Events

A symbol (*) marks deadlines that have not appeared in a previous issue of Education Week. For a complete listing of educational conferences and seminars, see our 1999 Calendar of Events.

April

10-13--Professional development: Annual conference, sponsored by the National School Boards Association, for board members, in San Francisco. Contact: Jeanette Knickerbocker, Marketing Assistant, NSBA, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (800) 950-6722; e-mail:jknickerbocker@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org.

10--Teachers: Teachers’ symposium, sponsored the American Montessori Society, for teachers, in Greenwich, Conn. Contact: Martha Torrence, AMS, (814) 237-1585; fax: (814) 237-0707.

12--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Memphis, Tenn., and Wilmington, N.C. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

12-13--Professional development: Paths of Inquiry, sponsored by the Minnesota Humanities Commission’s teacher institute, for K-12 teachers, in St. Paul, Minn. Contact: MHC, Teacher Institute, 987 E. Ivy Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106-2046; (651) 774-0105, ext. 262; fax: (651) 774-0205; Web site: www.thinkmhc.org.

12-17--Counseling: Annual conference, sponsored by the American Counseling Association, for mental health, school, and career development counselors, in San Diego. Contact: ACA, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304; (800) 347-6647, ext. 222; fax: (703) 823-9800.

13--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Little Rock, Ark.; Harrisburg, Pa.; and Watertown, N.Y. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

13--Readingcomprehension: Workshop on strategies, activities, and materials to teach reading comprehension, sponsored by the Churchill Center, for teachers of grades 3-6, in New York City. Contact: Susan Spero, CC, 22 E. 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199.

13--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Manchester, N.H. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

13--Teachers: Workshop, sponsored by the Lab School of Washington, for teachers, in Washington. Contact: Diana Meltzer, LSW, 4759 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, DC 20007; (202) 944-3082; fax: (202) 965-5106; e-mail: dianalab@aol.com.

14--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Austin, Texas; Bemidji, Minn.; Enid, Okla.; and Scranton, Pa. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

14--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Kansas City, Mo. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

14-16--Student behavior: The Well-Managed Classroom, sponsored by Boys Town, for teachers and support-staff members, in Boys Town, Neb. Contact: National Resource and Training Center Support Services, Box 145, Boys Town, NE 68010; (800) 545-5771, ext. 65; Web site: www.ffbh.boystown.org.

14-16--Student behavior: Social Skills and Aggressive Youth, sponsored by Boys Town, for teachers, guidance counselors, and school administrators, in San Antonio. Contact: National Resource and Training Center Support Services, Box 145, Boys Town, NE 68010; (800) 545-5771, ext. 65; Web site: www.ffbh.boystown.org.

14-17--Technology: Connected Classroom conference and exposition, sponsored by Classroom Connect, for educators, in Baltimore. Contact: CC, 2221 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 221, El Segundo, CA 90245; (800) 487-3339; Web site: www.classroom.com.

15--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Madison, Wis.; Newburgh, N.Y.; and Salt Lake City. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

15--Professional development: Active Learning Strategies for Extended Blocks of Time, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Rockford, Ill. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

15--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Jacksonville, Fla. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

15-17--Professional development: Assistant Principal Front Line Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, for middle and high school assistant principals, at the Key Bridge Marriott in Washington. Contact: Maryellen Parker, NASSP, 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191; (703) 860-0200; fax: (703)476-5432.

*16--Math and science: Workshops on teaching math and science literacy, sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for educators, in Washington. Contact: Gaynelle Bowden, AAAS, 1200 New York Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20005; (800) 351-7542, ext. 6682; e-mail: gbowden@aaas.org.

16--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Chattanooga, Tenn.; Elk Grove Village, Ill.; Pocatello, Idaho; and St. Petersburg, Fla. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

16--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Seattle and Springfield, Ill. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

*16-17--Professional development: The Legacies of Greece and Rome, sponsored by the Minnesota Humanities Commission’s teacher institute, for K-12 teachers, in St. Paul, Minn. Contact: MHC, Teacher Institute, 987 E. Ivy Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106-2046; (651) 774-0105, ext. 262; fax: (651) 774-0205; Web site: www.thinkmhc.org.

