24—Middle schools: Standards-Based Math Instruction, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
25—Middle schools: Successful Inclusion and Differentiating Instruction, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
25—Testing: How To Raise Test Scores, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Jacksonville, Fla. 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.
24-Block scheduling: Active Learning Strategies for Extended Blocks of Time, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Macon, Ga. 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.
24—Middle schools: Standards-Based Math Instruction, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
25—Middle schools: Successful Inclusion and Differentiating Instruction, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
25—Testing: How To Raise Test Scores, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Jacksonville, Fla. 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.
26—Curriculum and instruction: One-day workshop, sponsored by the Middle States Regional Office of the College Board, for educators, in Philadelphia. Contact: Middle States Regional Office, 3440 Market St., Suite 410, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 387-7600; fax: (215) 387-5805; Web site: www.collegeboard.org.
26—Middle schools: Improving Classroom Climate and Discipline, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
26-28—Special education: Institute on Alternative Placements, sponsored by the Council of Administrators of Special Education, for special and general education administrators, at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater, Fla. Registration deadline: Dec. 17. Contact: Jo Thomason, 615 16th St. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104; (800) 585-1753 (office) or (505) 243-7622 (home); fax: (505) 247-4822; e-mail: casecec@aol.com; Web site: www.members.aol.co m/caseced/index.htm.
26-29—First-year teaching: Western Regional Conference, sponsored by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience at the University of South Carolina, for faculty, academic administrators, and student-personnel administrators within the higher education community, at the San Francisco Airport Marriott. Contact: Nina L. Glisson, Conference Coordinator, NRC, USC, 1629 Pendleton St., Columbia, SC 29208; (803) 777-6029; fax: (803) 777-4699; e-mail: ninal@gwm.sc.edu; Web site: fye.sc.edu.
27—Aesthetic realism: The Answer to the Fury and Failure in America’s Schools: The Aesthetic Realism Teaching Method, sponsored by the Aesthetic Realism Foundation, for teachers, administrators, and school-based personnel, in New York City. Contact: Lois Mason, 141 Greene St., New York, NY, 10012; (212) 777-4490; fax: (212) 777-4426; Web site: www.AestheticRealism.org.</ p>
27—Distance learning: Interactive Distance Learning Series, sponsored by the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, NRPDC, Route 901, CSU, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu or jenkins@popmail.csuohio.edu .
27-28—New teachers: New Teachers at the Center 2nd Annual Symposium, sponsored by the New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz, for teachers, administrators, policymakers, and teacher-educators, in Monterey, Calif. Contact: Sunga Rose, NTC, 725 Front St., Suite 206, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 459-4323; fax: (831) 459-3822; e-mail: ntc@zzztx.ucsc.edu.
27-28—Space education: One-day conference on space, sponsored by the United States Space Foundation, for K-12 educators, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in Denver. Contact: USSF, 2860 South Circle Road, Suite 2301, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; (800) 691-4000; fax: (719) 576-8801; e-mail: barbarap@ussf.org; Web site: www.spacefoundation.org.
27-29—Math: C3 Mathematics: Connecting Countries and Centuries, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Greater El Paso Council of Teachers of Mathematics, for math teachers, mathematicians, and administrators, in El Paso, Texas. Registration deadline: Dec. 30. Contact: NCTM, Convention Services Dept., 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1593; (800) 235-7566; fax: (703) 476-2970 or fax-on-demand: (800) 220-8483; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: www.nctm.org.
27-29—Technology: Technology, Reading, and Learning Disabilities, sponsored by Educational Computer Conferences, for educators, at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco on Union Square. Contact: Diane Frost, ECC, 19 Calvert Court, Piedmont, CA 94611; (888) 594-1249; fax: (510) 594-1838; e-mail: info@trld.com; Web site: www.trld.com.
28—Child abuse: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, GCEDC, Route 901, CSU, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu or jenkins@popmail.csuohio.edu .
28—Literacy: Integrating the Arts With Literacy: The Power To Promote Learning, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Denver. 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.
