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Conference Calendar Past Events

The Past Events page allows you to identify previous statewide and national conferences for your information. If you wish to post new events to the Conference Calendar, please use the Submit Event Form. If you have questions, e-mail or phone Dina Fong: dfong@cde.ca.gov; 916-445-0710.
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July
July 22-June 26, 2009
University of Maine
Summer Technology Institute
Fred Hutchinson Center, Belfast, Maine
Roxanne Lee, 207-581-2493

July 20-June 23, 2009
College Summit
College Summit Institute (College Access and Professional Development Conference)
MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Alison Rincon, 202-310-1763 x.295

June
June 30-July 1, 2009
University of San Diego, Character Development Center
Character Matters Conference
School of Leadership and Education Sciences, University of San Diego
Ed DeRoche, 619-260-2250

June 26-28, 2009
The One Voice Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education
One Voice Denver International Conference and Forum for Educators
The Curtis Hotel, Denver, Colorado
Rosanna Pittella, 267-287-8357

June 26-27, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
School/District 2009/10 Advisory Committee Summer Summit Retreat
Dana Resort Hotel on The Bay, San Diego, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

June 25-27, 2009
National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Education
Schools to Watch National Conference
Marriott Crystal Gateway Hotel, Arlington, Virginia
Deborah Kasak, 217-3512196

June 24-26, 2009
Bay Area Coalition for Equitable Schools
Coaching for Educational Equity Institute
Preservation Park, Oakland, California
Sara Brown, 510-208-0160

June 24-25, 2009
California Alliance of African American Educators
“Taking the Courageous Conversation to the Next Level: Pedgagogies and Practices for Successfully Reaching African American Students--Models of Excellence"
UCLA, Moor Hall 100, Los Angeles, California
Debra Watkins, 408-977-4188

June 23-25, 2009
EAT Foundation
Summer Workshop and Tour for Educators
UC Davis Co-Operative Extension, Hanford, California
Kelly, 559-707-8823

June 22-26, 2009
Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society & Ambassadors of the Environment
Ambassadors of the Environment Teachers' Workshop Training
El Capitan Canyon, Santa Barbara, California
Karen Keltner, Director of Education AOTE, 805-899-8899 104

June 22-26, 2009
Council of American Instructors of the Deaf
CAID 2009 National Conference
Gallaudet University, Washington DC
Marteal H. Pitts, 202-651-5360

June 21-24, 2009
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
National Charter Schools Conference
Walter E. Washington Convention Center , Washington, D.C.
Angela Christophe, 202-289-5886

June 17-19, 2009
The Sloan Consortium
The Sloan-C International Symposium on Emerging Technology Applications for Online Learning
Hyatt Regency San Francisco, San Francisco, California
Becky Morgan, 407-882-0260

June 12-13, 2009
Iona College
Conference on Intellectual Property
Iona College , New Rochelle, New York
Dean Defino, 914-633 2160

June 11-13, 2009
University of New Hampshire
2009 Black New England Conference
UNH Holloway Commons, Durham, New Hampshire
JerriAnne Boggis, 603-862-0693

May
May 30-30, 2009
Chicago Metro AEYC
Head to Toe - Infant/Toddler Conference
Whitney Young High School, Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Metro Staff, 312-427-5399

May 29-31, 2009
The One Voice Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education
One Voice Santa Fe International Conference and Forum for Educators
The Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Rosanna Pittella, 267-287-8357

May 20-23, 2009
University of British Columbia
Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) 2009 Annual Conference
The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Monica Killeen, 604-822-0681

May 4-5, 2009
EduAlliance Network
California Foster Youth Education Summit
Hilton Arden West, Sacramento, California
Janet McShane, 831-425-0299

May 3-6, 2009
Mount Pleasant Educational Services Inc.
DreamCatching 2009: Hands-on Workshops in Math and Science for Teachers of Aboriginal Students
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dawn Wiseman, 514-469-0746

April
April 27-28, 2009
POSTPONED until further notice
California Department of Education
Title I Annual State Conference
Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, California
Lou Ann Harada, 916-319-0299 Check website for new date later this year.


