Events

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March

23--Title I: Title I Schoolwide Programs: We’re Eligible, Now What?, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in South Bend, Ind. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

23--Professional development: Curriculum Management Audit Training, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in St. Louis. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

23--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Missoula, Mont., and York, Pa. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

23-24--Title I: Winter compensatory education conference, sponsored by the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists, for Title I administrators, principals, paraprofessionals, teachers, and parents, at the Holiday Inn South in Lansing, Mich. Contact: MASPS, 3598 Greenview Court, Suite 217, Grand Rapids, MI 49546; (616) 954-2855; fax: (616) 954-2489.

23-26--Indian education: Indian Education: Doing It Right, sponsored by the Oklahoma Johnson O’Malley Conference, for American Indian parents, educators, tribal administrators, and congressional representatives, at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown in Tulsa, Okla. Contact: Oklahoma JOM Conference Planning Committee; (918) 456-0671, ext. 2638.

23-26--Staff development: Increase Maximal Performance by Activating Critical Thinking training seminars, sponsored by the Center for the Teaching of Thinking and Phi Delta Kappa, for educators, in Castro Valley, Calif. Contact: S. Lee Winocur, 5631 Marshall Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; (714) 840-5772; fax: (714) 846-2392.

24--Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Kansas City, Mo. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

24--Portfolios: Professional Portfolios for Educators, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

24--Professional development: Connecting Literature to Mathematical Problem-Solving, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Jackson, Miss. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

24--Multiple intelligences: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Amarillo, Texas. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

24--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Kalispell, Mont.; Lancaster, Pa.; Aberdeen, S.D.; and San Angelo, Texas. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

25--Professional development: Connecting Literature to Mathematical Problem-Solving, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Lexington, Ky. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

25--Technology: Technology Exchange 4, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center-Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, Cleveland State University, GCEDC/NRPDC, Rhodes Tower #901, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu or gcedc@csuohio.edu.

25--Title I: Title I Schoolwide Programs: We’re Eligible, Now What?, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Cleveland. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

25--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Watertown, S.D. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

25-28--Learning disabilities: Annual network conference, sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Network, for educators and administrators, at the Hilton Dedham Place, in Dedham, Mass. Contact: LDN; (617) 340-5605; fax: (617) 340-5603.

25-27--Leadership: Hm Seminar for Leaders, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Dallas. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

26-Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Philadelphia. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

26-28--Quality schools: Annual conference on Creating the Quality School, sponsored by the Center for the Study of Small/Rural Schools, University of Oklahoma, for administrators, teachers, school board members, state department personnel, higher education faculty, and community leaders, at the Crystal City Marriott in Arlington, Va. Contact: Jennie Parker, CSSRS, University of Oklahoma, 555 E. Constitution, Room 208, Norman, OK 73072-7820; (405) 325-1450; fax: (405) 325-1450; e-mail: jiparker@ou.edu.

26-28--Teachers: Issues in Teacher Preparation, sponsored by the California Council on the Education of Teachers, for teacher-educators (higher education and K-12) at the Hyatt Sainte Claire Hotel in San Jose, Calif. Contact: David Wampler, CCET, 1510 Brown Drive, Davis, CA 95616; (916) 756-6023; fax: (916) 756-7586; e-mail: drwampler@ucdavis.edu.

26-29--Foreign language: Central States Conference: Celebrating Diversity, sponsored by the Central States Conference, for foreign-language educators, at the Hyatt Hotel and Convention Center in Milwaukee. Contact: CSC, Pam Seccombe, 14045 W. Tiffany Place, New Berlin, WI 53151; (414) 782-0754; e-mail: lehsec@aol.com.

26--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Evansville, Ind.; Syracuse, N.Y.; and Minneapolis. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

27--Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Cleveland. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

27--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Rochester, N.Y.; Louisville, Ky.; and Rochester, Minn. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

27--Title I: Title I Schoolwide Programs: We’re Eligible, Now What?, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Syracuse, N.Y. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

29-30--College fair: National college fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for college-bound students and all other interested individuals, at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart in Charlotte, N.C. Contact: Greg Ferguson, NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818; (703) 299-6829 or (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; e-mail: gferguson@nacac.com; Web site: www.nacac.com.

29-April 1--Title I: In-service conference, sponsored by the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators, for Title I administrators, special-projects coordinators, and compensatory education administrators, at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va. Registration deadline: March 13. Contact: Donna Ruffin, NAFEPA, 1801 North Moore St., Arlington, VA 22209; (703) 875-0774; fax: (703) 807-1849; e-mail: druffin@aasa.org.

