Events
Upcoming Events Nationwide
Abilities Expo
Expo
June 25, 2009 - June 27, 2009
Chicago, IL
http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/
In addition to featuring new technology, products and services for people with disabilities, this year’s expo features education and training seminars, a career fair, and a networking reception. The Abilities Expo will also be held November 5-7 in Atlanta, GA. Use of National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2) Database for Research and Policy Discussion
Seminar
July 14, 2009 - July 16, 2009
http://ies.ed.gov/ncser/whatsnew/conferences/nlts2_DBtraining.asp
The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), within the Institute of Education Sciences, will sponsor a 3-day advanced studies seminar on the use of the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2) database. The NLTS2 is designed to support research on a wide range of topics pertaining to youth with disabilities as they move from secondary school into adult roles. FCTD Summer Institute 2009
Web-based Event
July 20, 2009 - July 31, 2009
http://www.fctd.info/show/home
The Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD) will provide a free, two-week online summer institute, July 20-31, 2009. FCTD’s summer institutes connect educators, disability professionals, and parents across the country with leading national experts in assistive and instructional technologies. This year’s institute will have two learning strands: “Accessible Instructional Materials: NIMAS and Beyond” and “Social Media Tools.” Participants can register for continuing education units (CEUs).
Global Access: Opening a World of Opportunity
Conference
July 20, 2009 - July 25, 2009
Louisville, KY
http://www.ahead.org/conferences/2009
The theme of AHEAD’s 2009 conference, in Louisville, KY, is “Global Access: Opening a World of Opportunity,” offering a wide variety of pre-conference, plenary, and concurrent sessions, as well as networking and social opportunities. National Forum on Education Statistics/NCES Summer Data Conference
Conference
July 27, 2009 - July 31, 2009
Bethesda, MD
http://nces.ed.gov/forum
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES), will sponsor the 2009 National Forum on Education Statistics and the NCES Summer Data Conference at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel in Bethesda, MD. The Forum will be held July 27-29, 2009, and the NCES Summer Data Conference July 29-31, 2009. National Forum members from local, state, and federal education agencies and national associations will share their work on tools for improving education data through best practice guides on longitudinal data systems, data ethics, metadata (and its importance), and collecting and managing data on displaced students. Information on state data system initiatives and policy affecting data collection and use will be presented. Safe and Drug-Free Schools National Conference
Conference
August 3, 2009 - August 5, 2009
National Harbor, MD
http://www.osdfsnationalconference.com/
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools 2009 conference will focus on “The Power of Change” and will address issues of civic and character education, crisis planning, mental and physical health, substance abuse, and violence prevention, among others. There is no registration fee, but early registration is recommended as space is limited. Registration deadline: July 10, 2009. Sixth Annual National Urban Service Learning Institute
Conference
August 5, 2009 - August 7, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
http://tinyurl.com/mkf53b
Sponsored by the National Youth Leadership Conference, this annual two-day event focuses on applying the principles of service-learning in urban environments. It brings together community members, young people, and school leaders to discuss service-learning outreach and application techniques that help urban students achieve academic excellence and become strong community leaders. Participants have an opportunity to explore current trends and topics affecting urban communities, and to share and learn from colleagues from other urban districts. Students with ASD in Schools and Communities
Institute
August 10, 2009 - August 13, 2009
Durham, NH
http://iod.unh.edu/events.html#asi
11th Annual Autism Summer Institute: Evidence-Based Practices for Supporting The Autism Summer Institute’s goal is to provide strength-based perspectives about students with Autism Spectrum Differences (ASD) to improve the quality of education in inclusive settings. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to evaluate and select supports and strategies based on research evidence that will enhance the full participation of students with ASD in their schools and communities. The Institute includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and “home” work groups. US BLN Annual Conference and Career Fair
Conference
August 15, 2009 - August 18, 2009
Landover, MD
http://www.newworkforceconference.org
Sponsored by the US Business Leadership Network (BLN) and Job Accommodation Network (JAN), this conference is a national event for business, community leaders and BLN affiliates that have an interest in hiring, retaining and marketing to people with disabilities. This year’s theme is “Connecting the Dots: Business Solutions.” Realizing the Dream: Promoting Financial Opportunity in All Communities
Conference
August 31, 2009 - September 1, 2009
San Antonio, TX
http://www.tax-coalition.org/aug2009index.cfm
Sponsored by the National Community Tax coalition, this conference brings together community tax practitioners, financial services representatives, researchers, policymakers, advocates, government officials and others to discuss Building Prosperity for Working Families.
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