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Activities coordinated by External Organization |
February
13–14 | Title I Statewide School Support/Parental Involvement Initiative (SSS/PII) Spring Summit: Learning for a Change Summit IV
Hilton Austin Airport Hotel
Austin, TX Registration deadline, February 8, 2012
February 13: Terri Stafford, Margaret Barnes, and Skip Forsyth—Involvement: Schools, Parents, and YOU!February 14: Dr. John W. Hodge—Creating and Sustaining Academic Excellence in School. Dr. Hodge is President of Urban Learning and Leadership Center (ULLC), an organization focused on student achievement and reduction of the achievement gap.
Contact: Dana Smotherman
Phone: 806-677-5188
E-mail: dana.smotherman@esc16.net
More information: Event web site |
February
15–17 | NCES 25rd Annual Management Information Systems (MIS) Conference: Server’s Up, Dude!
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
San Diego, CA The 2012 MIS Conference is comprised of three days of concentrated information about best practices, innovative ideas, current issues, and practical how-to advice about management information systems for K-12 education. Co-sponsored by the California Department of Education and NCES, the MIS Conference brings together the people who work with information collection, management, transmittal, and reporting in school districts and state education agencies.
Contact: Renee Rowland
Phone: 202-502-7336
E-mail: Renee.Rowland@ed.gov
More information: Event web site |
February
15 | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education
Mississippi State University-Meridian Campus
Meridian, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education with its teacher and principal focus group meetings on the new state teacher evaluation instrument.Participation in the focus groups is by invitaton only from the Mississippi Department of Education. Contact: Ann Necaise
Phone: 601-359-3631
E-mail: anecaise@mde.k12.ms.us |
February
16 | Federal Programs Technical Assistance Council Meeting #2: Mississippi Department of Education
Mississippi Department of Education's Central High School Building
Jackson, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) with the facilitation of the Federal Programs Technical Assistance Meeting #2. Meeting outcomes are feedback on the expanded TA process, exploration of a statewide mentoring program for new federal program directors, and the development of a TA service delivery plan/process.Participation in this meeting is by invitation only from MDE. Contact: Marcus Cheeks
Phone: 601-359-3499
E-mail: MCheeks@mde.k12.ms.us |
February
16–18 | American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference on Education: Big Conversations; Big Solutions
Hilton America’s Hotel Houston
Houston, TX Valuable information and ideas for everyone in school system leadership, regardless of their background, school system size, or agenda.
Featured Speakers: Rick DuFour, Bob Ballard, Freeman Hrabowski, and Jamie Vollmer
Contact: AASA Staff
Phone: 703-875-0766
E-mail: membership@aasa.org
More information: Event web site |
February
19–21 | TASSP Assistant Principals Workshop
Doubletree Hotel
Austin, TX This workshop provides an opportunity to learn, share, and network with colleagues from across the state. Training sessions cover documentation, STAAR, behavior management, and legal issues. Also, nine optional breakout sessions are available.
Contact: Cindy Kirby
Phone: 512-443-2100, Extension 225
E-mail: cindy@tassp.org
More information: Event web site |
February
19–22 | 24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM: Connecting the Dots of Collaboration
Embassy Suites at Kingston Plantation
Myrtle Beach, SC You are invited to attend the 24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM, "Connecting the Dots of Collaboration" to be held Sunday, February 19, 2012, to Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
This year's FORUM is designed to enhance the leadership skills of all adults who are seeking to strengthen interventions among school, community, and families, especially to assist those in at-risk situations.During the FORUM, innovative, skilled presenters who have excellent ideas, proven programs, and evidence-based research will share in the areas of (1) dropout prevention; (2) attendance, truancy, and resiliency; (3) english language learners; (4) community partnerships; (5) parental involvement; (6) alternative programs; (7) curriculum and instruction; and (8) leadership development. As part of the FORUM this year, a Student Leadership Track will be offered for high school students. The track will encourage students to develop a personal mission and vision statement and a list of personal core values that will shape their lives. Other topics addressed will include finances, healthy living, citizenship, developing healthy relationships, and leadership at home and in school. Teachers and youth development professionals are encouraged to bring student leaders to participate in this new opportunity. The 24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM is sponsored by the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network and the Urban Intitiative at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in partnership with Communities In Schools of North Carolina Inc. and University of North Carolina Wilmington Watson School of Education Dropout Prevention Coalition. Contact: John Gailer
Phone: 864-656-2675
E-mail: jgailer@clemson.edu
More information: Event web site |
February
27 | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education
Oxford Conference Center
Oxford, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education with its teacher and principal focus group meetings on the new state teacher evaluation instrument.Participation in the focus groups is by invitation only from the Mississippi Department of Education. Contact: Ann Necaise
Phone: 601-359-3631
E-mail: anecaise@mde.k12.ms.us |
March
1–2 | Family and Community Engagement Seminar (F.A.C.E.S.)
