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2/1/2010
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FREE Stock Market Game Teacher Training
Offered by Economics Wisconsin and the Center for Economic Education at Lakeland College, Milwaukee, the Stock Market Game is an easy and simple method of learning how to invest in the stock market without using real money. attending the workshop will learn:
the basics of stocks, bonds and mutual funds, simple strategies for building wealth over the long term, practical tips to apply in your personal decision-making, the connection between principles of economics and personal finance, and how to apply lessons from Learning, Earning and Investing and how to use the Stock Market Game in the classroom.
Contact: Melissa Guzman
Email: EconEd@EconmicsWisconsin.org
Website: http://www.economicswisconsin.org/teach/stmkt_sim.htm
Address: Northwestern Mutual
Franklin
WI
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2/1/2010
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National Freedom Day
Established by presidential proclamation in 1949 to commemorate the 1865 signing of the 13th amendment which abolished slavery.
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2/1-5/2010
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National School Counseling Week
Celebrate School Counseling
Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) during the first full week in February to highlight the impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
Contact: American School Counselor Association
Website: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
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2/1-28/2010
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Career and Technical Education Month
This month-long celebration of CTE kicks off with National Job Shadow Day concludes with National Entrepreneurship Week.
Website: http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth.aspx
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2/2-3/2010
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2010 Higher Education Crisis Preparedness Conference
Seminar offered by the School Safety and Citizen Preparedness Committee for technical and community colleges, universities,and K-12 school representatives to learn how to evaluate crisis planning needs.
Contact: Mary Jean Erschen
Phone: (608) 592-5200
Email: mjerschen@citizenpreparedness.org
Website: http://www.citizenpreparedness.org/
Address: Jefferson Street Inn
Wausau
WI
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2/3/2010
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CCBC Award-Winning and Outstanding Books for Grades 6-12
3:45 to 5:15 p.m. CCBC librarians will talk about 2010 American Library Association (ALA) award-winning books for grades 6-12, and selected ALA 2010 Best Books for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, as well as selected books from CCBC Choices 2010 for 6-12 students during this distance program sponsored by the Four Lakes Distance Education Network.
Contact: Don Holmen
Phone: (608) 849-5731
Website: http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/events/default.asp
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2/3/2010
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PDP Reviewer Training
Training will allow participants to be listed in the DPI database as qualified reviewers of a professional development team, as well as provide services such as reviewing and approving PDPs and mentoring initial educators. Available for licensed teachers, licensed administrators, licensed pupil service personnel, and IHE representatives. Remember that initial educators will also gain appropriate information from this session.
Contact: Dustin Schimik, UW-Milwaukee Education Outreach
Phone: (414) 229-4728
Email: dschimek@uwm.edu
Website: http://www.edoutreach.soe.uwm.edu
Address: UWM Union, 2200 East Kenwood Boulevard
Milwaukee
WI
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2/3/2010
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Africa at Noon
The Nation and Its Others: Citizens, Foreigners, and Asians in Twentieth Century Tanzania
Noon - Presentations on Africa research in any discipline.
Contact: Catherine Reiland, African Studies Program
Phone: (608) 262-4461
Email: creiland@wisc.edu
Website: http://africa.wisc.edu/
Address: UW-Madison, Ingraham Hall
Madison
WI
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2/4-5/2010
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Symposium on Adolescent Health Issues
This annual symposium, established in the 1990s, addresses current challenges to the health of our youth. Review strategies for prevention, research findings, and pertinent resources to enhance the adolescent health. Registration required.
Contact: Chris Deluliis, UW Oshkosh Office of Continuing Education
Phone: (920) 424-1134
Website: http://www/uwosh.edu/conted
Address: Best Western Bridgewood Resort and Conference Center
Neenah
WI
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2/4/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Books and Literature: LitFinder for Help Finding Poems, Stories, and More!
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. No registration. Passcode: 8548664
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://http://www.meetme.net/anytime
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2/4-6/2010
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Wisconsin State Reading Association 2010 Convention
Literate Lives: Growing Deeper, Reaching Out
Three days devoted to expanding literacy in Wisconsin through workshops and sectionals,
including the Authors Festival. The Cooperatie Children's Book Center will give two presentations on Friday: one will focus on books for K-5 classrooms, the other on books for grade 6-12 classrooms.
Website: http://www.wsra.org/convention/convention.php
Address: Midwest Express Center
Milwaukee
WI
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2/6/2010
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ACT Assessment national testing date
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: High school guidance office, ACT Inc.
Phone: (319) 337-1028
Website: http://www.act.org
Address: 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 168
Iowa City
IA
52243
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2/8/2010
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Building the Local Capacity for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within Wisconsin Schools
Functional Behavior Assessment and Effective-Practice Management Strategies for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
DPI series of Webinars on Autism Spectrum Disorders. All
Webinars are schedule from 3:15-5:15p.m.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/autism.html
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2/9/2010
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Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia Brain Development Causes & Remediation
Developments in brain research have caused a revolutionary perspective. Specifically, it is now understood that IQ is not stagnant and that with the right tools, teaching, and time, most anyone can learn most anything. In this ground-breaking seminar, professionals from many different perspectives come together to learn how their interventions integrate to remediate some of the more complicated dysfunctions seen in education today. The Pyramid of Potential approach starts the remediation with building blocks of mind and body health from nutrition and psychology, followed by brain development and sensory-motor development from occupational, physical, and vision therapy, which leads into cognitive skills training (memory, logic, processing speed, etc.) from educational therapy.
Participants will experience exercises and therapies that are discussed and are provided with extensive notes and resources for further exploration.
Contact: Jodi Brenden
Phone: (715) 836-9900
Email: ceinfo@meds-pdn.com
Website: http://www.meds-pdn.com
Address: Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield
Brookfield
WI
53005
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2/10/2010
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Africa at Noon
African American Lives: Genes, Roots, and Routes
Noon - Presentations on Africa research in any discipline.
Contact: Catherine Reiland, African Studies Program
Phone: (608) 262-4461
Email: creiland@wisc.edu
Website: http://africa.wisc.edu/
Address: UW-Madison, Ingraham Hall
Madison
WI
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2/10/2010
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Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia Brain Development Causes & Remediation
Developments in brain research have caused a revolutionary perspective. Specifically, it is now understood that IQ is not stagnant and that with the right tools, teaching, and time, most anyone can learn most anything. In this ground-breaking seminar, professionals from many different perspectives come together to learn how their interventions integrate to remediate some of the more complicated dysfunctions seen in education today. The Pyramid of Potential approach starts the remediation with building blocks of mind and body health from nutrition and psychology, followed by brain development and sensory-motor development from occupational, physical, and vision therapy, which leads into cognitive skills training (memory, logic, processing speed, etc.) from educational therapy. Participants will experience exercises and therapies that are discussed and are provided with extensive notes and resources for further exploration.
Contact: Jodi Brenden
Phone: (715) 836-9900
Email: ceinfo@meds-pdn.com
Website: http://www.meds-pdn.com
Schaumberg
IL
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2/11/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Books and Literature: Novelist: Readers’ Advisory Made Easy
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration recommended.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/ykp5y4z
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2/11-13/2010
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American Association of School Administrators Annual Convention
AASA National Conference on Education in Phoenix, AZ, offering professional development for public education leaders nationwide with educational sessions focusing on new skills, hot issues, and global perspectives. Exhibits showcase the latest educational products, tools, and services.
