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February 14, 2006 13 min read
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March

15-17—Instruction: Steps to Respect Facilitator Training Workshop, sponsored by the Committee for Children, for educators, administrators, and counselors, in San Diego. Deadline: March 17. Contact: Client Support Services, CC, 568 First Ave. S., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; (800) 634-4449 ext. 6223; fax: (206) 438-6765; e-mail: clientsupport@cfchildren.org; Web site: www.cfchildren.org.

15-19—Foreign languages: 2006 Conference, sponsored by the Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, for English teachers, in Tampa, Fla. Contact: TESOL, 700 S. Washington St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 836-0774; Web site: www.tesol.org.

16—Instruction: Second Step Staff Training Workshop, sponsored by the Committee for Children, for pre-K-9 educators, administrators, and counselors, in Seattle. Deadline: March 13. Contact: Client Support Services, CC, 568 First Ave. S., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; (800) 634-4449 ext. 6223; fax: (206) 438-6765; e-mail: clientsupport@cfchildren.org; Web site: www.cfchildren.org.

16-17—Assessment: Teacher as Effective Classroom Assessor, sponsored by Measured Progress, for K-12 educators, in Warwick, R.I. Contact: MP, 171 Watson Road, PO Box 1217, Dover, NH 03820; (603) 749-9102; fax: (603) 749-6398; Web site: www.measuredprogress.org.

16-18—Mentoring: 2006 Annual Conference, sponsored by the International Mentoring Association, for K-12 administrators, business professionals, and university staff, in Chicago. Contact: IMA, Western Michigan University, Conferences and Seminars, Kalamazoo, MI 49008; (269) 387-4174; fax: (269) 387-4189; e-mail: cedu_ima@wmich.edu; Web site: www.mentoring-association.org.

16-19—Principals: 2006 Convention, sponsored by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, for high school administrators, in Reno and Tahoe, Nev. Contact: NASSP, 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191; (703) 860-0200; fax: (703) 476-5490; Web site: www.nasspconvention.org.

17—Instruction: Second Step Family Guide Facilitator Training Workshop, sponsored by the Committee for Children, for pre-K-5 educators, administrators, and counselors, in Seattle. Deadline: March 14. Contact: Client Support Services, CC, 568 First Ave. S., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; (800) 634-4449 ext. 6223; fax: (206) 438-6765; e-mail: clientsupport@ cfchildren.org; Web site: www.cfchildren.org.

18-21—Education policy: Legislative and Policy Conference, sponsored by the Council of the Great City Schools, for administrators, school board members, and deans of colleges of education, at the Marriott Washington Hotel in Washington. Contact: Terry Tabor, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20004; (202) 393-2427; fax: (202) 393-2400; Web site: www.cgcs.org.

19-21—Reading: 15th Annual National Conference on Family Literacy, sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy, for educators and administrators, at the Galt House Hotel and Suites in Louisville, Ky. Contact: Shannon Baete, 325 W. Main St., Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202; (502) 584-1133; fax: (502) 212-4840; e-mail: conference@famlit.org.

20-23—Parent involvement: Parents as Teachers Conference, sponsored by the Parents as Teachers National Center, for educators and parents, at the Renaissance Grand Hotel in St. Louis. Deadline: March 16. Contact: Sande Stevenson, PTNC, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146; (314) 432-4330; fax: (314) 432-8963; e-mail: sande.stevenson@parentsasteachers.org; Web site: www.parentasteachers.org.

20-24—Technology: 2006 Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education Conference, sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, for K-12 educators, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: SITE, PO Box 3728, Norfolk, VA 23514; (757) 623-7588; fax: (703) 997-8760; e-mail: conf@aace.org; Web Site: www.aace.org.

22—Science: Elementary Science Safety, sponsored by the Laboratory Safety Institute, for elementary-level science educators, in Bridgeport, Conn. Contact: Ana Adams, 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760-2252; (508) 647-1900; fax: (508) 647-0062; e-mail: lsiadams@labsafety.org; Web site: www.labsafety.org/training/enter.html.

22—Technology: Online Learning Institute, sponsored by EdTech Leaders Online and the Southern Regional Education Board, for educators and administrators, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Leinda Peterman; e-mail: lpeterman@edc.org.

22-24—Achievement: Enhancing Summer Learning in All Settings, the 2006 National Conference, sponsored by the Center for Summer Learning, for summer program providers, educators, and researchers, at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore. Contact: Emily Wheeler; (410) 516-7436; e-mail: ewheeler@jhu.edu; Web site: www.summerlearning.org.

22-25—Curriculum: We the People: The 2006 National Service-Learning Conference, sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Council, the Institute for Global Education and Service-Learning, and Youth Service America, for educators, administrators, students, and community members, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Contact: Amy Meuers, NYLC Conference Director, 1667 Snelling Ave. N., Suite D300, St. Paul, MN 55108; (800) 366-6952; fax: (651) 631-2955; e-mail: nslc@nylc.org; Web site: www.nylc.org/conference.