Holiday Inn Park Plaza Hotel
Lubbock, TX Keynote speakers:
Ricardo Leblanc-Esparza, The Power of Parents, Students, Educators and Community Working Together
and
Dr. Colette Taylor, Effective Community Partnerships
There will be 25 breakout sessions and two Featured Sessions
Featured Sessions:
Anita Villarreal (from TEA) on ESEA/NCLB Updates (for educators)
and
Aurelio Montemayor and Frances Guzman (from IDRA) on Family Leadership in Education (for parents)
Contact: Terri Stafford
Phone: 806-677-5126
E-mail: terri.stafford@esc16.net
More information: Event web site |
March
6 | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education
Delta State University-Ewing Hall (Jacob Room)
Cleveland, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education with its teacher and principal focus group meetings on the new state teacher evaluation instrument.Participation in the focus groups is by invitation only from the Mississippi Department of Education. Contact: Ann Necaise
Phone: 601-359-3631
E-mail: anecaise@mde.k12.ms.us |
March
6–8 | SXSWedu Conference
Hilton Austin Downtown
Austin, TX SXSWedu seeks to converge the wide variety of stakeholders who share an interest in 21st Century innovation and best practices. Attendees represent not only education professionals including teachers, administrators, and university professors, but also business, industry, and policy leaders who all share a keen interest in modernizing teaching and learning.
Keynote Speaker is LeVar Burton.
Contact: SXSW staff
Phone: (512) 467-7979
E-mail: info@sxswedu.com
More information: Event web site |
March
8–10 | National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Convention & Exposition: Improving School Performance
Tampa Convention Center
Tampa, FL The convention provides targeted professional development to meet specific interests and specific professional development needs of school leaders. It is an opportunity to network with exemplary educators and share expertise, as well as explore today's most pressing education issues and contribute to the discussions that will shape education policy.
Keynote speakers: Ken Robinson and Douglas Reeves
Contact: Bob Farrace
Phone: 703-860-7257
E-mail: farraceb@nassp.org
More information: Event web site |
March
12–13 | South Carolina Department of Education SSOS Self-Assessment
South Carolina Department of Education
Columbia, SC The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will continue the self-assessment of the statewide system of support. The process will be facilitated by SECC staff Sylvia Segura Pirtle and Beth Howard and Tom Kerins from the Center on Innovation and Improvement.Participation in this event is by invitation only by SCDE. Contact: Sylvia Segura Pirtle
Phone: 512-391-6545
E-mail: sylvia.pirtle@sedl.org |
March
20 | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education
Handsboro Community Center
Gulfport, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education with its teacher and principal focus group meetings on the new state teacher evaluation instrument.Participation in the focus groups is by invitation only from the Mississippi Department of Education.
Contact: Ann Necaise
Phone: 601-359-3631
E-mail: anecaise@mde.k12.ms.us |
March
20–21 | School Improvement Grants Observations and Data Analysis
Holmes, Tate, and Bolivar Counties
Durant, Coldwater SECC staff will provide technical assistance and support to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of School Recovery around SIG observations and data analysis.Participation in this meeting is by invitation only from the MDE. Contact: Sylvia Segura Pirtle
Phone: 512-391-6545
E-mail: sylvia.pirtle@sedl.org |
March
22–23 | South Carolina Department of Education Self-Assessment of Statewide System of Support
South Carolina Department of Education
Columbia, SC The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will continue the self-assessment of its statewide system of support. SECC staff Sylvia Segura Pirtle and Beth Howard and Tom Kerins from the Center on Innovation and Improvement will facilitate the process.Participation in this event is by invitation only by the SCDE. Contact: Sylvia Segura Pirtle
Phone: 512-391-6545
E-mail: sylvia.pirtle@sedl.org |
March
22–24 | National Association Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Convention: Best Practices for Better Schools
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA This is an opportunity to share effective strategies, policies, research, and information, as well as provide colleagues with insights and best practices addressing many of the issues confronted by Pre-K–8 educators.
