Hispanics in Philanthropy

in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Community Foundation

and Grantmakers for Education

host a dialogue on compelling education models

 impacting the next generation of Latinos

San Juan, Puerto Rico

February 28 and 29, 2008

Solutions NOW: a dialogue on meeting the educational challenges of Hispanic students

 At a time when Hispanic students across the country face a growing achievement gap and experience high drop out rates and challenging financial pictures— 53% of Latino high school students graduate and fewer than 5% of Latino students are meeting the English proficiency goal—funders from across the Americas come together for a dialogue about best practices and solutions.

 Join philanthropic leaders from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, ENLACE (Engaging Latino Communities in Education), Ford Foundation, Open Society Institute, and a number of others in this dynamic conversation.

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Preliminary Agenda

February 28, 2008

9am – 3pm: Solutions NOW: a dialogue on meeting the educational challenges of Hispanic students

3pm: Open House at Puerto Rico Community Foundation

6pm: Cocktail Reception

February 29, 2008

9am – 12pm: Site Visits

12:30pm - 3:00pm: Roundtable Discussion
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Closing Plenary

The sessions of the conference will be held at El Condado Plaza - 999 Ashford, San Juan 00907

Hotel Information

San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel

(http://www.waterbeachclubhotel.com)

2 Tartak Street Isla Verde

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00979

$229 + tax per night

To book your reservation:

Please contact in-house reservations (hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 10am – 5:30pm AST) or the front desk (open 24 hours). 
Note: Make sure to mention Hispanics in Philanthropy – this will ensure a better rate in the block of HIP pre-reserved rooms.

Phone 888.265.6699 | Fax 787.728.3610

Registration Fee

$195 – Non-members - click here to register

$150 – Member of HIP or Grantmakers for Education - click here to register

(Note to HIP Board Members - you do not need to register for the conference)

Deadline for Registration – February 11, 2008

If you are still unsure about attending, but would like to be included in future communications about this conference or for any questions you may have, please email Ana Maria Vallarino at anamaria@hiponline.org 415-837-0427