Events

December | January

3—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in King of Prussia, Pa.; Lansing, Mich.; Tarrytown, N.Y.; and Tupelo, Miss. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457- 4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

3-4—Middle schools: Unified Arts 13th Annual Conference, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for middle-level educators, in Sturbridge, Mass. Contact: NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: nelms@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.

3-6—Crisis prevention: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, sponsored by the Crisis Prevention Institute, for educators, in Columbus, Ohio and Moncton, New Brunswick. Contact: CPI, 3315-K N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005; (800) 558-8976; fax: (262) 783-5906; e-mail: info@crisisprevention.com; Web site: www.crisisprevention.com.

4— Arts education: The Arts Workshop, sponsored by the Lab School of Washington, for general and special education teachers, at the school in Washington. Contact: LSW, 4759 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, DC 20007; (202) 944-3082; fax: (202) 965-5106; e-mail: dianalab@aol.com.

4—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Newburgh, N.Y.; New Orleans; Southfield, Mich.; and Sumter, S.C. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

4-7—Crisis prevention: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, sponsored by the Crisis Prevention Institute, for educators, in Denver; Sacramento, Calif.; Spokane, Wash.; Springfield, Ill.; and St. Louis. Contact: CPI, 3315-K N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005; (800) 558-8976; fax: (262) 783-5906; e-mail: info@crisisprevention.com; Web site: www.crisisprevention.com.

5— Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Baton Rouge, La.; Chapel Hill, S.C.; Fort Worth, Texas; Montgomery, Ala.; Overland Park, Kan.; and Spartanburg, S.C. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

6—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Allentown, Pa.; Orlando, Fla.; Pensacola, Fla.; and Phoenix. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

6-7—Middle schools: Math and Science Conference, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for middle-level educators, in Sturbridge, Mass. Contact: NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: nelms@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.

6-7—Safety: Preparing for Safe Schools, sponsored by the National Institute for School and Workplace Safety, for administrators, staff, principals, assistant principals, teachers, superintendents, and board members, at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Orlando, Fla. Contact: NISWS, (407) 804-8310; fax: (407) 304-1231; Web site: www.nisws.com.

6-7—Troubled youths: Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth, sponsored by Youth Change, for special educators, teachers, counselors, parents, court workers, job trainers, juvenile corrections workers, social workers, and psychologists, in Sacramento, Calif. Contact: YC, 275 N. Third St., Woodburn, OR 97071; (800) 545-5736; fax: (503) 982-7910; e-mail: dwells@youthchg.com; Web site: www.youthchg.com.

7—Early-childhood education: Changing Children, Changing Practice: A New Look at Early- Childhood Education, sponsored by the Velma E. Schmidt programs of the University of North Texas, for early-childhood educators, child-care providers, program directors, parents, administrators, health-care professionals, and caregivers, at the university in Denton, Texas. Contact: Velma E. Schmidt Programs, (940) 565-4477; fax: (940) 369-7533; e-mail: kaymiles@unt.edu.

7—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Macon, Ga.; Mobile, Ala.; St. Joseph, Mo.; and Tampa, Fla. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

10-13—Crisis prevention: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, sponsored by the Crisis Prevention Institute, for educators, in Toledo, Ohio. Contact: CPI, 3315-K N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005; (800) 558-8976; fax: (262) 783-5906; e-mail: info@crisisprevention.com; Web site: www.crisisprevention.com

11— College fair: Online College Fair for Special Needs Students, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for students, teachers, and parents, at www.OnlineCollegeFair.com. Contact: NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (800) 822-6285; fax: (703) 836-8015; Web site: www.nacac.com.

11—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Athens, Ga.; Houston; and Vicksburg, Miss. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

11—Principals: One-Day Workshop for Principals, sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for K-6 principals, in Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Lynda Irvin, NAESP, 1615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-3345; fax: (703) 518- 6281; Web site: www.naesp.org.

11-14—Crisis prevention: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, sponsored by the Crisis Prevention Institute, for educators, in Edmonton, Alberta; Salem, Ore.; Salt Lake City; San Diego; and Sioux Falls, S.D. Contact: CPI, 3315-K N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005; (800) 558-8976; fax: (262) 783-5906; e-mail: info@crisisprevention.com; Web site: www.crisisprevention.com.

12— Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Beaumont, Texas, and Waco, Texas. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

12-13—Professional development: Understanding by Design, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators, at Cleveland State University. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, GCEDC, RT 901, CSU, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: b.m.jenkins@csuohio.edu; Web site: www.gcedcohio.org.

12-14— Professional development: Understanding by Design, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators and administrators, in San Diego. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714; (703) 578-9600 or (800) 933-ASCD; fax: (703) 575- 5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

13—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Berkeley, Calif.; College Park, Ga.; Daytona Beach, Fla.; and Los Angeles. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

13-14—Accountability: Creating a Culture of Shared Accountability, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators and administrators, in San Diego. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714; (703) 578-9600 or (800) 933-ASCD; fax: (703) 575-5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

13-14—Reading: Reading to Learn: Strategies That Work, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators and administrators, in San Diego. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714; (703) 578- 9600 or (800) 933-ASCD; fax: (703) 575-5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

14—Mathematics: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by the Agency for Instructional Technology, for educators, in Fort Myers, Fla.; Santa Barbara, Calif.; Shreveport, La.; and Stockton, Calif. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: AIT, 1800 Stonelake Drive, PO Box A, Bloomington, IN 47402; (800) 457-4509; fax: (812) 333-4278; e-mail: info@ait.net; Web site: www.ait.net.

13-17—Improving schools: Eighth Annual Regional Conferences on Improving America’s Schools, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, for teachers, parents, school counselors, state and local education officials, and federal program coordinators, at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio. Contact: National Conference Logistics Center, (800 ) 203-5494; e-mail: ias_conference@ed.gov; Web site: http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu /iasconferences/info.shtml

17-20—Crisis prevention: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, sponsored by the Crisis Prevention Institute, for educators, in Albuquerque, N.M.; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; Missoula, Mont.; Phoenix; San Antonio; and Seattle. Contact: CPI, 3315-K N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005; (800) 558-8976; fax: (262) 783-5906; e-mail: info@crisisprevention.com; Web site: www.crisisprevention.com.

18— Foreign language: Promoting Culture in a Foreign Language Classroom/Creating Culturally Rich Units, sponsored by the Parker School Regional Teachers Center, for educators, at the school in Devens, Mass. Contact: PSRTC, PO Box 2129, Devens, MA 01432; (978) 772-2687; Web site: www.parker.org/rtc.

20—English: Vic’s Picks, sponsored by the English Language Arts Council and the United Federation of Teachers, for educators, in New York City. Contact: Vita Rosenberg, (212) 598-9298; fax: (212) 533-5402; e-mail: uftprocomm@aol.com.

27-30—Foreign language: Conference, sponsored by the Modern Language Association of America, for modern language teachers, in New Orleans. Contact: MLA, 26 Broadway, Third Floor, New York, NY 10004-1789; (646) 576-5000; fax: (646) 458- 0030; e-mail: convention@mla.org; Web site: www.mla.org.

January

3-6—Linguistics: Conference, sponsored by the Linguistic Society of America, for educators, in San Francisco. Contact: Margaret Reynolds, LSA, 1325 18th St. N.W., Suite 211, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 835-1714; fax: (202) 835-1717; e-mail: lsa@lsadc.org; Web site: www.lsadc.org.

8—College fair: Online College Fair for Science and Engineering Students, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for students, teachers, and parents, at www.OnlineCollegeFair.com. Contact: NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (800) 822-6285; fax: (703) 836-8015; Web site: www.nacac.com.

8-11—Crisis prevention: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Program, sponsored by the Crisis Prevention Institute, for educators, in Colorado Springs, Colo.; El Paso, Texas; Kahuku Oahu, Hawaii; San Francisco; San Juan, Puerto Rico (program taught in Spanish); Tucson, Ariz.; and Vancouver, British Columbia. Contact: CPI, 3315-K N. 124th St., Brookfield, WI 53005; (800) 558-8976; fax: (262) 783- 5906; e-mail: info@crisisprevention.com; Web site: www.crisisprevention.com.

