Wisconsin Education Calendar

6/28-7/1/2009

2009 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
Dallas TX

6/28-7/1/2009

National Educational Computing Conference
Sponsored by the International Society for Technology in Education, the conference draws 18,000 teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, teacher educators, administrators, policy makers, industry representatives, and students from all over the world to focus on technology's role in developing 21st-century learners.
Contact: International Society for Technology
Phone: (541) 434-9590
Email: neccinfo@iste.org
Website: http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2009/
Washington, DC

6/28-7/1/2009

Wisconsin Business World
Business World is a four-day program that brings high school students and business volunteers together on a college campus to learn about the challenges facing our free enterprise system.
Contact: Business World
Phone: (888) 276-7953
Website: http://www.wischamberfoundation.org/bw
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

6/29-7/1/2009

CREATE a Culturally Responsive Environment Conference
Formerly the Summer Institute on Addressing Disproportionality
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 for identified district teams.
Contact: Terry O’Connell
Phone: (715) 457-2722
Email: terryoc@hughes.net
Address: Radisson Hotel and Conference
Green Bay WI 54313

7/1-6/2009

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

7/1/2009

Title IX of the Educational Amendments
On this date, President Richard M. Nixon signed Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibited discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal funds. For further information visit the Women's Equity Resource Center website.

7/2/2009

Civil Rights Act of 1964
On this date, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to enforce the constitutional right to vote and to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations, including education and other federally assisted programs.

7/3/2009

Child Workers' Strike
On this date in 1825, child workers demonstrated in Paterson, New Jersey, to demand an 11-hour, six-day work week.

7/4/2009

Independence Day
Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1776. Legal holiday in all states and territories and a federal holiday designated by statute.

7/6-10/2009

4th Annual Spoken Word & Hip-Hop Teacher & Community Leader Training Institute
Presented by UW-Madison’s Office of Multicultural Arts Inititiatives (OMAI), and Urban Word NYC for teachers, educators, community leaders and education students to learn the best practices in hip-hop and spoken word pedagogy.
Contact: UW-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives
Phone: (608) 890-1055
Website: http://omai.wisc.edu/
Address: UW-Madison
Madison WI

7/8-10/2009

2009 ECS National Forum on Education Policy
Shifting Education and the Economy into High Gear
Explore how education can be an engine to ignite the economy. Whether your state is challenged by making the shift from early learning to the early grades or from middle and high school to college and career preparation — The ECS National Forum on Education Policy is the place for answers. The 2009 National Forum will feature more than 20 sessions — highlighted by powerful dialogues and deep discussions on a broad spectrum of current education challenges.
Contact: Education Commission of the States
Email: nationalforum@ecs.org.
Address: Sheraton Nashville Downtown Hotel
Nashville TN

7/9-15/2009

2009 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
Chicago IL 60611

7/10/2009

Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND) meeting
Bi-monthly meeting of to provide advise to the state superintendent on library issues.
Contact: Roslyn Wise
Phone: (608) 266-6439
Email: roslyn.wise@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Richard Grobschmidt
Phone 2: (608) 266-2205
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/coland/index.html
Madison WI

7/13-17/2009

Washburn Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Cheryl Hanson, Director
Phone: (608) 786-4833
Email: chanson@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Holmen WI

7/13-17/2009

National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy
Investor Education, Economics and Insurance
Financial education offered by the National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy for teachers of personal finance, family and consumer sciences, social studies, economics, math, business and others who want to acquire the ability to teach money management and personal finance.
Contact: Deb Wiese
Phone: (608) 663-4243
Email: dwiese@edgewood.edu
Website: http://www.wijumpstart.org
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

7/13-18/2009

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.goindependent.org

7/13-17/2009

Sally Ride Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Melinda DeCoriolis, Director
Phone: (262) 370-5451
Email: mdecoriolis@wasdinet.org
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Address: North High School
Waukesha WI

7/13-17/2009

Christa McAuliffe Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Mary Jane Grissman, Director
Phone: (920) 734-7101
Email: mgrissman@foxcitieschamber.com
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Appleton WI

7/14-15/2009

Foundations, Framework, and Tools for Serving ELLs
Presented by the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment Consortium to help mainstream educators who work with ELLs in their classroom learn how to improve instruction to these students. Participants will be asked to bring 1) 2009 ACCESS for ELL® reports* for the students that they will be working with and 2) a lesson or unit to practice differentiating based on the ELP level. Registration required
Contact: Tamara Kreklow, CESA 5
Phone: (608) 742-8814
Email: assessment@cesa5.k12.wi.us
Contact 2: Doug Shanks, CESA 5
Phone 2: (608) 742-8814
Website: http://www.mycesa.k12.wi.us
Address: Comfort Suites
Portage WI

