Events

A symbol (*) marks events that have not appeared in a previous issue of Education Week.

*18-19—Professional development: Critical Thinking Weekend Seminar, sponsored by the Centerand Foundation for Critical Thinking, for educators, at the Radisson Hotel Seattle Airport in Seattle. Contact: CFCT, PO Box 7087, Cotati, CA 94931; (800) 833-9645; fax: (707-878-9111; e-mail: cct@criticalthinking.org; Web site: www.criticalthinking.org.

18-21—Diversity: National Association of Elementary School Principals Annual Convention, sponsored by the NAESP, for K-8 principals, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Contact: Marguerite Leishman, Director of Conventions, NAESP, 615 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 684-3345; fax: (703) 518-6281; e-mail: programs@naesp.org.

18-21—Higher learning: A New Agenda for a New Age: Higher Education in Transformation, sponsored by the American Council on Education, for higher education administrators, at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago. Contact: ACE, 1 Dupont Circle N.W., Washington DC, 20036; (202) 939-9410; fax: (202) 833-4760; e-mail: missy_freeman_booze@ace.nche.edu< /a>; Web site:www.acenet.edu.

20-21—Multiple intelligences: Multiple Intelligences Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design Practicum, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Dallas. 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.

20-22—International education: European Schools Conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at Keble College Oxford in Oxford, England. 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.

20-22—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.

21—Assistive technology: Workshop, sponsored by the Lab School of Washington, for mainstream and special education teachers, in Washington. Contact: Diana Meltzer, LSW, 4759 Reservoir Rd. N.W., Washington, DC 20007; (202) 944-3802; fax: (202) 965-5106; e-mail: Dianalab@aol.com.

21—Science: Hands-On Science, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Farmington Hills, Mich. 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.

21—Science: Paracesus Goes to School, sponsored by the Society of Toxicology, for science teachers of grades K-12, at the Philadelphia Marriott in Philadelphia. Contact: SOT, 1767 Business Center Drive, Suite 302, Reston, VA 20190; (703) 438-3115; fax: (703) 438-3113; e-mail: sotg@toxicology.org; Web site: www.toxicology.org.

21-25—Counseling: Annual conference, sponsored by the American Counseling Association, for ACA members, mental health professionals, social workers, and psychologists, in Washington. Contact: Andrew Miller, ACA, Director of Conferences & Meetings, 5999 Stevenson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304; (800) 347-6647, ext. 296; fax: (703) 823-0252; e-mail: amiller@counseling.org.

21-25—Physical education: 2000 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, sponsored by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, for educators, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Contact: AAHPERD; Convention Office, 1900 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1598.

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 in grades 1-12, in Tampa, Fla. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

22-23—College fair: National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for secondary school students, at the Connecticut Expo Center in Hartford. Contact: NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; Web site: www.nacac.com.

22-24—Advancement: Winter Institute for Chief Advancement Services Officers, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at the Royal Orleans in New Orleans. 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.

22-24—Communications: CASE-UCDA Design Institute, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. 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.

22-24—Discipline: Administrative Intervention, three-day workshop, sponsored by Boys Town, for principals, building administrators, counselors, social workers, and team leaders, 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.

22-24—Planned giving: Advanced Planned Giving Institute, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators and administrators, at the Marriott Inner Harbor 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.

22-24—Technology: Technology site visit, sponsored by the National School Boards Association, for technology coordinators, board members, superintendents, teachers, and other school leaders, at the Plano Independent School District in Plano, Texas. Contact: Ann Lee Flynn, Manager, Technology Programs, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 838-6764; fax: (703) 548-5560; e-mail: aflynn@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org/itte.

23—Arts: The Start With Arts Program (SWAP): Integration That Works, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Cincinnati. 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.

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 in grades 1-12, in Indianapolis. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

23—Testing: How To Raise Test Scores, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Milwaukee. 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.

*23-25—Professional development: Annual Director Training Session, sponsored by the Slingerland Institue for Literacy, for teachers, tutors, and administrators, at the Seatac Embassy Suites in Seattle. Contact: Annette Calvagno, SIL, 411 108th St., Bellevue, WA 98004; (425) 453-1190; fax: (425) 635-7762; e-mail: SlingInst@aol.com; Web site: www.slingerland.org.

23-26—Student advancement: SAA/SF Network District VI Conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. 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.

