Field Trips: Events for Educators

February

1-3 Conference on Urban Education

San Francisco

Join fellow educators and thought leaders to discuss strategies for improving leadership and student achievement in urban schools.

3-6 National K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference

Columbus, Ohio

The Reading Recovery Council of North America's annual conference features literacy-coaching sessions, special institutes for school administrators, and discussions with renowned children's authors.

7-10 National Association for Bilingual Education Conference

San Jose, California

This year's theme, "One Nation: Many Languages and Cultures in a Changing World," brings educators, parents, and policy makers together to address the needs of English-language learners.

8-10 Forum on High School Reform

Garden Grove, California

How do we improve our high schools? Join the EduAlliance Network in exploring smaller learning communities, career academies, and innovative classroom strategies.

March

1-3 Computer-Using Educators Conference

Palms Springs, California

This annual conference is the largest and oldest in California, with professional-development workshops, an exhibit hall, and much more focused on enhancing student achievement through technology.

1-4 National Conference on Education

New Orleans

The American Association of School Administrators gathers in post-Katrina New Orleans to help rebuild and rejuvenate the community -- and the attendees, who will return to their districts ready to implement fresh ideas.

2 NEA's Read Across America

Nationwide

An awareness and motivation program developed by the National Education Association brings educators, students, librarians, and families together each year on or around Dr. Seuss's birthday to celebrate the joy of reading.

8-10 Effective Schools Conference

Scottsdale, Arizona

Leading practitioners share their research and experiences on what makes an effective school in the twenty-first century.