Events
Upcoming Events Nationwide
IES Research Training Institute: Cluster-Randomized Trials
Institute
July 6, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Evanston, IL
http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=310
The National Center for Education Research (NCER) in the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education, announces its second Summer Research Training Institute on Cluster-Randomized Trials to increase the national capacity of researchers to develop and conduct rigorous evaluations of the impact of education interventions.
Talent Development High Schools National Conference
Conference
July 9, 2008 - July 12, 2008
Baltimore, MD
http://web.jhu.edu/CSOS/tdhs/conferences/index.html
July 9-12, 2008
, MD
(Conference)
Johns Hopkins University is sponsoring this conference at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center, providing the opportunity to learn more about one of the leading high school reform models. Robert Balfanz, researcher, advocate and co-author of Locating the Dropout Crisis, will talk about eliminating “dropout factories” and keeping all students on the path to graduation.
2008 School of the 21st Century National Conference
Conference
July 14, 2008 - July 16, 2008
New Haven, CT
http://www.yale.edu/21c/200821cconference.html
Sponsored by The School of the 21st Century (21C), this conference focuses on Changing Roles of Schools: Schools of the 21st Century. Participants will have an opportunity to network with others committed to making schools responsive to the needs of children and families and choose from almost 40 sessions that tie research to everyday practice and provide tools to enhance every aspect of program development, administration, and evaluation. Experts and practitioners will present updates in the policy arena as well as provide tools to help parents become involved and engaged in their children’s education.
2008 Georgetown Training Institutes: Developing Local Systems of Care for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Needs and Their Families: New Directions to Improve Care
Institute
July 16, 2008 - July 20, 2008
Washington, DC
http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/TrainingInstitutes/TI2008/theinstitutes.html
This institute will offer in-depth, practical information on how to develop and operate systems of care and how to provide high-quality, effective, clinical interventions and supports within them, with special focus on three “new directions” to strengthen systems of care and improve outcomes, each comprising a distinct track: Implementing a Public Health Approach, Partnering With Schools, and Partnering With Child Welfare.
The Mid-America Super Conference on Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome 2008 and Webcast
Conference
On-line Conference
July 17, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Dixon, IL
http://www.fhautism.com
Sponsored by Future Horizons and EP LiveOnLine, the conference talks include “The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome” with Dr. Tony Attwood, “The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism & Asperger’s” with Dr. Temple Grandin, “Effective Behavior Strategies” with Maria Wheeler, and “Inclusion: Making it Work in Today’s Schools” with Sheila Wagner. 2008 NCIL Annual Conference “Time for Change: Use Your Power!”
Conference
July 21, 2008 - July 24, 2008
Washington, DC
http://www.ncil.org/conference/conference2008.html
The National Council for Independent Living’s 2008 Conference, “Time for Change: Use Your Power!” will be a call to action for Independent Living (IL) advocates and people with disabilities everywhere. This event is an opportunity for the IL community to organize grassroots and national plans of action and call on Washington to restore IL civil and human rights. Two Worlds – One Planet: Understanding the World of Asperger’s Syndrome
Conference
July 21, 2008 - July 23, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
http://www.gatewayacademy.us/seminar.htm
This conference is for people representing, working or living with, or interested in children with Asperger's Syndrome. It is sponsored by the Gateway Academy and AZ State University. Topics will include media influence, transition, Asperger’s strengths and possibilities, self regulation, social and pragmatic deficits, co-morbid disorders, education and environmental needs, and strategies for home, school, and community. National Institute of Justice Annual Conference
Conference
July 21, 2008 - July 23, 2008
Arlington, VA
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm
The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice will hold its annual conference which brings together criminal justice scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the local, state, and federal levels to share the latest research findings and technology. This year’s conference includes a panel on youth gang research and best practices organized by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and panels on commercial sexual exploitation of children, school-based prevention programs, and bullying. Conference registration is free, and early registration is recommended.
Check & Connect Training
Training
August 14, 2008 - August 15, 2008
Minneapolis, MN
http://ici.umn.edu/checkandconnect/training.html
This training on the Check & Connect model will provide you with practical tools for helping students reconnect to school and get on track to graduation. Of 13 dropout prevention programs rated by the U.S. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse, Check & Connect was the only program found to have strong evidence of positive effects for staying in school. Check & Connect is data-driven and grounded in research on resiliency and home-school collaboration. 2008 Global Summit on Education for All: Inclusive Practices for Students with Disabilities
Policy Summit
September 19, 2008 - September 20, 2008
Washington, DC
This summit is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and held in Washington, DC. For more information contact Melissa Storm with the American Institute for Research, at mstorm@air.org or (202)403-5363.
Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy (USBLN Annual Conference and Career Fair)
Conference
October 5, 2008 - October 8, 2008
Portland, OR
http://www.usbln.org/
Sponsored by the U.S. Business Leadership Network (BLN), this conference is a national event for business, community leaders, and BLN chapters that have an interest in hiring, retention and marketing to people with disabilities.
Brewing Best Practices in Transition 
Conference
October 16, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Milwaukee, WI
http://www.dcdt.org/pdf/MilwaukeeConfBrochure.pdf
This conference on aspects of best practices in transition is sponsored by the Division on Career Development and Transition, Council for Exceptional Children. Available in pdf (2 pages, 382 KB).
Brewing Best Practices in Transition
Conference
October 16, 2008 - October 17, 2008
Milwaukee, WI
www.dcdt.org
The Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) is sponsoring “Brewing Best Practices in Transition” in Milwaukee. The conference features sessions on writing transition IEP’s, Indicator 13, effective transition curriculum, self-determination, transition assessment and other topics. More information or an electronic copy of the brochure and registration form are available at the DCDT’s Web site.
Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) Conference
Conference
November 18, 2008 - November 21, 2008
Columbus, OH
http://www.nattapconference.org
The 2nd annual NATTAP Conference will gather educators, service providers and parents from across the United States and from around the globe to: review current systems models for addressing the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), promote use of best practice in research and intervention, and provide methods for capacity building – all of which contribute to improving outcomes for individuals ages 3-21. Applications are being accepted for trainees and family members to volunteer at the Conference. Volunteers agree to work one full day (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) of the conference and receive complimentary registration for the other two days. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to parents and family members and undergraduate and graduate students. To register or volunteer, see the conference website for further information.
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