Events

February

A symbol (*) marks events that have not appeared in a previous issue of Education Week.

21-24--Staff development: “IMPACT,” staff-development seminar in critical thinking, sponsored by the National Diffusion Network and Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in San Antonio, Tex. Contact: S. Lee Winocur, 21412 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649; (714) 964-3106; fax: (714) 968-3257.

22-24--Applied learning: Applied-learning-technology conference, sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning Technology, for teachers and administrators, to be held at the Hyatt Orlando Hotel in Kissimmee, Fla. Contact: SALT, 50 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Va. 22186; (800) 457-6812 or (703) 347-0055; fax: (703) 349-3169.

22-24--Assessment: “Integrating Performance-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment,” mini-conference, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for all educators, to be held in San Antonio, Tex. Contact: A.S.C.D., 1250 North Pitt St., Alexandria, Va. 22314; (703) 549-9110; fax: (703) 549-3891.

22-25--Restructuring: “Learning From Change: Advancing Initiatives Through Collaboration,” conference, sponsored by the Network of Restructuring Schools, for K-12 educators who are involved with systemic-restructuring efforts. Location TBA. Contact: Deneen Frazier, N.R.S. Facilitator, 1416 3rd St., Roanoke, Va. 24016; (703) 344-3079; fax: (813) 434-8613.

23-24--Behavior disorders: “Outcomes for Emotional- and Behavioral-Disorder Students: Who’s Responsible?,” conference, sponsored by the Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, for special educators and professionals in related fields, to be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Contact: Kirsten McBride, Conference Manager, M.S.L.B.D., P.O. Box 40001, Overland Park, Kan. 66204; (913) 492-8755; fax: (913) 492-2546.

23-24--Conflict resolution: “Creative Conflict Resolution,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Dallas, Tex. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

23-24--Mathematics: “Power of Numbers,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Harrisburg, Pa. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

23-26--Literacy: “West Coast Literacy Conference,” sponsored by the California State University at San Bernadino, for reading-recovery teachers, trainers, site coordinators, and others, to be held at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: Mindy Warman, Office of Extended Education, C.S.U., 5500 University Parkway, San Bernadino, Calif. 92407-2397; (909) 880-5977; fax: (909) 880-5977.

25--Job fair: Job fair for people of color, co-sponsored by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and the National Association of Independent Schools, for those interested in independent-school education and administration, to be held in Richmond, Va. Contact: Kathy Weymouth, V.A.I.S., 101 North Mooreland Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229; (804) 741-0387.

* 25--Children’s literature: Symposium on African-American children’s literature, sponsored by the Banneker-Douglas Museum Foundation and the Maryland Commission on African-American History and Culture, to be held at the Holiday Inn in Annapolis, Md. Contact: B.-D.M., (301) 974-2893.

26-28--Technology: “16 Years and Running!,” Kentucky education-technology conference, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education, for teachers, administrators, and others interested in education technology, to be held at Lexington Center’s Heritage Hall in Lexington, Ky. Contact: Office of Education Technology, K.D.O.E., 18th Floor, Capital Plaza Tower, 500 Mero St., Frankfort, Ky.; (502) 564-7168; fax: (502) 564-6470.

28-March 3--Technology: “International Conference on Technology and Education,” sponsored by the College of Education Continuing Education Program at the University of Texas at Austin, for teachers, researchers, teacher-educators, administrators, designers, consultants, and technologists from public and private sector schools, business, and industry, to be held at the Hyatt Orlando Hotel in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Tom Sechrest, Conference Coordinator, I.C.T.E., C.E.C.E.P., Educational Bldg. 518, U.T.A., Austin, Tex. 78712; (512) 471-4080; fax: (512) 471-8786.

March

1-2--College fair: Sponsored by the National Association of College Admission Counselors, for high school students and parents, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Contact: Mark C. Milroy, N.A.C.A.C., 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, Va. 22314-2818; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015.