April 26-26, 2009
Location change: originally scheduled in Anaheim
California Parent Center
Addressing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Success and Academic Achievement
Doubletree Club Hotel-Mission Valley, San Diego, California
Melissa Popovich, 619-594-4756

April 23-26, 2009
New York University
Theatre Pedagogy: Teaching the Art Form
New York University, New York City, New York
Desiree Hamburger, 212-998-5273

April 22-25, 2009
BOOST Collaborative
BOOST (Best of Out-of-School-Time) Conference
Palm Springs Convention Center , Palm Springs, California
Tia Quinn, 619-232-6678

April 22-24, 2009
California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance
2009 State Conference: "Moving the Mountain--Intention to Impact"
Embassy Suites Hotel, South Lake Tahoe, California
Karen Chapman, 530-745-1305 .


April 21-24, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE) Annual Conference
Increasing Student Achievement for ALL Students through Parental Involvement...MISSION POSSIBLE!
Dana Hotel On Mission Bay, San Diego, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

April 20-21, 2009
CA County Superintendents Educational Services Association
Statewide Leadership in Arts Education: Arts to the Core
Embassy Suites Sacramento Riverfront Promenade, Sacramento, California
Cindy Ridley, 916-446-3095

April 17-18, 2009
Center for Data-Driven Reform in Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Spring K-12 Leadership Institute - Increasing Student Achievement: Using Data to Lead Change
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California
Mia Proctor, 410-616-2445


April 17, 2009
EdSource
32nd Annual Forum: What's Next? BIG Issues for California Education?
Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine, California
Maggie Rancatore, 650-917-9481

April 3-4, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Achievement Gap "Through Collaboration and Teamwork" A Statewide Tour
Twin River Unified School District (Foothills High School), Sacramento, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

April 2-4, 2009
California School Employees Association
12th Annual California Paraeducator Conference: The Best Solution
Convention Center & Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento, California
Carla Mitchler, Project Coordinator, 408-433-1288

April 2-4, 2009
ACSA, CUE and TICAL
Leadership 3.0 Symposium
Doubletree Hotel Mission Valley at the Hazard Center, San Diego, California
Kathy McCreery, 916-329-3825

April 2-3, 2009
California Parent Center
Using Parent Involvement to Increase Academic Acheivement
National University-Sacramento, Sacramento, California
Melissa Popovich, 619-594-4756

April 1-2, 2009
POSTPONED to December 2-3, 2009 (same location)
California Department of Education
Secondary Literacy Summit IX: Best Practices for School-Wide Literacy, Systems, and Strategies
Hilton Orange County, Costa Mesa, California
Geri Mohler, 916-322-6638

March
March 26-28, 2009
California Department of Education
California Partnership Academies Conference
Desert Springs JW Marriott , Palm Desert, California
Machelle Martin, 916-319-0473

March 23-26, 2009
International Journal of Arts and Sciences
National Conference of Academic Disciplines
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), Las Vegas, Nevada
Professor Joseph Bonnici, PhD, JD, 401-837-6987

March 22-25, 2009
The Community College Foundation
TechEd 2009
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California
Maureen Julian, 916-418-5157

March 20-21, 2009
California Association for Safety Education (C.A.S.E.)
57th Annual State Conference
Delta King, Sacramento, California
Shannon Woods, 916-612 7222

March 20-20, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
California Parent Bootcamp "Reaching Hard 2 Reach Parents"
Oakland Unified District (Sobrante Park Elementary), Oakland, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

March 18-21, 2009
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Children at the Crossroads: Educating All To Move Forward
Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ilinois
Lisa Wenger, 301-570-2111

March 17-17, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Residence Inn by Marriott, Redding, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

March 5-7, 2009
Computer-Using Educators (CUE), Inc.
2009 Annual Conference- Attain, Achieve, Acclaim
Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California
Marisol Valles, 510-814-6630

March 5-6, 2009
California Parent Center
Parent Involvement Liaison Certificate Program
National University, Costa Mesa, California
Melissa Popovich, 619-594-4756

March 5-6, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Residence Inn by Marriott, Santa Clara, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

March 3-4, 2009
California Department of Education
Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project -SEECAP Special Events
Radisson Hotel, Newport Beach, California
Kathleen Finn, 760-761-5526

