Other National Events Listed in Past IssuesAMCHP and Family Voices National Conferences Conference February 13, 2011 - February 15, 2011 Washington, DC Sponsored by Family Voices and the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP), the conference is an opportunity for participants to learn about health care reform programs and initiatives that impact state health agencies, and funding for public health agencies. PEAK Parent Center Conference on Inclusive Education: Expand Your Toolbox and Construct New Possibilities Conference February 10, 2011 - February 12, 2011 Denver, CO The 2011 PEAK Parent Center Conference, “Expand Your Toolbox and Construct New Possibilities,” for family members of people with disabilities, general and special educators, administrators, and others interested in inclusive education, will be at The Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center, February 10-12, 2011. Highlights will include five keynote presentations, break-out sessions with over 20 relevant topics, seven six-hour topical institutes of in-depth information on crucial topics in education, seven four-hour, hands-on mastery sessions, an Interactive Assistive Technology Lap throughout the conference, and a special evening event with the Axis Dance Company. Continuing education and undergraduate/graduate credit is available. Information and a registration form are at the conference website. Conference on Inclusive Education: Expand Your Toolbox and Construct New Possibilities Conference February 10, 2011 - February 12, 2011 Denver, CO Sponsored by PEAK Parent Center, “Expand Your Toolbox and Construct New Possibilities” is a conference on inclusive education for family members, general and special education teachers, other school professionals, and school administrators to learn about ways to support family-school collaboration and enhance learning for all students. Building Strategic partnerships to Foster Communication Engagement in Education Web-based Event February 9, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM (Eastern) The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with United Way Worldwide, National PTA, SEDL, and Harvard Family Research Project, will hold a webinar on building strategic partnerships to foster community engagement in education, the fifth in a series of webinars on “Achieving Excellence and Innovation in Family, School, and Community Engagement.” The webinar will examine practical examples of building successful strategic partnerships that foster community engagement, and how to select the organizations, people, and services to be included; how to structure communications to ensure ongoing collaboration; and how to build connections with families and schools. Current Events in Accommodation Web-based Event February 8, 2011 No Location Specified The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) will sponsor a discussion of current events in accommodation including tough accommodation situations, tricky ADA issues, technology challenges, and practical tips for handling these and other job accommodation issues. Current Events in Accommodation Web-based Event February 8, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Eastern) The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) will hold a webcast on current events in job accommodation, including tough accommodation situations, ADA issues, and technology challenges; and will provide tips for handling these and other job accommodation issues. Transition 2011: High School to Higher Education – Options for Students with Learning Differences Conference January 28, 2011 Boca Raton, FL Lynn University is hosting a conference for education leaders, guidance counselors, teachers, educational consultants, parents, and students on aspects of the transition for students with learning differences from high school to higher education. Information on topics, presenters, hotel accommodations, etc., is available at the Web site. Share What You Know: Collaboration and Networking in Youth Mentoring Conference January 27, 2011 - January 28, 2011 San Mateo, CA In a recession economy, many non-profit organizations’ programs are struggling. Sponsored by Friends for Youth, the “Share What You Know: Collaboration and Networking in Youth Mentoring” addresses ways for programs to sustain their viability by working with each other and within other systems. The conference offers courses and workshops facilitated by youth mentoring experts and trainers from across the country, in such subject areas as Mentoring 101, Mentor Screening, Mentor Training, and Volunteer Recruitment. Journey Toward Special Education Improvement Web-based Event January 26, 2011 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Pacific) This webinar will discuss the instructional and cultural changes that took place in the Sanger Unified School District from 2004-2010, resulting in the establishment of a full inclusion model and improved student achievement of special education students. It is presented by the American Institutes for Research and WestEd as partners in the California Comprehensive Center to recognize high performing districts and schools making a difference in student achievement. Institute on Disability’s National Inclusive Education Initiative Webtour Web-based Event January 26, 2011 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern) The LRE Part B Community of Practice will present a webtour on the National Inclusive Education Initiative (NIEI) of the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. It will include information on NIEI’s web-based professional development offerings, communities of practice, and relevant resources on inclusive education, including Web sites and bookstores. Previous 10 | Next 10 Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69
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