7/15-19/2009

AP Annual Conference
Sponsored by The College Board for K-12 education professionals, the AP Annual Conference is the largest gathering of the Advanced Placement Program and Pre-AP communities, AP teachers and Coordinators, middle school teachers, and administrators and counselors from across the United States and throughout the world.
Contact: The College Board
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com/apac
San Antonio TX

7/22-24/2009

Global Studies Summer Institute for Educators: Choices for a Sustainable Future
This year's institute will examine the concept of sustainability and how societies are attempting to meet their immediate needs in ways that build community and conserve the environment for future generations. Participants will explore options for a sustainable future from the perspectives of various stakeholders. Educators will find content and resources applicable across the curriculum, from science to social studies.
Contact: Nicole Palasz
Email: palasz@uwm.edu
Website: http://www.iwa.uwm.edu

7/26-29/2009

Wisconsin Business World
Business World is a four-day program that brings high school students and business volunteers together on a college campus to learn about the challenges facing our free enterprise system. Students who have already attended Business World or the BW Second Year Program are eligible to apply for the new "Business World Advanced Program" run concurrently with the Week 2 program at UW-La Crosse.
Contact: Business World
Phone: (888) 276-7953
Website: http://www.wischamberfoundation.org/bw
Address: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse WI

7/26/2009

Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary
On this date in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, opening new educational and other opportunities for people with disabilities.

7/27-30/2009

Cray Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: CESA 10
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Chippewa Falls WI

7/27-29/2009

16th Annual Statewide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education
In collaboration with Cardinal Stritch University and the Inclusion Institute, Inc., DPI is sponsoring Wisconsin's 16th Annual Statewide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education. The institute will be held at the Westwood Conference Center in Wausau. Please check our website at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/doc/cd-inclusion-conf09broc.doc for more detailed information and registration materials.
Contact: Kim Beloin
Phone: (414) 881-8101
Email: Beloin@att.net
Website: http://www.Beloinandbrandl.com
Address: Westwood Conference Center
Wausau WI

7/27-29/2009

Nationl Forum on Education Statistics
Learn about state data system initiatives and policy affecting data collection and use.
Website: http://nces.ed.gov/forum
Address: Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel
Bethesda MD

7/27-31/2009

Washburn Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Cheryl Hanson, Director
Phone: (608) 786-4833
Email: chanson@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Onalaska WI

7/27-28/2009

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/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

7/27-28/2009

Peer Coaching Facilitator Training
The five-day training is designed to train facilitators, who will in turn recruit and train coaches in their schools, districts, or regions. The Peer Coaching Facilitator Training will provide you with knowledge of the 8 sessions of content, materials to facilitate that content, and the foundational knowledge necessary to support the content. Participants receive the materials necessary to launch a coaching program making it possible to sustain the program beyond the initial facilitator training.
Contact: Puget Sound Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Email: pcinfo@psctlt.org
Website: http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/peer_coaching_training.html
Milwaukee WI

7/27-31/2009

Gitche Gumee Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Barb Meyers, Director
Phone: (715) 339-3864
Email: bmeyers@phillips.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Ashland WI

7/27-31/2009

Sally Ride Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Melinda DeCoriolis, Director
Phone: (262) 370-5451
Email: mdecoriolis@wasdinet.org
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Address: Grafton High School
Grafton WI

7/27-31/2009

John Muir Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Marian Balch, Director
Phone: (608) 576-6166
Email: mbalch@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Verona Area WI

7/29/2009

Learning and the Brain
Free Edutainment Event
Cardinal Stritch University, in collaboration with Teachscape, invites educators to joing a free “edutainment event of the summer.” The three-hour event featrues Dr. Pat Wolfe who will share her research about learning and the brain. Registration required.
Contact: Juli Garton
Phone: (877) 897-8748
Email: onlineme@stritch.edu
Address: Discovery World Museum
Milwaukee WI

7/29-31/2009

National Center for Education Statistics Summer Data Conference
This year's conference will offer more than 80 presentations, demonstrations, and workshops. Conference offering will include training and business meetings for state CCD and EDFacts data coordinators; informative sessions on school finance, building and managing data systems, data standards, and data delivery and use; and information about changes in how the U.S. Department of Education collects and uses data.
Website: http://ies.ed.gov/whatsnew/conferences/?id=421
Address: Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel
Bethesda MD

