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NEW Speakers Announced!
In addition to opening plenary session featuring Vicki Phillips, Director of Education, College Ready, from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, other notable session speakers include Ralph Smith, Executive Vice President of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, S. Paul Reville, Massachusetts Secretary of Education, Carol Gilligan, University Professor, New York University, Pedro Noguera, Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education, New York University, and Bob Herbert, distinguished DEMOS Fellow and former New York Times columnist.

2008 PEN Leaders Retreat
July 16-18, 2008
Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne, VA

This is an opportunity for you to learn from other LEF directors, share your successes, and renew your spirit and commitment to the pursuit of quality public education. Join other PEN members in this opportunity to build your knowledge and skills about governing your LEF in a relaxing, and family friendly setting. Lansdowne Resort is located in Virginia's rolling Hunt Country, less than an hour Washington, DC; and just 15 minutes from Washington's Dulles Airport. For more information, visit www.lansdowneresort.com. Please note that this is a members-only event. Click here to learn more about PEN.

Fee Information
The registration fee includes hotel room (for those staying overnight), all retreat materials, all meals (beginning with dinner day of arrival, ending with lunch on departure date), and activities throughout the conference. Pay using MasterCard, Visa and American Express.

Refunds & Cancellations
Cancellations must be requested in writing (no e-mail) and postmarked no later than JULY 1, 2008. Refunds will be subject to a $50 processing fee. Conference fees are non-refundable within one week of the event.

For a preliminary agenda, click here (PDF).