Keynote speakers: Diane Ravitch and Rafe Esquith
Contact: NAESP Staff
Phone: 800-386-2377
E-mail: convention@naesp.org
More information: Event web site |
March
24–26 | Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference & Exhibit Show: A Collective Call to Action
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, PA Twenty-eight pre-conference institutes are available March 21–23; there are nearly 500 sessions to select from during the conference.
Guest speakers include Reed Timmer, Atul Gawande, Jeff Howard, Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Wade Boykin, Pedro Noguera, Hall Davidson, Charles Haynes, Watts Wacker, Robert Slavin, and Alan Taylor
Contact: ASCD Service Center
Phone: 800-933-2723
E-mail: Member@ascd.org
More information: Event web site |
March
25–28 | National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference: Re-Imagining Research in 21st Century Science Education for a Diverse Global Community
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) is a worldwide organization of professionals committed to the improvement of science teaching and learning through research. Members work to promote universal scientific literacy and cooperate with other educational organizations to influence educational policies.
Keynote speakers for the conference include Paul Cobb, Kara Jackson, and Okhee Lee.
Contact: NARST staff
Phone: 703-234-4138
E-mail: info@narst.org
More information: Event web site |
March
26 | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education
Pearl River Community College Lowery Woodall Advanced Technology Center
Hattiesburg, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) with its teacher and principal focus group meetings on the new state teacher evaluation instrument.Participation in the focus groups is by invitation only from MDE. Contact: Ann Necaise
Phone: 601-359-3631
E-mail: anecaise@mde.k12.ms.us |
March
29–
April
1 | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference: At the Crossroads for Science Education
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN Program Strands:
Mapping Our Way to Success Through the New Core Standards
Pathways to a Sustainable Planet
Merging Inquiry, Creativity, and Innovation Through STEM
Traveling New Instructional Roads Through Technology
Special programs include Science Leadership Summit, Informal Science Day, Teacher Researcher Day, Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Program, and NSTA's Exemplary Science Program.
Contact: NSTA Staff
Phone: 703-243-7100
E-mail: conferences@nsta.org
More information: Event web site |
April
10–12 | Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) Spring Conference
Renaissance Hotel Arboretum
Austin, TX The conference offers unique opportunities to meet with colleagues to discuss issues and share the most up-to-date information about successful programs for students in at-risk situations. Talk one-on-one with TEA consultants, receive current state and federal updates on programs and funding availability, and network with fellow ACET members who share the same concerns. Presenters are from school districts, agencies, charter schools, and private schools that have programs or practices that have been demonstrated to be of high quality, meet the highest standards, and have been proven to be effective.
Contact: Nadine Wolfe
Phone: 210-397-8555
E-mail: nadine.wolfe@nisd.net
More information: Event web site |
April
11–13 | 5th Annual Great Teachers for Our City Schools National Summit : Building Community Support for Urban Student Success
Embassy Suites Denver Downtown
Denver, CO The overarching goal for the Great Teachers for Our City Schools National Summit is to build a national network where urban educators can share research findings, instructional practices, program strategies, policy initiatives, and other resources aimed at developing and supporting the best and most effective teachers for students in high-need urban schools.
Contact: Amber Michael
Phone: 303-352-4995
E-mail: michaeam@mscd.edu
More information: Event web site |
April
13–14 | NOSCA Destination Equity 2012: Charting Bright Futures for All Students
Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD You are invited to join NOSCA for its fifth anniversary conference. This landmark event celebrates the crucial role school counselors play in college and career readiness and the success of NOSCA's "Own the Turf" campaign. This campaign has gained prominence across the U.S. More than 7,000 participants have signed on, mobilizing this movement and helping all students attain the knowledge and skills needed to be college- and career-ready after high school. This is your opportunity to gain a national perspective on the impact school counselors have on equitable college counseling practices and programs that prepare all students to be college and career ready. This conference helps attendees:
- Advance equitable access and success in preparing students for college and career readiness.
- Strengthen leadership and advocacy skills to support an equitable college-going culture.
- Acquire hands-on strategies and tools that can be used to transform school counseling practice.
- Gain skills in using data to demonstrate accountability.
- Learn to lead collaborative community partnerships to promote college and career readiness.
- Discover strategies to align school counseling programs to federal and state legislation and local policy and mandates.
- Earn continuing education units (CEUs).
