International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)

June 11 - June 16, 2014

12:00AM - 12:00AM

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Add to Calendar 2014-06-11 00:00:00 2014-06-16 00:00:00 International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) The conference brings together a diverse group of practitioners, organizations, and academics working on peace studies and issues of conflict throughout the world, including many from Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Please forward to any interested parties. Call for proposals due Nov. 15, 2013!Access details regarding the conference and the call for proposals here: http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network/international_cre_summit_2014 International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)"Developing and Implementing Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education Policies and Practices in K-12 and Higher Education"June 11 – 16, 2014Hosted by George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA June 11th and 12th - Pre-Conference Trainings (9AM – 5PM each day)June 13th and 14th - Main Conference – Keynotes and WorkshopsJune 15th and 16th - Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs Follow the Conference on Facebook and Linked in!https://www.facebook.com/international.cre.conference14 http://www.linkedin.com/groups/International-Conference-on-Conflict-Resolution-4916036?trk=my_groups-b-grp-v Audience: Those interested in Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education, Civic Engagement, Global Education/Citizenship, Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)/Social and Emotional Learning(SEL)/Peace Education (PE), Democracy Education, and Citizenship Education, including policy makers, practitioners, researchers, educators, college and university faculty, staff, and students, K-12 educators, public health officials, gender based violence prevention practitioners, local, national, and international policy makers, and individuals who work with youth serving organizations. Credits offered:Graduate Credit, Social Work (pending), Counselor (pending) George Mason University's Undergraduate Program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is partnering with schools, colleges, universities and governmental and non-governmental organizations around the globe to host the next International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) June 11th - 16th, 2014 in Fairfax, Virginia. This year's conference focuses on culturally inclusive CRE related policies and practices that are being applied at a local level, such as within individual schools, colleges , or universities, and at a more macro level, within countries. Work which takes into consideration the various important aspects of cultural identity specific to the communities in which the policies and practices are implemented will be highlighted. These aspects of cultural identity may include, but are not limited to, race, religion, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, and/or sexual orientation. On-site events include a networking meeting for colleges and universities developing peace and conflict studies programs, June 12th, 6:30PM - 9:30PM and a capacity building seminar for colleges and universities developing peace and conflict studies programs on June 15th - 16th, 2014. The 2014 conference builds upon prior conferences in 2004 - 2013 in Ohio, which brought together government representatives from among the 50 states and around the globe and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in place on topics such as conflict management, social and emotional learning, peace education, democracy education, civics education, and multi-cultural/global education at the K-12 level and in colleges and universities. The annual audience includes college/university educators and students, K-12 educators, prevention specialists, and state, local, national and international policy makers. Conference and meeting publications from 6 of the conferences are available at : http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre Priority will be given to proposalsthat share implementation of culturally inclusive Conflict Resolution Education at a local and/or global level in policies/standards/legislation and macro-level capacity building in states, regions, or countries. Proposals should include how the policy or practice is culturally tailored to the demographics of the region in which it is being applied and what form of evaluation is being used in order to show effectiveness of the policy or practice. Attention Researchers: If you are conducting a research or evaluation project about a CRE program and would like to report it at the conference, or know of someone doing CRE research or evaluation, please contact Marsha Blakeway, mblakeway@igc.orgwho is putting together a panel session for the conference. She will also create a list of current research for the web site.Costs for Presenters - Presenters must register for the conference. Special rates are available for those who register by April 8th, 2014. After that time, the regular conference rate applies. Presenters registering beforeApril 8, 2014, may register at a special reduced rate of $65 per day per person for the main conference June 13 - 14, 2014 (This includes lunch and is a discount of up to 60% off the general conference rate attendance rate), and $75 per day per person for any of the pre-conference trainings June 12-13, 2014 (this includes lunch and is also discounted). Conference Hotel Information (Please note, all details will be provided on the conference web page in November to assist with booking): For those needing hotel accommodation, a special rate of $105 per night plus applicable taxes (single/double room) is secured at the Mason Inn, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA. This hotel is within walking distance of the Johnson Center on Campus. Additional rooms are available at the Best Western, at the special rate of $79. per night plus applicable taxes (single/double room). Pre-Conference Trainings (June 11-12, 2014, 9:00a.m.-5p.m.)Two-Day Pre-conference Trainings, Wednesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 12th· Introduction to Restorative Justice (Day 1) and Applying Restorative Justice in Higher Education Settings (Day 2), James Madison University and Lafayette College· Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR): Breaking Cycles of Violence, Eastern Mennonite University· Restorative Interventions and Practices for Schools,Minnesota Department of Education and Restorative Solutions· Toward a Healthier Campus Community Through Sustained Dialogue: A Training for College and University Faculty, Staff, Administrators and Students, Sustained Dialogue Campus Network One-Day Pre-Conference Trainings, Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 or Thursday, June 12th, 2014· From Policy to Practice - The Art of Transformation and Conflict Prevention, (Wednesday, June 11th, 2014), Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, Peace Education Working Group Members· People Power and Pedagogy: Methods for Teaching about Nonviolent Struggle,(Thursday, June 12th, 2014), International Center on Nonviolent Conflict and the United States Institute of Peace· Using the Pulitzer Center's Global Journalism Resources in Your Classroom,(Thursday, June 12th, 2014), Pulitzer Center on Crisis ReportingAnd more…Check the web site soon in November for a complete listing Keynote Speakers (June 13 - 14, 2013):Fostering Global Empathy in Students Through Pulitzer Center Journalism, Mark Schulte, Education Director, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting,And more…Check the web site soon in November for a complete listing Planning Committee: The American Red CrossAmerican UniversityAustin Community CollegeCase Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social ScienceCleveland Metropolitan School District, Winning Against Violent Environment Program (WAVE)Cleveland State University, College of Education and Human ServicesCuyahoga Community CollegeThe Democracy CommitmentEastern Mennonite University, Center for Justice and PeacebuildingGeorge Mason UniversityGeorgetown UniversityThe Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)International Foundation for Electoral Services (IFES)International Institute for Sustained Dialogue (IFES)International School Psychology Association (ISPA)Kennesaw State University, Master of Science in Conflict Management ProgramOhio State University, Center for Slavic and East European StudiesOrganization of American States, Department of Education and CultureSustained Dialogue Campus NetworkU.S. Department of StateUniversity of Maryland, Center for Dispute ResolutionVirginia Tech University Questions?General questions about the conference, call: 1-703-993-1300 Please contact Jennifer Batton, Conference Coordinator, at 216-952-5609 or viae-mail at creconf@gmu.eduCheck the main conference web page as it is updated weekly with additional information:http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network/international_cre_summit_2014 George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA OSU ASC Drupal 8 ascwebservices@osu.edu America/New_York public