29-April 2--Aging: Partnering for the Future--Vital Aging conference, sponsored by Generations United and the National Council of the Aging, for those working in the intergenerational field, including educators, program administrators, and staff members, at the Washington Hilton and Towers in Washington. Contact: David Richards, Generations United, c/o CWLA, 440 First St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001; (202) 662-4283; fax: (202) 408-7629: e-mail: drichards@cwla.com.

29-April 2--Chemistry: National meeting, sponsored by the American Chemical Society, for scientists, educators, and others, in Dallas. Contact: ACS Meetings, 1155 16th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-4899; (202) 872-4396; fax: (202) 872-6128; e-mail: natlmtgs@acs.org.

29-April 2--Migrant education: Annual conference, sponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education, for educators, at the Galt House in Louisville, Ky. Contact: NASDME; (800) 888-4687.

29-31--Federally impacted schools: Spring conference, sponsored by the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools, for superintendents, business managers, and school board members, at the Hyatt on Capitol Hill in Washington. Contact: NAFIS, 444 North Capitol St. N.W., Suite 419, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 624-5455; fax: (202) 624-5468; e-mail: nafis@sso.org; Web site: sso.org/nafis/internet.htm.

29-31--Vocational education: National policy seminar, sponsored by the American Vocational Association, for vocational teachers and administrators, in Washington. Contact: Julia Richardson; (800) 826-9972.

30--Professional development: Teacher Expectations and Student Achievement, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Atlanta. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

31--College fair: National college fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for college-bound students and all other interested individuals, at the Agricenter International in Memphis, Tenn. Contact: Greg Ferguson, NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818; (703) 299-6829 or (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; e-mail: gferguson@nacac.com; Web site: www.nacac.com.

31--Inclusion: Adapting Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Memphis, Tenn. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

31--Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Lafayette, La. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

April

1--Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Springfield, Ill. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

1--Portfolios: Professional Portfolios for Educators, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Boston. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

1--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Flagstaff, Ariz.; Cincinnati; and Washington. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

1--Social skills: Teaching Social Skills in the Classroom workshop, sponsored by the Churchill Center for Learning Disabilities, for middle and high school regular and special education teachers and administrators, in New York City. Contact: CC, 22 E. 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199.

1-2--College fair: National college fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for college-bound students and all other interested individuals, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. Contact: Greg Ferguson, NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818; (703) 299-6829 or (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; e-mail: gferguson@nacac.com; Web site: www.nacac.com.

1-3--Leadership: hm Seminar for Leaders, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Chicago. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

2--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Colorado Springs, Colo.; Dayton, Ohio; and Knoxville, Tenn. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

2-3--Administrators: Wellness for Administrators, sponsored by the New York State Association for Women in Administration, for school and district administrators, at Century House-Lantham in Albany, N.Y. Registration deadline: March 15. Contact: Richard Bamberger, New York State Association for Women in Administration, c/o CASDA-SUNY at Albany, 135 Western Ave., Husted 211, Albany, NY 12222; (518) 442-3796; fax: (518) 442-3746.

2-3--Student advisers: Activity-adviser workshop, sponsored by the National Association of Student Activity Advisers and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, for administrators, advisers, and teachers, in Boston. Contact: Wanda Carroll; (703) 860-7252; fax: (703) 476-5432; e-mail: nasaa@nassp.org.

2-4--Early childhood: How Government Supports Early Childhood Programs, sponsored by High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, the Georgia Office of School Readiness, and Michigan governor’s office, for educators, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ann Arbor, Mich. Contact: Workshop Coordinator; (734) 485-2000, ext.228; e-mail: gavinh@highscope.org; Web site: www.highscope.org/bro3.htm.

2-5--Mathematics: Mathematics: Leading the Way From the Past, Through the Present, to the Future, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, for teachers, supervisors, administrators, consultants, coordinators, and teacher educators, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington. Contact: Betty Richardson, NCTM, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1593; (703) 620-9840; fax: (703) 476-2970; e-mail: annlmtg@nctm.org or regconf@nctm.org.

2-5--Peace education: Peace Studies at 50: Nonviolence in Theory and Action, co-sponsored by the Consortium on Peace Research, Education, and Development and the Peace Studies Association, for educators and administrators, in North Newton, Kan. Contact: COPRED, c/o Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030; (703) 993-2405; fax: (703) 993-3070; e-mail: copred@osfl.gmu.edu.

