canadian educational researchers' association - 2012 todd rogers award

At the annual general meeting of the Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association (CERA) on May 29, 2012, the Todd Rogers Research Award was given to AERO member, Chris Conley (Durham DSB).  Congratulations Chris!

The award was presented by Don Klinger (Queen’s University).  Lynn Kostuch (KPRDSB) also said a few words on behalf of AERO to describe Chris’ commitment to research excellence and networking.

Chris Conley receiving the 2012 Todd Rogers award from Lynn Kostuch (Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board) and Don Klinger (Queens University)

The award is given by CERA to an individual in recognition of his / her achievements and contributions in providing leadership in the field of evidence based research.  The winner must be a school board employee and must have demonstrated sustained commitment to:

• Facilitating the building of formal research networks to support a culture of evidence informed student achievement improvement;
  
• Providing direct leadership and support to educators to enhance evidence informed research and knowledge mobilization-based professionalism in schools and classrooms.

For more information about CERA or the Todd Rogers Research Award, please visit http://www.csse-scee.ca/cera/aboutus/