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Register now for the CAPS Summer Huddle!

Register now for the CAPS Summer Huddle!

The CAPS Summer Huddle is a convening of K-12 stakeholders interested in innovations in education and approaches to authentic, profession-based learning strategies.  Attendees are provided opportunities to receive rich professional content, the ability to participate in relevant “unconference” discussion sessions, and instructional resources through a teacher academy.  The 2015 Summer Huddle attracted over 160 people from 15 states, creating a dynamic networking opportunity.

Join the 2016 CAPS Summer Huddle and learn how to incorporate the CAPS model and accelerate innovation in your school district.

Preliminary Agenda:

Monday, June 20, 2016 – 1:00 PM – 8:00

  • Registration & opening session
  • KC barbecue dinner
  • Optional evening activity

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 – 7:30 – 4:00

  • Workshops & roundtables for teachers, administrators and business partners

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 – 7:30 – 1:00

  • Resource sessions and team time
    Who should attend: Superintendents, Board of Education Members, Faculty, Business Partners, University Partners, and Economic Development Leaders

Payment Information:

  • Your transferable, non-refundable registration is $225 per attendee for non-CAPS Network members and $150 per attendee for CAPS Network members

Please email Purchase Orders and purchase Order questions to Beth Barkoviak at bbarkoviak@bluevalleyk12.org. We cannot accept payment by credit card.

To pay with a check, please make it out to Blue Valley CAPS and mail to:

CAPS
7501 West 149th Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66223
Attn: Summer Huddle

We do not have a preferred hotel with pre-negotiated rates. CAPS is located near the intersection of Highway 69 and 151st Street in Overland Park. There is a Holiday Inn Express at 135th and Highway 69 and numerous hotels near the intersection of Metcalf Ave and 119th Street. Both of those locations are convenient to CAPS.

Click here to register.