16-18--Theater education: Lighting for Musicals, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association, for theater educators, at the Jumer Castle Lodge in Bettendorf, Iowa. Contact: Jeffrey Leptak-Moreau, ETA, 3368 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45225; (513) 559-1996; fax: (513) 559-0012, e-mail: eta-its@one.net.

*18-20--Student achievement: Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement, sponsored by the National Educational Service, for educators, in Lincolnshire, Ill. Contact: NES, 1252 Loesch Road, Bloomington, IN 47404; (800) 733-6786; fax: (812) 336-7790; e-mail: nes@nesonline.com; Web site: www.nesonline.com.

18-24--Children: Week of the Young Child, sponored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, for educators and parents, held nationwide. Contact: Pat Spahr, NAEYC, 1509 16th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-1426; (202) 232-8777 or (800) 424-2460; fax: (202) 328-1846; e-mail: pspahr@naeyc.org; Web site: www.naeyc.org.

18-24--Reading: “Reading Is Fun” Week, sponsored by the Reading Is Fundamental, for parents, educators, and community leaders, held nationwide. Contact: RIF, 600 Maryland Ave. S.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20024; (202) 287-3220; fax: (202) 287-3196.

19--Assessment: Multiple Intelligences: Approaches to Assessment, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Amarillo, Texas. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

19--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Anderson, S.C.; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Boise, Idaho; and Valdosta, Ga. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

19--Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Savannah, Ga. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

19-23--Professional development: On the Threshold of the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities, sponsored by the American Educational Research Association, for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, in Montreal, Canada. Contact: AERA Central Office, 1230 17th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036; (202) 223-9485; (202) 775-1824; Web site: aera.net.

20--Brain research: Brain Research/Emotional Intelligence, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Philadelphia. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

20--Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Montgomery, Ala. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

20--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Boulder, Colo.; Dothan, Ala.; and Tacoma, Wash. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

20--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Minneapolis. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

*20--School-to-work: Employer Engagement, sponsored by Minnesota School-to-Work and the School and Main Institute Inc., for educators, at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minn. Contact: Nora Priest, SMI, 225 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 227-2100, ext. 12; fax: (617) 227-2107; Web site: www.shore.net/~schlmain.

20-24--Health: National Convention and Exposition, sponsored by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, for educators, in Boston. Contact: AAHPERD, Conventions Department, 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191, (800) 213-7193, ext. 401, fax: (703) 476-5489; e-mail: conv@aahperd.org.

*21--School-to-work: Employer Engagement, sponosered by Minnesota School-to-Work and the School and Main Institute Inc., for educators, at Capital View Conference Center in Little Canada, Minn. Contact: Nora Priest, SMI, 225 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 227-2100, ext. 12; fax: (617) 227-2107; Web site: www.shore.net/~schlmain.

21--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Pensacola, Fla., and Savannah, Ga. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

21--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Birmingham, Ala., and Norfolk, Va. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

21-22--Professional development: Leadership institute, sponsored by EQUITY 2000, the College Board, for administrators and principals, in Washington. Contact: Carol West, CB, 1233 20th St. N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930, ext. 120, fax: (202) 822-5939, e-mail: equity@collegeboard.org; Web site: www.collegeboard.org.

22--Brain research: Brain Research/Emotional Intelligence, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Atlanta. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

*22--Education reform: Education Reform That Works, sponsored by the Minnesota Humanitites Commission and the Midwest Core Knowledge Center, for educators, in St. Paul, Minn. Contact: Emily Ottaway, MCKC, 987 E. Ivy Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106-2046; (651) 774-0105, ext. 114; fax: (651) 774-0205; e-mail: emilyo@thinkmhc.org; Web site: www.thinkmhc.org.