Contact: WASDA
Phone: (608) 242-1090
Email: jschwedrsky@wasda.org
Contact 2: AASA
Phone 2: (703) 528-0700
Website: http://www.aasa.org
Address: 4797 Hayes Road, Suite 201
Madison
WI
53704
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2/12/2010
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Integrating Economics into the U.S. History Classroom
This professional development workshop is targeted at middle and high school teachers who are interested in deepening their students understanding U.S. history through the application of basic economic principles. Workshop presentations will be based entirely on Focus: Understanding Economics in United States History, a curriculum of 39 complete history lessons published by the Council on Economic Education. View sample lesson plans from the book at http://store.councilforeconed.org/focus-ushistory.html
Download the flyer and registration form at http://www.economicswisconsin.org/ParksideUSHistoryWorkshop.pdf
Contact: Melissa Guzman
Email: EconEd@EconmicsWisconsin.org
Website: http://www.economicswisconsin.org/teach/stmkt_sim.htm
Address: Educators Credit Union
Racine
WI
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2/12/2010
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Wisconsin Council on Special Education
Meeting from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m. to advise the state superintendent of public instruction on matters regarding the education of children with disabilities.
Contact: Courtney Reed Jenkins
Phone: (608) 267-9183
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html
Address: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, GEF 3
Madison
WI
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2/12/2010
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Abraham Lincoln Day
Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the 16th president of the United States. Lincoln was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky; assassinated 1865. Observed as a federal holiday (Presidents' Day) on the third Monday in February.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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2/12/2010
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Plant the Seed for a Green and Healthy School
8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- This free workshop will introduce the Wisconsin
Green and Healthy Schools program.
The workshop focuses on the topics of:
Waste & Recycling, Energy, Water, School Facilities & Grounds, and Health and Nutrition.
Contact: Elizabeth Olson, DNR Recycling and Waste Reduction Education and Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (608) 264-9258
Email: Elisabeth.Olson@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/greenschools/workshop.htm
Address: Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road
Madison
WI
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2/15/2010
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Susan B. Anthony Day
Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the Feb. 15, 1820, birth of this crusader for equal rights for women and advocate of women's suffrage. She was arrested twice for attempting to vote. Lived 1820 to 1906. Listed with the state's other 20 Special Observance Days at http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html.
Contact: Susan B. Anthony Center at the University of Rochester
Website: http://www.rochester.edu/SBA/
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2/17/2010
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Africa at Noon
Old Wine, New Skins: A Ghanaian Contribution to the Debate on Working Conditions in Export Processing Zones
Noon - Presentations on Africa research in any discipline.
Contact: Catherine Reiland, African Studies Program
Phone: (608) 262-4461
Email: creiland@wisc.edu
Website: http://africa.wisc.edu/
Address: UW-Madison, Ingraham Hall
Madison
WI
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2/18/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Books and Literature: K12 Literature Resources from Britannica Online
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/449007736
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
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2/20-27/2010
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National Entrepreneurship Week
Sponsored by the Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education, National Entrepreneurship Week represents the fourth year of nationwide recognition of the heritage of entrepreneurial leadership in America, and encourages support for the growth of entrepreneurship education as a lifelong learning process.
Contact: Sara Baird
Phone: (608) 267-9253
Email: sara.baird@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Carol Dunn
Phone 2: (608) 267-0297
Email 2: carol.dunn@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://commerce.wi.gov/BD/BD-eweek.html
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2/20/2010
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Dynamic Social Studies for the 21st Century
Using New Technologies to Enhance Student Engagement and Learning
Sponsored by the UW-Madison School of Education and the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) for Wisconsin middle and high school social studies teachers. The conference will showcase powerful social studies teaching and learning using cutting edge technology such as: interactive whiteboards, hand-held polling devices, GPS systems, and interactive websites.Registration required: http://tinyurl.com/dynamicss
Contact: Lisa Hebgen
Phone: (608) 263-0951
Email: lmhebgen@wisc.edu
Website: http://www.education.wisc.edu/outreach
Address: UW-Madison, Pyle Center
Madison
WI
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2/22/2010
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George Washington Day
Wisconsin School Observance Day honoring the first president of the United States. Washington was born February 22, 1732; died 1799. Observed as a federal holiday (Presidents' Day) on the third Monday in February.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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2/22/2010
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Service-Learning Regional Workshop
Service-Learning 101
Gain an understanding of the National K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice and strategies for successful implementation.
Contact: Betsy Prueter
Phone: (608) 267-7290
Email: betsy.prueter@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=806083
Address: UW-Platteville
Platteville
WI
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2/24/2010
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Africa at Noon
The Kibale EcoHealth Project: Health through Conservation near the Foothills of the Mountains of the Moon
Noon - Presentations on Africa research in any discipline.
Contact: Catherine Reiland, African Studies Program
Phone: (608) 262-4461
Email: creiland@wisc.edu
Website: http://africa.wisc.edu/
Address: UW-Madison, Ingraham Hall
Madison
WI
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2/24-26/2010
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Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference
School Counselors Moving Forward
Annual conference for WSCA members, offering speakers, sectional sessions, exhibitors, and an oppportunity share material and information on contemporary school counseling practices.
Contact: John Bowen
Phone: (414) 427-4803
Email: jmbkeb@execpc.com
Contact 2: Denise Ocker
Phone 2: (262) 248-1579
Email 2: dowsca@wi.rr.com
Website: http://www.wscaweb.com
Address: Ramada Stevens Point Hotel
Stevens Point
WI
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2/24/2010
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Service-Learning Regional Workshop
Service-Learning 101
Gain an understanding of the National K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice and strategies for successful implementation.
Contact: Betsy Prueter
Phone: (608) 267-7290
Email: betsy.prueter@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=806083
Address: CESA 6
Oshkosh
WI
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2/25/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Books and Literature: Literary Reference Center from EBSCO
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration recommended.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/yfqqc3n
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2/26/2010
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Southern Wisconsin Education Inservice Organization (SWEIO) Convention
Convention for southern Wisconsin educators. Always held the fourth Friday in February.
Contact: SWEIO
Website: http://www.sweio.net/
Madison
WI
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2/27/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: River Falls Public Library
River Falls
WI
54022
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2/28-3/2/2010
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BrainStorm 11.0
The Brainstorm 11.0 conference lets PK-12 school district Directors of Information and Technology network with their counterparts. The conference focuses on technology with an emphasis on the technical realm rather than curricular areas in education. Pre-conference workshops on Sunday night offer hands-on work with new and existing technology.
Contact: Vicki Lyons
Email: vlyons@sdlax.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.brainstormk12.com
Address: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells
WI
53965
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3/1-31/2010
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Music in Our Schools Month
To communicate the importance of music in the learning.
Contact: National Association for Music Education
Phone: (800) 336-3768
Website: http://www.menc.org
Address: 1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston
VA
20191
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3/1-31/2010
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National Women's History Month
Women Taking the Lead to Save the Planet
Proclaimed by Congress and many governors and state legislatures as a month to celebrate the rich and inspiring heritage of women's contributions to the United States.
Contact: National Women's History Project
Website: http://www.nwhp.org
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3/1-31/2010
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Youth Art Month
To emphasize the importance of art activities for children and to encourage schools and youth groups to support their art programs.
Contact: Council for Art Education, Inc.
Phone: (781) 293-4100
Website: http://www.acminet.org/youth_art_month.htm
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3/1/2010
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Peace Corps Anniversary
On this date in 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed the executive order establishing the U.S. Peace Corps.
