Greetings Mappers:

Welcome to beautiful Saratoga Springs and to the Sixteenth Annual Curriculum Mapping Institute and Academies. The major theme for our institute this year is Curriculum21: Mapping the Future for our Learners. You are part of a contingent from across the United States joined by educators from Australia, the Bahamas, Europe, New Zealand, Japan, Central America, and the Middle East.

I am thrilled to have some of my good friends and distinguished colleagues presenting again this year. You truly have some of the best leaders in Quality Curriculum Design to guide you in these venues:

* Workshops * Keynotes * Roundtables * Private Consultations

Our conference is GREEN. Our website team, Earl and Trevor, have created a state-of-the art cyber-location for you to download materials, navigate the program, and interact with presenters: www.cmi2010.com. With wireless and numerous computer labs for participant use, we hope you will take advantage of learning with 21st century tools. The digital agenda allows us to avoid having massive booklets and pass the savings on to you. It also allows our presenters to add materials immediately in response to your questions in sessions. Most importantly, not only are we environmentally mindful but the presenters can POST any additional materials developed DURING a session for your edification.

This is another exciting year for us at Curriculum21 Curriculum Designers. Look for

• our expanded services: Note the information at the registration desk and our display table. See Ann Johnson to sign up for consultations to get more information.
• Curriculum 21: New Essential Curriculum for 21st Century Learners. By Heidi Hayes Jacobs (ASCD, 2010)
• The Curriculum Mapping Planner: Templates, Tools, and Resources for Effective Professional Development by Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Ann Johnson (ASCD, 2009)
• and our renewed commitment to provide quality support, materials, and services to schools as they embark on this journey.

Please enjoy the beauty of Saratoga Springs. We hope that you will use this Institute to challenge your thinking and to enjoy yourself!

Sincere Best Wishes.

Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Ed.D
Executive Director, CMI

SPECIAL THANKS to our energetic and spirited CMI 2010 Planning Team

(When you see them…please thank them.)

Kathy Scoli - Conference Manager

Danielle Scoli - Deputy Conference Manager

Ann Johnson - Director of Professional Development

Earl Nicholas - Director of Communications

Bill Sheskey - Curriculum21 Project Specialist

Trevor Parscal - Website Genius and Graphic Artist

Greg Lind - Technology Advisor

Silvia Tolisano - Technology, Blogging and Ning

Beth Beckwith - Photography and Technology

Elyse Hunter - Editor for all Written Materials

Marshall James and staff - Alliant AV Services

Marti LaDue - Our Saratoga Springs Resident Expert

Carly Clark - Graphic Designer

Bena Kallick - An Educational Leader and Wise Woman of Education

Mike Piccirillo- Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, Saratoga Springs City Schools, NY

Stu Byrne- Principal, Maple Avenue Middle School, Saratoga Springs, NY

The Administration, Faculty, and Staff of the Saratoga Springs City Schools for being responsive and professional in our collaboration with them throughout the year in preparation for CMI 2010