Add to Calendar 2014-06-11 00:00:00 2014-06-16 00:00:00 International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) The conference brings together a diverse group of practitioners, organizations, and academics working on peace studies and issues of conflict throughout the world, including many from Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Please forward to any interested parties.  Call for proposals due Nov. 15, 2013!Access details regarding the conference and the call for proposals here: http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network/international_cre_summit_2014 International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)"Developing and Implementing Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education Policies and Practices in K-12 and Higher Education"June 11 – 16, 2014Hosted by George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA June 11th and 12th  - Pre-Conference Trainings (9AM – 5PM each day)June 13th and 14th - Main Conference – Keynotes and WorkshopsJune 15th and 16th - Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs Follow the Conference on Facebook and Linked in!https://www.facebook.com/international.cre.conference14 http://www.linkedin.com/groups/International-Conference-on-Conflict-Resolution-4916036?trk=my_groups-b-grp-v Audience:  Those interested in Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education, Civic Engagement, Global Education/Citizenship, Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)/Social and Emotional Learning(SEL)/Peace Education (PE), Democracy Education, and Citizenship Education, including policy makers, practitioners, researchers, educators, college and university faculty, staff, and students, K-12 educators, public health officials, gender based violence prevention practitioners, local, national, and international policy makers, and individuals who work with youth serving organizations. Credits offered:Graduate Credit, Social Work (pending), Counselor (pending) George Mason University's Undergraduate Program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is partnering with schools, colleges, universities and governmental and non-governmental organizations around the globe to host the next International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) June 11th - 16th, 2014 in Fairfax, Virginia.  This year's conference focuses on culturally inclusive CRE related policies and practices that are being applied at a local level, such as within individual schools, colleges , or universities, and at a more macro level, within countries.  Work which takes into consideration the various important aspects of cultural identity specific to the communities in which the policies and practices are implemented will be highlighted.  These aspects of cultural identity may include, but are not limited to, race, religion, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, and/or sexual orientation.  On-site events include a networking meeting for colleges and universities developing peace and conflict studies programs, June 12th, 6:30PM - 9:30PM and a capacity building seminar for colleges and universities developing peace and conflict studies programs on June 15th - 16th, 2014. The 2014 conference builds upon prior conferences in 2004 - 2013 in Ohio, which brought together government representatives from among the 50 states and around the globe and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in place on topics such as conflict management, social and emotional learning, peace education, democracy education, civics education, and multi-cultural/global education at the K-12 level and in colleges and universities. The annual audience includes college/university educators and students, K-12 educators, prevention specialists, and state, local, national and international policy makers.  Conference and meeting publications from 6 of the conferences are available at : http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre Priority will be given to proposalsthat share implementation of culturally inclusive Conflict Resolution Education at a local and/or global level in policies/standards/legislation and macro-level capacity building in states, regions, or countries.  Proposals should include how the policy or practice is culturally tailored to the demographics of the region in which it is being applied and what form of evaluation is being used in order to show effectiveness of the policy or practice.  