Urban Education Center

The Forum for Innovative Leadership, hosted by the Urban Education Center (UEC), features outstanding leaders and innovators in education and educational policy.  The theme for the Forum is “Inspiring Commitments to Education.”

Attendees have an opportunity to collaborate and network with colleagues, researchers, practitioners and policy makers on effective instructional practices, building positive school climates and leadership strategies. This conference is designed for school and district leaders and those charged with developing effective urban schools.  The Forum has three tracks; Academics, Charter Schools and Business Operations.

The 2010 Forum for Innovative Leadership is approved for 22 hours of TASL credit

Arkansas Department of Education has approved 18 hours of prefessional development credit.

Georgia Department of Education has authorized PLU's.

The Presidents of the following Colleges and Universities have endorsed the 2010 Forum for Innovative Leadership:

 Dr. John Smarrelli, Jr., President
 Christian Brothers University

 Dr. Johnnie B. Watson, President
 LeMoyne Owen College

 Dr. Nate Essex, President
 Southwest Tennessee Community College

 Dr. Shirley Raines, President
 The University of Memphis

Lodging

A block of rooms is being held at the Memphis Marriott Downtown at a special rate of $109 per night. Please mention the Forum for Innovative Leadership when booking your room.

Memphis Marriott Downtown

250 North Main Street
Memphis, Tennessee 38103 USA
Phone:  1-901-527-7300
Fax:  1-901-214-3711
Sales:  1-901-527-7300
Toll-free:  1-888-557-8740
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/memdt-memphis-marriott-downtown/