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Groups can also be organized around a particular topic, eg.:  cooperative learning and peace education  cooperative learning and bi-lingual education  collaborative models of assessment  cooperative school organizations Or groups can be organized around a particular question, eg.:  How to deal with parents who are not supportive of cooperative learning?  Are group grades ethical?  Are there ways to incorporate children with behavioral challenges in cooperative learning groups? The possibilities are endless. Some groups may stay together throughout the conference, other groups may meet once and decide they have met their objective. Groups may form, reform, combine and divide according to the needs and interests of the participants. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard, as well as to listen and be challenged. The process of Open Space Technology will invite each of us as teachers, researchers, consultants, administrators, and educators from any perspective, to engage in dialogue to reshape our own connections with each other and with IASCE. A NOTE ON SPECIAL INVITATIONS Anyone attending the conference is invited to give a paper or a workshop as a part of the Open Space activities. If you need a formal invitation to make a presentation please request one from Mark Brubacher or Mara Sapon-Shevin. THE CONFERENCE SETTING In the heart of bussling downtown Toronto, the Ryerson campus provides a quiet escape from the nearby, famous Younge Street, yet, at the same time is a tranquil oasis of comfortable buildings, shady trees and inviting green lawns. It is within easy walking distance of the City Hall, the Eaton Centre, and numerous interesting streets and restaurants. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM, CONTACT Mark Brubacher 416-785-1234 mbru@idirect.com Mara Sapon-Shevin 315-443-2685 msaponsh@mailbox.syr.edu FOR INFORMATION ABOUT REGISTRATION OR HOUSING, CONTACT Conference Services 416-979-5296 ReservRy@acs.ryerson.ca