March 2-4, 2009
California Consortium for Independent Study (CCIS)
2009 Spring Conference and Compliance Training
Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, California
Marcia Abrahamsen, 650-965-3404

March 1-3, 2009
CANCELLED
California Department of Education
Secondary Transition Conference
Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, California
Nancylynn Ward, 866-761-6818

February
February 28-March 1, 2009
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers and California Health Incentives Improvement Project
YO! Disabled and Proud Youth Summit
Anaheim Hilton, Anaheim, California
Eddie Rea, 916-325-1690 x337

February 27-28, 2009
Southern California Kindergarten Conference, Inc
Southern California Kindergarten Conference
Pasadena Convention Center , Pasadena, California
Channon Morris, 661-297-6900

February 26-March 1, 2009
California Language Teachers Association
California Language Teachers Association Annual Conference
Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, California
Paula Hirsch, 310-390-3444 This is the annual conference for foreign language teachers in the state of California.


February 26-27, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Residence Inn by Marriott, Fairfield, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

February 25-28, 2009
California Association of Museums
2009 Annual California Association of Museums Conference
Hotel Kabuki , San Francisco, California
Sarah Post, 831-471-9970

February 25-28, 2009
California Association for Bilingual Education
Annual Conference
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California
Maria S. Quezada, Ph.D, 626-814-4441

February 24-26, 2009
California Department of Education
Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project- SEECAP Symposium
Doubletree Hotel , Sacramento, California
Kathleen Finn, 760-761-5526

February 20-22, 2009
Reaching At-Promise Students Association (RAPSA)
4th Annual Reaching At-Promise Students National Conference
Marriott Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California
Eileen Holmes, 800-871-7482

February 13-14, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Hilton, San Bernardino, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

February 9-11, 2009
Youth Service California
2009 California Service-Learning Leadership Institute
Sheraton Anaheim , Anaheim, California
Brian Seilstad, 510-302-0551

February 9-10, 2009
POSTPONED to Dec. 7-8, 2009
California Department of Education
Accountability Leadership Institute for English Learners, Immigrant, and Migrant Students
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, California
Nancy Zarenda, 916-319.0263

February 7-10, 2009
Reading Recovery Council of North America
2009 National Reading Recovery & K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Julie Wolf, 614-310-7340

February 7-8, 2009
The University of Crete
1st International Conference on Language for Specific Purposes
TBA, University of Crete, Iraklion, Greece
Kallia Hodgetts, +30-2810545102

February 5-8, 2009
Bay Area Coalition for Equitable Schools
Leading for Equity Institute
San Ramon Valley Conference Center, San Ramon, California
Sara Brown, 510-208-0160 x315

February 3-3, 2009
Texas Computer Education Association
Third Annual Educational Technology Research Symposium
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
John Thompson, 716-878-3531

February 1-3, 2009
New Teacher Center
New Teacher Center Symposium on Teacher Induction: New Teachers—Vitality & Hope for Tomorrow's Schools
Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California
831-459-4323

January
January 30-30, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Residence Inn by Marriott, Sacramento, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382


January 28-29, 2009
California Parent Center
Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Achievement
Riverside Marriott , Riverside, California
Melissa Popovich, 619-594-4756

January 22-23, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
TBA, Los Angeles, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

January 20-21, 2009
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Residence Inn by Marriott, Los Angeles, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

January 16-18, 2009
California Kindergarten Association
27th Annual California Kindergarten Conference
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California
Cristiana Tibbats, 916-780-5331

January 9-12, 2009
Hawaii International Conference
7th Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii
Darren Garvey, 808-542-4385

January 5-9, 2009
Computer Using Educators in partnership with IDG
Macworld Educator Academy & Educator Maclabs
Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
Mike Lawrence, 510-814.6633

January 4-9, 2009
Civic Concepts International
17th International Youth Leadership Conference
Pragues Olympik Tristar, Prague, Czech Republic
Davey Kim, 420-272730879

2008

December
December 11-12, 2008
California Advisory Council on Education Events
Closing The Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
TBA, Fresno, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

December 4-7, 2008
California Mathematics Council
Annual Asilomar Mathematics & Admin/Teacher Leader Conferences
Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, California
Mike Contino, 888-262-6284