Contact: The College Board
Phone: If you have registration questions about Destinati
E-mail: NA
More information: Event web site |
April
13–17 | American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting: Non Satis Scire: To Know is Not Enough
Vancouver Convention Center
Vancouver, British Columbia AERA encourages submissions that
present historical perspectives on how AERA has fulfilled its mission over the years;
emphasize innovative approaches to operationalizing their full mission;
report scholarship on the promotion of educational research;
review the literature on how other local, national, and international organizations promote the use of research to improve education and serve the public good;
summarize post-structural critiques on the promotion of educational research;
examine innovative scholarship by researchers whose work is currently being used to improve education and serve the public good; and
explore how they might look to the future to unite in purpose and action to accomplish their mission to the fullest extent.
Contact: Samara Wolf
Phone: 202-238-3200 xt. 212
E-mail: annualmtg@aera.net
More information: Event web site |
April
21–23 | National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference: A Better Tomorrow Starts Today
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, MA NSBA represents its state association members and their more than 90,000 local school board members. The conference brings together school board leaders and administrators from across the country to learn about education issues from a national perspective, understand how federal legislation and court decisions will affect their districts, and gain insights into strategies to raise student achievement.
Speakers include Soledad O’Brien, Sal Khan, Geoffrey Canada, and Chef Jeff Henderson.
Contact: NSBA staff
Phone: 703-838-6722
E-mail: conference@nsba.org
More information: Event web site |
April
22–25 | 2012 Washington Policy Seminar
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel
Washington, DC The 2012 Washington Policy Seminar provides an unparalleled opportunity to hear the latest information on national education and related policy issues straight from expert pundits, legislative staff, researchers, and association leaders, as well as network with the Education Policy Fellows Program (EPFP) community. The conference is a must-attend event for all current Fellows of EPFP, as well as past participants and coordinators who are interested in re-engaging with the community and continuing to enhance their understanding of national policy issues and the federal policy process. The agenda begins on Sunday with an opening plenary session, followed by two and a half days of focused breakout sessions, exhibits, and plenary speakers and panels. The conference will adjourn late morning on Wednesday, April 25. The Washington Policy Seminar will feature two sets of concurrent sessions on national policy topics and timely issues of interest, one on Monday, April 23, and one on Wednesday, April 25. Contact: Stefani Wilcox
Phone: 202-898-9000
E-mail: wilcoxs@iel.org
More information: Event web site |
April
24–25 | Mississippi Star School Improvement Grants Process
Mississippi Department of Education
Jackson, MS SECC staff will provide technical assistance and support to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) Office of School Recovery around refining SIG process and observation protocols and procedures.Participation in this meeting is by permission only from the MDE. Contact: Sylvia Segura Pirtle
Phone: 512-391-6545
E-mail: sylvia.pirtle@sedl.org |
April
29–
May
2 | International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Convention: Celebrating Teaching
McCormick Place-West Building
Chicago, IL The theme for this year’s convention is Celebrating Teaching. The theme honors the many contributions classroom teachers, reading teachers, and literacy instructional leaders make every day to their students’ literacy achievement. Every day in every school around the world literacy professionals are making important differences for their students.
Convention speakers include Steve Perry, Ron Clark, Ellin Keene, Mary Bigler, Peter Afflerbach, Valerie Ellery, Dick Allington, Beverly Tyner, Debbie Diller, Janet Allen, and more.
Contact: IRA staff
Phone: 800-336-7323
E-mail: customerservice@reading.org
More information: Event web site |
April
29–
May
2 | National Migrant Education Conference : Think. Different! Piensa. ¡Diferente!
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Portland, OR The conference is intended to provide an important, broad, and cutting-edge professional development opportunity for all who work in migrant education and others who provide services to and advocate for migrant children and their families. It is a substantive educational conference with workshops and general sessions, which will help all migrant educators and staff better assist the migrant families, children, and youth, with whom they work. The conference aims to inspire new approaches and new ideas in providing services throughout the Migrant Education Program.
Contact: NASDME Conference Coordination Office
Phone: 505-508-2999
E-mail: NASDME@mgr-events.com
More information: Event web site |
May
1 | Title I Statewide Initiative Workshop: One-Day Summit, Summer Session
Region 5 ESC Beaumont Campus Alamo Room
Beaumont, TX Guest speaker Ako Kambon is a nationally known speaker, trainer, and leader in the field of educational consulting. He has received tremendous recognition for creating a school for at-risk male students.
Morning Session: Who Are Today’s Students and How Do We Reach Them?