*22--School-to-work: Employer Engagement, sponsored by Minnesota School-to-Work and the School and Main Institute Inc., for educators, at South Central Technical College in North Mankato, Minn. Contact: Nora Priest, SMI, 225 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 227-2100, ext. 12; fax: (617) 227-2107; Web site: www.shore.net/~schlmain.

22--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in San Antonio. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

22-23--Professional development: Compensatory education conference, sponsored by the Michigan Association of State and Federal Program Specialists and the Michigan Department of Education, for Title I administrators, principals, teachers, and paraprofessionals, at the Holiday Inn in Marquette, Mich. Contact: Peggy Carlson, Executive Secretary, MASFPS, 8638 Camellia Drive, Lansing, MI 48917; (517) 627-4120.

*22-23--Student behavior: Working With Aggressive Youth, sponsored by Boys Town, for educators, guidance counselors, youth-care workers, and school nurses, in Los Angeles. Contact: National Resource and Training Center Support Services, Box 145, Boys Town, NE 68010; (800) 545-5771, ext. 65; Web site: www.ffbh.boystown.org.

*22-23--Student behavior: Strategies for Reaching Disruptive and Angry Youth: Creating Caring Schools and Communities, sponsored by National Educational Services, for educators, parents, and community leaders, in Chicago. Contact: NES, 1252 Loesch Road, Bloomington, IN 47404; (800) 733-6786 or (812) 336-7700; fax: (812) 336-7790; e-mail: nes@nesonline.com; Web site: www.nesonline.com.

22-24--Math: Mathematics: Celebrating Our Progress, Continuing the Journey, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, for math teachers and administrators, in San Francisco. Contact: NCTM, Convention Services Department, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1593; (800) 304-7709; fax: (703) 476-2970; e-mail: regconf@nctm.org.

*23--Math and science: Workshops on teaching math and science, sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, for early-childhood educators, in Washington. Contact: Gaynelle Bowden, AAAS, 1200 New York Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20005; (800) 351-7542, ext. 6682; e-mail: gbowden@aaas.org.

23--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Danville, Ill., and Duluth, Minn. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

23--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Cleveland and Los Angeles. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

23-24--At-risk youths: Getting Started With Difficult Kids, sponsored by Our Other Youth and Portland State University, for K-12 educators and others working with at-risk youth, at Schooner’s Cove Ocean Front Motel in Cannon Beach, Ore. Contact: Jerry Conrath, OOY, 64 Junco Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261-9571; (360) 468-3169; fax: (360) 468-3120.

23-24--Diverse learners: Workshop, sponsored by the National Middle School Association, for educators and administrators, at the Radisson Hotel in Philadelphia. Contact: NMSA, 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-4493; fax: (703) 548-9446.

*23-25--Teacher institute: Teaching on Your Feet! Teacher Training Institute, sponsored by Young Playwrights Inc., for teachers of grades 2-12, in New York City. Contact: Brett W. Reynolds, YPI, 321 W. 44th St., Suite 906, New York, NY 10036; (212) 307-1140; fax: (212) 307-1454; Web site: www.playwrights.org.

25-27--Alternative education: Conference, sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network, the New York State Education Department, New York State Alternative Education Association, for teachers, administrators, counselors, district staff, policymakers, researchers, and business leaders who want to learn more about alternative and charter schools, at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, N.Y. Contact: John Peters, NDPC/N, 209 Martin St., Clemson, SC 29634-0726; (864) 656-2599; fax: 864-656-0136; e-mail: ndpc@clemson.edu.

25-28--Special education: Institute on Legal Issues of Educating Individuals with Disabilities, sponsored by LRP Publications, for superintendents, special education directors, parent/student advocates, lawyers, principals, teachers, and school psychologists, at the San Francisco Hilton and Towers in San Francisco. Contact: LRP Publications, Conference Division, 1555 King St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-0510; fax: (703) 739-0489; e-mail: lrpconf@lrp.com.

26--Museums: Using Museums in Instruction, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax (978) 887-6504.