December 4-5, 2008
Youth Change
Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
Doubletree El Segundo, Los Angeles, California
Ruth Wells, 800-544088461

December 4-5, 2008
California Educational Research Association (CERA)
87th Annual California Educational Research Association (CERA) Conference Effective Teaching & Learning: Evaluating Instructional Practices
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, California
Paula Carroll, 209-468-9260

November
November 20-23, 2008
California School Library Association (CSLA)
Annual Conference: School Libraries Make Connections
Sacramento Convention Center & Hyatt Regency, Sacramento, California
Connie Williams, President elect, 707-778-7524

November 19-19, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Achievement Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Academic Achievement
San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

November 18-21, 2008
California Educational Technology Professionals Association (CETPA)
2008 Annual Conference
Sheraton Grand, Sacramento, California
Andrea Bennett, 925-922-2456

November 18-21, 2008
Butte County Office of Education
14th Migrant Education (MEES) Conference
Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza, Sacramento, California
Adriana Simmons, 916-443-9225

November 18-18, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Achievement Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Achievement
San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

November 15-16, 2008
National Latina/o Psychological Association
National Latina/o Pschological Association Conference 2008: La Cultura Cura: Healing Traditions & Models of Care with Latina/o Families & Communities
Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, California
Julie Gonzalez, 909-319-3825

November 14-16, 2008
The One Voice Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education
One Voice Comference and Forum for Educators
Westchester Marriott , Tarrytown, New York
Rosanna Pittella, 267-287-8357

November 13-16, 2008
American Montessori Society
American Montessori Society 2008 Fall Conference - for Educators, Administrators, and Parents
Hyatt Regency Orange County, Garden Grove, California
Leslie DiLeo, CMP, 212-358-1250

November 13-14, 2008
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap "Through Collaboration and Teamwork"
TBA, Redding, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

November 8-8, 2008
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
No Parent Left Behind "Bootcamp"
Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Oakland, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

November 7-9, 2008
California Association of Compensatory Education (CACE)
Annual Leadership Conference
Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Irene Ross, 209-537-2085

November 7-9, 2008
California Mathematics Council
Annual Palm Springs Conference
Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California
Mike Contino, 888-262-6284

November 7-7, 2008
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
No Parent Left Behind "Bootcamp"
Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Oakland, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

November 6-9, 2008
California Business Education Association
CBEA State Conference "Soaring with Higher Skills"
Sonoma County Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park, California
Susan White, 925-377-0939

November 6-6, 2008
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
No Parent Left Behind "Bootcamp"
Watefront Plaza Hotel, Oakland, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

November 5-7, 2008
The University of Central Florida Continuing Education
The 14th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning
Caribe Royale Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Becky Morgan, 407-882-0260

November 4-4, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Academic Achievement
Doubletree Guest Suties-Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

November 3-3, 2008
ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career
Partnering to Build an Integrated Biomedical and Health Science Curriculum
St. Anne's Conference Center, Los Angeles, California
Penni Hudis, 510-849-4945

November 3-3, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Academic Achievement
Doubletree Guest Suites-Anaheim Resort, Anaheim, CA
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

October
October 30-November 2, 2008
California Science Teachers Association
California Science Education Conference
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California
Jessica Lewis, 916-979-7004

October 23-25, 2008
California Association of School Social Workers
Annual Conference: "Bridges to Change: Connecting Practice to Theory and Research"
Oakland Convention Center, Oakland, California
Robert Ayasse, 510-642-0303

October 20-22, 2008
California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs
Fall 2008 Institute
LaQuinta Resort and Club, LaQuinta, California
Terry Larsen, 626-308-2251

October 19-22, 2008
EduAlliance Network
Ready to Learn Conference Helping Students Survive & Thrive
Town & Country Resort, San Diego, California
Janet McShane, 831-425-0299

October 19-22, 2008
League for Innovation in the Community College
2008 Conference on Information Technology
Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Edward Leach, 480-705-8200

October 14-16, 2008
Computer Using Educators, in partnership with FETC
Innovative Learning Conference 2008
San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California
Lynn Buchanan, 850-219-9600

October 9-10, 2008
Youth Change
Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
The Century Hotel/Hayden, Portland, Oregon
Ruth Wells, 800-545-5736

