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October 27--Academic and vocational education: Registration is due for “Breaking the Mold: Building Teams for Tech Prep,’' national satellite teleconference, sponsored by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, to be broadcast November 10. Education policymakers, postsecondary educators, public school principals, secondary academic and vocational teachers, state and local education personnel, and teacher-educators, are invited to participate. Contact: Susan L. Faulkner, Virginia Tech Office, N.C.R.V.E.-V.P.I.S.U., 322 Lane Hall, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0254; (703) 231-5847; fax: (703) 231-3292.

October 28--Pre-freshman enrichment: The U.S. Department of Energy is inviting applications, under its Pre-Freshman Enrichment program, to encourage 6th- through 10th-grade students from underrepresented populations to pursue mathematics and science courses and science careers. Potential projects include summer institutes and academic-year programs, field trips, and hands-on training. Programs must have a summer component of at least four weeks and reach a minimum of 24 students. The department expects to award several two-year grants of up to $21,000 a year to accredited four-year higher-education institutions that grant bachelor’s degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering. Grantee institutions often work with local school districts and industry. Contact: John Ortman, Office of University and Science Education Programs, ST-50, Office of Science and Technology Adviser, D.O.E., 1000 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20585; (202) 586-8949.

October 30--Faculty fellows: The National Science Foundation is inviting applications for new awards under its Presidential Faculty Fellows program, to undertake self-designed, innovative research and teaching projects, establish research and teaching programs, and pursue other activities. An estimated 15 awards in science and 15 in engineering, of approximately $100,000 a year (for five years), will be awarded to institutions offering degrees in N.S.F.-supported fields. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree, have tenure or equivalent faculty status since 1989, and be involved in science, engineering, research, or science instruction. Contact: Presidential Faculty Fellows Program, N.S.F., Washington, D.C. 20550; (202) 357-9466.

November 1--Education partnerships: Registration is due for “Shifting the Partnership Paradigm: Changing the Status Quo,’' symposium, sponsored by the National Association of Partners in Education, for corporate decisionmakers and education and public-policy leaders. The symposium will be held November 18-22 at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va. Contact: Carol Pierce, NAPE, 209 Madison St., Suite 401, Arlington, Va. 22314; (703) 836-4880.

November 1--Teacher education: Entries are due for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education, sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators, to recognize and honor outstanding teacher-education programs cooperatively developed and administered by higher-education institutions and local school districts. Contact: Award for the Distinguished Program in Teacher Education, c/o Tom Nagel, 862 Sharon Way, El Cajun, Calif. 92020.

November 2--International research: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its International Research and Studies program, to provide grants to public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions, as well as individuals. The grants will be used to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and related fields. An estimated 15 awards of $30,000 to $170,000 each will be awarded. Contact: Jose L. Martinez, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3053, Regional Office Building-3, Washington, D.C. 20202-5331; (202) 708-9297.

• November 6--Public school desegregation: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Public School Desegregation program (84.004C), to provide technical assistance and training at the request of school boards and other responsible government agencies on issues related to race, sex, and national-origin desegregation of public schools. An estimated 53 awards ranging from $80,000 to $700,000 each will be awarded to state education agencies that provide services in at least one of the following desegregation- assistance areas: race, sex, or national origin. Contact: Adell Washington, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 2059, Washington, D.C. 20202-6426; (202) 401-0358.

November 10--Academic and vocational education: Registration is due for “Breaking the Mold: Achieving Integration Through Curriculum Development,’' national satellite teleconference, sponsored by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, to be broadcast November 24. Education policymakers, postsecondary educators, public school principals, secondary academic and vocational teachers, state and local education personnel, and teacher-educators are invited to participate. Contact: Susan L. Faulkner, Virginia Tech Office, N.C.R.V.E.-V.P.I.S.U., 322 Lane Hall, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0254; (703) 231-5847; fax: (703) 231-3292.

• November 13--Bilingual education: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Bilingual Education Short-Term Training program (84.195V), for projects that improve the skills of education personnel and parents participating in programs for limited-English-proficient individuals. An estimated five awards ranging from $40,000 to $120,000 each will be awarded to local education agencies, higher-education institutions, and private for-profit and nonprofit organizations consulting with or applying with one or more L.E.A. or S.E.A. Contact: Petraine Johnson, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 5086, Washington, D.C. 20202-6642; (202) 205-8722.

November 13--Individuals with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities program, for student-initiated research projects (84.023B). An estimated 15 awards ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 each will be awarded to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and private, nonprofit organizations. Contact: Thomas Hanley, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3526, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-8110.

