Events

12-Algebra: Hands-On Equations: Making Algebra Child's Play!, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Greenville, S.C., and Johnson City, Tenn. Contact: 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-Professional development: Ohio Federation Council for Exceptional Children Fall Conference, sponsored by the OFCEC, for education, treatment, and youth-work professionals who serve delinquent, disturbed, and at-risk youths, at the Columbus Marriott North in Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Tim Monahan, OFCEC, 14789 Lancelot Lane East, North Royalton, OH 44133; (440) 243-6000, ext. 268; fax: (440) 234-2309.

12-Volunteerism: How To Establish and Maintain a School Volunteer Program, sponsored by the Kentucky Coalition of School Volunteer Organizations Inc., for administrators, teachers, and volunteer coordinators and staff members, at the Holiday Inn South in Louisville, Ky. Registration deadline: Oct. 15. Contact: Nancy Rogers, KCSVO, PO Box 516, Lebanon, KY 40033; 270-692-1300; e-mail: KCSVOkih.net; Web site: www.MyAd.net/KCSVO .