2009

International Education Blue Ribbon Summit in Istanbul, Turkey
     
June 14-21, 2009

A Conference designed for educators interested in quality educational discourse and promoting international understanding

SPECIAL APPRECIATION
TO OUR HOST

MR. ENVER YUCEL
BAHCESEHIR COLLEGE

Jerry Brodsky, Esq. is the lead consultant for American Educational Consultants, a retired school superintendent, a consultant to the Dean of the College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University, and is a member of the Consultancy Committee at Bahcesehir College in Istanbul, Turkey.

Sinem Vatanartiran is head administrator at Bahcesehir College Schools and serves as liaison and translator for the college in its relationships throughout the world.

Chairman Enver Yucel is the founder of Bahcesehir College, the visionary leader of many international educational endeavors, and is the host of the 2009 International Education Blue Ribbon Summit in Istanbul, Turkey.

Purpose

This summit will provide the opportunity for educators to learn about quality teaching and learning in different parts of the world. 

It appears obvious today that understanding different cultures is a key to peaceful exchanges of ideas and increased opportunity for peace between peoples of the world. 

Educators around the world have much in common.  This summit is designed to increase our understanding of that commonality and decrease the philosophical distance between nations of the world.

PRESENTATION TOPICS INCLUDE

1. Blue Ribbon Schools’ Assessment and Qualifications:  What makes a school Blue Ribbon quality by Dr. Stephen O’Brien (Washington, DC)
2. International Blue Ribbon Schools Advantages by Bart Teal (President, Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc.)
3. Digital Delivery of Student Content in a Blue Ribbon School by Jerry Brodsky (Ohio)
4. Special Education for Academically Challenged Students in High Quality Schools by Jill Glauber (Solon City Schools, Ohio)
5. An International Exchange of Ideas, Students and Staff  by (Irma and Eugene Thomas, Western Reserve Academy, Hudson, Ohio)
6. Character Education in High Quality

Program schedule

Saturday-Sunday June 13-14
Arrive in Istanbul
Pickup at Attaturk Airport
Outdoor commencement ceremonies at
    Bahcesehir University overlooking the
    Bosphorus

Monday, June 15
Official Welcome
Overview of Summit
Orientation to Istanbul
Sightseeing*

Tuesday, June 16
Summit Meeting Session*
Attend Bahcesehir College
     Graduation Ceremony

Wednesday, June 17
Sightseeing*Dialogue

Thursday, June 18
Summit Meeting Session*
Flight to Izmir
Tour Epheseus

Friday, June 19
Sightseeing – Mary’s House
Flight back to Istanbul
Summit Meeting Session*

Saturday, June 20
Summit Meeting Session*
Shopping*
Nightlife in Istanbul (Reina, the famous open-air night club/disco by the Bosphorus, overlooking the Asian Continent

Sunday, June 21
Depart Istanbul

*Sightseeing includes:  Bosphorus boat tour, Hagia Sophia, Kariye Church, Blue Mosque, Topkapi and Dolmabahce Palaces, Anatolian Civilization Museum, The Cistern, the Closed and Spice Bazaars

*Sponsored dinners throughout the Summit will provide participants with a variety of Turkish experiences.

*Dress is business casual for sessions and sightseeing.  Women will require a head covering (scarf or shawl) when visiting a mosque.