November 13--Individuals with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities program, field-initiated research projects (84.023C). An estimated 19 awards ranging from $100,000 to $170,000 each will be awarded to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and private, nonprofit organizations. Contact: Thomas Hanley, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3526, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-8110.

November 13--Staff development: Registration is due for “New Vison, New Action,’' annual conference, sponsored by the National Staff Development Council, for anyone involved in staff development, to be held December 5-9 at the Sheraton Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. Contact: Shirley Havens, Business Manager, N.S.D.C., P.O. Box 240, Oxford, Ohio 45056; (800) 727-7288.

November 15--High-quality schools: Early registration is due for “Creating Quality Schools for the 21st Century,’' annual conference, sponsored by the Southwest Principals, for K-12 administrators and teachers, to be held January 14-16 at the Scottsdale (Ariz.) Hilton. Contact: Jerry Edwards, Conference Coordinator, S.P., 2122 East Pueblo, Mesa, Ariz. 85204; (602) 898-0955.

• November 16--English literacy: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Family English Literacy program (84.003J), for projects that establish, operate, and improve literacy programs for limited-English-proficient persons and their families. An estimated four awards ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each will be awarded to local education agencies, higher-education institutions, and private, nonprofit agencies applying separately or jointly. Contact: Mary Mahony, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 5086, Washington, D.C. 20202-6642; (202) 205-8722.

• November 20--Business and education standards: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Business and Education Standards program (84.244), for projects organizing and operating business-education-labor panels to develop national competency standards in industries and trade. Projects must develop standards so workers and trainees are aware of skills required to perform a job well done. An estimated seven awards ranging from $450,000 to $550,000 each will be awarded to industrial-trade associations, labor organizations, national joint-apprenticeship committees and comparable national organizations, such as education associations, industry councils, business and industry organizations, and research associations. Contact: Debra Nolan, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4518, Washington, D.C. 20202-7242; (202) 205-9650.

November 25--Teaching abroad: Applications are due for the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, sponsored by the U.S. Education Department’s Center for International Education, for faculty members from colleges, universities, and community colleges in the social sciences or the humanities; secondary school teachers and department heads in social-studies subjects; elementary school teachers (grades 4-6) in the social studies; administrators, supervisors, and curriculum specialists in state and local education agencies with direct responsibility for curriculum development in the social studies at the elementary or secondary school level; and teachers of foreign languages. Contact: Fullbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program, C.I.E.-U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Regional Office Building-3, Room 3053, Washington, D.C. 20202-5332; (202) 708-7283.

• November 30--Disabled youths: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Transitional Rehabilitation for Disabled Youths With Special Needs program (84.235Q), to provide job training and competitive and supported-employment services to prepare disabled youths to enter the labor market. An estimated seven awards ranging from $115,000 to $185,000 each will be awarded to states and other public or private nonprofit agencies. Contact: Thomas Finch, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3315, Washington, D.C. 20202-2650; (202) 205-9796.

November 30--'Education Heroes': Nominations are due for the 1993 American Heroes in Education Awards, sponsored by the Reader’s Digest Association Inc., to honor teachers and principals who are making a difference in schools. Educators from 15 schools will share up to $225,000. Individual teachers and principals, or teams of up to six educators, will receive $5,000, with an additional $10,000 going to their schools to support ongoing activities that encourage educational excellence. Any teacher, principal, or administrator may nominate a fellow educator. Contact: R.D.A.I., American Heroes in Education Awards, c/o Mary Terry, Reader’s Digest Road, Pleasantville, N.Y. 10572; (914) 241-5595.

November 30--Globe contest: Entries are due for the second annual globe contest, sponsored by the National Geographic Society’s World magazine, for chidren ages 8 and older. Classes in grades 8 and below can make a globe of any size using any materials. First prize is $1,000 worth of National Geographic products for the classroom and beach-ball globes for each member of the class; second- and third-place winners will receive $500 and $250 worth of products, respectively. All winning classrooms will receive atlases and geosphere globes. Complete rules and entry information appear in the September issue of World and are also available by calling (800) 638-4077.

• November 30--Industry-education cooperation: Entries are due for the 1992 Annual Awards Program, sponsored by the National Association for Industry-Education Cooperation, to recognize outstanding achievement in industry-education cooperation in project sponsorship and utilization at the local, state, and national levels. Each entry should provide a comprehensive description: title of project; name of sponsor; purpose; contributions; details of project/activity, to include impact; supporting evidence, such as exhibits and testimonials; and the name, title, address, and telephone number of the nominator(s). Business firms, trade asociations and professional organizations are eligible for the Educational Sponsorship Award; and public or postsecondary educators are eligible for the Utilization Award.Inquiries and all entries should be directed to: 1992 Awards Committee, Chairman, Walter Purdy, Director of Edison Electric Institute, 701 Pennslyvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004-2696; (716) 834-7047.