Contact: Local Peace Corps Chapters or Peace Corps
Phone: (800) 424-8580
Website: http://www.peacecorps.gov
Address: 1111 20th Street NW
Washington
DC
20526
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3/2/2010
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Read Across America
Started in 1998 as a way to excite children about reading, Read Across America has become the nation's largest reading event. Sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA), the year-around program culminates each year on or near Dr. Seuss's birthday (March 2).
Contact: National Education Association
Website: http://www.nea.org/readacross/index.html
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3/3/2010
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National Anthem Day
Celebrates the day in 1931 when Congress adopted the "Star-Spangled Banner" as our national anthem. Francis Scott Key wrote the song during the War of 1812. On Sept. 13, 1814, Key and a U.S. negotiator were detained aboard a British vessel during the attack on Fort McHenry. Seeing the American flag still flying over the fort the next morning inspired Key to pen the "Star-Spangled Banner."
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3/3-5/2010
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23rd Annual MIS Conference - 2010
The MIS Conference is a concentrated 3 days of information about best practices, innovative ideas, current issues, and practical how-to-advice about management information systems for K-12 education. The conference will offer more than 80 presentations, demonstrations, and workshops conducted by practitioners from K-12 information systems.
Contact: National Center for Education Statistics
Website: http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=554
Phoenix
AZ
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3/3/2010
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Service-Learning Regional Workshop
Administrator's Academy
Interactive session for district and school leaders focusing on proven strategies to effectively engage students, create positive school climate for success, and sustain quality service-learning for student achievement, led by national experts Dr. Terry Pickeral, Dr. Bill Hughes and Anderson Williams.
Contact: Betsy Prueter
Phone: (608) 267-7290
Email: betsy.prueter@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=806083
Address: GEF 3, 125 South Webster Street
Madison
WI
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3/4/2010
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Service-Learning Regional Workshops
Service-Learning 101
Gain an understanding of the National K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice and strategies for successful implementation.
Contact: Betsy Prueter
Phone: (608) 267-7290
Email: betsy.prueter@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=806083
Address: UW-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
WI
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3/4/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Books and Literature: K12 Learning Tools from TeachingBooks.net
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. No registration.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/yz8gf5r
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3/4-5/2010
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Annual NARENWICH State Conference
National At-Risk Education Network-Wisconsin Chapter (NARENWICH. State Conference.
Contact: Beth Lewis
Phone: (608) 261-1062
Website: http://www.atriskeducation.net/states/wi.html
Address: Holiday Inn
Stevens Point
WI
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3/4/2010
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Casimir Pulaski Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the life of the Poland native who fought for independence in Poland and in the United States late in the 18th century.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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3/5/2010
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Enganged and Empowered: Lieutenant Governor's Conference on LGBT Youth
Conference for school and community-based staff addressing the health and wellness of LGBT youth in Wisconsin.
Contact: Cindy Crane
Phone: (608) 661-4141
Email: cindyc@gsaforsafeschools.org
Website: http://www.GSAforSafeSchools.org
Address: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
WI
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3/6/2010
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Special Education and Early Childhood Education Conference
Planting the Seeds of Inclusion: Supporting the Growth of All Children
UW-Oshkosh departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Reading, and Special Education are hosting a joint Special Education and Early Childhood Education conference.
The focus of the conference is supporting inclusive education with the goal of bringing together educators, therapists, parents, and other professionals who support the growth and learning of all of our children, birth through age 22, in inclusive settings.
Contact: Chris DeIuliis
Phone: (920) 424-1129
Email: deiuliis@uwosh.edu
Website: http://www.coehs.uwosh.edu/SeedsofInclusion/intro.htm
Address: UW-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
WI
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3/6-8/2010
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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference
Critical Transformations
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference and Exhibit Show is education's premier professional development event.
Contact: ASCD
Website: http://www.ascd.org
San Antonio
TX
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3/6/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: Klingers Farm Market
Chippewa Falls
WI
54729
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3/6/2010
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Planting the Seeds of Inclusion: Supporting the Needs of All Children
Inclusive Education
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Reading, and Special Education are hosting a joint Special Education, Early Childhood Education, and Reading Education conference.
The focus of the conference is supporting inclusive education. Our goal is to bring together educators, therapists, parents, and other professionals who support the growth and learning of all of our children, birth through age 22, in inclusive settings.
Our key note speaker is Dr. Temple Grandin, who will share her sperspective on inclusion in school and the community.
Contact: Dr. Stacey Skoning
Phone: (920) 424-7227
Email: skonings@uwosh.edu
Website: http://www.uwosh.edu/coehs/coehs-conf/Seeds_Of_Inclusion/seeds-of-inclusion
Address: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh
WI
54901
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3/8-12/2010
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National School Breakfast Week
School Breakfast - Ready Set Go!
Sponsored by the School Nutrition Association to promote school breakfast.
Contact: School Nutrition Association
Phone: (703) 739-3900
Website: http://www.schoolnutrition.org
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3/9-10/2010
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Wisconsin Statewide Autism Training
Advanced Level: Addressing Challenging Behavior
Designed for educational personnel working in K-12 settings with students with autism. Advanced training requires participants to have either completed the DPI basic training or the equivalent. The advanced trainings will not cover basic concepts and information.
Registration online only at http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/autism.html.
Contact: Jeanne Hook
Phone: (608) 266-3928
Email: jeanne.hook@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Brian Johnson
Phone 2: (608) 266-3648
Email 2: brian.johnson@dpi.wi.gov
Address: Jefferson Street Inn
Wausau
WI
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3/10-11/2010
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Wisconsin RtI Summit
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators in collaboration with AWSA, WASCD, WEAC, WCASS, WSPA, WSRA, and the DPI, The 2010 RtI Summit offers national and local presenters showcasing schools and districts in various stages of implementation. Opportunities will be available to work in school and district teams.
Contact: WASDA
Phone: (608) 242-1090
Email: jschwedrsky@wasda.org
Website: http://www.wasda.org
Address: KI Convention Center and Hotel Sierra
Green Bay
WI
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3/10-12/2010
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17th Annual EBD Institute
Institute, sponsored by Marathon County Special Education, featuring Randy Sprick, John Murphy, and Lynn Boreson.
Contact: Cheryl Adams, Staff Development Coordinator
Phone: (715) 261-1980
Website: http://www.mcspecialeducation.com/
Address: Westwood Conference Center
Wausau
WI
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3/11/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Health and Medicine: Consumer Health Complete
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration recommended.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/yfrztks
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3/11/2010
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Building Skills for Health Literacy
This strategy-based training will explore strategies for teaching and assessing for the skills of the health education standards and the deeper meaning of health literacy.
Online registration required at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/healthedcert.html.
Contact: Brenda Jennings
Phone: (608)266-7051
Email: brenda.jennings@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/healthedcert.html
Address: Children’s Health Education Center, 1533 N. River Center Dr.
Milwaukee
WI
53212
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3/13/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: Woollen Mill Gallery
Reedsburg
WI
53959
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3/13/2010
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World Language Day for the Community
Traditionally a high school program, World Languages Day for the Community will be a special event for the general public as part of the UW-Madison's Year of the Humanities Initiative.
