A symbol (*) marks events that have not appeared in a previous issue of Education Week.
For a complete listing of educational conferences and seminars, see our 1997-98 Calendar of Events.
October
21--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Columbus, Ga., and Wichita, Kan. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21--Testing: Phi Delta Kappa/Standardized Tests and Performance Assessments: How To Best Assess Our Children’s Learning, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center-Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for classroom teachers, administrators, curriculum directors, and other interested educators at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, Cleveland State University, GCEDC/NRPDC, Rhodes Tower #901, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu or gcedc@csuohio.edu.
21--Privatization: Charters, Vouchers, and For-Profit Education: Why Privatization Won’t Save American Schools, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Topeka, Kan. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21--Professional development: Integrating Art Into the Content Areas, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Cincinnati. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21--Professional development: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Stillwater, Okla. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21--Inclusion: Adapting Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Philadelphia. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21--Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Milwaukee. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21--Privatization: Charters, Vouchers, and For-Profit Education: Why Privatization Won’t Save American Schools, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Springfield, Ill. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
21-22--Mathematics: Linking Curriculum and Assessment, sponsored by the Alliance for Education, for K-12 math teachers, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass. Contact: Contact: AE, Professional Developement Institute, 405 Grove St., Worcester, Mass. 01605; (508) 754-9425; fax: (508) 831-1303; e-mail: info@allfored.org.
22-26--Arts education: School to Career: The Performing and Visual Arts at Work, sponsored by the International NETWORK of Performing and Visual Arts Schools, for administrators, teachers of all disciplines, school board members and parents, at the Alexis Park Hotel in Las Vegas. Contact: Rod Daniel, Executive Director, International NETWORK of Performing and Visual Arts Schools, 5505 Connecticut Ave., N.W. #280, Washington, DC 20015; (202) 966-2216; fax: (202) 966-2283.
22-26--Health: Helping Children Choose Healthy Lifestyles, sponsored by the American School Health Association, for health educators, physicians, and school nurses, at Adam’s Mark Daytona Beach Resort in Florida. Contact: Lisa Grathwol, American School Health Association, 7263 State Route 43, P.O. Box 708, Kent, OH 44240; (330) 678-1601; fax: (330) 678-4526.
22--Professional development: Curriculum Management Audit Training, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Indianapolis. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
22-25--Experiential learning: Reflecting on Practice: Quality and Leadership in Experiential Education, sponsored by the National Society for Experiential Education, for K-12 teachers, program directors, and administrators, two- and four-year college and university faculty, program directors, and deans, employers, and nonprofit staff with an interest in experiential education, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. Contact: Annette Wofford, NSEE, 3509 Haworth Drive, Suite 207, Raleigh, NC 27609-7229; (919) 787-3263; fax: (919) 787-3381; e-mail: wofford@netstart.net.
22-23--Professional development: Elements of Effective Instruction, sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Educational Development Center-Northeast Regional Professional Development Center, for teachers, administrators, curriculum directors and other interested educators at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. Contact: Barbara Jenkins, Cleveland State University, GCEDC/NRPDC, Rhodes Tower #901, 1860 E. 22nd St., Cleveland, OH 44114-4435; (216) 523-7107; fax: (216) 687-5422; e-mail: nrpdc@csuohio.edu or gcedc@csuohio.edu.
23--Learning disabilities: Occupational Therapy and Learning Disabilities Workshop, sponsored by the Lab School of Washington, for educators and parents, at the Lab School in Washington. Contact: Diana Meltzer, LSW, 4759 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, DC 20007; (202) 944-3082; fax: (202) 965-5106; e-mail: Dianalab@aol.com.
23--Professional development: Integrating Art Into the Content Areas, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Rockford, Ill. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
23--Professional development: Teacher Expectations and Student Achievements, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Indianapolis. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDK, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
23--School development: Brain Developing in Young Children: Research Implications for Policy and Practice, sponsored by the New England School Development Council, for educators, pediatricians, child care providers, legislators, parents, state agency staff, and professors of early childhood, in Millis, Mass. Contact: Karen Muncaster, NESDEC, 28 Lord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752; (508) 481-9444; e-mail: nesdec@nesdec.org.
23-24--Early intervention: The Language of Challenging Children in Pre-K-2 Classrooms, sponsored by the Bloomfield, N.M., school district and Adams State College, for early childhood educators, in Denver. Contact: Barry Chaloner, 844 E. 4th Ave., Durango, CO 81301; (970) 259-0205 or (800) 960-7257; e-mail: bca@frontier.net.