24—Arts: The Start With Arts Program (S.W.A.P.): Integration That Works, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Harrisburg, Pa. 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.

*25—Crime prevention: National Youth Crime Prevention Conference, sponsored by Youth Crime Watch of America, for educators, parents, law-enforcement officers, policymakers, and community and business leaders, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta. Contact: YCWA, 9300 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 100, Miami, FL 33156; (305) 670- 2409; fax: (305) 670-3805; e-mail: ycwa@ycwa.org; Web site: www.ycwa.org.

25-27—Professional development: Annual convention, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for educators, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Contact: ASCD, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311-1714; (800) 933-2723; (703) 578-9600; e-mail: member@ascd.org; Web site: www.ascd.org.

25-28—Youth crime: National Youth Crime Prevention Conference, sponsored by the National Crime Prevention Council and Youth Crime Watch of America, for educators. Contact: Jaime Handelsman, YCWA, 9300 S. Dadeland Blvd., Miami, FL 33156; (305) 670-2409; fax: (305) 670-3805; e-mail: ycwa@ycwa.org; Web site: www.ncpc.org/youthcon/.

25-28—Professional development: Making Connections: Developing Connected, Non-Violent Children in the Age of Columbine, sponsored by the International Elementary School Consortium, for elementary school teams of teachers, principals, central office staff, and board members, in New Orleans. Contact: Julie Gray; IESC; (248) 435- 8400, ext. 232; fax: (248) 435-6170.

25-28—Young children: How Young Children Build Skills of Well- Being in the Age of Columbine, sponsored by the International Elementary School Consortium, for elementary school teachers, principals, office staff, and board members, in New Orleans. Contact: Julie Gray, IESC; (248) 435-8400, ext. 232; fax: (248) 435-6170.

25-28—Reading: The Next Chapter, sponsored by the Michigan Reading Association, for teachers, administrators, and parents, at the Cobo Hall Convention Center in Detroit. Contact: Karen White, 19735 Warrington, Detroit, MI 48221; (313) 342-7152; fax: (313) 345-7463; e-mail: whitekaren@aljuno.com; Web site: www.iserv.net/

for K-12 teachers, at the Convention Center in Baltimore. Contact: William Rust, President, MICCA, Baltimore County Public Schools, 1940 G Greenspring Drive, Timonium, MD 21093; (410) 887-7837; e-mail: wrust@bcps.org; Web site: www.howard.k12.md.us/micca.

29—Inclusion: Prisoners of Time: Too Much To Teach and Not Enough Time To Teach It, sponsored by the Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for K-8 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.

29—Indiana public schools: A Look at the Future of Public Schools in Indiana: 1750 and Beyond, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Valparaiso, Ind. Contact: PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

29—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 in grades 1-12, in Cleveland. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

29-31—Study 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 in grades 1-12, in Atlanta. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

30—Administrators: How Do Administrators Deal With the Challenges Facing Today’s School?, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for classroom 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.

*30—Diversity: Differentiating Instruction for Academic Diversity, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, at Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ. Contact: PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339- 1156 or (800) 766-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

*30—California schools: Ranking California Schools: Will It Improve Student Learning? Undermine Public Support?, annual conference, sponsored by EdSource, for educators, at the Ontario Airport Hilton in Ontario, Calif. Contact: ES, 4151 Middlefield Road, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4743; (650) 857-9604; fax: (650) 857-4743: E-mail: edsource@edsource.com; Web site: www.edsource.org.

30—Indiana public schools: A Look at the Future of Public Schools in Indiana: 1750 and Beyond, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, at the Holiday Inn in Fort Wayne, Ind. Contact: PDKI, PO Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org; Web site: www.pdkintl.org.

30—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 in grades 1-12, in Los Angeles. Registration deadline is: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056; e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

30-April 1—Education law: School law seminar, sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys, for school attorneys and other school administrators and leaders, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Susan Butler, Director, NSBA, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA, 22314; (703) 838-6711; fax: (703) 683-7590; e- mail: sbutler@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org/cosa.