23-24—Achievement: Examining Student Work to Improve Achievement, sponsored by Measured Progress, for K-12 educators, in Portland, Maine. Contact: MP, 171 Watson Road, PO Box 1217, Dover, NH 03820; (603) 749-9102; fax: (603) 749-6398; Web site: www.measuredprogress.org.

23-24—Early-childhood education: Leadership Conference 2006, sponsored by the Professional Association for Childhood Education, for early-childhood educators, at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco. Contact: PACE, 114 Sansome St., Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94104; (800) 924-2460; fax: (415) 397-7223; email: info@pacenet.org; Web site: www.pacenet.org.

23-25—Education funding: 31st Annual Conference, sponsored by the American Education Finance Association, for education finance researchers, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver. Contact: Ed Steinbrecher, AEFA, 8365 Armadillo Trail, Evergreen, CO 80439; (303) 674-0857; fax: (303) 670-8986; e-mail: EdS@aefa.cc; Web site: www.aefa.cc/.

23-25—Technology: 68th Annual Conference, sponsored by the International Technology Education Association, for teachers and administrators, in Baltimore. Contact: ITEA, 1914 Association Drive, Suite 201, Reston, VA 20191; (703) 860-2100; fax: (703) 860-0353; e-mail: itea@iteaconnect.org; Web site: www.iteaconnect.org.

24-25—Teachers: Celebration of Teaching and Learning, sponsored by Thirteen WNET and WLIW 21, for educators and administrators, at the Unconvention Center at Pier 94, in New York City. Contact: Ronald Thorpe, 450 W. 33rd St., Floor 7, New York, NY 10001; (212) 560-4900; Web site: www.thirteencelebration.org.

24-27—Facilities: CEFPI Southwest Regional Conference, sponsored by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, for school facility planners, architects, engineers, administrators, and school board members, in Las Vegas. Contact: Mike Deegan, CEFPI, 9180 E. Desert Cove, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; (480) 391-0840; fax: (480) 391-0940; e-mail: mike@cefpi.org; Web site: www.cefpi.org.

25—Teachers: 17th Annual National Minority Careers in Education Expo, sponsored by Tylin Promotions, for educators and administrators, at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, NY. Contact: Lynne Weber, Michele Harris or Fred Greenspan, 1146 N. Mesa Drive, #102-300, Mesa, AZ 85201-3539; recruiters: (480) 615-8900; applicants: (718) 805-5400; e-mail: WorldTradeCenter@DeptOfEd.org; Web site: www.deptofed.org.

26-28—Middle schools: 25th Annual Conference, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for middle-level educators, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I. Contact: Valerie Kacian, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: vrkacian@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.

27-29—Technology: International Forum for Women in e-Learning, sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association, for women in distance learning and training, at the Moody Gardens Hotel and Resort in Galveston, Texas. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Kathleen M. Clemens, 8 Winter St., Suite 508, Boston, MA 02108; (800) 275-5162; fax: (617) 399-1771; e-mail: kclemens@usdla.org; Web site: www.usdla.org.

29-31—Curriculum: Various Workshops, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators, in Chicago. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311; (703) 578-9600; fax: (703) 575-5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org/pd.

29-31—Instruction: Second Step Training for Trainers Workshop, sponsored by the Committee for Children, for preK-9 educators, administrators, and counselors, in Seattle. Deadline: March 24. Contact: Client Support Services, CC, 568 First Ave. S., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; (800) 634-4449 ext. 6223; fax: (206) 438-6765; e-mail: clientsupport@cfchildren.org; Web site: www.cfchildren.org.

29-31—Technology: Triangle Coalition 2006 Policy Conference, sponsored by the Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education, for math, science, and technology educators, at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Va. Deadline: March 17. Contact: Deborah Murray, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Suite 201, Arlington, VA 22201-3000; (703) 516-5960; fax: (703) 516-5969; e-mail: murrayd@triangle-coalition.org; Web site: www.trianglecoalition.org.

29-April 1—At-risk youths: 100th Anniversary of School Social Work Conference, sponsored by the School Social Work Association of America, for school social workers, in Boston. Contact: SSWAA, PO Box 2072, Northlake, IL 60164; (847) 289-4642; e-mail: sswaa@aol.com; Web site: www.sswaa.org.

30-April 1—History and social studies: 2006 Conference: The Americas in World History, sponsored by the National Council for History Education, for social studies teachers, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Elizabeth Badziong, 26915 Westwood Road, Suite B-2, Westlake, OH 44145-4657; (440) 835-1776; fax: (440) 835-1295; e-mail: elizabeth@nche.net; Web site: www.nche.net.

30-April 2—Facilities: CEFPI Southern Regional Conference, sponsored by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, for school facility planners, architects, engineers, administrators, and school board members, in Fort Worth, Texas. Contact: Mike Deegan, CEFPI, 9180 E. Desert Cove, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; (480) 391-0840; fax: (480) 391-0940; e-mail: mike@cefpi.org; Web site: www.cefpi.org.

30-April 2—Elementary education: Annual Conference, sponsored by the American Montessori Society, for Montessori educators, at the Hyatt Regency Houston Downtown in Houston. Contact: AMS, 281 Park Ave. S., New York, NY 10010; (212) 358-1250; e-mail: info@amshq.org; Web site: www.amshq.org.