8/07/2009

CESP Summer Workshop
Maximizing Impact and Seeking Balance by Working as a Disciplined Team
We invite you and your assistant to this workshop to begin working together toward a more productive and pleasant workday!
Contact: Tina Hogle, Associate Director, AWSA
Phone: (608) 241-0300
Email: tinahogle@awsa.org
Website: http://www.awsa.org
Address: Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center
Stevens Point WI

8/3-7/2009

National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy
Credit and Money
Financial education offered by the National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy for teachers of personal finance, family and consumer sciences, social studies, economics, math, business and others who want to acquire the ability to teach money management and personal finance.
Contact: Deb Wiese
Phone: (608) 663-4243
Email: dwiese@edgewood.edu
Website: http://www.wijumpstart.org
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

8/3-5/2009

Wisconsin Business World
Summer Workshop for Educators
A workshop designed for Wisconsin school teachers, guidance counselors and administrators to experience business first-hand through small group learning, large group presentations, online project postings, tours of Wisconsin companies, and the development of curriculum.
Contact: Business World
Phone: (888) 276-7953
Website: http://www.wischamberfoundation.org/bw
Address: Carroll University
Waukesha WI

8/3-4/2009

Improving Student Achievement Through Teacher Observation and Feedback
Principals play a critical role in teacher development, yet sometimes have little preparation in the kinds of supervision and observation that might further teacher growth. The NTC’s ISA workshop teaches participants to observe teaching and learning through the lens of standards and student achievement, while offering strategies and tools for coaching teachers in ways that bring results. This ISA workshop is highly interactive and reflects the Wisconsin Teacher Standards ( PI 34).
Contact: Jim Lynch
Phone: (608) 241-0300
Email: jimlynch@awsa.org
Website: http://www.awsa.org
Address: Comfort Inn and Suites
De Forest WI

8/3-7/2009

Northwoods Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Virginia Metzdorf, Co-Director
Phone: (715) 365-4685
Email: metzdorf@nicoletcollege.edu
Contact 2: Michele Nickels, Co-Director
Email 2: mwangeli@nicoletcollege.edu
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Rhinelander WI

8/3-6/2009

Star Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Connie Erickson, Director
Phone: (715) 986-2020
Email: conniee@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
River Falls WI

8/4-7/2009

25th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning
The Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning, sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education/Outreach, gathers approximately 1,000 educators, trainers, managers, and designers from throughout the world who are involved in distance teaching and training programs.
Contact: Kimary Peterson
Phone: (608) 265-4159
Email: kimary@education.wisc.edu
Website: http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison WI

8/5/2009

New Building Administrators Conference Series
Getting Off to a Strong Start
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://awsa.org
Address: Comfort Inn & Suites
De Forest WI

8/6/2009

Hiroshima Day
On this date in 1945, the United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in an attempt to end World War II.

8/10-14/2009

Chiwaukee Academy
The Wisconsin Academy Staff Development Initiative (WASDI) provides state-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin, primarily in the areas of mathematics and science.
Contact: Terri Huck
Phone: (262) 653-7582
Email: thuck@kusd.edu
Contact 2: John Surendonk
Phone 2: (262) 619-4638
Email 2: jsurendo@racine.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.wasdi.org
Address: UW-Parkside, Center for Community Partnerships
Kenosha WI

8/11-12/2009

Third Annual CD Conference
Creating the Good Life: Improving Outcomes for Students with Cognitive Disabilities
Sponsored by the DPI in collaboration with University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and CESA Regional Service Network. Please check our website for more detailed information and registration materials.
Contact: Barb Behlen
Phone: (920) 236-0551
Email: bbehlen@cesa6.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa6.k12.wi.us/CD_2009_Conference_brochure.pdf
Address: Howard Johnson
Madison WI

8/13-14/2009

Leading Leaders in Education
The conference will engage active reflection about what most merits leadership attention in 21st century educational systems: matters of mind, essence, and capacity.
Website: http://www.leadingleadersineducation.org
Address: Wilmot Union High School
Wilmot WI

8/14/2009

VJ Day
In 1945, President Truman announced the surrender of Japan to the Allied Forces, ending World War II.

