  | Conference Name | Conference Date(s) | Conference Facility | Conference Contact Name | Conference Contact Email | Conference Contact Phone | Conference Website | Conference Description | DESE Note | Conference Location | Begin Date (Posting Order Only) |
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| | July 14-16, 2008 (tentative) | Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale | | | | http://www.yale.edu/21c/conference.html | The 21C National Conferences are leadership and staff development opportunities for educators interested in learning more about Schools of the 21st Century, Early Care and Education, School-age Care, Family Resource Centers, Community Schools, and other school-based family support programs, as well as exploring cutting edge research in the field, and developing new skills to apply to their work. | This is for the 2008-09 school year training (not 2007-08). Must use next year's grant budget (08-09) to cover any expenses related to this conference. | New Haven, CT | |
| | March 1-3, 2009 | Disney's Coronado Springs Resort | | conference@famlit.org | | National Conference on Family Literacy | 18th Annual National Conference on Family Literacy | | Florida | |
| | April 16-17, 2009 | Hyatt Regency | N/A | N/A | 410-516-6228 | National Summer Learning Conference | This conference will challenge you to plan, implement, support and advocate for high-quality summer programming in your community and nationwide. | | Chicago, IL | |
| | April or May 2009 | TBD | N/A | ccs@iel.org | 202-822-8405 X156 | Coalition for Community Schools | The National Forum will bring together a diverse group of leaders from the fields of education, youth development, health and human services, family support, neighborhood and community development, government, philanthropy and others who work at the local, state and national levels.
The Forum will help participants to:
Learn how to mobilize local leadership as champions for community schools -- system-wide
Increase their capacity to advocate for community schools with national, state and local policy makers
Systematically plan and organize community schools at the school and community levels
Capture and utilize research data and information to make the case for community schools
Learn to apply best practices across the range of supports and opportunities (academic, health, youth
development, family support, community engagement and community development) that should be available
in a community school.
| | Portland, Oregon | |
| | March 12-13, 2009 | TBD | N/A | N/A | 508-875-4545 | Out-of School Time for High School Youth | National conference for practitioners involved in high-school based afterschool programs | | Houston, TX | |
| | July 15-17, 2008 | InterContinental Dallas Hotel (in Addison, TX) | | | | 21st CCLC Summer Institute | The U.S. Department of Education and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, in conjunction with the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, are pleased to announce that the 21st Century Community Learning Centers’ (CCLC) 2008 Summer Institute will be held July 15–17 in Dallas, TX. Registration is free for this institute --- all sessions are regarding Afterschool Programming and/or 21st CCLC programs.
| This is for the 2008-09 school year training (not 2007-08). Must use next year's grant budget (08-09) to cover any expenses related to this conference.
| Dallas, TX | |
| | July 14-15, 2008 | John Hancock Conference Center | | NEIOST@wellesley.edu | 781-283-2547 | NIOST | Are strategic partnerships necessary for your organization? Whether your need arises from programming, sustainability or new trends such as expanded learning time, this seminar will help you reach out and build valuable relationships. Learn from and interact with specialists from schools, afterschool programs and community-based organizations seeking to promote a new way of forging partnerships. Learn how to create a shared vision with strategies and policies that will benefit youth.
| This is for the 2008-09 school year training (not 2007-08). Must use next year's grant budget (08-09) to cover any expenses related to this conference. | Boston, MA | |
| | July 16-17, 2008 | John Hancock Conference Center | | NIOST@wellesley.edu | 781-283-2547 | NIOST | What You Will Learn:
Which youth outcomes contribute to youths' healthy development and academic success.
How the SAYO can help you capture positive changes in youth in a way that is realistic and appropriate.
How the APT can help you assess aspects of program quality which are linked to your desired youth outcomes.
How to effectively and objectively observe your program in action.
Key steps, procedures and tips for customizing APAS tools to fit your unique program needs.
| This is for the 2008-09 school year training (not 2007-08). Must use next year's grant budget (08-09) to cover any expenses related to this conference. | Boston, MA | |
| | February 11-14, 2009 | Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport | | info@foundationsinc.org | 888-977-KIDS (5437) | Beyond Schools Hours XII Conf | Planned in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Programs.
- Discover the latest professional development, funding, and programming strategies
- Get inspired by dynamic workshops and institutes, presented by experts in the field
- Discuss research, curriculum, evaluation, and program improvement
- Visit model afterschool program sites to see best practices in action
- Get the latest tools and trends in our exhibit hall featuring premium vendors
- Refresh, renew, and have fun connecting with afterschool educators and stakeholders
- Energize your work with kids!
| CCLC Grantees: you must use NEXT year's grant budget to pay for this conference (2008-2009). Remember you must also get prior approval from your DESE contact person before attending a national conference with grant funds. Please remember approved attendance at this national training is only for the 2008-2009 school year. | Burlingame, CA | |
| | September 17-19, 2008 | Navy Pier | Jason Freeman | scienceafterschool@gmail.com | 508-875-4545 | Ntl Conf on Science & Tech Out-of-School Time | This first-ever conference will bring together a national cross-section of program providers, researchers, and policy-makers in the growing movement for science and technology in out-of-school time. Sessions will include research-based best practices, curriculum development and evaluation, with a particular focus on equity and access issues for underrepresented populations.
| | Chicago, IL | |
| | April 2-4, 2009 | Morial Convention Center | N/A | info@naaconvention.org | 888-801-3622 | National AfterSchool Association Convention | Unique Opportunities:
• Partnership with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in a joint conference with overlapping sessions, exhibit halls and networking events
• Site visits to vibrant New Orleans afterschool programs
• High profile keynote speakers
• Interactive and fun networking events
• Hundreds of the best workshop sessions, with themes including Leading a Learning Day for All Children: Working with School Principals; Afterschool Workforce Development; Arts and Creativity in Afterschool; Leading Afterschool; and Learning in Afterschool
• Engaging pre-conference workshops
• Great food, music and culture - the unforgettable spirit of New Orleans!
| Pre-early registration now available thru August 31, 2008. | New Orleans, LA | |
| | November 5-6, 2008 | Bahia Resort Hotel | Steve Hensel | info@boostconference.org | 619-231-7555 (x 122) | BOOST-er Summit | BOOST up your high school after school knowledge at the 1st Annual High School After School BOOST-er Summit. Join national leaders in a retreat-like setting to learn about topics affecting today’s high school programs. | | San Diego, CA | |
| | November 5-8, 2008 | Fairmont Hotel | N/A | ncea@ncea.com | 703-359-8973 | NCEA Conference | This year NCEA is introducing special programs and sessions that target specific audiences, such as afterschool, rural revitalization and community education. Look for one of our best and most well attended conferences ever, attracting some of the country’s most dynamic speakers, presenters, and a wealth of noteworthy exhibitors.
| | Dallas, TX | |