October 6-7, 2008
CREATE, Center for Research on the Educational Achievement and Teaching of English Language Learners
Math, Science, & Social Studies: A Focus on English Language Learners in Middle School
Millennium Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alice Folkins, 831-458-2711

October 6-6, 2008
California Department of Education and the California Comprehensive Center at WestEd (co-sponsors)
On The Right Track 6 Symposium
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California
Sandi Ridge, 916-319-0833

October 5-5, 2008
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
San Francisco Peforming and Visual Arts College Fair
The Regency Center, San Francisco, California
Jaci Christopher, 703-299-6824

October 4-4, 2008
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
Los Angeles Performing and Visual Arts College Fair
UCLA - Ackerman Union, Los Angeles, California
Jaci Christopher, 703-299-6824

October 1-3, 2008
California Co-op Directors
California Co-op Directors Fall Conference
Embassy Suites, Lake Tahoe, California
Bobbie Powell, 530-528-7345

October 1-3, 2008
California Advisory Council on Education Events (CACEE)
Closing The Academic Achievement Gap Through "Collaboration and Teamwork"
Waterfront Plaza Hotel, Oakland, California
Diane Haney, 619-822-4382

October 1-2, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Achievement Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Academic Achievement
Almansor Court, Los Angeles, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

September
September 29-October 2, 2008
The Council of Educational Facility Planners International
85th Annual International Conference & Trade Show
San Diego Convention Center/Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego, California
Mike Deegan, 480-391-0840

September 29-29, 2008
California Department of Education and the California Comprehensive Center at WestEd (co-sponsors)
On The Right Track 6 Symposium
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, California
Sandi Ridge, 916-319-0833

September 26-28, 2008
International Center for Leadership in Education
2008 Leadership Academy
University of Nevada, Moyer Student Union, Las Vegas, Nevada
Lori Eastman, 518-399-2776

September 25-27, 2008
California Council for History Education
Third Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California
Dale Steiner, 530-680-2995

September 24-26, 2008
California Alliance Concerned with School Age Parenting and Pregnancy Prevention - CACSAP
CACSAP Annual Conference Step Up to the Challenge: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities
Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine, California
Dana Goodrow, 408-907-3904

September 22-26, 2008
The National Film Market
The 30th National Media Market
Embassy Suites/Griffin Gate Marriott Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky
Ursula Schwarz, 520-743-7735

September 11-11, 2008
California Institute for Mental Health
California Mental Health Policy Forum Mental Health and Education: A Partnership for Creating Healthy School Communities
Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto, California
James Hernandez, 916-379-5329

September 11-11, 2008
California Institute for Mental Health
California Mental Health Policy Forum "Mental Health and Education: A Partnership for Creating Healthy School Communities"
Cabana Hotel, Palo Alto, California
James Hernandez, 916-379-5329

July
July 29-31, 2008
California Staff Development Council
Results-Based Staff Development
Cal Poly Pomona - Kellogg West Conference Ctr, Pomona, California
Joseph Jimenez, 559-737-6338

July 29-31, 2008
Education and Agriculture Together (E.A.T.) Foundation
Ag Tour and Summer Seminar for Educators
UC Davis Co-operative Extension, Hanford, California
Kelly, 559-707-8823

July 21-24, 2008
Foundation for Critical Thinking
29th Annual International Conference on Critical Thinking
Doubletree Hotel Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, California
Nina Caputo, 707-878.9100

July 15-17, 2008
Education and Agriculture Together (E.A.T.) Foundation
Ag Tour and Summer Seminar for Educators
UC Davis Co-operative Extension, Hanford, California
Kelly, 559-707-8823

July 12-15, 2008
University of British Columbia
Brain Development & Learning: Making Sense of Science
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
Rose Wang, 604-822-7404

July 5-9, 2008
The Institute of Elemental Ethics and Education
One Voice, International Conference and Forum for Educators
Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, California
Rosanna Pittella, 215-758-2663

June
June 30-July 4, 2008
International Commission on Mathematical Instruction
ICMI /IASE Study. Statistics Education in School Mathematics
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
Carmen Batanero, 34-958243950

June 30-July 3, 2008
2-Way CABE Affiliate of the California Association for Bilingual Education
16th Annual National Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program Conference
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, Newport Beach, California
Marcia Vargas, Director, 2-Way CABE, 626-814-4441

