Calendar of Events by State
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| District of Columbia (1) |
| Florida (1) |
| Illinois (1) |
| Indiana (2) |
| Louisiana (1) |
| Massachusetts (1) |
| Maryland (1) |
| Minnesota (1) |
| Mississippi (7) |
| Ohio (1) |
| Oregon (1) |
| Pennsylvania (1) |
| South Carolina (3) |
| Texas (12) |
| Washington (1) |
| British Columbia Events | |
April | American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting: Non Satis Scire: To Know is Not Enough AERA encourages submissions that Contact: Samara Wolf
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| California Events | |
February | NCES 25rd Annual Management Information Systems (MIS) Conference: Server’s Up, Dude! 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
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| Colorado Events | |
April | 5th Annual Great Teachers for Our City Schools National Summit : Building Community Support for Urban Student Success 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
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| Coldwater Events | |
March | School Improvement Grants Observations and Data Analysis 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
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| District of Columbia Events | |
April | 2012 Washington Policy Seminar 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
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| Florida Events | |
March | National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Convention & Exposition: Improving School Performance 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. Contact: Bob Farrace
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| Illinois Events | |
April | International Reading Association (IRA) Annual Convention: Celebrating Teaching 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. Contact: IRA staff
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| Indiana Events | |
March | National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Annual Conference: Re-Imagining Research in 21st Century Science Education for a Diverse Global Community 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. Contact: NARST staff
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March | National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference: At the Crossroads for Science Education Program Strands: Contact: NSTA Staff
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| Louisiana Events | |
March | Southeast Comprehensive Center Advisory Board Meeting 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
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| Massachusetts Events | |
April | National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference: A Better Tomorrow Starts Today 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. Contact: NSBA staff
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| Maryland Events | |
April | NOSCA Destination Equity 2012: Charting Bright Futures for All Students 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:
Contact: The College Board
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| Minnesota Events | |
June | National Conference on Student Assessment: Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Through the Next Decade This is the major forum for assessment practitioners to discuss what is happening in the world of educational assessment. Contact: Carla Toye
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| Mississippi Events | |
February | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education 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
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February | Federal Programs Technical Assistance Council Meeting #2: Mississippi Department of Education 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
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February | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education 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
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March | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education 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
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March | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education 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
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March | Teacher Evaluation Focus Group Sessions: Mississippi Department of Education 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
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April | Mississippi Star School Improvement Grants Process 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
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| Ohio Events | |
October | National Rural Education Association (NREA) Convention and Research Symposium It is critical for those working in and with rural schools to share their successes with others around the country. Contact: John Hill
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| Oregon Events | |
April | National Migrant Education Conference : Think. Different! Piensa. ¡Diferente! 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
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| Pennsylvania Events | |
March | Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference & Exhibit Show: A Collective Call to Action Twenty-eight pre-conference institutes are available March 21–23; there are nearly 500 sessions to select from during the conference. Contact: ASCD Service Center
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| South Carolina Events | |
February | 24th Annual At-Risk Youth National FORUM: Connecting the Dots of Collaboration 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. 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
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March | South Carolina Department of Education SSOS Self-Assessment 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
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March | South Carolina Department of Education Self-Assessment of Statewide System of Support 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
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| Texas Events | |
February | Title I Statewide School Support/Parental Involvement Initiative (SSS/PII) Spring Summit: Learning for a Change Summit IV Registration deadline, February 8, 2012 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
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February | American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference on Education: Big Conversations; Big Solutions Valuable information and ideas for everyone in school system leadership, regardless of their background, school system size, or agenda. Contact: AASA Staff
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February | TASSP Assistant Principals Workshop 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
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March | Family and Community Engagement Seminar (F.A.C.E.S.) Keynote speakers: Contact: Terri Stafford
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March | SXSWedu Conference 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. Contact: SXSW staff
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April | Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) Spring Conference 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
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May | Title I Statewide Initiative Workshop: One-Day Summit, Summer Session 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. Contact: Margaret Barnes
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June | Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Summer Workshop 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. Contact: Cindy Kirby
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June | Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) Summer Conference : YOU Are the Difference 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. Contact: Kirsten Hund
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June | Southwest Building Learning Communities: Technology and Curriculum Conference A partnership of Texas ASCD and November Learning sponsors the Southwest Building Learning Communities Conference. Contact: Carlie Wischnewsky
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June | Texas Rural Education Association (TREA) Summer Conference: Learn It... Live It... Lead It! 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
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June | Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) Summer Conference on Education: Searching for Solutions 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
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| Washington Events | |
March | National Association Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Convention: Best Practices for Better Schools 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. Contact: NAESP Staff
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