Attention Researchers: If you are conducting a research or evaluation project about a CRE program and would like to report it at the conference, or know of someone doing CRE research or evaluation, please contact Marsha Blakeway, mblakeway@igc.orgwho is putting together a panel session for the conference.  She will also create a list of current research for the web site.Costs for Presenters  - Presenters must register for the conference.   Special rates are available for those who register by April 8th, 2014.  After that time, the regular conference rate applies.  Presenters registering beforeApril 8, 2014, may register at a special reduced rate of $65 per day per person for the main conference June 13 - 14, 2014 (This includes lunch and is a discount of up to 60% off the general conference rate attendance rate), and $75 per day per person for any of the pre-conference trainings June 12-13, 2014 (this includes lunch and is also discounted).  Conference Hotel Information (Please note, all details will be provided on the conference web page in November to assist with booking):  For those needing hotel accommodation, a special rate of $105 per night plus applicable taxes (single/double room) is secured at the Mason Inn, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA.  This hotel is within walking distance of the Johnson Center on Campus.  Additional rooms are available at the Best Western, at the special rate of $79. per night plus applicable taxes (single/double room).  Pre-Conference Trainings (June 11-12, 2014, 9:00a.m.-5p.m.)Two-Day Pre-conference Trainings, Wednesday, June 11th and Thursday, June 12th·        Introduction to Restorative Justice (Day 1) and Applying Restorative Justice in Higher Education Settings (Day 2), James Madison University and Lafayette College·        Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR): Breaking Cycles of Violence, Eastern Mennonite University·        Restorative Interventions and Practices for Schools,Minnesota Department of Education and Restorative Solutions·        Toward a Healthier Campus Community Through Sustained Dialogue: A Training for College and University Faculty, Staff, Administrators and Students, Sustained Dialogue Campus Network One-Day Pre-Conference Trainings, Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 or Thursday, June 12th, 2014·        From Policy to Practice - The Art of Transformation and Conflict Prevention, (Wednesday, June 11th, 2014), Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, Peace Education Working Group Members·         People Power and Pedagogy: Methods for Teaching about Nonviolent Struggle,(Thursday, June 12th, 2014), International Center on Nonviolent Conflict and the United States Institute of Peace·        Using the Pulitzer Center's Global Journalism Resources in Your Classroom,(Thursday, June 12th, 2014), Pulitzer Center on Crisis ReportingAnd more…Check the web site soon in November for a complete listing Keynote Speakers (June 13 - 14, 2013):Fostering Global Empathy in Students Through Pulitzer Center Journalism, Mark Schulte, Education Director, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting,And more…Check the web site soon in November for a complete listing   Planning Committee: The American Red CrossAmerican UniversityAustin Community CollegeCase Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social ScienceCleveland Metropolitan School District, Winning Against Violent Environment Program (WAVE)Cleveland State University, College of Education and Human ServicesCuyahoga Community CollegeThe Democracy CommitmentEastern Mennonite University, Center for Justice and PeacebuildingGeorge Mason UniversityGeorgetown UniversityThe Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)International Foundation for Electoral Services (IFES)International Institute for Sustained Dialogue (IFES)International School Psychology Association (ISPA)Kennesaw State University, Master of Science in Conflict Management ProgramOhio State University, Center for Slavic and East European StudiesOrganization of American States, Department of Education and CultureSustained Dialogue Campus NetworkU.S. Department of StateUniversity of Maryland, Center for Dispute ResolutionVirginia Tech University Questions?General questions about the conference, call: 1-703-993-1300  Please contact Jennifer Batton, Conference Coordinator, at 216-952-5609 or viae-mail at creconf@gmu.eduCheck the main conference web page as it is updated weekly with additional information:http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network/international_cre_summit_2014 George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA Middle East Studies Center mcclimans.2@osu.edu America/New_York public

