Field Trips: Events for Educators

January

Statewide Conference Serving Teachers of Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students [1]
6–9, Oak Brook, Illinois

Get ready to improve communication in the classroom. This year’s topics include cultural, social, and emotional issues among English-language learners; ELLs with special needs; and promoting biliteracy in the dual-language classroom.

Effective Strategies Institute on Dropout Prevention [2]
12–16, Clearwater, Florida

Catch up with the latest research on risk factors for dropping out and methods that help kids succeed and graduate from high school.

International Alliance for Learning International Conference [3]
15–18, Houston

The theme for this event is "Liftoff for Learning," as it's geared toward opening the doors to a greater, more enriched education for students and a new role for educators.

Technology, Reading & Learning Diversity [4]
22–24, San Francisco

Educators meet to exchange ideas and practices for using technology to enhance literacy in schools. The underlying belief: Technology can help students of all ages achieve understanding.

February

No Child Left Out: Practical Strategies for Engaging Today's Learners [5]
6–8, Charleston, South Carolina

Topics cover all the basics and then some -- from making math easier to creating an effective school culture to improving school performance to preparing instructional leaders.

National Reading Recovery & K–6 Classroom Literacy Conference [6]
7–10, Columbus, Ohio

Since 1984, when Reading Recovery began in the United States, it has focused on individual student tutoring to improve reading before a student falls too far behind. Learn this intervention technique developed in New Zealand.

AASA National Conference on Education [7]
19–21, San Francisco

Sharpen your thinking skills and share best practices with your peers at this three-day event sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators. Hear speakers, participate in small-group discussions, and browse some 300 exhibits at the marketplace.

Learning Disabilities Association of America International Conference [8]
25–28, Salt Lake City

At the world's largest meeting on learning disabilities, you'll hear from experts, discover the latest research findings, and learn how to create an enriching learning environment for those who don't access the curriculum in the same way as other students.

March

Celebration of Teaching and Learning [9]
6–7, New York City

K–12 teachers and administrators will find plenty of information at this event, dubbed the World's Fair of Education. Speakers include Sir Kenneth Robinson on creativity, Temple Grandin on autism, Alan Alda on science, and many others.