• November 30--Severely disabled individuals: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Severely Disabled Individuals program (84.235C), to fund projects to expand or improve vocational and other rehabilitation services for individuals with severe disabilities. An estimated 21 awards ranging from $125,000 to $200,000 each will be awarded to states and other public and private nonprofit agencies. Contact: Thomas Finch, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3315, Washington, D.C. 20202-2650; (202) 205-9796.

December 1--Academic and vocational education: Registration is due for “Breaking the Mold: Involving Key Players in Tech Prep,’' national satellite teleconference, sponsored by the National Center for Research in Vocational Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, to be broadcast December 15. Education policymakers, postsecondary educators, public school principals, secondary academic and vocational teachers, state and local education personnel, and teacher-educators are invited to participate. Contact: Susan L. Faulkner, Virginia Tech Office, N.C.R.V.E.-V.P.I.S.U., 322 Lane Hall, Blacksburg, Va. 24061-0254; (703) 231-5847; fax: (703) 231-3292.

December 1--Mathematics and science: The National Science Foundation is accepting nominations for its 1993 Presidential Excellence Awards for Science and Mathematics Teaching, recognizing outstanding elementary and secondary school science and math teachers who could serve as role models for their peers. The N.S.F. will award 108 awards each in math and science in each state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands, plus four awards in Department of Defense Dependents Schools. Elementary and secondary teachers with at least five years of precollege-teaching experience in science and/or math who are assigned at least half time during the school year to teach science and/or math may apply. Candidates must not have won the award previously. Contact: Mary Lynn Ernstthal, Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, National Science Teachers Association, Special Projects, 5112 Berwyn Rd., Third Floor, College Park, Md. 20740; (301) 220-0870.

December 4--Children with severe disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Children With Severe Disabilities program, for developing innovations for educating children full time in general-education classrooms (84.086D). An estimated three awards ranging from $170,000 to $180,000 each will be awarded to any public or private, profit or nonprofit, organization or institution. Contact: Joseph Clair, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4622, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2466; (202) 205-9503.

• December 4--Comprehensive school health: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Comprehensive School Health Education program (84.215B), for projects to provide comprehensive health education for elementary and secondary students. An estimated 12 awards ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each will be awarded to state education agencies, local education agencies, and both collaborating with higher-education institutions, private schools, and other public or private agencies, organizations, and institutions. Contact: Shirley Jackson, U.S.E.D., 555 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Room 300-Q, Washington, D.C. 20208-5524; (202) 219-1556.

December 11--Individuals with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities program, for including children with disabilities as a part of systemic efforts to restructure schools (84.023R). An estimated seven awards of approximately $75,000 each will be awarded to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and private, nonprofit organizations. Contact: Helen Thornton, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3520, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-5910.

December 11--Teaching awards: Nominations are due for the 1993 Kohl International Teaching Awards, sponsored by the Dolores Kohl Education Foundation, for professional, full-time classroom teachers currently teaching pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in public, private, or parochial schools in any country. Winners will receive a cash award of $1,000 and join the Kohl International Academy of Outstanding Educators. Contact: Lana Weiner, D.K.E.F., 165 Green Bay Rd., Wilmette, Ill. 60091; (708) 256-3000.

December 11--Youths with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth With Disabilities program, research projects on the transition of special populations to integrated postsecondary environments (84.158P). An estimated five awards ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 each will be awarded to institutions of higher education, state and local education agencies, and other appropriate public and private, nonprofit institutions or agencies (including the state job-training coordinating councils and service-delivery-area adminstrative entities established under the Job Training Partnership Act). Contact: Joseph Clair, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4622, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202\2466; (202) 205-9503.

January 8--Individuals with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities program, for initial career awards (84.023N). An estimated four awards of approximately $75,000 each will be awarded to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and private, nonprofit organizations. Contact: Melville J. Appell, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3529, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-8113.

January 8--Poetry contest: Submissions are due for the 1993 Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Prize, sponsored by Weekly Reader magazine, for middle and high school students. A $100 savings bond will be presented to six students who submit the best poems; in addition, each poem will be pubished in the April issue of Read magazine. Contact: Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Prize, Weekly Reader Corporation, Kate Davis, Associate Editor, 245 Long Hill Rd., Middletown, Conn. 06457; (203) 638-2406.