Contact: UW-Madison Language Institute
Email: wsjohnso@wisc.edu
Website: http://www.languageinstitute.wisc.edu/wld
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
WI
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3/13/2010
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SAT national testing date
SAT only
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: Local guidance office or The College Board
Phone: (212) 713-8000
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com
Address: 45 Columbus Avenue
New York
NY
10023
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3/14-20/2010
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Sunshine Week 2010
Sponsored by various organizations including participating daily and weekly newspapers, magazines, on-line sites, and radio and television broadcasters to focus on the public's right of access to government information.
Website: http://www.sunshineweek.org
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3/15-16/2010
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2010 Great Lakes Regional Conference
Today's Students, Tomorrow's Global Citizen
The Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies and the International Education Conference announce that the 2010 Conference will be a Great Lakes Regional Conference involving educators from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The conference
will offer workshops to actively engage K-12 teachers in teaching social studies and international and global education.
Contact: Pam Kaiser
Phone: (715) 246-9536
Email: wcssmembers@gmail.com
Contact 2: Dean Bowles, UW-Madison
Phone 2: (608) 263-7880
Email 2: bdbowles@wisc.edu
Website: http://education.wisc.edu/elpa/conferences/iec/
Address: Madison Marriott West, 1313 John Q. Hammons Drive
Middleton
WI
53562
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3/15/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
6 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: Price County UW-Extension Office
Phillips
WI
54555
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3/17/2010
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"The Great Hunger" in Ireland
"The Great Hunger" in Ireland from 1845 to 1850 was established as a special observance day in schools as part of 2003 Wisconsin Act 305.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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3/17-19/2010
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Wisconsin Educational Media and Technology Association (WEMTA) Spring Conference
Into the Wild!
Library Media Specialists, Educational Technology Advocates, Teachers, and Administrators will gather for workshops and speakers, inclidnig Dr. Leigh Zietz, Michael Perry, and Stephanie Vance.
Contact: WEMTA
Email: WEMTA@wiscow.com
Website: http://www.wemtaonline.org/se3bin/clientgenie.cgi
Address: Kalahari Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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3/18/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Health and Medicine: Health Resources from Britannica Online
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/960603880
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
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3/18-20/2010
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2010 ASW Annual Conference
Autism Society of Wisconsin annual conference, featuring
talks by Paula Kluth, Temple Grandin, and Eric Courchesne. Contact: 1-888-4AUTISM.
Contact: Autism Society of Wisconsin
Phone: (920) 553-0278
Email: asw@asw4autism.org
Website: http://www.asw4autism.org
Address: Hotel Sierra
Green Bay
WI
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3/18/2010
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Building Skills for Health Literacy
This strategy-based training will explore strategies for teaching and assessing for the skills of the health education standards and the deeper meaning of health literacy.
Online registration required at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/healthedcert.html.
Contact: Brenda Jennings
Phone: (608)266-7051
Email: brenda.jennings@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/healthedcert.html
Address: CESA 8, 223 West Park St.
Gillett
WI
54124
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3/19/2010
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Everything You Need to Know about School Fiance Right Now!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators and conducted by the Department of Public Instruction School Finance Team this workshop will be most helpful for administrators and school business officials with less than three years' experience who want to get to know the basics of school finance.
Contact: WASDA
Phone: (608) 242-1090
Email: jschwedrsky@wasda.org
Website: http://www.wasda.org
Address: WASDA School Leadership Center
Madison
WI
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3/20/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: Walworth County UW-Extension Office
Elkhorn
WI
54555
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3/22-23/2010
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2010 Wisconsin Charter Schools Conference
The 10th annual Wisconsin Charter Schools Conference, co-sponsored by the WCSA and DPI.
Contact: Wisconsin Charter Schools Association
Phone: (608) 661-6946
Email: info@wicharterschools.org
Website: http://www.wicharterschools.org
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison
WI
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3/23/2010
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Everything You Need to Know about School Fiance Right Now!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators and conducted by the Department of Public Instruction School Finance Team this workshop will be most helpful for administrators and school business officials with less than three years' experience who want to get to know the basics of school finance.
Contact: WASDA
Phone: (608) 242-1090
Email: jschwedrsky@wasda.org
Website: http://www.wasda.org
Address: Holiday Inn
Stevens Point
WI
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3/25/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Health and Medicine: Nursing Collection/AltHealthWatch/Medline from EBSCO
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration recommended.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/yjbbdmt
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3/26/2010
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Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND)
Bi-monthly meeting of to provide advise to the state superintendent on library issues.
Contact: Rick Grobschmidt
Phone: (608) 266-2205
Contact 2: Roslyn Wise
Email 2: roslyn.wise@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/coland/index.html
Address: By webconference
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3/30/2010
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Building Skills for Health Literacy
This strategy-based training will explore strategies for teaching and assessing for the skills of the health education standards and the deeper meaning of health literacy.
Online registration required at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/healthedcert.html.
Contact: Brenda Jennings
Phone: (608)266-7051
Email: brenda.jennings@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sspw/healthedcert.html
Address: CESA 3, 1300 Industrial Dr.
Fennimore
WI
53809
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4/1-30/2010
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Mathematics Awareness Month
Mathematics and Sports
Mathematics Awareness Month is sponsored each year by the Joint Policy Board for Mathematics to recognize the importance of mathematics through written materials and an accompanying poster that highlight mathematical developments and applications in a particular area.
Contact: Joint Policy Board for Mathematics
Website: http://www.mathaware.org/index.html
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4/1-30/2010
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School Library Media Month
First celebrated in 1985, many school library media programs celebrate the month of April as School Library Media Month in conjunction with, and sharing the same theme as, National Library Week.
Contact: American Library Association
Phone: (800) 545-2433
Website: http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/publicawareness/campaign@yourlibrary/index.cfm
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4/2/2010
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International Children's Book Day
Celebrated on Hans Christian Andersen's birthday to help young children develop an understanding of other cultures through literature. Sponsored by International Board on Books for Young People.
Contact: U.S. Board on Books for Young People
Email: usbby@reading.org
Website: http://www.usbby.org
Address: 800 Barksdale Road
Newark
DE
19714
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4/7-8/2010
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Wisconsin Tobacco Prevention and Control Conference
This conference provides tobacco control advocates with tools to improve the effectiveness of tobacco prevention and cessation programs and policies.
Contact: Jill Ness, SmokeFree Wisconsin
Phone: (608) 268-2620
Email: jness@smokefreewi.org
Website: http://www.smokefreewi.org
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison
WI
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4/8/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Ecology and the Environment: Learning and Teaching Tools in Student Research Center
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration recommended.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/yg8t785
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4/8/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
6:30 to 9 p.m.Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: Dane County UW-Extension
Madison
WI
53718
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4/9/2010
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Prisoners of War Remembrance Day
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day commemorating the date during World War II when the largest number of Americans were captured in the Conquest of Bataan.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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4/10/2010
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ACT Assessment national testing date
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: High school guidance office, ACT Inc.
Phone: (319) 337-1028
Website: http://www.act.org
Address: 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 168
Iowa City
IA
52243
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4/10/2010
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Got Dirt?
Free School Garden Training Session
9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by the UW-Extension to train teachers and childcare providers to start and maintain a school garden. Registration required.
Contact: Kristen Buettner, Communications Coordinator
Phone: (920) 391-4655
Email: buettner_km@co.brown.wi.us
Website: http://www.gotdirtwisconsin.org
Address: Red Cedar Medical Center Education Center
Menomonie
WI
54751
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4/10-12/2010
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National School Boards Association Annual Conference
NSBA Annual Conference features four high-profile and motivational general session speakers.