*26--School-to-work: Higher Standards and Contextual Learning Approaches: A Blueprint for Success for Schools and Business, sponsored by the Westchester Education Coalition Inc. and the Westchester/Putnam School-to-Career Partnership, for educators, business leaders, parents, and members of community organizations, in Purchase, N.Y. Contact: Maureen Bandelli, WEC, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY 10577; (914) 323-7151; e-mail: wecinc@computer.net; Web site: www.wecinc.org.

*26-27--Student behavior: Working With Aggressive Youth, sponsored by Boys Town, for educators, guidance counselors, youth-care workers, and school nurses, in New York City. Contact: National Resource and Training Center Support Services, Box 145, Boys Town, NE 68010; (800) 545-5771, ext. 65; Web site: www.ffbh.boystown.org.

27--Art: Start With Arts Program, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Lansing, Mich. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

27--Multiple intelligences: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Louisville, Ky. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

27--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Spokane, Wash. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

*27--School-to-work: Connecting the Dots: Resource Alignment, sponsored by Minnesota School-to-Work and the School and Main Institute Inc., for educators, at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minn. Contact: Nora Priest, SMI, 225 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 227-2100, ext. 12; fax: (617) 227-2107; Web site: www.shore.net/~schlmain.

27--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Hartford, Conn., and Lafayette, La. Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

27-May 1--Magnet schools: Annual International Conference on Magnet Schools, sponsored by Magnet Schools of America, for administrators, teachers, parents, grant writers, and technology specialists, at the Doubletree Hotel in Tampa, Fla. Contact: MSA, PO Box 8152, The Woodlands, TX 77387; (281) 296-9813; fax: (281) 298-6822; e-mail: director@magnet.edu.

28--Art: Start With Arts Program, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Madison, Wis. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

28--Math: Connecting Literature to Mathematics, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Indianapolis. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

28--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Ore. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

*28--School-to-work: Connecting the Dots: Resource Alignment, sponsored by Minnesota School-to-Work and the School and Main Institute Inc., for educators, at Capitol View Conference Center in Little Canada, Minn. Contact: Nora Priest, SMI, 225 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 227-2100, ext. 12; fax: (617) 227-2107; Web site: www.shore.net/~schlmain.

28--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Charleston, S.C. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

28-30--Leadership skills: Hm Study Skills seminar for leaders, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Denver. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

29--Math: Connecting Literature to Mathematics, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Milwaukee. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

29--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Ashland, Va.; Englewood, Ohio; Frankfort, Ky.; and Wausau, Wis. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

*29--School-to-work: Connecting the Dots: Resource Alignment, sponsored by Minnesota School-to-Work and the School and Main Institute Inc., for educators, at South Central Technical College in North Mankato, Minn. Contact: Nora Priest, SMI, 225 Friend St., Boston, MA 02114; (617) 227-2100, ext. 12; fax: (617) 227-2107; Web site: www.shore.net/~schlmain.

29-30--Multiple intelligences: Celebrating Multiple Intelligences: The Second Decade, sponsored by the New City School, for preschool and elementary school teachers, administrators, teacher educators, and curriculum coordinators, at the New City School in St. Louis. Contact: M. Patricia Nuernberger, NCS, 5209 Waterman Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108; (314) 361-6411; fax: (314) 361-1499; e-mail: pkpks@msn.com.

29-May 1--Professional development: United Through Knowledge, sponsored by the Core Knowledge Foundation, for teachers and administrators, at the Renaissance Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Connie Jones, Attn: National Conference, CKF, 801 E. High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902; (804) 977-7550 ext. 226; fax: (804) 977-0021; e-mail: coreknow@coreknowledge.org.

29-May 1--Professional development: Stories in the Classroom: Narration as Knowledge, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English, for English teachers, in Tucson, Ariz. Contact: NCTE, 1111 W. Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096; (217) 328-3870, ext. 251; e-mail: public_info@ncte.org; Web site: www.ncte.org.

