Field Trips: Events for Educators

Credit: Hugh D’Andrade

January

Hawaii International Conference on Education

Honolulu, Hawaii, January 6-9

Schmooze with some of the finest educators from around the world while basking in Oahu's tropical paradise. Don't forget your cocoa butter -- for those off-hours, of course.

National Association for Bilingual Education 35th Annual Conference

Phoenix, Arizona, January 18-21

Habla usted Espanol? Ni hui jiang ying yu ma? Confused? Don't be. But do get prepared at this expansive conference that addresses crucial issues swirling around the increasing numbers of bilingual students in U.S. schools.

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Annual Meeting

San Diego, California, January 29-February 1

Prepares the next generation of teachers for the next generation of educational challenges.

Credit: Hugh D’Andrade

February

2006 National Reading Recovery & K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference

Columbus, Ohio, February 4-7

Literacy is the foundation for any solid education. The conference presents a wide range of ways to teach children to read and to love books.

The Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting

Atlanta, Georgia, February 18-22

Outstanding teaching starts with well-educated teachers. Come hear how it's done.

American Association of School Administrators National Conference

San Diego, California, February 23-26

Network with today's education leaders and escape that midwinter slump, in balmy southern California.