5th International Conference on Civic Education
December 6-8, 2009  · Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville, Tennessee  

Preliminary Conference Program is available - click here

The hotel is selling out. Go here to make your reservations today!

Register by 12/1/2009 to receive lower rates

Centre for Policy and Practice
International Conference on Civic Education
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Comments from Previous Attendees:

"The most enjoyable conference I can ever remember attending."

"Great presentations and the opportunity to "network" at the receptions was fun and useful."

"Just wonderful planning on your part."

"Food was stupendous."

"Such good work in planning and implementation."

 

About the Conference. For a country to flourish and grow, and for a democracy to sustain liberty and justice, the next generation of citizens must acquire the civic skills, abilities and commitments to govern.  This interdisciplinary conference will draw together researchers and practitioners, including:

  • K-12 educators and counselors,
  • University faculty and researchers,
  • School and University administrators.

Previous speakers include: Peter Levine, CIRCLE, Richard Niemi, University of Rochester, Carolyn Pereira, Constitutional Rights Foundation, Trey Grayson, Kentucky Secretary of State. Go here for more information.

The Preliminary Conference Program is available. Additional Workshops and Papers still have decisions pending. Please notify us of any changes.

Gaylord Opryland Hotel.  The Gaylord Hotel is located on the banks of the Cumberland River, just minutes from Nashville International Airport. The Gaylord offers more than any other Nashville hotel, with nine acres of indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls and an indoor river with its own flatboat. Within this lush landscape, you'll discover fine dining and casual restaurants, and a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. And for late-night excitement, check out the latest entertainment adventure, Fuse Nightclub. Every room has high-speed wireless Internet.

Hotel Reservations may be made by calling 1-615-883-2211. Use group code X-CFPP9.  Room rates for the Conference are $159 a night. The hotel may sell out so make your reservations today.

Conference Registration includes two breakfasts, two lunches and one reception. Conference registration is lower if you stay in the conference hotel. See the Conference Registration form for prices, which start at $275 for students and $350 for faculty/professionals. Prices are higher if you register on-site.  All attendees and presenters must register.

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