29-May 2--Food service: Annual meeting, sponsored by the American School Food Service Association, for school food service coordinators, in Rapid City, S.D. Contact: Ann E. Singer, ASFSA, 1600 Duke St., 7th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 739-3900; fax: (703) 739-3915; e-mail: asinger@asfsa.org.

30--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Alexandria, Va.; Covington, Ky.; Milwaukee; and Minneapolis. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

30--Professional development: Active Learning Strategies for Extended Blocks of Time, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Brockton, Mass. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

30--Standards: Standards: Removing the Blindfold, sponsored by the Santa Clara County (Calif.) Office of Education, for K-12 administrators, teachers, management personnel, and district teams, in Santa Clara, Calif. Contact: Sheila Lopez; (408) 453-6504; fax: (408) 453-6888.

30-May 1--At-risk youths: Challenging Troubled, Angry Youth: Developing Resiliency and Responsibility in Regular and Alternative Classrooms, sponsored by Our Other Youth, for K-12 educators and others working with at-risk youth, at the Sequim Bay Lodge in Sequim, Wash. Contact: Jerry Conrath, OOY, 64 Junco Road, Lopez Island, WA 98261-9571; (360) 468-3169; fax: (360) 468-3120.

30-May 2--Theater education: Discipline-Based Theatre Education, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association, for theater educators, at the Clarion Hotel Carlisle in Omaha, Neb. Contact: Jeffrey Leptak-Moreau, ETA, 3368 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45225; (513) 559-1996; fax: (513) 559-0012, e-mail: eta-its@one.net.

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2-8--Teachers: Teacher Appreciation Week, sponsored by the National Parent Teacher Association, for teachers, held nationwide. Contact: National PTA, 330 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 2100, Chicago, IL 60611-3690; (800) 407-4782; fax: (312) 670-6783; e-mail: info@pta.org; Web site: www.pta.org.

3--Multiple intelligences: Multiple Intelligences: Approaches to Assessment, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Grand Rapids, Mich. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

3--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Akron, Ohio; Huntington, W.Va.; San Antonio; and Texarkana, Texas. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

3-4--Math: Mathematics With Meaning: Real World Applications and Modeling in Algebra, sponsored by EQUITY 2000, the College Board, for math teachers, in Washington. Contact: Carol West, CB, 1233 20th St. N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930, ext. 120; fax: (202) 822-5939; e-mail: equity@collegeboard.org; Web site: www.collegeboard.org.

4--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Allentown, Pa.; Erie, Pa.; Marion, Ohio; and Parkersburg, W.Va. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

4--Writing: Workshop on an integrated approach to teaching grammar and writing to children with language problems, sponsored by the Churchill Center, for teachers of grades 4-7, in New York City. Contact: Susan Spero, CC, 22 E. 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199.

5--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Decatur, Ala., and New Castle, Pa. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

5--Study skills: Hm Learning and Study Skills seminar, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Milwaukee. Registration deadline: 10 working days prior to event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

5-6--Professional development: The Mechanics of Delivering Content, Pedagogy, and Equity in Staff Development, sponsored by EQUITY 2000, the College Board, for those who conduct professional development for school counselors, in Washington. Contact: Carol West, CB, 1233 20th St. N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930, ext. 120; fax: (202) 822-5939; e-mail: equity@collegeboard.org; Web site: www.collegeboard.org.

5-7--Leadership skills: Hm Study Skills seminar for leaders, sponsored by hm Study Skills, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for teachers and administrators of grades 1-12, in Orlando, Fla. Registration deadline: 10 working days prior to event. Contact: Esther Davenport, hm Study Skills, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: ctobin1010@aol.com.

6--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, one-day workshop, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Dallas; Daytona Beach, Fla.; Newark, N.J.; and Providence, R.I. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

6-7--Academic enrichment: Safety Nets: Focus on Saturday Academies, sponsored by EQUITY 2000, the College Board, for educators, students, and parents, in Washington. Contact: Carol West, CB, 1233 20th St. N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930, ext. 120; fax: (202) 822-5939; e-mail: equity@collegeboard.org.; Web site: www.collegeboard.org.