Contact: National School Boards Association
Phone: (703) 838-6722
Website: http://www.nsba.org/
Chicago
IL
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4/11-17/2010
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National Library Week
Communities thrive @ your library
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries – school, public, academic and special – participate.
Contact: American Library Association
Phone: (800) 545-2433
Website: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/pio/natlibraryweek/nlw.cfm
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4/12/2010
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Professional Standards Council Meeting
The Professional Standards Council was created to assist the State Superintendent in improving teacher preparation, licensure and regulation. Creation of the council was originally recommended by a Special Committee on Teacher Preparation, Licensure and Regulation. Authority for the Council was provided in 1997 Wisconsin Act 298. Initial council members were appointed and confirmed in 1999.
The Professional Standards Council contributed to the language of PI 34 and is currently active in recommending and developing strategies for information dissemination regarding PI 34 implementation.
Contact: Peggy Solberg
Phone: 608-266-2662
Email: peggy.solberg@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/pscmeet.html
Address: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4402 E. Washington Avenue
Madison
WI
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4/12/2010
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Building the Local Capacity for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within Wisconsin Schools
Educating Students with Autism in the General Education Classroom
DPI series of Webinars on Autism Spectrum Disorders. All
Webinars are schedule from 3:15-5:15p.m.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/autism.html
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4/13/2010
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American's Creed Day
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day recognizing the American's Creed, written in 1917 by William Tyler Page, a messenger in the U.S. House of Representatives. His essay was judged the "best summary of American political faith" in national contest.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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4/15/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Ecology and the Environment: GreenFile and Other Ecology Resources from EBSCO
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration recommended.
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://tinyurl.com/ykm7cjp
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4/15-17/2010
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Wisconsin Future Problem Solving
State Bowl
Students from across Wisconsin participate in competitive and non-competitive Future Problem Solving teams, community problem solving, and scenario writing.
Contact: Wisconsin FPS
Phone: (608) 849-3290
Email: wisfp@charter.net
Website: http://www.wisfps.org
Address: Kalahari Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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4/15-17/2010
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Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers 2010 Convention
Science on the River Again
WSST's Annual Spring Convention is the largest science education event in the state. The organization works to support and improve science education in Wisconsin by providing leadership, advocacy, and programs to enhance the teaching and learning of science.
Contact: WSST
Phone: (920) 424-0287
Email: office@wsst.org
Website: http://www.wsst.org
La Crosse
WI
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4/16/2010
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Wisconsin Council on Special Education
Meeting from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m. to advise the state superintendent of public instruction on matters regarding the education of children with disabilities.
Contact: Courtney Reed Jenkins
Phone: (608) 267-9183
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html
Address: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, GEF 3
Madison
WI
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4/16/2010
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World Cinema Day
World Cinema Day is a half-day event that brings high school students and teachers to Madison for the screening of a high-quality international film along with an introduction and discussion led by a UW faculty member. Curricular materials based on the film are provided to participating schools in advance. This event is free, and there is no limit to the number of students a high school may bring.
Contact: Mark Lilleleht, UW-Madison Global Studies
Email: cinema@global.wisc.edu
Website: http://www.languageinstitute.wisc.edu/wcd/
Madison
WI
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4/16-17/2010
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57th Annual WDTSEA/DPI Conference
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to provide workshops and training related to driver and traffic safety education. DPI post-conference workshop 1 to 5 p. 4/17/2010. Registration required.
Contact: Randy Thiel, DPI Alcohol/Traffic Safety Education Programs Consultant
Phone: (608) 266-9677
Email: randall.thiel@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.adtsea.org/wisconsin/
Address: Holiday Inn and Convention Center
Stevens Point
WI
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4/18-24/2010
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Public School Volunteer Week
When parents are involved in children's learning, at school and at home, schools work better and students learn more. The annual Public School Volunteer Week is held annually the third full week in April.
Contact: Project Appleseed
Website: http://www.projectappleseed.org
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4/18-24/2010
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National Volunteer Week
Sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation to recognize and celebrate the efforts of volunteers at the local, state, and national levels.
Contact: Pat Chandler
Phone: (404) 979-2941
Email: pchandler@handsonnetwork.org
Website: http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/seasons/nvw/
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4/19/2010
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Patriots' Day
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day to mark the date in 1775 when shots were fired in Lexington, beginning of the Revolutionary War.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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4/19-20/2010
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2010 Together for Children Conference
Professionals whose work involves some aspect of child abuse and neglect, including prevention, treatment, investigation or prosecution, will have opportunities to learn from experts in the field and to network with colleagues throughout the state. The conference will feature keynote presentations from: Brian Holmgren, JD, assistant district attorney general, Nashville, and David H. Perlman, JD, Wisconsin assistant attorney general. Sponsored by Children's Service Society of Wisconsin's Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.
Contact: Ann Kulikowski
Phone: (608) 442-4181
Email: ann.kulikowski@cssw.org
Website: http://www.preventchildabusewi.org
Address: Glacier Canyon Lodge and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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4/19-23/2010
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Wisconsin Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Office of Emergency Management to raise awareness of tornados and severe weather and to protect public safety.
Contact: Lori Getter
Phone: (608) 242-3239
Email: lori.getter@dma.state.wi.us
Website: http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov/
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4/21/2010
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Administrative Professionals Day
Power of Commitment
Observance to recognize the contributions of administrative support staff in the workplace and to encourage professional development. Observed during Administrative Professionals Week, the last full week in April (April 19-25, 2009).
Contact: International Association of Administrative Professionals
Phone: (816) 891-6600
Email: service@iaap-hq.org
Website: http://www.iaap-hq.org/events/
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4/21-24/2010
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership, and professional development to support teachers in ensuring mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students.
Contact: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Phone: (703) 620-9840
Website: http://www.nctm.org
San Diego
CA
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4/22/2010
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Environmental Awareness Day
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day, marking the anniversary of Earth Day and urging schools to conduct day-long programs across subject areas to enhance students' understanding of the environment and to promote an ethic of environmental stewardship.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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4/22/2010
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BadgerLunch Webinar Series
Ecology and the Environment: Environmental Resources from Britannica Online
Noon - This series of learning sessions will explore BadgerLink’s rich collection of information tools. Each session covers one resource, database, or interface. All sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn. All sessions last 30-45 minutes. Registration at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/422072200
Contact: Lisa Reale, BadgerLink Coordinator
Email: DPIBadgerLi@dpi.wi.gov
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4/22-24/2010
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Early Childhood Education Conference
Conference for early childhood professionals from in-home child care providers to third-grade teachers.
Contact: UW-Stout Outreach Services
Phone: (715) 232-2793
Email: conferences-workshops@uwstout.edu
Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/outreach/conf/ece/ececonf_intro.htm
Menomonie
WI
54751
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4/22-23/2010
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WACTE 74th Annual Conference
Annual conference for the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education. (WACTE).
Contact: WACTE
Phone: (608) 833-5858
Email: wacteorg@chorus.net
Website: http://www.wacteonline.org
Address: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
Appleton
WI
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4/22/2010
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Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
1 Youth, 1 Dream, 2Morrrow's Leader
Started by the Ms. Foundation for Women and now sponsored by organizations across the nation on the fourth Thursday in April to help young people think about how to participate as an adult in the spheres of work, family, and community.
Website: http://www.daughtersandsonstowork.org
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4/22/2010
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Service-Learning Regional Workshop
Service-Learning in Professional Development and Teacher Education
For teacher education faculty, teacher leaders, and professional development coordinators to learn strategies for increasing teacher quality through skill building in service-learning.