30-April 1—Peer collaboration: Teaching and Learning in the New Millennium, sponsored by the Chicago Annenberg Challenge, the Chicago Learning Collaborative, the Chicago Public Schools, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, for educators, at the Allegro Hotel in Chicago. Contact: Steven Strull, UIC Small Schools Workshop, 115 S. Sangamon St., Chicago, IL 60607; (312) 413-9417; e-mail: sstrul1@uic.edu; Web site: www.uic.edu/depts/educ /ssw/events/opendoor/

30-April 1—Project-based learning: Kids Who Know and Do, sponsored by the Autodesk Foundation, for pre-K-12 teachers, administrators, school district officials, and prospective teachers, at the San Francisco Hilton Hotel in San Francisco. Contact: Ross Kleinberg, AF, 111 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903; (415) 507-6336; fax: (415) 507-6339; e-mail: ross.kleinberg@autodesk.com; Web site: www.autodesk.com/foundation or Sanna Randolph, AF; (415) 507-6232; e-mail: sanna.randolph@autodesk.org.

30-April 1—School law: Annual school law seminar, sponsored by the National School Boards Association’s Council of School Attorneys, for school attorneys, administrators, and school board members, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: NSBACSA, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 838-6738; fax: (703) 548-5613; e-mail: landrews@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org/cosa.

*30-31—Technology: National School Technology Leadership Conference, sponsored by eSchool News, for educators, administrators, information technology directors, and librarians, at the Hyatt Regency Austin on Town Lake in Austin, Texas. Contact: Conference Registration, eSN, 7920 Norfolk Ave., #900, Bethesda, MD 20814; (800) 394-0115, ext. 120; fax: (301) 913-0119; e-mail: stlcinfor@eschoolnews.org; Web site: www.eschoolnews.org/stlc.

*30—California schools: Ranking California Schools: Will It Improve Student Learning? Undermine Public Support?, annual conference, sponsored by EdSource, for educators, at the PG&E Learning Center in San Ramon, Calif. Contact: ES, 4151 Middlefield Road, Suite 100, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4743; (650) 857-9604; fax: (650) 857-4743: E-mail: edsource@edsource.com; Web site: www.edsource.org.

April

1-4—Professional development: Annual Conference, sponsored by the National School Boards Association, for school board members, superintendents, and other school district administrators, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Contact: Bob Lucas, Assistant Executive Director, NSBA, 1680 Duke St., Alexandria, VA, 22314; (703) 838-6790; fax: (703) 683-7590; e-mail: blucas@nsba.org; Web site: www.nsba.org/conference.

1-5—Professional development: District IV Annual Conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at the Radisson Hotel in Baton Rouge, La. 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—College fair: National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for secondary school students, in Cleveland. Contact: NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; Web site: www.nacac.com.

2-4—Philanthropy: The Changing Face of Philanthropy, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, in St. Louis. 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.

2-5—Professional development: Focusing on Success, sponsored by the North Central Association Commission on Schools, for teachers, administrators, board members, and parents, in Chicago. Contact: Gene Wenger, NCACS, Arizona State University, Box 873011, Tempe, AZ 85287-3011; (800) 525-9517; e-mail: gwenger@nca.asu.edu.

2-5—Special education: Special Education World Congress 2000, sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children, for educators, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Contact: CEC, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1589; (888) 232-7733; e- mail: conteduc@cece.sped.org.

3—Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa, for educators, in Flint, Mich. 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.

3-7—Special needs: 18th Annual Conference on Learning Disabilities and Educational Therapy, sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Network, for educators, at the Lantana in Randolph, Mass. Contact: Kate Norton, LDN, 72 Sharp St., Suite A-2, Hingham, MA 02043; (781) 340-5605; fax: (781) 340-5603; e-mail: LDNTWK@aol.com.

3-9—Professional development: Annual Convention, sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children, for educators, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Contact: CEC; 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1589; (888) 232-7733; e-mail: contedu@cece.sped.org.

4—Math: How To Create Games That Teach, Reinforce and Review Mathematics Concepts, sponsored by the Churchill Center, for educators, in New York City. Contact: Susan Spero, CC, 22 E. 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199; e-mail: churchillcenter@churchillschoo l.com.

4—Middle schools: Applying Computer Technology at the Middle Level Conference, sponsored by the New England League of Middle Schools, for educators, in Sturbridge, Mass. Contact: Adrian Alekna, NELMS, 460 Boston St., Suite 4, Topsfield, MA 01983-1223; (978) 887-6263; fax: (978) 887-6504; e-mail: alaleckn@nelms.org; Web site: www.nelms.org.

4—Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Toledo, 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.

4—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 in grades 1-12, in Dallas. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056, e-mail: edaven1010@AOL.com.

5—Math: Connecting Literature to Mathematics, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Timonium, Md. 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.

