EdNC. Essential education news. Important stories. Your voice.

Search ednc.org

Perspective | Embark on a professional development adventure at the Friday Institute’s summer conference

Share this story

Our republishing policy

EdNC is a nonprofit, online, daily, independent newspaper. All of EdNC’s content is open source and free to republish. Please use the following guidelines when republishing our content.
  • Our content must be republished in full. If your organization uses a paywall, the content must be provided in full for free.
  • Credit our team by including both the author name and EdNC.org in the byline. Example: Alex Granados, EdNC.org.
  • If republishing the story online, please provide a link to EdNC.org or a link to the original article in either the byline or credit line.
  • The original headline of the article must be used. Allowable edits to the content of the piece include changes to meet your publication’s style guide and references to dates (i.e. this week changed to last week). Other edits must be approved by emailing Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email protected].
  • Photos and other multimedia elements (audio, video, etc.) may not be republished without prior permission. Please email Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email protected] if you are interested in sharing a multimedia element.
  • If you republish a story, please let us know by emailing Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email protected].
Please email Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email protected] if you have any questions. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Canonical tag

Please include the following canonical tag in the <head> of the republished story.

<link rel="canonical" href="https://www.ednc.org/perspective-embark-on-a-professional-development-adventure-at-the-friday-institutes-summer-conference/">

HTML content

This includes the title, byline, content, and tracking pixel required for republishing this story.

Copy & paste HTML
This story is tagged:
Courtesy of the Friday Institute

Are you ready for an unparalleled journey into the realms of educational innovation?

Picture yourself navigating uncharted territories, exploring new pedagogical landscapes, and charting a course towards transformative teaching and learning.

Welcome to Innovation Island: A Professional Development Adventure!

Hosted by the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at N.C. State University, Innovation Island promises an immersive experience like no other. 

Set in Raleigh, North Carolina, this event is scheduled to unfold its wonders on June 18, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

A closer look at Innovation Island

As you step foot onto Innovation Island, you’ll find yourself amidst a vibrant tapestry of sessions carefully crafted to invigorate your educational practices. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits:

  • Leadership Lagoon: Dive into the depths of leadership strategies tailored for educational excellence
  • Data Dunes: Traverse the shifting sands of educational data analysis and interpretation
  • Tech Tiki Village: Explore the technological wonders shaping the future of education
  • Computer Science Keys: Unlock the mysteries of computer science education
  • AI Archipelago: Navigate the burgeoning world of artificial intelligence in education
  • Pedagogy Peninsula: Discover innovative pedagogical approaches to engage and inspire learners
  • Collaboration Cay: Forge connections and collaborative partnerships for educational success
  • Equity Estuary: Chart a course towards equitable educational practices and outcomes
  • SEL Oasis: Delve into the vital realm of social and emotional learning
  • Frontier Fjord: Brave the frontiers of educational innovation and exploration
  • STEM Shores: Explore the shores of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education

Registration and more information

Ready to embark on this transformative journey? 

Register now through the NC State REPORTER system. 

Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged to secure your place on Innovation Island.  Registrations made before May 27th are automatically entered in a raffle to win a full refund of their registration cost, which is $60 per participant.

Let’s set sail together

Join us as we navigate the seas of change in education and discover new horizons together.

Let this summer mark a turning point in your professional journey.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Innovation Island, where the quest for knowledge and the spirit of exploration unite to create an unforgettable professional development experience.