9— Principals: Principals’ Academy: Conflict Analysis and Conflict Resolution, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for K-12 principals and superintendents, at Cleveland State University. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, GCEDC, RT 901, CSU, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: b.m.jenkins@csuohio.edu; Web site: www.gcedcohio.org.

9-11— Administrators: Reflections and Visions 2002, sponsored by the Association of California School Administrators, for pupil services and special education administrators, at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Monterey, Calif. Contact: Sue Periera or Lynne Ganas, ACSA, 1517 L St., Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 444-3216; fax: (916) 444-3739; e-mail: speriera@acsa.org or lganas@acsa.org; Web site: www.acsa.org.

9-11—Women: Fundraising Seminar for Women, sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, for women presidents and vice presidents, in Miami Beach, Fla. Contact: Chris Bitting or Susan Chilcott, AASCU, 1307 New York Ave. N.W., Fifth Floor, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 293-7070; fax: (202) 296-5819; e-mail: bittingc@aascu.org or chilcotts@aascu.org; Web site: www.aascu.org.

9-12—Higher education: 2002 First-Year Experience Conference-West, sponsored by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, for educators, in San Francisco. Contact: NRCFYEST, University of South Carolina, 1629 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29208; (803) 777-6029; fax: (803) 777-4699; e-mail: fyeconf@gwm.sc.edu; Web site: www.sc.edu/fye.

10-12—At-risk youths: Bridging Professional Perspectives: The 12th Annual Conference and Training Seminar on Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated, and At-Risk Youth, sponsored by California State University-San Bernardino, for alternative and correctional educators and others who deal with at-risk youth, in Palm Springs, Calif. Deadline: Jan. 4. Contact: AnnMarie Deasy, CEL, CSU-SB, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407; (909) 880-5981; fax: (909) 880-5907; Web site: www.regweb.com/csusb/bpp02.

11 -12—Professional development: The High/Scope Regional Training Conference, sponsored by the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, for preschool teachers, directors, administrators, home-based day care providers, principals, and infant/toddler care givers, at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, Calif. Contact: H/SERF, 600 N. River Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48198; fax: (734) 485-0704; Web site: www.highscope.org.

14-17—Curriculum management: Maximizing Student Achievement Through Curriculum Assessment and Design and Delivery, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for all educators, at the Holiday Inn on the Bay in San Diego. Deadline: Two weeks before event. Contact: PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339- 1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: headquarters@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

16—Behavior disorders: Rethinking the Assessment and Treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Disorders of Attention, and Disorders of Learning, sponsored by the Churchill Center, for parents and educators, at the center in New York City. Contact: Susan Spero, CC, 310 E. 30th St., New York, NY 10016; (212) 722-0610; e-mail: sspero@churchillschool.com.

16-17—Classroom management: The Well-Managed Classroom, sponsored by the Girls and Boys Town National Resource Training Center, for teachers, administrators, and support staff, in Boys Town, Neb. Contact, NRTC Support Services, PO Box 145, Boys Town, NE 68010; (800) 545-5771, ext. 65; e-mail: nrtcmarketing@boystown.org.

16-17—Mentoring: Mentoring the New Teacher: Professional Development for Reflection and Growth, sponsored by the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: NRPDC, RT 901, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523- 7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu; Web site: www.nrpdc.org.

16-18—Literacy: Early Literacy and Learning: Wiring a Brain for Success, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators and administrators, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714; (703) 578-9600 or (800) 933-2723; fax: (703) 575- 5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

16-18—Professional development: Teaching and Assessing Habits of Mind, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators and administrators, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714; (703) 578-9600 or (800) 933-2723; fax: (703) 575- 5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

17-18—Assessment: Testing K-12: Assessment Data and Policy, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators and administrators, in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311- 1714; (703) 578-9600 or (800) 933-2723; fax: (703) 575-5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

17-18—Middle schools: Language Arts and Social Studies Conference, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for middle-level educators, in Sturbridge, Mass. Contact: NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: nelms@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.

17-19—Principals: Proficiencies for Principals: Performance and Evaluation, sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for elementary and middle school principals, at the headquarters of the Cooperative Council of Oklahoma School Administrators in Oklahoma City. Contact: Sandy Wisley, Associate Executive Director, CCOSA; (405) 524-1191.