8/15/2009

First Passage Through the Panama Canal
On this date in 1914, the steamship Ancon made the first passage through the Panama Canal. The United States invested $400 million in canal construction. More than 75,000 workers from 97 countries worked on the canal, which opened South America to world commerce.

8/17-18/2009

2009 Wisconsin Environmental Science Teacher Summit
Professional development experience for high school environmental science teachers. Day one features field techniques and natural area exploration. Day two includes workshops on biofuels and sustainability.
Contact: Sunshine Buchholz
Phone: (715) 346-2014
Email: sbuchhol@uwsp.edu
Website: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/wcee/envsci/Summit
Address: Central Wisconsin Environmental Station
Amherst Junction WI

8/17/2009

Trans-Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Trip
On this date in 1978, three Americans became the first to complete a trans-Atlantic trip in a hot air balloon.

8/26/2009

Women's Equality Day
On this date in 1920, the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. The amendment prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and most notably gave women the right to vote.

9/1-30/2009

Library Card Sign-Up Month
Established by Congress as an annual reminder to ensure that all children have library cards.
Contact: American Library Association (ALA), Public Information Office
Phone: (800) 545-2433
Website: http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/calendar/calendar.cfm
Address: 50 East Huron Street
Chicago IL 60611

9/3/2009

Viking 2 Lands on Mars
On this date in 1976, the unmanned U.S. spacecraft Viking 2 landed on Mars to take the first close-up color photographs of the planet's surface.

9/3/2009

Treaty of Paris
Signed in Paris on this day in 1783, ending the Revolutionary War between the United States and Britain.

9/5/2009

First Continental Congress Assembly
Fifty-six delegates representing 11 colonies assembled in Philadelphia on this date in 1774. They protested British measures and called for civil disobedience.

9/7/2009

Labor Day
Legal holiday in all states and Canada to honor working people. Observed on the first Monday in September.

9/11/2009

Patriot Day
Designated by joint resolution of Congress (PL 107 89) to remember and honor those who perished in terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

9/12/2009

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

9/16/2009

Mildred Fish Harnack Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the only native-born American known to have been executed by the Gestapo in Nazi Germany. Mildred Fish Harnack was born in Milwaukee in 1902.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

9/16/2009

Mayflower Day
Anniversary of the departure of the ship Mayflower from Plymouth, England, in 1620.

9/17/2009

U.S. Constitution Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the day on which representatives from 12 of the original 13 states signed the U.S. Constitution.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

9/18/2009

POW-MIA Recognition Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Established to recognize those who suffered or suffer captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the U.S. armed forces. Observed the third Friday in September.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

9/21/2009

International Day of Peace
Established by a United Nations resolution in 1981, the International Day of Peace was first celebrated September 1982. The day is devoted to commemoration and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples.
Website: http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/

9/23/2009

Wisconsin Day
Wisconsin Week Is September 20-26, 2009
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the assets that make Wisconsin a desirable place to live and work. Falls on the Wednesday of the third full week of September, which by gubernatorial proclamation is Wonderful Wisconsin Week (Sept. 20-26, 2009).
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

9/23-25/2009

2009 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

9/24/2009

School Desegregation Anniversary
On this date in 1957, nine black students attended Little Rock, Arkansas' previously all-white Central High School, escorted by federal troops sent by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to enforce the federal desegregation court order.

9/27/2009

National Good Neighbor Day
First established 1971 in Montana by Mrs. Becky Mattson, Good Neighbor Day is always the fourth Sunday in September. The event has enjoyed Congressional and Presidential support over the years as it encourages doing for others because "happy neighbors make a happy world." For more information or to download educational material visit the Good Neighbor Day website.
Website: http://www.natgoodneighborday.org

9/28/2009

Frances Willard Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the Janesville teacher and lecturer who was influential in the early women's movement and was president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union from 1879 until her death in 1898.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

9/28/2009

Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children
Sponsored by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse to highlight the importance of family time at dinner. Research finds that the more often children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink, or use drugs.
Contact: National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
Phone: (212) 841-5200
Email: familyday@casacolumbia.org
Website: http://www.casafamilyday.org

9/29/2009

Understanding & Treating Selective Mutism
Selective Mutism (SM) is defined as failure to speak in specific social situations, despite the ability to comprehend spoken language and speak in other situations. This seminar will describe the phenomenon of SM as well as the and recommendations for its treatment. It will will translate the general findings in the clinical literature into specific actions for day-to-day management of this disorder.
Contact: Jodi Brenden
Phone: (715) 836-9900
Email: jodi@meds-pdn.com
Contact 2: Meg Mickelson
Phone 2: (715) 836-9900
Email 2: meg@meds-pdn.com
Website: http://www.meds-pdn.com
Address: Radisson Madison, 817 Grand Canyon Drive
Madison WI 53719