Contact: Betsy Prueter
Phone: (608) 267-7290
Email: betsy.prueter@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=806083
Address: UW-La Crosse
La Crosse
WI
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4/23-25/2010
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National and Global Youth Service Day 2010
Organized by Youth Service America to encourage American youth and youth worldwide to identify and address the needs of their communities through service.
Contact: Youth Service America
Phone: (202) 296-2992
Website: http://ysa.org/gysd
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4/25-28/2010
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International Reading Association Convention
55th Annual IRA Convention NorthCentral, offering professional development for reading educators.
Contact: Conferences Division, International Reading Association
Phone: (302) 731-1600
Website: http://www.reading.org
Chicago
IL
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4/27/2010
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National Teach Children to Save Day
Teach Children to Save Day is a national event developed by the American Bankers Association Education Foundation to increase savings education.
Contact: American Bankers Association Education Foundation
Phone: (800) 226-5377
Website: http://www.aba.com/abaef/teachchildrentosave.htm
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4/27-28/2010
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CREATE Conference
This conference is designed to enhance educators’ understanding and application of research-based and culturally responsive policies, procedures, and practices. This conference is one part of the CREATE Grant to address the achievement gap between diverse students and to eliminate race as a predictor of participation in special education. The first day is a pre-conference for identified district teams. The second day will include a keynote, sectional sessions, posters, and roundtable discussions.
Contact: Terry O’Connell
Phone: (715) 457-2722
Email: terryoc@hughes.net
Contact 2: Rebecca Collins
Phone 2: (715) 453-2141
Email 2: bcollins@cesa9.k12.wi.us
Address: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
Green Bay
WI
54313
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4/28-30/2010
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Annual WAPL Conference
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries to foster colleguality and collaboration among the state's public libraries.
Contact: WLA
Phone: (608) 245-3640
Website: http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/wapl/index.htm
Address: Blue Harbor Resort
Sheboygan
WI
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4/29/2010
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New Building Administrators Conference Series
A Strong Finish
This four-session orientation and professional development series for first-year associate principals and principals provides a framework for ensuring a successful school year and opportunities for ongoing support and networking. The conference series is designed and delivered by a four-person faculty of outstanding practicing school and district leaders.
Contact: Kelly Meyers
Phone: (608) 241-0300
Email: kellymeyers@awsa.org
Website: http://www.awsa.org
Address: Comfort Inn & Suites
De Forest
WI
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4/30/2010
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Arbor Day
Wisconsin School Observance Day and national observance day to encourage people to plant and care for trees, observed on the last Friday in April. One of 20 special school observance days listed at http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html.
Contact: National Arbor Day Foundation
Phone: (402) 474-5655
Website: http://www.arborday.org
Address: 100 Arbor Avenue
Nebraska City
NE
68410
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5/1/2010
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SAT National Testing Date
SAT and Subject Tests
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: Local guidance office or The College Board
Phone: (212) 713-8000
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com
Address: 45 Columbus Avenue
New York
NY
10023
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5/1/2010
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Join Hands Day
Sponsored by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies in partnership with the Points of Light Foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network. Held each year on the first Saturday in May to encourage youth and adults to vounteer together to improve their own communities.
Contact: Join Hands Day Action Center
Phone: (630) 522-6322
Email: actioncenter@joinhandsday.org
Website: http://www.joinhandsday.org
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5/2-8/2010
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National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week
To strengthen respect for and support of the teaching profession. Observed the first full week in May.
Contact: National PTA
Phone: (312) 670-6782
Email: info@pta.org
Address: 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2100
Chicago
IL
60611
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5/4/2010
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National Teacher Day
Held the Tuesday of National Teacher Appreciation Week, National Teacher Day is sponsored by the National Education Association.
Contact: National Education Association (NEA)
Phone: (202) 822-7292
Website: http://www.nea.org/teacherday/index.html
Address: 1201 16th Street, NW
Washington
DC
20036
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5/5-7/2010
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WASDA Annual Education Conference
Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators. WASDA Annual Education Conference.
Contact: WASDA
Phone: (608) 242-1090
Email: jschwedrsky@wasda.org
Website: http://www.wasda.org
Address: Kalahari Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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5/8/2010
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World Red Cross Day
Always on the birthday of Jean Henri Dunant, who founded the Red Cross movement. For further information, contact American Red Cross local chapters or American Red Cross, National Headquarters
Contact: American Red Cross
Phone: (202) 303-4498
Website: http://www.redcross.org/
Address: 2025 E Street NW
Washington
DC
20006
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5/10-16/2010
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National Children's Book Week
Since in 1919, educators, librarians, booksellers, and families have celebrated Children's Book Week during the week before Thanksgiving to observe the importance of spending time with a book each day. Sponsored by the Children's Book Council.
Contact: The Children's Book Council
Phone: (212) 966-1990
Website: http://www.cbcbooks.org
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5/10-11/2010
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WiscNet Future Technologies Conference
WiscNet's annual conference designed to gather WiscNet members around the future of educational and research technologies. Members include most of Wisconsin's colleges and universities, as well as the state's K12 school districts, most library systems, the State of Wisconsin, many local and municipal governments, hospitals and several nonprofit affiliated organizations.
Contact: WiscNet
Website: http://www.wiscnet.net/
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison
WI
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5/13/2010
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Best Practice Interventions for Sensory Processing Disorder
This workshop introduces sensory integration concepts, briefly reviews evaluation tools used to determine sensory processing difficulties and discusses in depth sensory programming in the school and home environments. Participants will be provided an opportunity to develop measurable draft objectives to address curriculum or behavioral expectations that are affected by the child's sensory processing difficulties and progress monitoring of these goals will be discussed. Through interactive discussions, participants will have an opportunity to develop a sensory program for a child on their caseload, for the classroom and home environments.
Contact: Jodi Brenden
Phone: (715) 836-9900
Email: ceinfo@meds-pdn.com
Contact 2: Marnie Sullivan
Phone 2: (715) 836-9900
Email 2: marnie@meds-pdn.com
Website: http://www.meds-pdn.com
Milwaukee
WI
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5/31/2010
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World No-Tobacco Day
Observed annually on the last day of May to focus attention on the detrimental effects of tobacco use and environmental tobacco smoke.
Contact: American Association for World Health
Phone: (202) 466-5883
Email: AAWHstaff@aawhworldhealth.org
Address: 1825 K Street NW, Suite 1208
Washington
DC
20006
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6/5/2010
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SAT National Testing Date
SAT and Subject Tests
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: Local guidance office or The College Board
Phone: (212) 713-8000
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com
Address: 45 Columbus Avenue
New York
NY
10023
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6/10-13/2010
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2010 Future Problem Solving International Conference
Each year Wisconsin's top performers attend the Future Problem Solving International Conference, along with students from all over the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Over the years Wisconsin has earned top honors in many areas at the International level.
Contact: Wisconsin FPS
Phone: (608) 849-3290
Email: wisfp@charter.net
Website: http://www.wisfps.org
La Crosse
WI
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6/12/2010
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ACT Assessment national testing date
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: High school guidance office, ACT Inc.
Phone: (319) 337-1028
Website: http://www.act.org
Address: 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 168
Iowa City
IA
52243
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6/14/2010
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Robert LaFollette Sr. Day
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day required by statute if school is in session. Commemorates LaFollette who served in the U.S. House of Representatives, as governor, and in the U.S. Senate. He was one of the founders of the Progressive Party.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html
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6/16-17/2010
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13th Annual Summer Law Institute
Institute, sponsored by Marathon County Special Education, will provide educators a cornerstone for understanding and addressing the policies and practices of educating all students.