18—Principals: Managing Unmanageable Students, sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for elementary and middle school principals and assistant principals, in Seattle. Contact: Elaine McEwan-Atkins, NAESP, 1615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3483; (703) 684-3345 or (800) 386-2377; fax: (703) 549- 5568 or (800) 396-2377; Web site: www.naesp.org.

18—School choice: School Choice, Charters, and Vouchers—Critical Issues of Today and Tomorrow, sponsored by the University of San Diego schools of education and law, for California public, private, and charter school teachers, principals, superintendents, school attorneys, education and law professors, deans, union officials, and others interested in school choice, at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego. Contact: Kellard J. Dunks, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110-2492; (619) 260-7585; fax: (619) 260-4695; e-mail: kdunks@sandiego.edu; Web site: www.sandiego.edu/soe/conferen ce.html.

18-19—Professional development: Elements of Effective Instruction, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: GCEDC, RT 901, Cleveland State University, 1860 E. 2nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: gcedc@csuohio.edu; Web site: www.gcedcohio.org.

18-19—Rural schools: Rural/Small School Leaders’ meeting, sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators, for school leaders and administrators, at the Hyatt Arlington in Arlington, Va. Contact: Marilyn Maury, AASA, 1801 N. Moore St., Arlington, VA 22209; (703) 875- 0769; fax: (703) 841-1543; e-mail: mmaury@aasa.org; Web site: www.aasa.org.

19-23—School reform: Fiesta—An Accelerated Schools Celebration: 5th National Conference, sponsored by the Southwest Center for Accelerated Schools, for educators interested in comprehensive school reform, at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, Texas. Contact: SCAS; Web site: www.tenet.edu/accelera tedschools/index.html.

21-24—Professional development: Success by Design Pre-Conference Workshops, sponsored by the National Center on Education and the Economy, for teachers, principals, administrators, and superintendents, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: NCEE, One Thomas Circle N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 783-3668; fax: (202) 783- 3672; e-mail: NC2002@ncee.org; Web site: www.ncee.org/NC2002.

23-25—Special education: Putting the Pieces Together With Behavior—Part 1, sponsored by the Council of Administrators of Special Education, for general and special education administrators and service providers, at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Deadline: Jan. 2. Contact: CASE, 615 16th St. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104; (505) 243-7622; fax: (505) 247-4822; e-mail: casecec@aol.com; Web site: http://members.aol.com/casecec.html</ a>.

24-25—Safety: Preparing for Safe Schools, sponsored by the National Institute for School and Workplace Safety, for administrators, principals, assistant principals, teachers, superintendents and school board members, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla. Contact: NISWS, (407) 804- 8310; fax: (407) 304-1231; Web site: www.nisws.com.

24-26—English: Tapping Roots and Connecting Disciplines: Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum, sponsored by the South Carolina Council of Teachers of English, for English teachers, in Charleston, S.C. Contact: Hope Spillane, (803) 788-6838; e- mail: hspillan@svh.richland2.org.

24 -26—Professional development: Success by Design, annual conference, sponsored by the National Center on Education and the Economy, for teachers, principals, administrators, and superintendents, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, Calif. Contact: NCEE, One Thomas Circle N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005; (202) 783-3668; fax: (202) 783-3672; e-mail: NC2002@ncee.org; Web site: www.ncee.org/NC2002.

25—Abuse: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: GCEDC, RT 901, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: gcedc@csuohio.edu; Web site: www.gcedcohio.org.

25-27—Teaching: Bi-Annual Good Teaching Conference, sponsored by the California Teachers Association, for educators, at the Westin Hotel in Los Angeles. Contact: CTA, (650) 552-5350; Web site: www.cta.org.

26-28—English: The Place We Call Home, sponsored by the Texas Council of Teachers of English, for English teachers, in San Antonio. Contact: Kim Kunczt, (210) 659-9638; fax: (210) 659-9711; e-mail: kkunczt@judson.k12.tx.us.

27- 29—Teachers: 4th Annual Symposium on Teacher Induction: Launching the Next Generation of Teachers, sponsored by the New Teacher Center, for educators, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, Calif. Contact: Peggy Young, NTC, 725 Front St., Suite 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 459-4323; fax: (831) 459-3822; Web site: www.newteachercenter.org.