1-4--Learning disabilities: “It Takes More Than Magic,” 32nd annual conference, sponsored by International Learning Disabilities Association of America, for teachers and administrators of the disabled, to be held at the Twin Towers Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Jean Petersen, National Executive Director, L.D.A., 4156 Library Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15234; (412) 341-1515; fax: (412)344-0224.

2--Education leadership: “Core Values: Visions in School Leadership,” institute, sponsored by Research for Better Teaching Inc., for administrators and teachers, at the Wellesley College Club in Wellesley, Mass. Contact: Research for Better Teaching, 56 Bellows Hill Rd., Carlisle, Mass. 01741-1722; (508) 369-8191; fax: (508) 369-9822.

2--Music: “World’s Largest Concert,” nationally televised concert, sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference, to be broadcast at 1 P.M. Eastern standard time. Contact: M.E.N.C., 1806 Robert Fulton Dr., Reston, Va. 22091; (800) 336-3768 or (703) 860-4000; fax: (703) 860-1531.

2-3--Conflict resolution: “Creative Conflict Resolution,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Billings, Mont., and Charlotte, N.C. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

2-3--Discipline: “Cooperative Discipline,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, in Detroit, Mich. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

2-3--Mathematics: “Power of Numbers,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, in Tallahassee, Fla. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

2-4--English: “English and All That Jazz,” interregional conference, sponsored by the Mississippi and Louisiana affiliates of the National Council of Teachers of English, for language-arts educators and administrators, at the Fairmont Hotel in New Orleans, La. Contact: Barbara Freiberg, Conference Chair, N.C.T.E., 224 Amherst, Baton Rouge, La. 70808.

2-4--Mathematics: Central regional conference, sponsored by the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, for math educators, at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Ill. Contact: N.C.T.M., 1906 Association Dr., Reston, Va. 22091-1593; (703) 620-9840.

2-4--Reading: “Children’s Literacy and Literature Conference,” sponsored by the University of Arizona, College of Education, for reading-recovery teachers, teacher-leaders, trainers, site coordinators, and other educators, to be held at the university in Tucson, Ariz. Contact: Kathy Short, 513 College of Education, U.A., Tucson, Ariz. 85721; (602) 621-1311; fax: (602) 621-1853.

2-4--Reading: Georgia Council International Reading Association, 18th annual conference, sponsored by the G.C.I.R.A., for educators, to be held in Atlanta, Ga. Contact: G.C.I.R.A., Marsha Fisher, 104-C Country Club Dr., Americus, Ga.

2-5--Science and technology: “Science, Technology, and Society,” conference, sponsored by the National Association for Science, Technology and Society, for teachers, administrators, teacher-educators, policymakers, science-center staff members, ethicists, and religion professionals, to be held at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va. Contact: Gene Bazan, Member Services Director, N.A.S.T.S., 133 Willard Building, University Park, Pa. 16802; (814) 865-3044; fax: (814) 865-3047.

3--Curriculum and instruction: “Teaching About Global Issues: Tools and Strategies,” national teleconference, sponsored by the Office of International Programs and Academic Television Services, Old Dominion University, for teachers and administrators, to be broadcast from 1 to 3 P.M. Eastern time. Contact: Elizabeth Ferraro, Marketing Coordinator, A.T.S., 228 Education Building, O.D.U., Norfolk, Va. 23529-0228; (800) 548-4807; fax: (804) 683-5176.

3--Mathematics: “Creatively Teaching Mathematics,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Louisville, Ky. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

3--Science: “Hands-On Science,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

3--Teaching and learning: “Increasing Motivation Through Active Learning,” institute, sponsored by Research for Better Teaching Inc., for teachers, to be held at the Northampton Quality Hotel in Northampton, Mass. Contact: R.B.T.I., 56 Bellows Hill Rd., Carlisle, Mass. 01741-8191; (508) 369-8191; fax: (508) 369-9822.

3--Violence prevention: “Second Step Teacher Training,” workshop, sponsored by the Committee for Children, for teachers of preschool through grade 5, to be held in Seattle, Wash. Contact: C.C., 172 20th Ave., Seattle, Wash. 98122; (800) 634-4449 or (206) 322-5050; fax: (206) 322-7133.