2-5--Teacher recruitment: Meeting America’s Teacher Recruitment, Development, and Diversity Challenges, sponsored by Recruiting New Teachers Inc., for superintendents, principals, educators, and policymakers, at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel in Chicago. Contact: Lisa Cella; (617) 489-6000, ext. 121; Web site: www.rnt.org.

3--Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Detroit. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

3--Professional development: Hands-On Equations one-day workshops, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Grand Junction, Colo.; Davenport, Iowa; and Bristol, Tenn. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

3-5--Montessori schools: Montessori: Celebrate the Joy, sponsored by the National Center for Montessori Education, for Montessori teachers, administrators, school owners, and parents, at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego. Contact: Kristin Cook, NCME, P.O. Box 1543, Roswell, GA 30077; (770) 613-0055; fax: (770) 613-9738; e-mail: ncme@mindspring.com.

3-5--Student advisers: Activity-adviser workshop, sponsored by the National Association of Student Activity Advisers and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, for administrators, advisers, and teachers, at the Omni Parker House in Boston. Contact: Wanda Carroll; (703) 860-7252; fax: (703) 476-5432; e-mail: nasaa@nassp.org.

4--Professional development: Hands-On Equations: A Taste of Mathematical Elegance, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Tampa, Fla. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.

4-7--Principals: Changing Schools for a Changing World, sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals’ National Principals Academy, for elementary and middle school principals, in Orlando, Fla. Registration deadline: March 6. Contact: Marguerite Leishman, NAESP, 1615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-3345; fax: (703) 518-6281; e-mail: programs@naesp.org.

5-6--College fair: National college fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for college-bound students and all other interested individuals, at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. Contact: Greg Ferguson, NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818; (703) 299-6829 or (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; e-mail: gferguson@nacac.com; Web site: www.nacac.com.

5-9--Physical education: Change: The Only Constant, sponsored by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, for physical and health educators, at the Reno (Nev.) Convention Center. Contact: Anna Robinson, 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1599; (800) 213-7193; fax: (703) 476-9527; e-mail: conv@aahperd.org.

7--Learning: Hm Learning and Study Skills, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for administrators and teachers in grades 1-12, in Omaha, Neb. Registration deadline: 10 days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, P.O. Box 95010, Newton, MA 02195; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

8-11--Multicultural education: Beyond Multiculturalism: Education, Culture, and Citizenship, sponsored by the National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education, for anyone working with or interested in the education of Asian-American/Asian-Canadian students, at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. Contact: NAAPE, Masako Fukawa, ARC & Associates, 1212 Broadway, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94612; (510) 834-9455; fax: (250) 741-2679; e-mail: NAAPAE@aol.com.

13-17--Education research: Diversity and Citizenship in Multicultural Societies, sponsored by the American Educational Research Association, for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and other interested individuals, in San Diego. Contact: AERA, 1230 17th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036; (202) 223-9485; fax: (202) 775-1824; Web site: www.aera.net.

14--Learning disabilities: Structured Expository Writing workshop, sponsored by the Churchill Center for Learning Disabilities, for middle and high school regular and special education teachers and administrators, in New York City. Contact: CC, 22 E. 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199.

14-17--Catholic education: Catholic Education: Spotlighting the Mosaic, sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association, for Catholic educators, principals, superintendents, and school board members, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Contact: NCEA, 1077 30th St. N.W., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20007; (202) 337-6232; fax: (202) 333-6706; e-mail: nceaadmin@ncea.org.

15-18--Childhood education: Annual conference, sponsored by the Association for Childhood Education International, for teachers, teacher educators, and college students, at the Hyatt Regency Westshore Hotel in Tampa, Fla. Contact: Marilyn Gardner, ACEI, 17904 Georgia Ave., Suite 215, Olney, MD 20832; (800) 423-3563; fax: (301) 570-2212; e-mail: aceiconf@aol.com.

15-18--Music education: Music Power! Connecting Cultures and Communities, sponsored by the Music Educators National Conference, for music educators, in Phoenix. Contact: David Showers, Conventions and Meeting Director, MENC, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, VA 20191; (703) 860-4000; fax: (703) 860-1531; e-mail: dshowers@aol.com.

15-19--Special education: Connecting Learning Communities annual convention, sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children, for special education teachers and administrators, related service providers, and parents, in Minneapolis. Contact: CEC, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1589; (800) 486-5773.