|
Virtual School Symposium hosted by NACOL
October 26-28, 2008
The North American Council for Online Learning will host a Virtual School Symposium from October 26-28, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. The symposium will feature experts in K-12 online learning and an opportunity for educators to learn about the most recent trends in virtual education, including the challenges and opportunities in e-learning and the latest research and best practices reports. For more information, visit Virtualschoolsymposium.org
National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference and Expo
November 5–8, 2008
Join the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Annual Conference and Expo where you can connect and network with 20,000 other early childhood professionals, learn new teaching strategies, and meet renowned authors and speakers from around the country. The expo will be taking place November 5–8, 2008 in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit National Association for the Education of Young Children's Annual Conference and Expo Web site.
The Education Trust
November 13–15, 2008
The 19th Education Trust national conference will feature interactive sessions on issues such as K-12 improvement, teacher quality, college preparation, and policy change, as well as provide an opportunity for educators and administrators to network with colleagues and connect with EdTrust staff. The conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia November 13–15, 2008. For more information, visit edtrust.org
2008 PEN Annual Conference
November 16-18, 2008
PEN will be having their annual conference from November 16-18, 2008 in San Francisco, California. The Public Education Network's Annual conference will mark the 25th anniversary of PEN's local education funds and examine the educational imperative of extending the reach of high quality learning. For more information, visit publiceducation.org
National Staff Development Council
December 6–10, 2008
The National Staff Development council will host their 40th annual conference December 6–10, 2008 in Washington, DC. The conference will feature lectures from leaders in the field of professional development and school improvement, as well as advanced and beginner level sessions on issues such as narrowing the learning gap and enhancing teacher quality. For more information, visit nsdc.org
Summer Magnet and Related Training (SMART) Conference
July 13-16, 2008
The Magnet Schools of America will be offering a Summer Magnet and Related Training (SMART) conference from July 13-16, 2008 in Mystic, Connecticut. The conference will offer professional development training on topics related to magnet schools. For more information, visit Magnet Schools of America.
Small Learning Community National Conference 2008
June 23-25, 2008
The Small Learning Community (SLC) National Conference will be held on June 23 – 25, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference addresses topics “From Structure to Instruction,” including presentations and sessions by SLC practitioners and researchers who will provide individualized coaching to participants on their district and school plans to transform large high schools into small learning communities. For more information, visit Small Learning Community National Conference 2008.
8th Annual National Charter Schools Conference
June 22-25, 2008
The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will hold their Annual National Charter Schools Conference from June 22-25, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference will feature breakout sessions on all aspects of charter school development and implementation such as charter school design, instruction and leadership, as well as performance and accountability, among other topics. For more information, visit the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools.
112th Annual PTA National Convention and Exhibition
June 20-23, 2008
The National Parent Teacher Association will be having their annual convention in San Diego, California from June 20–23. The convention will feature exhibits, professional development workshops, forums on emerging issues in education, as well as networking opportunities with thousands of parents, students, teachers and leaders. For more information, visit the National Parent Teacher Association.
Voluntary Public School Choice Grantees Webcast
March 19, 2008
The US Department of Education hosted webcast will provide support for grantees in the development of annual reports for the most recent grant period. The webcast will include discussion of how to incorporate performance objectives into the grant performance reporting form as well as an overview of the evaluation practices and resources found on the BuildingChoice.org website. This webcast is open only to VPSC grantees, however the presentation will subsequently be posted to BuildingChoice.org.
Download the webcast for Windows Media Player.
Download the webcast for Quicktime or iTunes
Magnet Schools of America National Conference
April 28-May 1, 2008
The Magnet Schools America National Conference will be held on April 28-May 1, 2008 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The session will cover topics such as marketing and recruitment; school, parent and teacher partnerships; magnet school capacity and sustainability; and improving student achievement. For more information, visit Magnet Schools of America.
Advancing Online Learning hosted by Virtual High School
April 9-11, 2008
The Virtual High School Global Consortium will host their second Advancing Online Learning Conference (AOLC) on April 9-11, 2008 in Nashua, New Hampshire. The conference will feature professional development opportunities, focus groups, keynote sessions and networking opportunities for K-12 online learning practitioners. For more information, visit Virtual High School Global Consortium.
2008 Integration Conference - "Future of Integration"
March 10-11, 2008
Presented by the Minnesota Department of Education, this year's Integration Conference will feature presentations on re-segregation of schools, what works in ESL, and shifts in integration policy and practice. For more infomation and to register, visit West Metro Education Program.
Online Tutoring: Providing Student Support and Supplemental Services (NACOL Professional Development Webinar)
March 12, 2008
The North American Council for Online Learning offers monthly professional development webinars related to online learning. This month's webinar, offered on March 12, will offer resources on how your online learning program can provide qualified online tutors for each learner and promote the academic success of online instructional programs. For more infomation and to register for the webinar, visit the North American Council for Online Learning.
Voluntary Public School Choice Project Directors’ Conference
BuildingChoice.org will be featured as a resource for grantees at the Voluntary Public School Choice (VPSC) Project Directors’ Conference to be held in Washington, D.C., January 15-17, 2008. The purpose of the conference is to provide the opportunity for the project’s grantees to not only share their promising practices, but also learn more about the project itself.
Magnet Schools Webcast
This webcast for Magnet Schools Assistance Program grantees included an overview of the BuildingChoice.org website and presentations from three magnet school practitioners who are implementing choice programs in their districts. Download the presentation (PPT 5.1MB).
South Carolina School Choice Keynote Presentation
BuildingChoice.org was featured in a keynote presentation at the South Carolina School Choice Conference on December 6th, 2007. The presentation highlighted the content architecture of the website and discussed key points in the process of creating and maintaining a public school choice program. Download the presentation (PPT 4.6MB).
|
