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Welcome to the wiki for the teacher professional learning section of Kids Congress 2009
A Professional Learning Opportunity for all teachers and school leaders //“Future-focused issues are a rich source of learning opportunities. They encourage the making of connections across the learning areas, values, and key competencies, and they are relevant to students’ futures.”// NZ Curriculum, Pg 39.
 * Enterprise a Future Focus **


 * = Do you value enterprise for students?

Have you seen what students achieve during Kids Congress?

Do you want some of that in your classroom? || At Kids Congress in the professional learning component for teachers you will

- Develop an understanding of enterprise through guided observations of Kids Congress sessions, plenary sessions and dialogue. - Set goals and plan programmes for back in your classroom - Participate in workshop sessions to develop key skills - Be part of "Life after Kids Congress" - An online support programme to mentor you through the implementation phase back in school and provide resources to continue your development of ICT in learning

**Dates:** 28 and 29 May 2009 from 9am – 3 pm at QE II Stadium Christchurch Online support May 22 – June 22

Teachers and school leaders (You do not have to have students attending the Kids Congress to qualify)
 * Attendees: **

Jill Hammonds (National Facilitator ICTPD & Curriculum), Anne-Marie Kite (Project Leader Enterprise) Matt Tippen (Project Coordinator/ Enterprise Facilitator)
 * Facilitators: **


 * Cost: ** $415 + GST Morning tea and lunch provided


 * For further information contact Matt Tippen ph 021 2426096**