Contact: Cheryl Adams, Staff Development Coordinator
Phone: (715) 261-1980
Website: http://www.mcspecialeducation.com/training.html
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison Fluno Center
Madison
WI
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6/20-26/2010
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SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA serves more than 300,000 students and instructors annually.
Contact: SkillsUSA
Phone: (703) 777-8810
Website: http://www.skillsusa.org
Kansas City
MO
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6/24-29/2010
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2010 American Library Association Annual Conference
Sponsored by the American Library Association to provide information and networking opportunities for America's library community.
Contact: ALA Conference Services Department
Phone: (800) 545-2433
Website: http://www.ala.org
Washington, D.C.
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7/1-6/2010
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National Education Association Annual Meeting
National Education Association Annual Meeting. San Diego, Calif.
Contact: NEA
Phone: (202) 833-4000
Website: http://www.nea.org
Address: 1201 16th Street, NW
Washington
DC
20036
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7/12-16/2010
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Outdoor Survival Skills Teacher Workshop
Survival Skills
Develop outdoor leadership skills and bring exciting new adventures into your classroom. Set in the Northwoods, the workshop offers practice fire building; outdoor cooking; water purification;
shelter-making; knot tying; orienteering; GPS;
identifying and preparing wild edibles; paddling and canoe rescue techniques; wilderness first aid
situations; selecting proper clothing and
minimizing impact on the land using Leave No Trace principles.
Contact: Cheryl Todea
Phone: (715) 479-6456
Email: cheryl@treesfortomorrow.com
Website: http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/teachers.htm
Address: Trees For Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan Street East
Eagle River
WI
54521
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7/12-17/2010
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Wisconsin Private College Week
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) to invite students and families to tour any or all of the state's 20 private colleges and universities. Visitors receive an application fee waiver.
Contact: Brooke Konopacki, Vice President for Student Access
Phone: (800) 433-4733
Email: studentaccess@waicu.org
Website: http://www.waicu.org/home/
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7/16/2010
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Wisconsin Council on Special Education
Meeting from 10 a.m to 3:30 p.m. to advise the state superintendent of public instruction on matters regarding the education of children with disabilities.
Contact: Courtney Reed Jenkins
Phone: (608) 267-9183
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html
Address: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, GEF 3
Madison
WI
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7/19-21/2010
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Gray Wolf, Gray Matter Teacher Workshop
Wolf Ecology
Trees for Tomorrow partners with the International Wolf Center to provide educators the information, ideas, and inspiration to teach about wolves in any setting. Gain familiarity with wolves, wolf issues and the important role humans play in wolf survival. Experiment with many ready-to-use teaching activities and take home a copy of the award-winning Gray Wolves, Gray Matter curriculum as well as other useful teaching resources appropriate for students in grades 4 through 12.
Contact: Cheryl Todea
Phone: (715) 479-6456
Email: cheryl@treesfortomorrow.com
Website: http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/teachers.htm
Address: Trees For Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan Street East
Eagle River
WI
54521
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7/21-25/2010
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Nature Photography
Venture out into the beautiful Northwoods to learn how to take pictures of waterfalls, wetlands, sunsets and close-ups. Learn about all aspects of photography such as lighting, exposure, and composition. Suitable for beginner to imtermediate photographers who use an SLR-style camera or an advanced point and shoot camera. Please bring a laptop if you have one, with your digital camera.
Contact: Cheryl Todea
Phone: (715) 479-6456
Email: cheryl@treesfortomorrow.com
Website: http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/teachers.htm
Address: Trees For Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan Street East
Eagle River
WI
54521
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7/26-27/2010
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Summer Institute on Education and Work
Enhancing Career Development Competencies
Gain professional development and continuing education credit in the summer through this institute, designed to help a team of educators or professionals successfully design and implement innovative practice strategies and policies to impact career development and workforce readiness.
Contact: Carol Edds, Center on Education and Work
Phone: (800) 446-0399
Email: cewconf@education.wisc.edu
Website: http://www.cew.wisc.edu/summer
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison Granger Hall
Madison
WI
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8/9-13/2010
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Phenology Teacher Workshop
Use this week in August to take a closer look at the natural happenings that are going on in the Northwoods. Observe the local fauna, flora and fungi that are active and growing at this time. Note daily changes and discuss how phenology can be integrated as part of your curriculum.
Contact: Cheryl Todea
Phone: (715) 479-6456
Email: cheryl@treesfortomorrow.com
Website: http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/teachers.htm
Address: Trees For Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan Street East
Eagle River
WI
54521
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8/24/2010
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2010 Governor's Highway Safety Pre-Conference Workshop
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association in conjunction with the Governor's Highway Safety Conference.
Contact: Randy Thiel, DPI Alcohol/Traffic Safety Education Programs Consultant
Phone: (608) 266-9677
Email: randall.thiel@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.adtsea.org/wisconsin/
Address: Chula Vista Resort
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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8/25-26/2010
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2010 Governor's Highway Safety Conference
Held each year to promote highway safety, including driver and traffic safety education.
Website: http://www.adtsea.org/wisconsin/
Address: Chula Vista Resort
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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9/16-17/2010
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2010 Fall Superintendent's Conference
Superintendent's Fall Conference presented by the Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Contact: WASDA
Phone: (608) 242-1090
Email: wasda@wasda.org
Website: http://www.wasda.org
Address: Concourse Hotel
Madison
WI
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9/29-10/1/2010
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Wisconsin ASCD Annual Fall Conference
Visit the WASCD website for additional information.
Contact: WASCD
Phone: (262) 242-3771
Email: office@wascd.org
Website: http://www.wascd.org
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10/18/2010
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2010 Schools of Recognition Program
Event to recognize Title I or Title I-eligible schools that have high student academic achievement.
Contact: Berland Meyer
Phone: (608) 266-5197
Email: berland.meyer@dpi.wi.gov
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison
WI
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10/18-22/2010
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National School Bus Safety Week
Cross in View, It's the Right Thing to Do
Always held the third full week of October to focus attention on pupil transportation safety.
Contact: National Association for Pupil Transportation
Phone: (800) 989-6278
Email: info@napt.org
Phone 2: (518) 452-3611
Website: http://www.napt.org
Address: 1840 Western Avenue
Albany
NY
12203
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10/24-26/2010
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Green Schools National Conference
Growing Green Schools Across America
The conference will offer over 60 breakout sessions on Growing Green Schools Across America including:
Schooling for Sustainability; project-based learning and integrating environmental subjects throughout the curriculum; Green School Practices; energy and water conservation; recycling and sustainable schools and communities; Green & Healthy School facilities; connecting learning to place; community stewardship, service learning and eco-leadership;
global awareness and engagement; future forces affecting education; and global warming, conservation of resources, and international relations.
Contact: Jim McGrath, Green Charter Schools Network
Email: mcgrath.edcons@charter.net
Email 2: greeninfo@nationalgreenschools.org
Address: Hyatt Regency Hotel
Minneapolis
MN
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10/25-11/26/2010
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WCKE Statewide Testing Dates
Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE) statewide testing window for the 2010-11 school year for grades three through eight and 10.