January 4--Humanities: Applications are due for the Independent Study in the Humanities program, sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities, for elementary and secondary school teachers with at least five years’ teaching experience and for school principals. Contact: Independent Study in the Humanities, P.O. Box 135, Ashton, Md. 20861 (for applications), or Barbara Manzon, (202) 347-4171 (for program information).

• January 11--Children with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Early Education for Children With Disabilities program, to provide federal support for a variety of activities designed to address the special problems of infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with disabilities, and to assist state and local entities in expanding and improving programs and services for those children and their families. An estimated eight awards ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 each will be awarded to public agencies and private, nonprofit organizations. Contact: Joseph Clair, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4622, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2644; (202) 205-9503.

January 14--Rural and small schools: Call for presentations for “Creating the Quality School,’' national conference, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Small/Rural Schools at the University of Oklahoma, for teachers, administrators, school board members, support personnel, state education department employees, higher-education faculty members, and community leaders, to be held March 25-27 at the Holiday Inn Airport West in Oklahoma City, Okla. Contact: Edward W. Chance, Director, C.S.S.R.S.-U.O., 555 Constitution, Room 213, Norman, Okla. 73037-0005; (405) 325-1450; fax: (405) 325-1824.

• January 15--Bilingual education: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Transitional Bilingual Education program (84.003D), for projects to establish, operate, or improve programs of transitional bilingual education for limited-English-proficient students. An estimated 57 grants averaging $175,000 each will be awarded to local education agencies and higher-education institutions applying jointly with one or more L.E.A. Contact: Luis Catarineau, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 5086, Washington, D.C. 20202-6641; (202) 205-9700.

January 15--Education research: Call for proposals for the 1993 International Hollingworth Award, sponsored by the Intertel Foundation Inc., for individuals as well as educational organizations, for proposed research in the field of education or psychology of gifted children and youths. A $2,000 award is presented annually. Contact: Roxanne H. Cramer, Chairman, Hollingworth Award Committee, 4300 Sideburn Rd., Fairfax, Va. 22030-3507.

January 15--Special studies: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Special Studies program, for state agency/federal evaluation-studies projects (84.159A). An estimated six awards of approximately $156,000 each will be awarded to state education agencies. Contact: Susan Sanchez, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3519, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-8998.

• January 15--Special alternative instruction: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Special Alternative Instruction program (84.003K), for projects to establish, operate, or improve special alternative-instruction programs for limited-English-proficient students. An estimated 57 awards ranging from $75,000 to $300,000 each will be awarded to local education agencies and higher-education institutions applying jointly with one or more L.E.A. Contact: Robert Trifiletti, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 5086, Washington, D.C. 20202-6641; (202) 205-9700.

January 15--Special studies: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Special Studies program, for state agency/federal evaluation-studies projects (84.159F). An estimated five awards of approximately $50,000 each will be awarded to state education agencies. Contact: Susan Sanchez, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3519, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-8998.

January 15--Teacher fellowships: Applications are due for the 1993 James Madison Fellowships, sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, for in-service high school teachers of American history, government, and social studies and for graduating or recently graduated collegians who wish to become secondary school teachers of the same subjects. Fellowships carry a maximum stipend of $24,00 over the period of study (up to two years full time for recent collegians; up to five years part time for teachers) to cover the costs of tuition, fees, books, room, and board. Contact: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program, P.O. Box 4030, Iowa City, Iowa; 52243-4030; (202) 653-8700.

January 22--Youths with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Secondary Education and Transitional Services for Youth With Disabilities program, for model demonstration projects to identify and teach skills necessary for self-determination (84.158K). An estimated four awards ranging from $110,000 to $120,000 each will be awarded to institutions of higher education, state and local education agencies, and other appropriate public and private, nonprofit institutions or agencies (including the state job-training coordinating councils and service-delivery-area adminstrative entities established under the Job Training Partnership Act). Contact: Joseph Clair, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4622, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202\2466; (202) 205-9503.

January 29--Children with severe disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Children With Severe Disabilities program, for outreach serving students with severe disabilities in integrated environments (84.086U). An estimated three awards ranging from $135,000 to $140,000 each will be awarded to any public- or private- nonprofit organizations or institutions. Contact: Joseph Clair, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4622, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2466; (202) 205-9503.