June 24-28, 2008
University of Maine, College of Education and Human Development
Summer Technology Institute
Fred Hutchinson Center, Belfast, Maine
Abigail Garthwait, 207-581-2481

June 24-26, 2008
Educational and Agriculture Together (E.A.T.) Foundation
Ag Tour and Summer Seminar for Educators
UC Davis Co-operative Extension, Hanford, California
Kelly, 559-707-8823

June 23-26, 2008
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
2008 National Youth Gang Prevention Symposium
Atlanta Hilton Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia
Michelle Arciaga, 850-385-0600

June 22-25, 2008
The University of West Georgia and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration
Distance Learning Administration 2008
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Georgia
Alicia Williams, 678-839-6248

June 22-25, 2008
International Center for Leadership in Education
16th Annual Model Schools Conference
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida
Lori Eastman, 518-399-2776 x210

June 17-19, 2008
California Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs (CAASFEP)
Spring 2008 Institute
Monterey Hyatt, Monterey, California
Terry Larsen, 626-308-2251

June 16-19, 2008
The Lexile Framework for Reading
2008 Lexile National Conference & Quantile Symposium
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter , San Antonio, Texas
Eric Zurowski, 919-547-3400

June 12-12, 2008
La Jolla Learning Foundation 501(c)(3)
Free Special Education Seminar with Guest Speaker Mr. Thomas S. Nelson Attorney At Law
Encinitas Library, Encinitas, California
Jennifer Stephan, 619-607-0950

June 6-6, 2008
Leigh Law Group
Resolving Conflicts that Arise in the IEP Process
Flood Building , San Francisco, California
Mandy Leigh or Sandra Wong, 415-399-9155

June 5-6, 2008
California Parent Center
Parent Involvement Liaison Certificate Program for 2008
Almansor Court, Los Angeles, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

June 4-6, 2008
University of Quebec in Montreal
6th International Conference on Workplace Bullying - Sharing our Knowledge
University of Quebec in Montreal, Montreal
Angelo Soares, 514-987-3000 ext. 2089

May
May 30-31, 2008
California State University Fullerton
General Education/Special Education Conference: Evidence Based Practices for Including Children with Autism
Embassy Suites, Brea, California
Belinda Karge, 714-278-3760

May 29-29, 2008
California Educational Technology Professionals Association (CETPA)
CTO Clinic
San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, California
Andrea Bennett, 925-922-2456

May 28-30, 2008
Educational Policy Institute
RETENTION 2008: An International Conference on Student Success
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California
Dr. Watson Swail, 757-430-2200

May 22-23, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing The Gap: Using parent Involvement to Increase Student Success and Academic Achievement
San Diego State University-College of Extended Studies, San Diego, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

May 22-23, 2008
The College Board
Preparate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Ilinois
Carmen Quinones, 408-367-1422

May 21-23, 2008
Wichita State University
5th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence - Global Learning: Educating the World Citizen
Marriott Hotel, Wichita, Kansas
Drs. Glyn Rimmington, Mara Alagic and Kay Gibson, 316-304 1432

May 8-10, 2008
San Diego Title I Parent Association and California Advisory Council
Closing the Academic Achievement Gap: A New Beginning
San Diego Hilton Airport/Harbor Island , San Diego, California
Diane Haney, 619-218-3598

May 8-9, 2008
Youth Change
Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
Holiday Inn Express SeaTac, Seattle, Washington
Ruth Wells, 800-545-5736

May 5-5, 2008
EduAlliance Network
2008 Foster Youth Education Summit
California Department of Health Services, Auditorium
Gina Van Horn, 831-425-0299

May 1-2, 2008
Youth Change
Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
Holiday Inn KCI, Kansas City, Missouri
Ruth Wells, 800-545-5736

April
April 28-29, 2008
California Department of Education
Secondary Transition Conference
J.W. Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, California
Alison Greenwood, 916-322-0373

April 28-29, 2008
Center for the Advancement of Ethics and Character
Educating for Justice
Boston University Photonics Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Eileen Gessner, 617-353-3262

April 24-25, 2008
The College Board
A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education
Westin Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles, California
Carmen Quinones, 408-367-1422