28—Space education: The Mastery of Space: Preparing for Your Mission, sponsored by the Colorado Space Education Initiative, for educators, at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, in Denver. Contact: CSEI, 860 South Circle Drive, Suite 2301, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4184; (719) 576-8000; (800) 691-4000; fax: (719) 576-8801; Web site: www.spacefoundation.org
29—Urban education: Issues forum, sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education, for school board members, superintendents, and other school leaders from urban and large school districts, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington. Contact: Katrina Kelley, Director, NSBA, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 838-6742; fax: (703) 683-7590; e-mail: kkelley@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org/cube.
30-31—School architecture: Preparing Your School Building for Technology, sponsored by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International, for architects, K-14 administrators, technology specialists, construction managers, and manufacturers and suppliers, at the Doubletree La Posada Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. Registration deadline: Jan. 10. Contact: Barbara C. Worth, Marketing/Communications Manager, CEFPI, 9180 E. Desert Cove Drive, Suite 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; (480) 391-0840; fax: (480) 391-0940; e-mail: barb@cefpi.com; Web site: www.cefpi.com.
30-Feb. 1—Professional development: District I Annual Conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at Westin Copley Place in Boston. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4701; (202) 328-5900; (202) 387-4973; e-mail: conference@case.org; Web site: www.case.org.
30-Feb. 1—Title I: A Voice for Children in the New Millenium, sponsored by the National Association of State Title I Directors and A+ Events, for Title I teachers and administrators, at the Convention Center in San Antonio. Registration deadline: Dec. 31. Contact: A+ Events, 47 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930; (800) 256-6452; fax: (415) 453-4083; e-mail: title1@APlusEvents.com; Web site: www.APlusEvents.com.
31—Middle schools: Tips and Strategies for the Science Classroom, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 877-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
31-Feb. 2—Career education: Careers: A Millenium of Opportunities, sponsored by the Center on Education and Work and the Wisconsin Career Development Association, for K-12 and college educators, at the Marriott Madison West Hotel in Madison, Wis. Contact: CEW, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 964 Educational Sciences Building, 1025 W. Johnson St., Madison, WI 53706-1796; (800) 446-0399; fax: (608) 262-9197; e-mail: cewmail@soemadison.wisc.edu< /a>; Web site:www.cew.wisc.edu.
31-Feb. 2—Diversity: Healing the Heart of Diversity, sponsored by the Fetzer Institute, for K-12 and higher education administrators and educators, business leaders, and others interested in diversity, in Santa Cruz, Calif. Contact: Patricia Moore Harbour, Director, HTHD, 712 Staunton Ave. N.E., Roanoke, VA 24016; (540) 343-5192; fax: (540) 721-4211; e-mail: hthd@mindspring.com.
February
1—Middle school instruction: Instructional Strategies for Directed Learning, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
1—Reading: Phonemic Awareness Programs, sponsored by the Churchill Center, for educators, in New York City. Contact: Susan Spero, CC, 22 East 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199; e-mail: churchillcenter@chur chillschool.com.
2—Middle schools: Effective Strategies and Practices for World Languages, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Topsfield, Mass. Contact: Jean Blanchard, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: bjblanch@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
2-4—Development: Annual conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for development researchers and educators, at the Wyndham Emerald Plaza in San Diego. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4701; (202) 328-5900; fax: (202) 387-4973; e-mail: conference@case.org; Web site: www.case.org.
2-4—Professional development: A New Century of Growth and Vision, sponsored by the Southwestern Regional Assembly of the College Board, for high school and college faculty, guidance professionals, admission and financial aid officers, administrators, and policymakers, at the Marriott at the Capitol in Austin, Texas. Contact: Martha H. Salmon, the College Board, Southwestern Regional Office; 4330 South MoPac Expressway, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78735; (512) 891-8400; fax: (512) 891-8404; e-mail: msalmon@collegeboard.org.
4—Middle schools: Promising Practitioners Round Table, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators with one to three years of experience, in Sturbridge, Mass. Contact: Candice Short, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 877-6263; fax: (978) 877-6504; e-mail: coshort@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
4—Middle schools: Two- to Three-Person Teams: What’s it Like?, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Sturbridge, Mass. Contact: Candice Short, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: coshort@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.