9/30/2009

Wisconsin ASCD Annual Preconference Institute
Preconference program features Education Futurist Ian Jukes.
Contact: WASCD
Phone: (262) 242-3771
Email: office@wascd.org
Website: http://www.wascd.org
Address: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Conference Center
Appleton WI

10/1-2/2009

Wisconsin ASCD Annual Fall Conference
The conference features keynote speaker Ken Kay, President, Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
Contact: WASCD
Phone: (262) 242-3771
Email: office@wascd.org
Website: http://www.wascd.org
Address: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel and Conference Center
Appleton WI

10/1-2/2009

Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted Fall Conference
Gifted Positioning System (GPS): Where Do We Go From Here?
Thought-provoking breakout sessions and nationally-recognized keynote speaker, Sally Reis.
Contact: Wisconsin Association for Talented and Gifted (WATG)
Phone: 608-318-0671
Email: watg@watg.org
Website: http://www.watg.org/conference.php
Address: Kalahari Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells WI

10/1-31/2009

Month of the Young Adolescent
An annual international collaborative effort of education, health, and youth-oriented organizations, initiated by National Middle School Association (NMSA). Month of the Young Adolescent brings together a wide range of organizations to focus on the needs of this important age range, ages 10 to 15.
Contact: National Middle School Association (NMSC)
Phone: (800) 528-6672
Website: http://www.nmsa.org/moya/
Address: 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 370
Columbus OH 43231

10/3/2009

Global Volunteer Day.
Always held the first Saturday in October to encourage citizens to become involved in their local communities.
Website: http://www.prudential.com

10/4-10/2009

Fire Prevention Week
Observed each year, Sunday through Saturday during the week that includes October 9th, anniversary date of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association.
Contact: National Fire Protection Association
Phone: (617) 984-7275
Email: public_affairs@nfpa.org
Website: http://www.nfpa.org

10/4-10/2009

National Metric Week
Celebrated each year during the week of the 10th day of the 10th month to focus on the importance and convenience of the measurement system based on 10s.
Contact: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Phone: (703) 620-9840
Website: http://www.nctm.org/metric-week.aspx
Address: 1906 Association Drive
Reston VA 20191

10/7/2009

Walk to School Day
Join students around the world by walking or biking to school and start a tradition of safe walking and bicycling throughout the year.
Website: http://www.walktoschool-usa.org/index.cfm

10/8-9/2009

Northwestern Wisconsin Education Association (NWEA) Annual Conference.
Northwestern Wisconsin Education Association (NWEA) Annual Conference. Memorial High School, Eau Claire, WI.
Contact: Cheryl Hopkins
Phone: (715) 720-0271
Email: nweacheryl@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.nwea-ec.org

10/8/2009

Peshtigo Fire Anniversary
On the evening of October 8, 1871, the worst recorded forest fire in North American history raged through Northeastern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, destroying millions of dollars worth of property and timberland, and taking between 1,200 and 2,400 lives. The great Midwestern city of Chicago also happened to endure a terrible fire that same fateful night, and for whatever reasons, the Chicago Fire became part of the national consciousness.

10/8-10/2009

The "Great Chicago Fire" Anniversary
October 8-10, 1871, fire raged through Chicago, destroying most of the city. The blaze killed 250 people; legend says the fire began when a cow kicked over a lantern.

10/9/2009

Leif Ericson Day
Leif Ericson was born in Iceland and raised in Greenland. Norse sagas written 300 years after his death describe his explorations, around 1000 A.D., of a land he called "Vinland." The location of Vinland remains unknown, but it is widely believed to be on the North American continent.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

10/9-10/2009

Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment
YIPPE
First of five training sessions to help youth, ages 15 to 20 who are receiving special educaton services, and their parents learn about the transition process. Funded by the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Education Initiative and a grant form the Wisconsin Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Southern Regional Center. Application deadline is Sept. 10. Other sessions are in November, January, March and April.
Contact: Phyllis Voelker
Phone: (877)844-4925
Email: phyllis@banbury.com
Address: Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells WI

