Global Perspective, Local Action
Palmetto Association of Independent Schools
2008 Inclusivity Conference
Furman University’s Younts Conference Center
February 10-11

Last Minute Registration!
Email Your Registration Form and/or Information to:
Willis Ware, Heathwood Hall
Steering Comm. Chair
wware@heathwood.org

Mail Registration Payments to:
PAIS
P.O. Box 20068
Charleston, SC 29413-0068

Conference Mission:
We desire to foster an environment of awareness, respect and appreciation of all people. Our mission is to help create acceptance and inclusivity by embracing and celebrating our differences and our commonalities. Topics that will be addressed include: Teaching inclusiveness, exploring cultural differences and the effects of stereotypes & labeling.

Keynote Speaker:
Marcia P. Spiller, Head of School at The Children’s School in
Atlanta, Georgia and NAIS board member.
Bio

Conference Theme:
As we reflected on the theme for the 2008 PAIS Inclusivity Conference, we decided to emphasize the essential relationship between education and citizenship: that what we understand in a global sense must compel us to act in the local arena. Hence this year’s theme: Global Perspective—Local Action.

As the world grows smaller, it is important that we inform ourselves about what unites us—and what divides us—in relation to our shared humanity. We must work not only to understand the crucial issues, but also define how we can responsibly address them in our schools and communities.

During this two-day conference we will allow participants time to engage in conversations, to reflect, and to establish goals for themselves and their schools.

We hope that you find the 2008 PAIS Inclusivity Conference rewarding and inspirational!

The 2008 PAIS Inclusivity Conference Planning Committee

Conference Location:

Furman University's Younts Conference Center
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
864.294.2309

Conference Schedule:

Sunday
4-6 – Registration
6 – Welcome
Dinner
Keynote
8-9 – Ice Breaker
9 – Social

Monday (please note that we will have two tracks, one for students and another for adults)
8-8:30 – Breakfast
8:30-8:45 – Orientation
9-9:50 – Session 1
10-10:50 – Session 2
11-11:50 – Session 3
12-12:30 – Lunch
12:40-1 – Entertainment
1:10-1:50 – Activity 1
2-2:40 – Activity 2
2:45-3 – Closing

Host Hotel

HYATT REGENCY GREENVILLE
220 N MAIN ST
GREENVILLE, SC 29601

Website: http://greenville.hyatt.com
Telephone: (864) 235-1234
Fax: (864) 370-9204

Special Rates for Inclusivity Conference
(Room Rates Available through Feb. 10th)
- $115/night Single / Double Occupancy (2 Double Beds)
- $135/night Triple Occupancy
- $155/night Quad Occupancy

Please make your reservations as soon as possible.