brochureIDEC2012PuertoRico

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See you next year in Puerto Rico, next to the sun

We have so much to celebrate.

Next year, the International Democratic

Education Conerence marks 20 years o

lie and we will rejoice in sunny,

colorul and distinct Puerto Rico.

The beautiul Caribbean island will hostIDEC 2012 or the frst time. Be there,

enjoy the beauty, culture and history

o the Caribbean while ensuring

that every youth can become involved

signifcantly in their education and

acquire the tools to build a more just,

democratic and sustainable society.


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Democratic education: what is it? There is not one answer, nor should there be because ouworld and communities are constantly evolving and so mustour understanding o what it means to teach and learn in waysthat equip every human being to participate ully in a healthydemocracy. The goal o democratic education is to empowe

young people to be autonomous, responsible members o theicommunity and the larger world.

Democratic Education is rooted in meaningul challenge to

the learner, while also being responsive and relevant to thelarger community. It celebrates the adventure o learning, whilecultivating personal and social responsibility. It helps individualsand communities fnd their voices.

A democracy is a system in which the people have power andare able to exercise it. Democratic education incorporates theprinciples o a healthy democracy: students have an active role in

shaping their own learning, rather than being passive recipients oknowledge.

Who is participating?

Over 20 countries rom at least fve continents500 participants rom outside o Puerto Rico

300 participants rom Puerto Rico

100 youth participantsOver 150 volunteers

Parents

Teachers

Principals and administrators

Mayors o US, Latin American, and Israeli cities

Policy advocates and decision-makers

Community organizers

Academic researchers

What will we talk about?Engaging studentsDeveloping teachers, parents, and community leaders

Assessing and improving or quality

Transorming curriculum, policies, and organizationalstructures

Connecting to place, relevance, and real-lie learning

Exploring the edges o educating or social and educationatransormation


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Caguas Botanic Garden

One of the Puerto Ricos beaches.

Puerto Rico, a Spanish-speaking USA Commonwealth, is a

transportation and communications hub or the Americas.

It oers a wide variety o cultural, environmental and social

activities such as symphony and philharmonic orchestras, art

museums, national ballets and plenty o gastronomic and

shopping options. The 500 year-old city o San Juan main-

tains its Spanish colonial splendor and is an ofcial UNESCO

World Heritage Site. Puerto Rico boasts a wide variety o

beaches and designated nature reserves including the larg-

est rainorest in the Caribbean, El Yunque.

IDEC 2012 will take place in the city o Caguas, ounded in

1775 and located in the Central Mountain Range o Puerto

Rico, 20 miles (32 km) rom San Juan. The city o 142,000 in-

habitants oers a variety o cultural and educational muse-

ums, historical landmarks, a cultural and botanical park, and

eco-tours, among other attractions.

For more inormation on Caguas, please visit:

www.Go-to-Caguas.com

Puerto Rico awaits you:

Invited speakersYaacov Hecht, ounder o the Institute or Democratic Education in Israel.

Justo Mndez Armburu, ounder and executive director o Nuestra Escuela in Puerto Rico.

Dana Bennis, coounder o IDEA (Institute or Democratic Education in America).

Scott Nine, Executive Director o IDEA.

Isaac Graves, lead organizer o AERO, United States largest alternative education conerence.

Shilpa Jain, Outreach coordinator o Other worlds, the Global Youth Leadership Collaborative

and the Leveraging Privilege or Social Change Jam.

Lourdes Aponte, Alliance or Alternative Education

Dr. Linda Darling Hammond, Stanord University

Dr. Pedro Noguera, NYUs Steinhardt School o Education

Alberto Retana, US Department o Education

Melia Dicker, Co-ounder o the Institute or Democratic Education in AmericaKhali Williams, Executive Director o the Bay School

Dr. Ana Helvia Quintero, University o Puerto Rico

Dr. Pedro Subirats, University o Puerto Rico

Many others


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How to register:You have three options:1- Register and pay later2- Register and pay a $100 deposit

3- Register and pay now.

Conference fees:Participant: $500 USD + taxSpeakers: $300 USD + taxStudents (under 21 years o age):

$300 USD + tax

Register online at:www.idec2012.orgThese fees pay for:

Participation in all o the sessions, workshops, open spaces, exhibits and cultural events-

Lunches, coee breaks and dinners

Program and complimentary material rom the sessions, plenaries and exhibits

Conerence welcome bag

Invitation to the Opening Ceremony

Certifcation o Participation

No registration is ofcial until a $100 USD deposit has been received.Conerence registration and ee payment is required or every participant.

Visit us online or more details at: www.idec2012.org

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