10/12/2009

Christopher Columbus Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. Commemorates the life of the Italian explorer whose voyages led to widespread European exploration and settlement of the Americas. The federal holiday, Discoverers' Day, is celebrated the second Monday in October.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

10/12-16/2009

National School Lunch Week
Observed annually the weekdays of the week that begins with the second Sunday in October. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the School Nutrition Association.
Contact: School Nutrition Association
Phone: (702) 739-3900
Website: http://www.sna-wi.org/

10/12/2009

Library Information Technology Advisory Committee
Regular meeting to advise the superintendent and the department's Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning on library and information technology issues and division technology programs and initiatives.
Contact: Robert Bocher
Phone: (608) 266-2127
Email: robert.bocher@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Sally Drew
Phone 2: (608) 224-6161
Email 2: sally.drew@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/litac.html
Address: Wisconsin Reference and Loan Library
Madison WI

10/14-17/2009

Midwest Environmental Education Conference
Climbing the Green Wall
Everyone has ‘walls’ or barriers to climb in their profession, whether those barriers are with Administration, Interpretation, Natural History or Sustainability; this conference will give you the knowledge to climb over those walls to maximize your potential in the field of environmental education
Contact: Environmental Education Association of Illinois
Website: http://www.EEAI.net/
Champaign-Urbana IL

10/14/2009

2009 Fall 21st Century CLC Grantee Conference
8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Each year 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees are invited to participate in a fall conference to network and learn from other programs throughout the state. Keynote speaker Peter Maier, Associate Scientist, Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, UW-Milwaukee, will share his breadth of knowledge on the trends and research surrounding youth engagement in afterschool settings. In addition, there will be eight sectionals, student and parent presentations, and network meetings. Registration required.
Contact: Linda Piefer
Email: linda.piefer@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Stan Potts
Email 2: stan.potts@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/clc.html
Address: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells WI

10/15/2009

White Cane Safety Day
Observance started in 1964 to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and to heighten awareness of "white cane laws" that require motorists to yield the right of way to the blind and visually impaired.
Contact: Lions Clubs International Program Development
Email: executiveservices@lionsclubs.org
Website: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/vision_services_whitecane.shtml

10/16/2009

World Food Day
Proclaimed in 1979 by the United Nations to heighten awareness of the problems of hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
Contact: U.S. National Committee for World Food Day
Phone: (202) 653-2404
Website: http://www.worldfooddayusa.org

10/18-24/2009

National School Bus Safety Week
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

10/18-24/2009

Character Counts Week
Sponsored by Character Counts to advance character education by teaching the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Held yearly the third full week in October.
Contact: Character Counts National Office/Josephson Institute of Ethics
Phone: (310) 306-1968
Email: cc@jiethics.org
Website: http://www.charactercounts.org

10/18-24/2009

Teen Read Week
Each year an annual theme allows libraries to focus on timely topics and teen interests. Teen Read Week is celebrated the third full week in October every year.
Contact: American Library Association
Phone: (800) 545-2433
Website: http://www.ala.org/

10/19-23/2009

Institute for Multi-Sensory Education Comprehensive Training
The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education's training programs provide: A multi-sensory approach to teaching reading, writing and spelling across the curriculum that meets Response to Intervention (RTI) needs whether implementing in a Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III setting; the skills necessary to teach phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension; instructional use of ongoing assessment to monitor individual strengths and needs; methods that support classroom and special education teachers, reading specialists and paraprofessionals in presenting language instruction through a process of introduction, discovery, learning, review, practice and evaluation; and assessments that guide educators in making decisions regarding methodology implementation in RTI multi-tier delivery model. Registration required.
Contact: Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
Phone: (800) 646-9788
Email: IMSE@Orton-Gillingham.com
Milwaukee WI

10/20-23/2009

Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference
Annual conference for members of the Wisconsin library community.
Contact: Wisconsin Library Association
Phone: (608) 245-3640
Email: wla@scls.lib.wi.us
Website: http://www.wla.lib.wi.us/conferences/2009/index.htm
Address: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
Appleton WI

10/20/2009

New Wisconsin Promise - Schools of Recognition Awards
State Award Program
Schools throughout the state are annually honored for their academic achievements. In 2008 184 schools were honored.
Contact: Berland Meyer
Phone: (608) 266-5197
Email: berland.meyer@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Mary Kleusch
Phone 2: (608) 267-3163
Email 2: mary.kleusch@dpi.wi.gov
Address: Monona Terrace and Capitol
Madison WI