23-24--Learning disabilities: Preparing for Monday: Lessons from Research and Practice, sponsored by the Learning Disabilities Network, for educators and administrators, in Marlborough, Mass. Contact: Lorna Kaufman, (617) 964-4485, or Susan Miller, (617) 629-4626.
23-24--Youths: Strategies for Reaching Disruptive and Angry Youth: Creating Caring Schools and Communities, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa, the American School Counselors Association, the National Middle School Association, the National Educational Service, and the North Central Regional Educational Lab, for K-12 teachers, principals, counselors, staff developers, mental health professionals, and parents, at the Greensboro-High Point Marriott in Greensboro, N.C. Contact: NES, P.O. Box 8, Bloomington, IN 47402; (812) 336-7700 or (800) 733-6786; fax: (812) 336-7790; e-mail: nes@nes.org
23-25--Conflict resolution: The Training Institute: Handling Student Conflicts, sponsored by the Peace Education Foundation, for teachers, administrators, and students, in Denver. Contact: Chuck Bryant, PEF; (800) 749-8838.
23-25--Arts education: Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network: 1997 Annual Leadership Meeting, sponsored by the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, for state alliance leaders, not open to the general public, at the Radisson Barcelo Hotel in Washington. Contact: Tracy Roussey, Program Assistant, Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network, Education Department, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC; (202) 416-8845; fax: (202) 416-8802; e-mail: kcaaen@mail.kennedy-center.org.
23-25--Curriculum: The Assessment-Instruction Connection, sponsored by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, for educators, at Buena Vista Palace in Orlando, Fla. Contact: ASCD, Customer Service, 1250 N. Pitt St., Alexandria, VA 22314-1435; (800) 933-2723 or (703) 549-9110; fax: (703) 299-8631; e-mail: member@ascd.org. Web site: http://www.ascd.org.
23-25--Learning disabilities: International conference, sponsored by the Council for Learning Disabilities, for special education teachers and others who work with individuals with learning disabilities, at the Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Contact: CLD, Kristin McBride, P.O. Box 40303, Overland Park, KS 66204; (913) 492-8755.
23-25--School libraries: Conference, sponsored by the Illinois School Library Media Association, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Ill. Contact: Kay Maynard, Executive Secretary, ISLMA, P.O. Box 598, Canton, IL 61520; (309) 649-0911 (evenings) or (309) 649-5023 (days); fax: (309) 647-0140; e-mail: kaym830175@aol.com or cant@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us.
23-25--Attention deficit: Celebration of Success, sponsored by Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders along with the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, for parents, adults, health-care professionals, educators, and counselors, at the Marriott River Center in San Antonio. Contact: Cher Jackson, 499 N.W. 70th Ave., Suite 101, Plantation, FL 33317; (954) 587-3700 ext. 2341; fax: (954) 587-4599.
23-25--Mathematics: Southern regional conference, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, for teachers, supervisors, administrators, consultants, coordinators, and teacher educators, at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tenn. Registration deadline: Sept. 25. Contact: Betty Richardson, NCTM, 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1593; (703) 620-9840; fax: (703) 476-2970; e-mail: annlmtg@nctm.org or regconf@nctm.org.
23-25--Learning disabilities: Celebrating Diversity: Risk Innovation, sponsored by the Council for Learning Disabilities, for special educators and professionals in related fields who work with individuals with learning disabilities, at the Hyatt Crystal City in Arlington, Va. Contact: Kristen McBride, CLD, P.O. Box 40303, Overland Park, KS 66204; (913) 492-8755; fax: (913) 492-2546; Web site: http://www1.winthrop.edu.cld.
23-25--Public schools: Advocates for Public Education, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa, open to all educators, in Indianapolis. Contact: PDK, 408 North Union, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (812) 339-1156 or (800) 766-1156; fax: (812) 339-0018; e-mail: headquarters@pdkintl.org.
23-26--Staff development: Increase Maximal Performance by Activating Critical Thinking training seminars, sponsored by the Center for the Teaching of Thinking and Phi Delta Kappa, for educators, in Midland, Texas. Contact: S. Lee Winocur, 5631 Marshall Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; (714) 840-5772; fax: (714) 846-2392.
24--Vocational education: Vocational seminar, sponsored by the American Vocational Association, for vocational teachers and administrators, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Contact: Julia Richardson, (800) 826-9972.
24-25--Small schools: Creating Small Schools for Student Achievement, sponsored by the New York Networks for School Renewal, for educators, policymakers, parents, school directors, and principals, in New York City. Registration deadline: Oct. 15. Contact: Barbara Miller, NYNSR, 1573 Madison Ave., Room 318, New York, NY 10029; (212) 369-1288; fax: (212) 369-0765; e-mail: nynsr@psinet.com.