3-4--Learning disabilities: Annual convention, sponsored by the Council for Learning Disabilities, for special educators and professionals in related fields, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Houston, Tex. Contact: Kirsten McBride, Executive Secretary, C.L.D., P.O. Box 40303, Overland Park, Kan. 66204; (913) 492-8755.

3-4--Special education: “The Courage To Risk,” conference, sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children, Colorado Federation, for special educators and others, at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. Contact: Lewis Jackson, C.E.C., (303) 351-2691.

3-5--Paideia education: “National Paideia Conference,” sponsored by the Paideia Group Inc., for Paideia educators, to be held in Chicago, Ill. Contact: Patricia Weiss, P.G.I., P.O. Box 3423, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27515; (919) 929-0600; fax: (919) 932-3905.

5--College fair: Sponsored by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, for high school students and parents, at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Contact: Mark C. Milroy, N.A.C.A.C., 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, Va. 22314-2818; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015.

6-7--Business: “Changing Times, Changing Policies, Changing Actions: New Challenge for Business Partners,"business and education conference, sponsored by the Conference Board, for leaders in partnerships with organizations, foundations, nonprofit associations, school districts, or government agencies, to be held at the New York Marriot Marquis in New York City. Contact: C.B., P.O. Box 4026, Church Street Station, New York, N.Y. 10261-4026; (212)339-0345; fax: (212) 980-7014.

7-10--Staff development: “IMPACT,” staff-development seminar in critical thinking, sponsored by the National Diffusion Network and Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Chicago, Ill. Contact: S. Lee Winocur, 21412 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649; (714) 964-3106; fax: (714) 968-3257.

8--Learning and study skills: Introductory seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for principals, curriculum directors, and teachers, to be held in Albany, N.Y. Contact: hm Study Skills/N.A.S.S.P./N.A.E.S.P., P.O. Box 95010, Newton, Mass. 02195; (617)965-0048.

8-9--Discipline: “Beyond Bribes and Threats,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

8-9--Education leadership: “Leadership Institute for Women Administrators,” workshop, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators--National Academy for School Executives, to be held at the Bellevue Inn in Seattle, Wash. Contact: A.A.S.A.-N.A.S.E., 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, Va. 22209-9988; (703) 875-0748.

8-10--Learning and study skills: Leadership seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for principals, curriculum directors, and teachers, to be held in Williamsburg, Va. Contact: hm Study Skills/N.A.S.S.P./N.A.E.S.P., P.O. Box 95010, Newton, Mass. 02195; (617)965-0048.

8-11--Youth leadership: “Service Learning: Integrating Schools and Community for Learning,"conference, sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Council, for youths, educators, and administrators, to be held at the Adam’s Mark Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: Lorraine Parillo, Conference Coordinator, Pennslyvania Institute for Service Learning, Henry Avenue and School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pa. 19144; (215)951-0344; fax: (215) 951-0345.

9-10--Conflict resolution: “Creative Conflict Resolution,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Mobile, Ala. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

9-10--Education policy: Policy workshop, sponsored by the Public Education Fund Network, for all educators, in San Francisco, Calif. Contact: Wendy Lewis, P.E.F.N., 601 13th St., N.W., Suite 209 North, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 628-7460; fax: (202) 628-1893.

9-10--Professional development: “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: The ‘Principle Centered’ Approach to Quality Schools,” conference, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators-National Academy for School Executives, for superintendents, central-office administrators, school board members, principals, teachers, and parents, to be held at the Anaheim Hilton and Towers in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: A.A.S.A.-N.A.S.E., 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, Va. 22209-9988; (703) 875-0748; fax: (703) 841-1543.

9-11--Children and families: “Leave No Children Behind,” annual national conference, sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund, for community, religious, and minority leaders; parents; youth leaders; children’s advocates; policymakers; and public officials, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Karen Seaver, C.D.F., 25 E St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001; (800) CDF-1200 or (202) 662-3674; fax: (202) 662-3510.