10/21-24/2009

2009 WAEE Fall Conference
Keeping the EE in Green: To Learn, To Live, To Act.
Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education fall conference will investigate how educators and professionals can be part of the ever growing "green" movement.
Contact: Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education
Phone: (715) 346-2796
Email: waee@uwsp.edu
Website: http://http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/waee/Events/fall08.htm
Address: Ramada Convention Center
Eau Claire WI

10/22-25/2009

2009 National Indian Education Association Convention
Shaping Our Future Wisdom Keepers
Hosted by the Wisconsin Indian Education Association this 2009 conference will be held at the Midwest Airline Center in Milwaukee.
Contact: Wisconsin Indian Education Association
Phone: (715) 799-5110
Contact 2: Celeste M. Clark or Jenelle Klumb
Phone 2: (414) 229-5880
Email 2: klumb@uwm.edu
Website: http://www.wiea.org
Address: Midwest Airline Center
Milwaukee WI

10/22/2009

Lights On Afterschool!
Observance of the important role of after-school programs in the lives of children, families, and communities.
Contact: Afterschool Alliance
Email: info@afterschoolalliance.org
Website: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org

10/23-31/2009

Red Ribbon Week
Observed annually Oct. 23-31 to show a visible commitment to a drug-free America.
Contact: National Family Partnership
Phone: (305) 856-4886
Phone 2: (800) 705-8997
Website: http://www.nfp.org

10/24/2009

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

10/26-11/27/2009

WCKE Statewide Testing Dates
Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE) statewide testing for the 2009-10 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

10/28/2009

New Building Administrators Conference Series
Building Momentum
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: Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells WI

10/29-30/2009

Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Annual Convention
Annual conference for teachers.
Contact: WEAC
Phone: (608) 267-7711
Website: http://www.weac.org
Milwaukee WI

11/5-7/2009

Search Institute's 2009 Conference
This conference brings together people from different community sectors nationally and internationally who share a common goal: to work together to promote positive youth development through asset building.
Contact: Search Institute
Phone: (612) 692-5555
Website: http://www.search-institute.org/hchy
Cincinnati OH

11/10-12/2009

GED/HSED and Adult Literacy Conference
Annual conference for GED/HSED and Adult Literacy Conference programs. Conference Management Services provided by the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education, http://www.wacteonline.org
Contact: Bob Enghagen, GED Administrator
Phone: (608) 267-2275
Address: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
Appleton WI

11/11-14/2009

60th Annual International Dyslexia Association Conference
Founded in 1949, IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation. The non-profit organization actively promotes effective teaching approaches and related clinical educational intervention strategies for dyslexics.
Website: http://www.interdys.org
Orlando FL

11/11/2009

Veterans Day
This observance day began in 1919 as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War 1. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day, "a day dedicated to world peace." The day honors all veterans of the U.S. armed services.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

11/12-13/2009

Joint WSPRA and WASPA Inaugural Fall Conference
Ready! Set! Success!
Sponsored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association and the Wisconsin Association of School Personnel Administrators to expand the capacity of its members to provide effective communication and personnel management that strengthens educational opportunities for all students.
Contact: Patti Welch
Phone: (608) 257-3220
Email: pwelch@wasb.org
Website: http://www.wspra.org
Address: Osthoff Resort
Elkhart Lake WI

11/16/2009

Wisconsin Council on Special Education
Regular meeting Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday evening from 5 to 7 p.m..will be devoted to a public forum to gather input on matters related to special education.
Contact: Courtney Reed Jenkins
Phone: (608) 267-9183
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/council.html
Address: Madison Marriot West
Middleton WI 53562

11/17-18/2009

2009 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

12/1/2009

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.

12/3-4/2009

AT through the Lifespan Conference
Assistive Technology through the Lifespan Conference is co- sponsored by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) and WisTech.
Contact: Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
Phone: (800) 991-5576
Email: info@wati.org
Website: http://www.wati.org
Wisconsin Dells WI

12/3/2009

New Building Administrators Conference Series
Staying on Top of the Wave!
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: Kalahari Resort
Wisconsin Dells WI

12/3-4/2009

The Heart of the Matter: Building Safe and Drug-free Schools
Sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction to offer specific training in the areas of Restorative Justice, New AODA Coordinator Training, NOT Training as well as sectional presentations on a variety of subjects.
Contact: Linda Carey, DPI
Phone: (608) 267-9354
Email: linda.carey@dpi.state.wi.us
Website: http://www.dpi.wisconsin.gov/sspw/bldhrtcon.html
Address: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells WI 53965

12/7-11/2009

Ninth 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

12/7/2009

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.

