and suggestions from those who have firmly established themselves as researchers.

The second category of attendees are participants who are interested in cutting edge research that can inform their work in early childhood education programs and K-12 school districts across the country in moving African American children to mastery and excellence.

A number of features promote the unique spirit of this conference:

1. 1.The meeting will be held in a beautiful setting that allows participants to enjoy one another and the environment.
   

2. 2.All conferees attend the entire meeting.
   

3. 3.Two-hour panel sessions consist of no more than two to three brief presentations, designed to stimulate dialogue, and are followed by at least 45 minutes of group discussion.
   

4. 4.Informal time is provided for poster presentations and conversation.
   

5. 5.Extended break times throughout the conference facilitate informal discussion and networking.
   

6. 6.All conferees attend two cocktail receptions (cash bar) and a conference-sponsored closing luncheon on the beachside pavilion with an ocean view.
   

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