4-5—Alternative education: Success, Standards, and Struggling Secondary Students: Prevention Classes, Schools-Within-Schools, Alternative Programs, sponsored by Our Other Youth, for secondary educators working with at-risk youth, at Schooner’s Cove Ocean Front Motel in Cannar Beach, Ore. Contact: Jerry Conrath, OOY, 34 Junco Rd., Lopez Island, WA 98261; (360) 468-3169; fax: (360) 468-3120.
4-5—Special education: North Dakota Federation Conference, sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children, at the Holiday Inn, Minot, N.D. Contact: Cindy Ludwig, 1336 Tuxedo Dr., Minot, ND 58703; office: (701) 857-4553; home: (701) 839-6499; e-mail: cildwig@sendit.nodak.edu.
4-8—Secondary school principals: The National Association of Secondary School Principals Convention ... Leading with Purpose, sponsored by the NASSP, for secondary school principals and members of the NASSP, in San Antonio. Contact: Lenor Hersey; NASSP; 1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191; (703) 860-7208; fax: (703) 476-5432; e-mail: hersey1@nassp.org.
5—Learning strategies curriculum: Visual Imagery Strategy, sponsored by the Churchill Center, for educators, in New York: Susan Spero; CC; 22 East 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199; e-mail: churchillcenter@chur chillschool.com.
5-6—Student advancement: SAA/SF Network District VII Conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at California State University in Long Beach. Contact: CASE; 1307 New York Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4701; (202) 328-5900; fax: (202) 387-4973; e-mail: conference@case.org; Web site: www.case.org.
5-8—Literacy: Ensuring the Best First: A Celebration of 15 Years of Reading Recovery, sponsored by the Reading Recovery Council of North America Inc., for Reading Recovery-trained professionals, early-literacy specialists, K-2 teachers, researchers, administrators, volunteers, and parents, at the Hyatt Regency and Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Registration deadline: Dec. 18. Contact: Holly Bartholomew, Conference Coordinator, RRCNA, Suite 100, 1929 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43210-1069; (614) 292-6934; fax: (614) 292-4404; e-mail: bartholomew.6@osu.edu; Web site: www.readingrecovery.org.
5-8—Professional development: Annual conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore, Md. Contact: CASE, 1307 New York Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4701; (202) 328-5900; fax: (202) 387-4973; e-mail: conference@case.org; Web site: www.case.org.
5-9—Year-round education: 31st Annual Conference: Chart a New Course, sponsored by the National Association for Year-Round Education, for administrators, teachers, parents, and school board members, at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego. Contact: NAYRE, PO Box 711386, San Diego, CA 92171-1386; (619) 276-5296; fax: (619) 571-5754; e-mail: info@nayre.org; Web site: www.nayre.org.
6-8—Professional development: Serving Students: One Hundred Years of Excellence, A New Century of Opportunity, sponsored by the New England Regional Office of the College Board, for delegates from member institutions, admission professionals, financial aid professionals, guidance professionals, secondary school teachers, and faculty from higher education institutions, at the Westin Hotel at Copley Place in Boston. Contact: Judy Herman, the College Board, New England Regional Office, 470 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02452; (781) 890-9150; fax: (781) 890-0693; e-mail: jherman@collegeboard.org.
6-9—Professional development: Beyond School Hours III: From Research To Reality, sponsored by Foundations Inc. and the U.S. Department of Education, Region VI, for representatives from nonprofit organizations, schools, government, corporate, volunteer, health, human services, and philanthropic organizations, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston. Contact: Martha C. Young, Foundations Inc., 821 East Gate Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054; (888) 977-KIDS; fax: (609) 727-8815; e-mail; MCY33@att.net; Web site: www.Foundations-inc.org.
7-8-School reform: Effective Use of Data to Drive Decisions and Monitor Reform, sponsored by the College Board, Equity 2000, for educators, in Washington. Contact: Marlene Guy, CB, 1233 20th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930, ext. 120; fax: (202) 822-5939; e-mail: mguy@collegeboard.org.
7-8—School reform: Measuring Equity in School Change: Data-Driven Action Planning, sponsored by the College Board, Equity 2000, for school counselors, in Washington. Contact: Marlene Guy, CB, 1233 20th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930, ext. 120; fax: (202) 822-5939; e-mail: mguy@collegeboard.org.