12/10/2009

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

12/12/2009

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

12/15/2009

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.

12/16/2009

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.

12/17/2009

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.

12/29/2009

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.

12/31/2009

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.

1/7-10/2010

8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education
The Hawaii International Conference on Education provides an opportunity for academics and professionals from various education-related fields from all over the world to to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Held at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Contact: Hawaii International Conference on Education
Phone: (808) 542-4931
Email: education@hiceducation.org
Website: http://www.hiceducation.org
Honolulu HI

1/11-13/2010

DPI New Wisconsin Promise Conference: Every Child, Every Day
National and state education innovators, school leaders, and classroom teachers will share their knowledge and expertise in the following areas: Culturally Responsive Education; High Quality Instructional Practice; Instructional Leadership and District and School Improvement. Early-bird registration for the conference will be open August 24, 2009.
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

1/15/2010

Martin Luther King Jr. School Observance Day
Martin Luther King Jr. School Observance Day to honor the civil rights leader, minister, and winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Born in Atlanta, GA, on January 15, 1929; assassinated April 4, 1968. The federal holiday is celebrated on the third Monday in January.
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/eis/observe.html

1/20-22/2010

89th State Education Convention
WASB, WASDA, WASBO. 89th State Education Convention. Midwest Express Center, Milwaukee, WI.
Contact: Wisconsin Association of School Boards
Phone: (608) 257-2622
Email: info@wasb.org
Website: http://www.wasb.org
Address: 122 West Washington Avenue, Suite 400
Madison WI 53703

1/25-27/2010

Careers Conference 2010
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
The 24th annual Careers Conference 2010 (1/26-27/2010) is one of the leading conferences of its kind, focusing on all aspects of career development and education for work with sessions for practitioners from beginning through advanced levels. Educators, counselors and school-to-work professionals come together to explore the latest programs, strategies and best practices pertaining to career development from kindergarten through retirement. Preconference 1/25/2010.
Contact: Center on Education and Work
Phone: (608) 265-6700
Email: cewmail@education.wisc.edu
Website: http://www.cew.wisc.edu/careersConf/Default.aspx
Address: Madison Concourse Hotel
Madison WI

2/1/2010

National Freedom Day
Established by presidential proclamation in 1949 to commemorate the 1865 signing of the 13th amendment which abolished slavery.

2/1-28/2010

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

2/6/2010

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

2/11-13/2010

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

2/12/2010

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

2/12/2010

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

2/15/2010

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/

2/22/2010

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

2/24-26/2010

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

2/25-26/2010

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. Preconference is 2/24.
Contact: John Bowen
Phone: (414) 427-4803
Email: jmbkeb@execpc.com
Contact 2: Mark Kuranz
Phone 2: (262) 637-9623
Email 2: mkuranz@wi.rr.com
Website: http://www.wscaweb.com
Address: Ramada Stevens Point Hotel
Stevens Point WI

2/28-3/2/2010

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

3/1-31/2010

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

3/1-31/2010

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

3/1-31/2010

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

3/1/2010

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

3/2/2010

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

3/3/2010

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."

3/4/2010

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

3/17/2010

"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

4/1-30/2010

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

4/2/2010

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

4/9/2010

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

4/10/2010

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

4/13/2010

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

4/15-17/2010

Wisconsin Society of Science Teachers 2010 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
La Crosse WI

4/16/2010

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

4/18-24/2010

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/

4/19/2010

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

4/22/2010

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

4/22-23/2010

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

4/29/2010

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

4/30/2010

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

6/12/2010

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

6/14/2010

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

7/1-6/2010

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

7/3-6/2010

2010 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
Boston MA

7/12-17/2010

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.goindependent.org

7/16/2010

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

9/29-10/1/2010

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

10/28-29/2010

Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Annual Convention
Annual conference for teachers.
Contact: WEAC
Phone: (608) 267-7711
Website: http://www.weac.org
Madison WI

11/16-17/2010

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

2/23/2011
2/24/2011
2/25/2011

2011 Wisconsin School Counselors Association (WSCA) Conference
The 2011 WSCA Conference will be held at the Ramada Stevens Point, February 23-25.

6/25-28/2011

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

7/11-16/2011

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.goindependent.org

10/5-7/2011

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