31—Public relations: Buzz Marketing: Using Those Person-to-Person Conversations to Build Support for Your Schools, sponsored by the National School Public Relations Association, for school communications officers and administrators, via teleconference. Contact: Elaine Willis, NSPRA, 15948 Derwood Road, Rockville, MD 20855; (301) 519-0496; fax: (301) 519-0494; e-mail: ewillis@nspra.org Web site: www.nspra.org.

31—Science: Elementary Science Safety, sponsored by the Laboratory Safety Institute, for elementary-level science educators, in San Angelo, Texas. Contact: Ana Adams, 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760-2252; (508) 647-1900; fax: (508) 647-0062; e-mail: lsiadams@labsafety.org; Web site: www.labsafety.org/training/enter.html.

31-April 1—Instruction: Annual Learning Differences Conference: Teaching Lifelong Learning Strategies—Executive Function in the Classroom, sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, for educators and administrators, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Deadline: March 29. Contact: Jason Rabin, 14 Story St., 3rd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138; (800) 545-1849; fax: (617) 496-8051; e-mail: ppe@gse.harvard.edu.

31-April 4—Principals: Annual Convention, sponsored by the National Association of Elementary School Principals, for elementary-level educators and principals, in San Antonio. Contact: Amanda Rushing, NAESP, 1615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-3345; fax: (800) 396-2377; e-mail: naesp@naesp.org; Web site: www.naesp.org.

31-April 5—Facilities: CEFPI Southeast Regional Conference, sponsored by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, for school facility planners, architects, engineers, administrators, and school board members, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Contact: Mike Deegan, CEFPI, 9180 E. Desert Cove, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; (480) 391-0840; fax: (480) 391-0940; e-mail: mike@cefpi.org; Web site: www.cefpi.org.

April

1-Curriculum: Animals in the Classroom Workshop, sponsored by the Pet Care Trust, for K-12 educators, at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in St. Petersburg, Fla. Contact: John Pitts, 3881 Leland Valley Road W., Quilcene, WA 98376; (360) 765-3237; e-mail: jlpitts@olympus.net; Web site: www.petcaretrust.org.

1-3-Curriculum: Annual Conference & Exhibit Show, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for K-12 educators, in Chicago. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311; (703) 578-9600; fax: (703) 575-5400; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org/annualconference.

1-5-Education policy: 2006 National Conference, sponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education, for K-12 educators, in Denver. Contact: NASDME, Office the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Old Capitol Bldg. 600 Washington St. S.E., PO Box 47200, Olympia, WA 98501; (360) 725-6150; Web site: www.nasdme.org.

2-4-Dropouts: 2006 Effective Strategies Institute, sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention Center and the Iowa Association of Alternative Education, for educators, administrators, and counselors, at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott in Des Moines, Iowa. Contact: John Peters, 209 Martin St., Clemson, SC 29631; (864) 656-0253; fax: (864) 656-0136; e-mail: ndpc@clemson.edu.

2-4-Higher education: All Students College And Work Ready: What Will It Take to Close the Gap?, sponsored by The Education Trust-West, for educators, administrators, and counselors, at the Omni Hotel at California Plaza in Los Angeles. Deadline: March 15. Contact: Gary Reinecke, 155 Grand Ave., Suite 1025, Oakland, CA 94612; (510) 465-6444; fax: (510) 465-0859; e-mail: greinecke@edtrustwest.org.

2-5-Leadership: 2006 Annual Meeting: Learning Matters, sponsored by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, for educators and administrators, at the Chicago Downtown Marriott in Chicago. Contact: NCA CASI, PO Box 871008, Tempe, AZ 85287-1008; (800) 525-9517; fax: (480) 773-6901; e-mail: nca@ncacasi.org; Web site: www.ncacasi.org.

3-6-International education: International Education Forum 2006: Engaging the World through Education, sponsored by the Australian Department of Education, for K-12 educators, at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Brisbane, Australia. Contact: AEI Events, Department of Education, Science and Training, GPO Box 9880 (LC430), Canberra Act 2601;+61 2 6240 5188; fax: +61 2 6240 7196; e-mail: AEIevents@dest.gov.au; Web site: http://aei.dest.gov.au/AEI/MIP/ Activities/05Activity09.htm.

5-Science: Elementary Science Safety, sponsored by the Laboratory Safety Institute, for elementary-level science educators, in Woonsocket, R.I. Contact: Ana Adams, 192 Worcester Road, Natick, MA 01760-2252; (508) 647-1900; fax: (508) 647-0062; e-mail: lsiadams@labsafety.org; Web site: www.labsafety.org/training/enter.html.

5-7-Instruction: Second Step Training for Trainers, sponsored by the Committee for Children, for pre-K-9 educators, administrators, and counselors, in Boston. Contact: Client Support Services, CC, 568 First Ave. S., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98104; (800) 634-4449 ext. 6223; fax: (206) 438-6765; e-mail: clientsupport@cfchildren.org; Web site: www.cfchildren.org.

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