8—Professional development: Active Learning Strategies for Extended Blocks of Time, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Albuquerque, N.M. 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.
8—Standards: Creating High-Performing Standards, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Savannah, Ga. 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.
8-11—Professional development: The Southern Regional Assembly of the College Board, sponsored by the Southern Regional Office of the College Board, for high school and college faculty, guidance professionals, admission and financial aid officers, administrators, and policymakers, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga. Contact: Connie Smith; The College Board; Southern Regional Office; 100 Crescent Centre Parkway, Suite 340, Tucker, GA 30084; (770) 908-9737; fax: (770) 934-4885; e-mail: csmith@collegeboard.org.
9—Standards: Creating High-Performing Standards, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Raleigh, N.C. 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.
9-10—Mentors: Mentoring the New Teacher: Professional Development for Reflection and Growth, sponsored by the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, NRPDC, Route 901, CSU, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu.
9-11—Fund raising: Major Gift Fund Raising for Deans, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators and administrators, at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio. Contact: CASE; 1307 New York Ave. N.W., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005-4701; (202) 328-5900; fax: (202) 387-4973; e-mail: conference@case.org; Web site: www.case.org.
9-11—Professional development: Building on the Past and Celebrating the Future, sponsored by the Middle States Regional Office of the College Board, for high school and college faculty, guidance professionals, admission and financial aid officers, administrators, and policymakers, at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Md. Contact: Deborah Martin; MSRO; 3440 Market St., Suite 410, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3338; (215) 387-7600; fax: (215) 387-5805; e-mail: dmartin@collegeboard.org.
10—Literacy: Getting Results: Developing Literacy in Grades 3-8, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Orlando, Fla. 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.
10—Standards: Creating High Performing Standards, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Richmond, Va. 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.
11—Literacy: Getting Results: Developing Literacy, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators in grades 3-8, in Tampa, Fla. 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.
11-12—Special needs: Unraveling the Mystery of Dyslexia: Science, Strategies, Solutions, sponsored by the Southwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, for teachers, educational diagnosticians, speech/language pathologists, administrators, school psychologists, parents, and individuals with dyslexia, at the Albuquerque Convention Center in New Mexico. Contact: Linda Curry, IDA, PO Box 25891, Albuquerque, NM 87123-0891; (505) 255-8234; fax: (505) 262-8547; Web site: www.interdys.org.
11-13—Technology: Making the Technology-Education Connection: A Briefing for School Leaders, sponsored by the National School Boards Association, for school board members, superintendents, and other school district leaders, at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz. Contact: Rachel Kliewer, NSBA, Manager, Technology Programs Development, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 838-6770; fax: (703) 548-5560; e-mail: rkliewer@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org/itte.
13—English and math: One-day conference, sponsored by the Middle States Regional Office of the College Board, for educators, in Rochester, N.Y. Contact: MSRO, 3440 Market St., Suite 410, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 387-7600; fax: (215) 387-5805; Web site: www.collegeboard.org.
14—Parent involvement: Annual National African-American Parent Involvement Day, sponsored by National African-American Parent Involvement, for parents, guardians, and surrogate parents, at participating schools nationwide. Contact: Barbara James or Joseph Dulin, NAAPID, PO Box 2043, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-2043; (743) 434-4611 or (800) 351-4097; fax: (734) 434-5821; e-mail: .
14-15—Multiple intelligences: The Rubrics Way: Using Multiple Intelligences to Assess Understanding, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Los Angeles. 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.
14-16—Student behavior: The Well-Managed Classroom, three-day workshop, sponsored by Boys Town, for teachers and support staff, 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.
15—Phonics: Integrated Phonics Through Literacy Routines, sponsored by the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators, at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, NRPDC, Route 901, CSU, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu or jenkins@popmail.csuohio.edu .
15—Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Columbus, Ohio. 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.
15-17—Community partnerships: Changing the Scenery Conference 2000, sponsored by Communities in Schools North Carolina, for educators, administrators, and business leaders, at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C. Contact: Laura Killion, CISNC, 222 N. Person St., Raleigh, NC 27601; (919) 832-2700; e-mail: lkillion@cisnc.org.
16—Professional development: Cognitive Coaching, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Austin, Texas. 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.
