Other National Events Listed in Past Issues2007 National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Conference
July 16, 2007 - July 18, 2007
Philadelphia, PA
This conference will offer several sessions regarding people with disabilities and service: Collaborating for Success: The Key to Inclusion (presenter: Paula Sotnik), Project Impact: Engaging Youth with Disabilities in Volunteering and Service (presenter: Paul Martell), and Broadening Your Volunteer Pool: Finding and Including People with Disabilities in Your Organization (presenters: Chet Cooper, Judi Pennella, and Susan Desmond). Using the National Household Education Surveys Program Database for Research and Policy Analyses
Seminar
July 11, 2007 - July 13, 2007
Washington, DC
The National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education will sponsor a three-day advanced studies seminar on the use of the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES) databases for research and policy analyses. NHES is a series of surveys designed to address a wide range of education-related issues. It provides descriptive data on the educational activities of the U.S. population, from early childhood to adult education, and offers policymakers, researchers, and educators a variety of statistics on the condition of education in the U.S. Using the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 and the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 for Research and Policy Discussion
Seminar
July 9, 2007 - July 11, 2007
Washington, DC
The National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education will sponsor a 2.5-day advanced studies seminar on the use of two longitudinal education databases—the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS:2002) and the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88)—for research and policy studies. The design of both studies permits examination of education, work, and the socialization of youth in the U.S. and the influences of schools, teachers, community, and family in promoting growth and positive outcomes. Using the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Database for Research and Policy Discussion
Seminar
June 19, 2007 - June 21, 2007
Washington, DC
The National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education, will sponsor this advanced studies seminar on the use of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) database for education research and policy analysis. The main NAEP database contains nationally representative achievement scores on 4th, 8th, and 12th graders from public and non-public schools in a variety of academic subjects, as well as background information on the students who were assessed and their learning environments. Customized Self-Employment
Web-based Event
June 12, 2007
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM (Eastern)
This worksupport.com Webcast will discuss and provide examples of entrepreneurship, an important employment option for individuals with disabilities. Self-employment can provide a customized job, circumventing barriers to traditional employment. Resource ownership, in which an individual purchases equipment or property that he/she brings as a resource to a paid job in the community, will also be discussed. Registration is required and a registration fee does apply. Using the Schools and Staffing Survey and Teacher Follow-up Survey for Research and Policy Discussion
Seminar
June 6, 2007 - June 8, 2007
Washington, DC
The National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, will sponsor a 2.5-day advanced studies seminar on the use of the Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS) and Teacher Follow-up Survey (TFS) for research and policy discussion. This seminar is open to institutional researchers, education practitioners, and policy analysts from state and local education agencies and professional associations as well as advanced graduate students and faculty members from colleges and universities nationwide. New Tools to Make Benchmark Analysis Free and Painless
Web-based Event
May 23, 2007
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (Pacific)
This Web-based event from WestEd’s SchoolsMovingUp Initiative will: 1) review research on using benchmark assessments to improve student achievement, 2) demonstrate free online sites that provide sample benchmark exams aligned to standards in California and other states, 3) demonstrate a free Excel template downloadable that facilitates a standards-based analysis of data from the benchmark exams, and 4) discuss how teachers might use this data to personalize instruction to improve students’ mastery of state standards. Participation is free, but registration is required. Using the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 and the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 for Research and Policy Discussion
Seminar
May 14, 2007 - May 16, 2007
Washington, DC
The National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, will sponsor a 2.5-day advanced studies seminar on the use of two longitudinal education databases—the Education Longitudinal Study of 2002 (ELS:2002) and the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88)—for research and policy studies. The design of both studies permits examination of education, work, and the socialization of youth in the U.S. and the influences of schools, teachers, community, and family in promoting growth and positive outcomes. Overview of Secondary Conditions Associated with Spina Bifida and a Special Look into the Role of Assistive Technology
Web-based Event
May 10, 2007
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM (Eastern)
This Webinar, presented by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, will share the results of studies on 1) the prevalence of secondary conditions such as obesity, social isolation, depression, and lack of independence among youth with spina bifida in relation to race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors; and 2) the role of assistive technology in promoting health and reducing secondary conditions. The researchers will also present transition issues and challenges identified by the youth with spina bifida who participated in the studies. Participation is free, but registration is required. Law Day 2007: Liberty Under Law: Empowering Youth, Assuring Democracy
Observance
May 1, 2007
No Location Specified
May 1, 2007 is Law Day 2007, an annual observance of the American Bar Association. This year, Law Day will focus on the intersection of youth and law. Many youth will come into contact with the legal system, whether through family court, foster care, or the juvenile justice system. In addition, all youth need to understand their rights and responsibilities under the law to become effective participants in our nation’s civic life. Visit this Web site to learn how you can participate in Law Day 2007. 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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