Contact: Visalakshi Somasundaram, DPI
Phone: (608) 267-9283
Email: visalakshi.somasundaram@dpi.state.wi.us
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/oea/calendar.html
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10/27-29/2010
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2010 WAHPERD Annual Convention
Annual gathering for the Wisconsin Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Contact: WAHPERD
Phone: (608) 785-8175
Email: wahperd@uwlax.edu
Website: http://wahperd.org/
Address: Chula Vista Resort and Waterpark
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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10/28-29/2010
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Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Annual Convention
Annual conference for teachers.
Contact: WEAC
Phone: (608) 267-7711
Website: http://www.weac.org
Madison
WI
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11/8-9/2010
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Writing Environmental Education Grants
Gain practical advice and valuable insight to submit a winning environmental education proposal to the Wisconsin Environmental Education Board. The workshop will provide opportunities to review and critique real grant proposals and to learn about applying to foundations and government agencies.Two-person teams are recommended, but individuals may also participate.
Contact: Cheryl Todea
Phone: (715) 479-6456
Email: cheryl@treesfortomorrow.com
Website: http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/teachers.htm
Address: Trees For Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan Street East
Eagle River
WI
54521
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11/14-20/2010
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American Education Week
American Education Week is traditionally observed the week before Thanksgiving by 13 national organizations, including the National School Boards Association and National Education Association, Parent Teacher Association, and the U.S. Dept of Education.
Website: http://www.nea.org/grants/19823.htm
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11/16-17/2010
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2010 State Superintendent's Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership Issues
Sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction to provide local directors of special education and pupil services and other interested parties with information about current issues and changes in state and federal policy related to meeting the needs of students with disabilities and students facing other challenges to success in school. The conference is also an opportunity to network with fellow educators from around the state and consultants and administrators from the Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy in the Department of Public Instruction.
Contact: Sherri Honaker
Phone: (608) 267-7904
Email: sherri.honaker@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/falleader.html
Address: Madison Marriott West-Middleton Hotel
Middleton
WI
53562
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12/1/2010
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Montgomery Bus Boycott Anniversary
On this date in 1955, Rosa Mae Parks refused to move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, AL. Her subsequent arrest sparked the boycott that brought Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence and was a catalyst for a movement for civil rights.
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12/6-10/2010
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Tenth Annual National Inclusive Schools Week
Organized by the Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative during first week in December to highlight our nation's progress in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population.
Contact: Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative, Education Development Center Inc.
Phone: (877) 332-2870
Email: inclusiveschools@edc.org
Phone 2: (617) 964-5448
Website: http://www.inclusiveschools.org
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12/7/2010
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Pearl Harbor Day
Japanese warplanes bombed Pearl Harbor at 7:55 a.m. on this date in 1941, killing 2,300 people and sinking or damaging 19 ships. The United States declared war on Japan the following day.
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12/10/2010
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Human Rights Day
Observed on this date each year as the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.
Contact: United Nations, Department of Public Inquiries Unit
Phone: (212) 963-4475
Website: http://www.un.org/
Address: Room GA-57, United Nations
New York
NY
10017
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12/15/2010
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Bill of Rights Day
Anniversary of the adoption of the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution in 1791. Often marked by presidential proclamation.
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12/16/2010
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Boston Tea Party Anniversary
In response to the Tea Act passed by the British Parliament that secured a monopoly on colonists' tea by the East India Company, a group of colonists dressed as Native Americans threw a cargo of the company's tea into Boston Harbor on this date in 1773.
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12/17/2010
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Anniversary of the Wright Brothers' Flight
On this date in 1903, brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved the first piloted, powered airplane flight near Kitty Hawk, NC. Their airplane remained aloft for 12 seconds and traveled 120 feet.
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12/29/2010
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Wounded Knee Massacre Anniversary
On this date in 1890, the 7th Cavalry killed 300 Hunkpapa Sioux at Wounded Knee, SD. It was the final "battle" that brought to an end more than three centuries of warfare between American Indians and Western pioneers.
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12/31/2010
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Panama Canal
On this date in 1999, the United States officially ended 96 years of control over the Panama Canal. The United States spent $400 million and enlisted the help of 75,000 workers from 97 countries in constructing the canal, which opened August 15, 1914, and was one of the world's most important shipping routes.
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1/11-12/2011
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Wisconsin Promise Conference
National and state education innovators, school leaders, and classroom teachers will share their knowledge and expertise at this statewide conference.
Contact: Deb Rasmussen
Phone: (608) 267-2277
Email: debra.rasmussen@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.dpi.wisconsin.gov/nwp/conference.html
Address: Monona Terrace
Madison
WI
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2/23-25/2011
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Wisconsin School Counselor Association Conference
Annual conference for WSCA members, offering speakers, sectional sessions, exhibitors, and an oppportunity share material and information on contemporary school counseling practices.
Contact: John Bowen
Phone: (414) 427-4803
Email: jmbkeb@execpc.com
Contact 2: Denise Ocker
Phone 2: (262) 248-1579
Email 2: dowsca@wi.rr.com
Website: http://www.wscaweb.com
Address: Ramada Stevens Point Hotel
Stevens Point
WI
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3/17-19/2011
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Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers 2011 Convention
WSST's Annual Spring Convention is the largest science education event in the state. The organization works to support and improve science education in Wisconsin by providing leadership, advocacy, and programs to enhance the teaching and learning of science.
Contact: WSST
Phone: (920) 424-0287
Email: office@wsst.org
Website: http://www.wsst.org
Wisconsin Dells
WI
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4/14-16/2011
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Wisconsin Future Problem Solving
2011 State Bowl
Students from across Wisconsin participate in competitive and non-competitive Future Problem Solving teams, community problem solving, and scenario writing.
Contact: Wisconsin FPS
Phone: (608) 849-3290
Email: wisfp@charter.net
Website: http://www.wisfps.org
Address: Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake
WI
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6/9-12/2011
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2011 Future Problem Solving International Conference
Each year Wisconsin's top performers attend the Future Problem Solving International Conference, along with students from all over the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Over the years Wisconsin has earned top honors in many areas at the International level.
Contact: Wisconsin FPS
Phone: (608) 849-3290
Email: wisfp@charter.net
Website: http://www.wisfps.org
La Crosse
WI
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6/25-28/2011
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2011 American School Counselor Association Annual Conference
Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), as professional development to support school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
Contact: American School Counselor Association
Website: http://www.schoolcounselor.org
Seattle
WA
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7/11-16/2011
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Wisconsin Private College Week
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) to invite students and families to tour any or all of the state's 20 private colleges and universities. Visitors receive an application fee waiver.
Contact: Brooke Konopacki, Vice President for Student Access
Phone: (800) 433-4733
Email: studentaccess@waicu.org
Website: http://www.waicu.org/home/
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10/5-7/2011
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Wisconsin ASCD Annual Fall Conference
Visit the WASCD website for additional information.
Contact: WASCD
Phone: (262) 242-3771
Email: office@wascd.org
Website: http://www.wascd.org
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10/27-28/2011
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Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Annual Convention
Annual conference for teachers.
Contact: WEAC
Phone: (608) 267-7711
Website: http://www.weac.org
Milwaukee
WI
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1/10-11/2012
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Wisconsin Promise Conference
National and state education innovators, school leaders, and classroom teachers will share their knowledge and expertise at this statewide conference.
Contact: Deb Rasmussen
Phone: (608) 267-2277
Email: debra.rasmussen@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.dpi.wisconsin.gov/nwp/conference.html
Address: Monona Terrace
Madison
WI
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