5—Professionl development: Building Champions, 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.

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 in grades 1-12, in Norfolk, Va. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056, e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

5—Technology: Sharing Effective Practices Seminar: Using Technology to Enhance Learning, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center, for classroom 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.

6—Literacy: Integrating the Arts With Literacy: The Power to Promote Learning, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Indianapolis. 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.

6—Math and literature: Connecting Literature to Mathematics, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Brockton, Mass. 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.

6—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 in grades 1-12, in Detroit. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056, e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

6-7—Assessment: Multiple Intelligences Approach to Assessment, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for educators, in Grand Rapids, Mich. 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.

6-8—Diversity: Healing the Heart of Diversity, sponsored by the Fetzer Institute, for K-12 and higher education administrators and educators, business leaders, and others, in Washington. 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.

6-8—Technology: International Technology Education Association’s 62nd Annual Conference, sponsored by the ITEA, for educators, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. Contact: ITEA, 1914 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1539; (703) 860- 2100; fax: (703) 860-0353; e-mail: itea@iris.org; Web site: www.itea.org.

6-9—Science: The National Science Teachers Association 48th National Convention, sponsored by the NSTA, for educators, in Orlando, Fla. Contact: NSTA, 1840 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.

7—Literacy: Integrating the Arts With Literacy: The Power To Promote Learning, 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.

7—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 in grades 1-12, in Seattle. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056, e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

7-8—Saturday academies: Safety Nets: Focus on Saturday Academies, sponsored by the College Board, Equity 2000, for educators, students, and parents, 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.

7-9—Montessori education: National conference, sponsored by the National Center for Montessori Education, for teachers, administrators, school owners, and parents, at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego. Contact: Kristin Cook, NCME, 3941 Covered Bridge Place, Smyrna, GA 30082; (770) 437-8055; fax: (770) 437-8061; e-mail: ncme@mindspring.com; Web site: www.mindspring.com/ncme.

7-9—Student advancement: SAA/SF Network District V Conference, sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, for educators, at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. 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.

9-10—College fair: National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for secondary school students, at the Onondaga County Convention Center in Syracuse, N.Y. Contact: NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; Web site: www.nacac.com.

9-11—Professional development: National Policy Seminar, sponsored by the Association for Career and Technical Education, for educators, at the Washington Renaissance Hotel in Washington. Contact: ACTE, Meetings Department, 1410 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (800) 826-9972; fax: (703) 683-7424; Web site: www.acteonline.org.

10-11—College admission: The Path to College, sponsored by the College Board, Equity 2000, for educators, in Washington. Contact: Marlene Guy, 1233 20th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-2304; (202) 822-5930; fax: (202) 822- 5939, ext. 120; e-mail: mguy@collegeboard.org.

10-12—Diversity: The Institute on Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, sponsored by the Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory, for practitioners, school leaders, staff developers, higher education representatives, and researchers, at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Registration deadline: March 1. Contact: LAB at BU, 222 Richmond St., Suite 300, Providence, RI 02903-4226; (800) 521-9550 or (401) 274-9548; fax: (401) 421-7650; e-mail: info@lab.brown.edu; Web site: www.lab.brown.edu.

10-12—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.

11—Diversity: Effective Policy and Practice for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students, sponsored by the Northeast and Islands Regional Educational Laboratory, for policymakers, practitioners, and community and business leaders, at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Contact: LAB at BU, 222 Richmond St., Suite 300, Providence, RI 02903-4226; (800) 521-9550; or (401) 274-9548; fax: (401) 421-7650; e-mail: info@lab.brown.edu; Web site: www.lab.brown.edu.

11—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 in grades 1-12, in Manchester, N.H. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056, e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.

12—College fair: National College Fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for secondary school students, at the Novi Exposition Center in Detroit. Contact: NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; Web site: www.nacac.com.

12—Curriculum: Understanding by Design, sponsored by the New Hampshire Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for educators and parents, in Bedford, N.H. Contact: Jean M. Stefanik, Executive Director, NHASCD, 285 Beaver St., Manchester, NH, 03104-5569; e-mail: NHASCD@aol.com.

12—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 in grades 1-12, in Hartford, Conn. Registration deadline: 10 working days before event. Contact: Esther Davenport, PO Box 95010, Newton, MA 02495; (617) 965-0048; fax: (617) 965-0056, e-mail: edaven1010@aol.com.