The conference brings together a diverse group of practitioners, organizations, and academics working on peace studies and issues of conflict throughout the world, including many from Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Please forward to any interested parties.

Call for proposals due Nov. 15, 2013!

Access details regarding the conference and the call for proposals here: http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network/international_cre_summit_2014

International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)

"Developing and Implementing Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education Policies and Practices in K-12 and Higher Education"

June 11 – 16, 2014

Hosted by George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA

June 11^th and 12^th - Pre-Conference Trainings (9AM – 5PM each day)

June 13^th and 14^th - Main Conference – Keynotes and Workshops

June 15^th and 16^th - Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs

Follow the Conference on Facebook and Linked in!

https://www.facebook.com/international.cre.conference14

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/International-Conference-on-Conflict-Resolution-4916036?trk=my_groups-b-grp-v

Audience: Those interested in Culturally Inclusive Conflict Resolution Education, Civic Engagement, Global Education/Citizenship, Conflict Resolution Education (CRE)/Social and Emotional Learning(SEL)/Peace Education (PE), Democracy Education, and Citizenship Education, including policy makers, practitioners, researchers, educators, college and university faculty, staff, and students, K-12 educators, public health officials, gender based violence prevention practitioners, local, national, and international policy makers, and individuals who work with youth serving organizations.

Credits offered:Graduate Credit, Social Work (pending), Counselor (pending)

George Mason University's Undergraduate Program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is partnering with schools, colleges, universities and governmental and non-governmental organizations around the globe to host the next International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) June 11th - 16th, 2014 in Fairfax, Virginia. This year's conference focuses on culturally inclusive CRE related policies and practices that are being applied at a local level, such as within individual schools, colleges , or universities, and at a more macro level, within countries. Work which takes into consideration the various important aspects of cultural identity specific to the communities in which the policies and practices are implemented will be highlighted. These aspects of cultural identity may include, but are not limited to, race, religion, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, and/or sexual orientation. On-site events include a networking meeting for colleges and universities developing peace and conflict studies programs, June 12th, 6:30PM - 9:30PM and a capacity building seminar for colleges and universities developing peace and conflict studies programs on June 15th - 16th, 2014.