Afternoon Session: Readying Today's Youth for Academic Achievement
Contact: Margaret Barnes
Phone: 806-677-5185
E-mail: margaret.barnes@esc16.net
More information: Event web site |
June
13–15 | Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Summer Workshop
Austin Convention Center
Austin, TX This three-day professional growth and development opportunity is designed to address issues affecting middle and high school administration. The workshop will also provide collaboration opportunities for attendees and a chance for quality professional development needed to be effective leaders and to maintain continuing education credits.
Keynote Speakers will be Larry Bell, Stephen Sroka, Steve Gross, and Preston Swincher
Contact: Cindy Kirby
Phone: 512-443-2100, Extension 225
E-mail: ckirby@tassp.org
More information: Event web site |
June
13–15 | Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Summer Conference : YOU Are the Difference
Austin Renaissance Hotel
Austin, TX This is the major event of the year for PK-8 school leaders in Texas. It will include more than 90 best practice sessions and distinguished lectures focused on the latest in technology, assessment and accountability, at-risk students, and campus culture.
Keynote speakers include Steve Gross, Adam Sáenz, and Vernice Armour. Distinguished Lectures will be given by Tammy Worcester, Kim Beth Buchanan, Christian Rauch, and Kim Geddie.
Contact: Kirsten Hund
Phone: 800-252-3621
E-mail: kirsten@tepsa.org
More information: Event web site |
June
20–22 | Southwest Building Learning Communities: Technology and Curriculum Conference
Embassy Suites, Dallas-Frisco
Frisco, TX A partnership of Texas ASCD and November Learning sponsors the Southwest Building Learning Communities Conference.
The conference is designed for teams of participants, and the schedule will include team reflection time at the end of the day. Teams can include teachers, administrators, college educators, superintendents, school board members, community educators, and more.
Keynote speakers are Dr. Eric Mazur and Ewan McIntosh.
Pre-conference sessions will be offered on June 18–19.
Contact: Carlie Wischnewsky
Phone: 512-477-8200, xt.11; 800-717-2723
E-mail: carliew@txascd.org
More information: Event web site |
June
22–24 | Texas Rural Education Association (TREA) Summer Conference: Learn It... Live It... Lead It!
DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club
Fort Worth, TX Texas Rural Education Association is a statewide organization with a formal affiliation to the National Rural Education Association. TREA promotes quality education opportunities and experiences for all students from rural public schools to enable them to live and compete in a global society.
Contact: Janice Brown
Phone: 903-575-2719
E-mail: jbrown@reg8.net
More information: Event web site |
June
24–26 | Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Summer Conference on Education: Searching for Solutions
Renaissance Austin Hotel
Austin, TX Co-sponsored by the University of Texas, the conference’s theme reflects a focus on major financial and student accountability changes in light of recent state and federal policy. Sessions address the financial constraints that districts face while dealing with difficult choices related to staff layoffs, program cuts, and school closures. TASA staff, TEA staff, and other experts address school finance, accountability and assessment requirements, and other topics related to actions of the 82nd Legislature. TRS and UIL representatives will also be on hand to discuss the session's impact on their areas of expertise.
Contact: Mark Pyeatt
Phone: 512-477-6361 or 800-725-8272
E-mail: mpyeatt@tasanet.org
More information: Event web site |
June
26–29 | National Conference on Student Assessment: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Through the Next Decade
Hilton Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN This is the major forum for assessment practitioners to discuss what is happening in the world of educational assessment.
Conference strands for 2012:
* Assessment Design and Purposes
* Content, Curriculum, and Instruction
* Data Analysis, Use, and Reporting
* Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
* Policy and Research Practice
* Quality Teachers and Leaders
* Inclusion and Access
Contact: Carla Toye
Phone: 202-336-7074
E-mail: ncsa@ccsso.org
More information: Event web site |
October
12–14 | National Rural Education Association (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium
Hilton Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati, OH It is critical for those working in and with rural schools to share their successes with others around the country.
The NREA research symposium will be held in conjunction with the 104th NREA Convention. Presentation proposals may be submitted until June 15th.
Contact: John Hill
Phone: 765-494-0086
E-mail: jehill@purdue.edu
More information: Event web site |
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Activities coordinated by SEDL's Southeast Comprehensive Center |
March
5–6 | Southeast Comprehensive Center Advisory Board Meeting
New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans, LA The Southeast Comprehensive Center (SECC) Advisory Board will meet in New Orleans to review previous and current work of SECC and to provide input on high priority issues for member states. Participation in this meeting is by invitation only from SECC.
Contact: Tashanda Moreno
Phone: 504-838-6861
E-mail: tashanda.moreno@sedl.org |