10--Sexual harassment: “Stopping Sexual Harassment in Schools,” workshop, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators--National Academy for School Executives, for superintendents, personnel directors, and other central-office staff members, at the Bellevue Inn in Seattle, Wash. Contact: A.A.S.A.-N.A.S.E., 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, Va. 22209-9988; (703) 875-0748; fax: (703) 841-1543.

10-12--Education research: “Ethnography in Education Research Forum,” sponsored by the Center for Urban Ethnography, University of Pennsylvania, for education researchers, to be held at the university in Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: Eileen Waterman Storer, C.U.E., U.P., 3700 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104-6216; (215) 898-3273; fax: (215) 573-2032.

10-13--Dyslexia: Annual spring meeting, sponsored by the Slingerland Institute, for Slingerland board members, teachers, and administrators, in Bellevue, Wash. Contact: Clara McCulloch, S.I., 1 Bellevue Center, 411 108th Ave., N.E., Bellevue, Wash. 98004; (206) 453-1190; fax: (206) 635-7762.

11--Technology: “Technology in the Middle School Classroom,” meeting, sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, for school-division publishing personnel, editors, marketing managers, and educational product developers, in San Diego, Calif. Contact: Christina D’Ortona, A.A.P., School Division, 71 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10003-3004; (212) 255-0200, ext. 257.

12-13--College fair: Sponsored by the National Association of College Admission Counselors, for high school students and parents, to be held at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Mass. Contact: Mark C. Milroy, N.A.C.A.C., 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, Va. 22314-2818; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015.

13--Reading: “Reading, Thinking, and Caring,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators of grades K-3, to be held in Minneapolis, Minn. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

13-15--Technology: “Gateway to Tomorrow,” conference, sponsored by the Regional Consortium for Education and Technology, for teachers, administrators, and others interested in integrating technology and education, at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo. Contact: Conference Coordinator, R.C.E.T., 1460 Craig Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 64136; (314) 872-8282; fax: (314) 872-9128.

13-15--Technology: “Internet: The ‘Superhighway’ of the World Classroom,” conference, sponsored by the Arizona State University College of Education, for teachers, administrators, researchers, and technology specialists, to be held at the university in Tempe, Ariz. Contact: Pat Southwick, A.S.U., Box 870908, Tempe, Ariz. 85287-0908; (602) 965-7363; fax: (602) 965-8887.

14--Reading: “Reading for Real,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Minneapolis, Minn. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

14-15--Multiple intelligences: “Teaching for Multiple Intelligences,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

15, 16--Mathematics: “Using Manipulatives To Teach Mathematics,” institute, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for teachers and administrators, to be held in Tampa, Fla., and Jackson, Miss. Contact: Center for Professional Development, P.D.K.I., P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, Ind. 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018.

15-18--Quality standards: “Standards and Quality in Education and Training,” conference, sponsored by the Center on Standards for Quality of the University of Oklahoma, for educators, business and industry leaders and trainers, and community members, to be held at the university in Norman, Okla. Contact: Twana Tate-Baker, Conference Coordinator, C.S.Q., College of Continuing Education, U.O., 555 East Constitution St., Room 207, Norman, Okla. 73037-0005; (800) 522-0772, ext. 6196 or (405) 325-1711; fax: (405) 325-1824.

16--Dyslexia: “Seventh Annual Dyslexia Symposium,” sponsored by the Northern Ohio Branch of the Orton Dyslexia Society, for general- and special-education teachers, parents, pediatricians, speech and language therapists, and psychologists, at the Holiday Inn Cleveland/Rockside in Independence, Ohio. Contact: Lori Josephson, Program Chair, N.O.B., O.D.S., 34208 Aurora Rd., Suite 185, Solon, Ohio 44139; (216) 869-9575.

16--Professional development: “Responding Democratically to Opposition Groups,” workshop, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators--National Academy for School Executives, for superintendents, school board members, central-office administrators, public-relations directors, librarians, and teachers, in Sacramento, Calif. Contact: A.A.S.A.-N.A.S.E., 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, Va. 22209-9988; (703) 875-0748; fax: (703) 841-1543.