January 29--Teacher education: Registration is due for “America’s Children and Youth: The Challenge for Teacher Education,’' annual conference, sponsored by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, for deans, administrators, and faculty members in institutions of higher education as well as teachers and others interested in the future of children and youths. The conference will be held February 24-27 at the Sheratons on Harbor Island in San Diego, Calif. Contact: Sonja McCoy, AACTE, 1 Dupont Circle, Suite 610, Washington, D.C. 20036-1186; (202) 293-2450.

• February 1--Gifted students: Call for proposals for “High Potential at Risk: Taking a Positive Approach,’' sixth annual national conference of the Association for the Education of Gifted Underachieving Students, sponsored by áåçõó, to be held April 23-24 in Portland, Ore., and open to all educators. The conference will discuss information, strategies, and programs that emphasize the strengths and talents of gifted students who are at risk for underdevelopment of their abilities. Contact: F. Richard Olenchak, Program Chair, 1993 AEGUS Conference, University of Alabama, College of Education, Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 35487-0231; (205) 348-7340.

• February 1--Problem-based learning: Applications are due for “The Institute in Problem-Based Learning for Educational Administration,’' sponsored by Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and by Stanford University, to be held May 23-28 at Stanford University in California. Contact: Charles Hausman, Center for Advanced Study of Educational Leadership, P.C.-V.U., Nashville, Tenn. 37203; (615) 343-7092; fax: (615) 343-7094.

February 8--Deaf-blindness: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Services for Children with Deaf-Blindness program, to provide technical assistance to state and multistate projects designed to serve children with deaf-blindness, and to agencies preparing adolescents with deaf-blindness for adult placement. The program will also conduct research, development, replication, pre-service and in-service training, and other activities to benefit children with deaf-blindness. One award of approximately $950,000 will be made to a public or private, nonprofit agency or institution, including an American Indian tribe or a tribally controlled school. Contact: Joseph Clair, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 4622, Washington, D.C. 20202-2644; (202) 205-9503.

February 12--Individuals with disabilities: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Research in Education of Individuals With Disabilities program, for advancing and improving the research knowledge base (84.023A). An estimated 14 awards of approximately $75,000 each will be awarded to state and local education agencies, institutions of higher education, and other public agencies and private, nonprofit organizations. Contact: Thomas Hanley, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 3526, Switzer Building, Washington, D.C. 20202-2640; (202) 205-8110.

• February 15--Elementary science: Registration is due for the fifth annual leadership institutes of the National Science Resources Center, sponsored by the N.S.R.C. and the Smithsonian Institution, for teachers, science supervisors, school administrators, scientists, and business/industry persons, to be held in Washington, D.C., during the weeks of June 21-25 and July 26-30. Participants will learn how to encourage and foster hands-on science teaching in their school districts. Contact: Director of Outreach, N.S.R.C./Smithsonian Institution, 900 Jefferson Dr., S.W., Room 1201, Washington, D.C. 20560; (202) 287-2063.

February 19--Foreign-language materials: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Foreign Language Materials Acquisition program, to acquire foreign-language materials. An estimated 31 awards ranging from $4,000 to $125,000 each will be awarded to state and local public libraries. Contact: Nancy Cavanaugh, Library Development Staff, Library Programs, U.S.E.D., 555 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Room 404, Washington, D.C. 20208-5571; (202) 219-1315.

February 28--Geography: Project submissions are due for the American Express Geography Competition, sponsored by the American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc. and the American Express Philanthropic Program, for 6th- through 12th-grade students and their teacher-sponsors. Students may choose one of three categories to enter: “Managing the Environment in a Changing World,’' “The Geography of Travel and Trade,’' or “Geographic Patterns of Cultural Contact and Cultural Diversity.’' Travel prizes will be awarded to student winners in each category: first place, $15,000; second place, $10,000; third place, $5,000. The teacher-sponsor for each winning entry is awarded $1,500. Contact: Ms. Atlas Map, (800) 395-GLOBE.

• March 12--Educational equity: The U.S. Education Department is inviting applications for new awards under its Women’s Educational Equity program, for projects that promote educational equity for girls and women, particularly those who suffer multiple discrimination based on sex and race, disability, national origin, or age. An estimated eight general-project grants (84.083A), ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each, and five challenge grants (84.083B), ranging from $30,000 to $40,000 each, will be awarded to local education agencies, other public agencies and institutions, student and community groups, and individuals. The U.S.E.D. will fund only projects that develop a new education, training, or counseling program, or other programs that increase the interest and participation of women in mathematics, science, and computer science. Contact: Carrolyn Andrews, U.S.E.D., 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Room 2049, Washington, D.C. 20202-6239; (202) 401-1342.