*24-26--Conflict resolution: Training for Conflict Resolution Facilitators, sponsored by Children’s Creative Response to Conflict, for educators and administrators, at American University in Washington. Contact: CCRC, 7710 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912; (301) 270-1005.
24-26--Theater education: Making Plays With Students, sponsored by the Educational Theatre Association, for theater educators, at the Mountain Lake Hotel in Mountain Lake, Va. Contact: Jeffrey Leptak-Moreau, ETA, 3368 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45225; (513) 559-1996; e-mail: conf@one.net.
24-26--Teachers: AFT Civil and Human Rights conference, sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, for teachers, at the Sheraton Birmingham in Birmingham, Ala. Contact: Barbara VanBlake, AFT, 555 New Jersey Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20001; (202) 879-4400; Web site: www.aft.org.
25--Space science: Space Science Technology Opportunities education conference, sponsored by the National Space Society Education Chapter, for K-12 educators, at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. Contact: NSSEC, 1084 E. 82nd St., Brooklyn, NY 11236; (718) 531-8375.
25-26--Pupil services: Academy for New Pupil Services Administrators, sponsored by the National Association of Pupil Services Administrators, for pupil-services, special education, and at-risk program administrators, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga. Contact: Phyllis B. Worrell, Director of Student Services, 3929 Old Lee Highway, Suite 91A, Fairfax, VA 22030; (703) 788-1265.
25-28--Higher education: Crossing the Bridge to 2001 and Beyond: Transitions in Education national forum, sponsored by the College Board, for education professionals in admissions, financial aid, guidance, teaching, research, assessment, student services and district administration; and chief executives of schools, colleges, universities, and systems, at the Chicago Marriott Downtown in Chicago. Contact: Doug Lynch, CB, 45 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10023; (212) 713-8050; e-mail: natforum@collegeboard.org.
November
1--Literacy: National Family Literacy Day, sponsored by the National Center for Family Literacy, for educators involved with family literacy programs and the general public. Contact: Carmel Mackin, NCFL, Waterfront Plaza, Suite 200, 325 West Main St., Louisville, KY 40402; (502) 584-1133, e-mail: ncfl@aol.com.
1--Reading: Annual conference, sponsored by the Reading Reform Foundation of New York, for teachers, administrators, tutors, and agency personnel, in New York City.. Contact: Leona D. Spector, Conference Coordinator, Reading Reform Foundation, 333 West 57th St., Suite 1L, New York, NY 10019; (212) 307-7320; fax: (212) 307-0449; e-mail: 2091027@mcimail.com.
1--English: Writing Strategies for Struggling Writers videoconference, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English, for English teachers. Contact: Professional Development Services, NCTE, 1111 West Kenyon Road, Urbana, IL 61801-1096; (217) 328-3870 ext. 203.
1, 8--Reading: Preventing Academic Failure: An Introductory Course on Orton-Gillingham Instruction, sponsored by the Churchill Center for Learning Disabilities, for regular and special education elementary teachers, in New York City. Contact: CC, 22 East 95th St., New York, NY 10128; (212) 722-0610; fax: (212) 410-3199.
2, 3--College fair: National college fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for college-bound students and other interested individuals, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. Contact: Greg Ferguson, NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818; (703) 299-6829 or (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; e-mail: gferguson@nacac.com; Web site: http://www.nacac.com.
2, 3--College fair: National college fair, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for college-bound students and other interested individuals, at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in Seattle. Contact: Greg Ferguson, NACAC, 1631 Prince St., Alexandria, Va. 22314-2818; (703) 299-6829 or (703) 836-2222; fax: (703) 836-8015; e-mail: gferguson@nacac.com; Web site: http://www.nacac.com.
2-6--Indian education Indian Education: Native Community in Unity, sponsored by the National Indian Education Association, for American Indian and native Alaskan elementary and postsecondary educators, parents, students tribal college personnel, and other interested individuals, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Wash. Contact: Lorraine P. Edmo, Executive Director, NIEA, 121 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA 22314; (703) 838-1620; fax: (703) 838-1620; e-mail niea@mindspring.com.
3--Professional development: Hands-On Equations, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Topeka, Kan. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
3--Professional development: Adapting Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Denver. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
3--Professional development: Getting Beyond Disruption, Hostility, and Excuses, sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa International, for administrators and teachers, in Columbus, Ohio. Registration deadline: two weeks before event. Contact: Center for Professional Development and Services, PDKI, P.O. Box 789, Bloomington, IN 47402-0789; (800) 766-1156 or (812) 339-1156; e-mail: cpds@pdkintl.org.
