General Information
Date: April 24, 2010
Time: Registration 8:00 am; Retreat 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Heartwood Conference Center, Trego, Wisconsin
Fee: Early Bird Fee: $189 (through April 9th)
Registration Fee: $209 (after April 9th)
Fees include retreat handouts, break, and lunch.
Accessibility/Special Needs:
If you feel you need disability-related accommodations or have any special needs for this program, please notify Outreach Services by April 9, 2009.
Program Changes and Cancellations:
The University reserves the right to make changes in programs and speakers or to cancel programs if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee if a program is cancelled. If a program is not held for any reason, the University’s liability is limited to the refund of the program fee.
Textbook:
Palmer, P. J. (2007) Courage to teach: Exploring the inner landscape of a teacher’s life. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Credit students are required to purchase their own book prior to the seminar; the text is optional for non-credit students. Books can be purchased at most online bookstores.
CEU
University of Wisconsin-Stout has approved the seminar for .5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). There is a $5.00 fee for any mailed CEUs.
Refunds:
A full refund will be granted upon notification on or before April 17, 2008. Refunds requested after that date will be assessed a $30 processing fee. No refunds will be made after the start of a program. Substitutions may be made at any time.
Attire:
Dress is casual and comfortable. Bring appropriate outdoor clothing for a walk if weather permits.
Parking:
Parking is complimentary at the Heartwood Retreat Center.
Come for the retreat - stay for the weekend!
For reservations mention Courage To Teach program. $100 single/double, state rate of $70 available to state personnel. call toll – free 800-577-4848
Map and Directions :
From the Twin Cities and central Minnesota:
• Take I-35 to Highway 48 at Hinckley and go east.
• When you enter WI, Highway 48 changes into Highway 77. Stay on Highway 77 through Danbury where it joins together with WI Highway 35 for about two miles. Make sure you stay on Highway 77 when it turns to the right off of Highway 35. You will continue on Highway 77 for another 17 miles and come to Hoinville Rd.
• Turn right on Hoinville Rd and go about 2 miles until you arrive at the Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat.
From Duluth/Superior:
• From Superior go south on Highway 53 until you come to Highway 77 at Minong.
• Turn right (west) on Highway 77 and go about 10 miles.
• You will then turn left on Hoinville Rd which is about ½ mile past the Chicog fire station and town hall.
• The Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat is about 2 miles down Hoinville Rd.
From Eau Claire and areas south of Spooner, WI:
• Take highway 53 to Highway 77 at Minong.
• Turn left (or west) on Highway 77 and go about 10 miles.
• You will then turn left on Hoinville Rd. which is about ½ mile past the Chicog fire station and town hall.
• The Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat is about 2 miles down Hoinville Rd.