The 2014 conference builds upon prior conferences in 2004 - 2013 in Ohio, which brought together government representatives from among the 50 states and around the globe and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in place on topics such as conflict management, social and emotional learning, peace education, democracy education, civics education, and multi-cultural/global education at the K-12 level and in colleges and universities. The annual audience includes college/university educators and students, K-12 educators, prevention specialists, and state, local, national and international policy makers. Conference and meeting publications from 6 of the conferences are available at : http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre

Priority will be given to proposalsthat share implementation of culturally inclusive Conflict Resolution Education at a local and/or global level in policies/standards/legislation and macro-level capacity building in states, regions, or countries. Proposals should include how the policy or practice is culturally tailored to the demographics of the region in which it is being applied and what form of evaluation is being used in order to show effectiveness of the policy or practice. Attention Researchers: If you are conducting a research or evaluation project about a CRE program and would like to report it at the conference, or know of someone doing CRE research or evaluation, please contact Marsha Blakeway, mblakeway@igc.orgwho is putting together a panel session for the conference. She will also create a list of current research for the web site.

Costs for Presenters - Presenters must register for the conference. Special rates are available for those who register by April 8th, 2014. After that time, the regular conference rate applies. Presenters registering beforeApril 8, 2014, may register at a special reduced rate of $65 per day per person for the main conference June 13 - 14, 2014 (This includes lunch and is a discount of up to 60% off the general conference rate attendance rate), and $75 per day per person for any of the pre-conference trainings June 12-13, 2014 (this includes lunch and is also discounted).

Conference Hotel Information (Please note, all details will be provided on the conference web page in November to assist with booking): For those needing hotel accommodation, a special rate of $105 per night plus applicable taxes (single/double room) is secured at the Mason Inn, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA. This hotel is within walking distance of the Johnson Center on Campus. Additional rooms are available at the Best Western, at the special rate of $79. per night plus applicable taxes (single/double room).

Pre-Conference Trainings (June 11-12, 2014, 9:00a.m.-5p.m.)

Two-Day Pre-conference Trainings, Wednesday, June 11^th and Thursday, June 12^th

· Introduction to Restorative Justice (Day 1) and Applying Restorative Justice in Higher Education Settings (Day 2), James Madison University and Lafayette College

· Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR): Breaking Cycles of Violence, Eastern Mennonite University

· Restorative Interventions and Practices for Schools,Minnesota Department of Education and Restorative Solutions

· Toward a Healthier Campus Community Through Sustained Dialogue: A Training for College and University Faculty, Staff, Administrators and Students, Sustained Dialogue Campus Network

One-Day Pre-Conference Trainings, Wednesday, June 11^th, 2014 or Thursday, June 12^th, 2014

· From Policy to Practice - The Art of Transformation and Conflict Prevention, (Wednesday, June 11^th, 2014), Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, Peace Education Working Group Members

· People Power and Pedagogy: Methods for Teaching about Nonviolent Struggle,(Thursday, June 12^th, 2014), International Center on Nonviolent Conflict and the United States Institute of Peace

· Using the Pulitzer Center's Global Journalism Resources in Your Classroom,(Thursday, June 12^th, 2014), Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

And more…Check the web site soon in November for a complete listing

Keynote Speakers (June 13 - 14, 2013):

Fostering Global Empathy in Students Through Pulitzer Center Journalism, Mark Schulte, Education Director, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting,
And more…Check the web site soon in November for a complete listing

Planning Committee:

The American Red Cross

American University

Austin Community College

Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Applied Social Science

Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Winning Against Violent Environment Program (WAVE)

Cleveland State University, College of Education and Human Services

Cuyahoga Community College

The Democracy Commitment

Eastern Mennonite University, Center for Justice and Peacebuilding

George Mason University

Georgetown University

The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC)

International Foundation for Electoral Services (IFES)

International Institute for Sustained Dialogue (IFES)

International School Psychology Association (ISPA)

Kennesaw State University, Master of Science in Conflict Management Program

Ohio State University, Center for Slavic and East European Studies

Organization of American States, Department of Education and Culture

Sustained Dialogue Campus Network

U.S. Department of State

University of Maryland, Center for Dispute Resolution

Virginia Tech University

Questions?

General questions about the conference, call: 1-703-993-1300

Please contact Jennifer Batton, Conference Coordinator, at 216-952-5609 or viae-mail at creconf@gmu.edu

Check the main conference web page as it is updated weekly with additional information:http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre/about_global_network/international_cre_summit_2014