April 23-25, 2008
California Association of Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance
Annual Conference
Queen Mary , Long Beach, California
Laura Castrellon, 562-922-6247

April 21-22, 2008
California County Superintendents Educational Services Association
Statewide Leadership in Arts Education Conference Reinvigorating Arts Education in California Schools: What’s the Story?
Embassy Suites , Sacramento, California
Cindy Ridley, 916-446-3095

April 21-22, 2008
California Department of Education
State Title I Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California
Lou Ann Harada, 916-319-0299

April 20-20, 2008
California Parent Center
Addressing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Success and Academic Achievement (Pre-Conference to the Title 1 Annual State Conference)
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

April 18-18, 2008
EdSource
EdSource 31st Annual Forum: "Big Visions and Hard Realities: What We Can Do Now"
Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto, Palo Alto, California
Maggie Rancatore, 650-917-9481

April 17-18, 2008
Youth Change
Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
Doubletree El Segundo, Los Angeles, California
Ruth Wells, 800-545-5736

April 13-16, 2008
The Community College Foundation
TechEd 2008: 13th Annual Technology in Education Conference & Exposition
Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, California
Matson Breakey, 916-418-5134

April 10-12, 2008
Computer-Using Educators (CUE), in partnership with the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and the Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership (TICAL)
Leadership 3.0 Symposium
Westin San Francisco Airport Hotel, Millbrae, California
Michele Cuartilon, 831-479.5391

April 8-8, 2008
California Department of Education
Taking Center Stage--Act II Live Webcast
To Be Determined, County Offices of Education
Middle and High School Improvement Office, 916-322-1892 Contact your county office of education (COE) for details. Visit this site for COE lead name and contact information - http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/coregionalevents.asp


April 7-9, 2008
California Consortium for Independent Study (CCIS)
Spring 2008 Conference and Compliance Training
Portola Plaza Hotel, Monterey, California
Marcia Abrahamsen, 650-965-3404

April 2-3, 2008
Spectrum Training Systems
Inclusion and Social Relationships in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Holiday Inn Buena Park, Buena Park, California
Spectrum Training Systems, 920-749-0332

April 1-2, 2008
California Department of Education
Secondary Literacy Summit VIII
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, California
Sherry Arnold, 916-228-2479

March
March 30-April 1, 2008
National Center for Family Literacy
National Conference on Family Literacy
Galt House Hotel and Conference Center, Louisville, Kentucky
502-584-1133

March 26-29, 2008
Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Beyond Standards: Reaching Every Child's Potential
Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia
Lisa Wenger, 301-570-2111

March 24-26, 2008
California Department of Education
20th Annual California Partnership Academies Conference
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, San Diego, California
Machelle Martin, 916-319-0473

March 14-16, 2008
California Association for Music Education (CMEA)
Annual Conference
Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California
Nancy Carr, 916-445-5669

March 13-16, 2008
California Language Teachers Association
California Language Teachers Association Annual Conference
Irvine Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Paula Hirrsch, 310-390-3444

March 13-14, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Access and Academic Achievement.
Marcus Foster Site, Oakland, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

March 13-14, 2008
Youth Change
Breakthrough Strategies to Teach and Counsel Troubled Youth
Holiday Inn Select Airport South, Atlanta, Georgia
Ruth Wells, 800-545-5736

March 9-12, 2008
Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore
LICM08 LUMS 2nd International Conference on Mathematics and its Applications in Information Technology 2008
LUMS Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Faqir M Bhatti Convener of LICM08, +92-42-5722670

March 8-8, 2008
The College Board
K-12 Professional Development Workshops
Chapman University, Orange, California
Registration Center, 866-392-4078

March 7-9, 2008
California Association of Compensatory Education (CACE)
Annual State Conference "NCLB Reauthorization: What It Means to You as a Parent and Educator"
Doubletree Hotel Mission Valley, San Diego, California
Irene Ross, 209-537-2085

March 7-8, 2008
California Association of Teachers of English (CATE)
CATE 2008 "Reading the Water; Writing the Wind"
Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Long Beach, California
Teisha Hase, 530- 342-1047

March 6-8, 2008
California Association for Bilingual Education
CABE 2008: 33rd Annual Conference
San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, California
Delma Chwilinski/Ruth Navarette, 626-814-4441

