Copperstone Education, in collaboration with American University in Dubai and Growmore, is gearing up to host its annual Common Core Boot Camp in Dubai on September 21. This gathering will bring together more than 400 teachers and school leaders from the US curriculum, offering them a unique chance for professional growth, networking, and idea exchange.
Established in 2019, the Common Core Boot Camp has rapidly become a key event for educators aiming to deepen their understanding of the common core standards. This year's edition will showcase 14 of the UAE's most seasoned and respected educational experts, providing practical insights and strategies for classroom application. The keynote address will be delivered by Veronica Griffin, M.Ed., co-founder of the Common Core Boot Camp, who will speak on the topic of 'Empowering the Why?'.
Nadera Alborno, Ed.D, Dean and Professor of Education at American University in Dubai, highlighted the significance of the event, noting, "The School of Education at American University in Dubai is proud to collaborate with Copperstone Education to host the Common Core Boot Camp, recognizing the essential role of common core standards in fostering academic excellence. This partnership underscores our dedication to supporting American curriculum teachers and ensuring that AUD's educational environment flourishes through the exchange of knowledge."
The event is poised to be a vibrant forum for learning, networking, and development, allowing participants to explore the common core standards in depth with guidance from leading educational figures and peers from the region. Jeffrey Smith, co-founder of the Common Core Boot Camp and managing director of Copperstone Education, remarked, "The Common Core Boot Camp is more than just another professional development day or conference. It's about celebrating and supporting our educators by equipping them with the necessary tools and resources for a successful academic year. Our volunteer organizers, facilitators, partners, and sponsors have truly rallied behind our educators this year."
The Common Core Boot Camp will be held at American University in Dubai, with Growmore as the featured sponsor and partner. Other sponsors include Snowie UAE, EUPad, Globed, and Dreamy Designs. Shailendra Srivastava of Growmore stated, "We are committed to shaping a better future through delivering learning solutions that create a seamless learning experience. Our goal is to unite people, ideas, practices, and technologies to enable educators and learners to reach their full potential."
The organizing committee for the event comprises school leaders from across the UAE, including Heath Bailey, Eli Ghazel, Dr. Jamie Cardwell, Dr. Carla Caviness, Crystal Goodwin, and Dr. Kim Sturgis. For further details, registration information, and a schedule of events, please visit www.commoncorebootcamp.org or contact a member of the organizing committee at +971 56 284 9979.