March 6-8, 2008
American Indian Education Center - Director's Association
31st Annual Conference
Red Lion Hotel & Holiday Inn, Redding, California
Irma Amaro, 530-275-1513

March 6-8, 2008
Computer-Using Educators (CUE), Inc
2008 Annual Conference - Pearls of Learning
Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California
Marisol Valles, 510-814-6630

March 6-7, 2008
Spectrum Training Systems
The Autism Spectrum: Curricular Adaptations and Asperger Syndrome
The Handlery Hotel, San Diego, California
Spectrum Training Systems, 920-749-0332

March 4-7, 2008
California Charter Schools Association
The 15th Annual California Charter Schools Conference
Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, California
Lee Condon, 310-228-0303

February
February 29-29, 2008
California Department of Education
2008 Black History Month Celebration
California Department of Education , Sacramento, California
Katherine Gales, 916-319-0796

February 28-29, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Success and Academic Achievement
Serna Center , Sacramento, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

February 24-26, 2008
The Education Trust-West
Closing California's Achievement and Opportunity Gaps: Our Mission is Possible. The Time is Now.
Grand Hyatt San Francisco on Union Square, San Francisco, California
Molly Mauer, 510-465-6444

February 22-23, 2008
Southern California Kindergarten Conference, Inc.
The 22nd Annual Southern California Kindergarten Conference
Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel and Convention Center, Burbank, California
Channon Morris, 661-297-9877

February 22-23, 2008
CARS+: The Organization for Special Educators
CARS+ 2008 Convention: "Riding the Waves of Change-Charting a New Course"
Hilton Long Beach Hotel & Executive Meeting Center , Long Beach, California
Linda Begbie, 916-443-0218

February 13-17, 2008
San Diego County Title I Parents Association
Closing The Achievement Gap: A New Beginning
Doubletree Hotel, San Diego, California
Diane Haney, 619-218-3598

February 9-12, 2008
Reading Recovery Council of North America
2008 National Reading Recovery & K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference
Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Julie Wolf, 614-310-7340

February 9-9, 2008
The College Board
K-12 Professional Development Workshops
Alhambra High School, Alhambra, California
Registration Center, 866-392-4078

February 7-8, 2008
California Parent Center
Closing the Gap: Using Parent Involvement to Increase Student Success and Academic Achievement
Norwalk Marriott, Los Angeles, California
Beth Sondak, 619-594-4756

February 7-7, 2008
California Department of Education
2008 Black History Month Celebration
Department of Health Services-auditorium, Sacramento, California
Katherine Gales, 916-319-0796

February 4-5, 2008
Texas Computer Education Association
Texas Computer Education Association Educational Technology Research Symposium
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas
Ron Cravey, 800-282-8232

February 3-5, 2008
New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz
10th National New Teacher Center Symposium on Teacher Induction: Celebrating the Lessons Learned
Fairmont San Jose Hotel, San Jose, California
831-459-4323

February 2-2, 2008
The College Board
K-12 Professional Development Workshops
Aragon High School, San Mateo, California
Registration Center, 866-392-4078

February 1-2, 2008
California TASH: Equity, Opportunity & Inclusion for People with Disabilities
26th Annual Statewide Conference:Strengthening & Sustaining Inclusive Schools and Communities
San Francisco Airport Marriott, Burlingame,California
Ann Halvorsen, 510-885-3087

January
January 31-February 1, 2008
Spectrum Training Systems
Curricular Adaptations & Play-Based Behavioral Interventions for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Doubletree Hotel, Sacramento, California
Spectrum Training Systems, 920-749-0332

January 18-20, 2008
California Kindergarten Association
California Kindergarten Conference
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, California
Cristiana Tibbats, 916-780-5331

January 13-15, 2008
Community Day School Network
Community Day School Network (CDSN) 2008 Annual Statewide Conference "Celebrate the Promise"
Crowne Plaza, San Diego, California
Devon Freitas, 909-398-0617

January 5-8, 2008
Hawaii International Conferences
The 6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii
Andrew Burge, Conference Coordinator, 808-542-4931

Questions:  Dina Fong | dfong@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-0710