In Person Events
One way to share your ideas and learn more about closing the achievement gap is to attend upcoming events. Below you will find a list of events. This area will continue to expand as more events are scheduled.
July 2008
21-27 | July
Umoja Summer Learning Institute
The Umoja Community is building a nationwide community so educators interested in the success of African American students can share practices and resources. See a description and registration information.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
29 - 30 | July
Creating Effective Staff Development - CSDC 2008 Colloquium
The California Staff Development Council (CSDC) is offering county offices, districts and schools the opportunity to review the National Staff Development Council (NSDC) Professional Development Standards and their application to the development of a practical and impactful professional development plan. Registration is available on the CSDC conference page.
Pomona, CA
August 2008
4 - 8 | August
Institute for Equity Education
Just Communities’ Institute for Equity in Education (IEE) is a comprehensive program designed to eliminate the educational achievement gap and other forms of educational disparities in our schools. IEE helps teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, board members, and other school and district staff increase their understanding of how race, socio-economic class, and individual and institutional bias affect teaching and learning. See a brochure and registration information.
Los Olivos, CA
11-12 | August
13-14 | August
Teacher to Teacher Summer Workshops
Teachers and other educators are encouraged to register now to attend one of the U.S. Department of Education's summer workshops, where teachers share successful strategies to raise student achievement. Two of these 12 workshops will be held in California. Registration and more details are available on the ED.gov website.
Twenty-Nine Palms, CA
Santa Monica, CA
September 2008
29 | September
On the Right Track 6
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from schools and districts that are on the right track and making the grade. We encourage you to bring a team of three to five, including a district representative. Sponsored by the California Department of Education and the California Comprehensive Center at WestEd. Online registration and more details are available at WestEd.org.
Burlingame, CA
October 2008
06 | October
On the Right Track 6
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from schools and districts that are on the right track and making the grade. We encourage you to bring a team of three to five, including a district representative. Sponsored by the California Department of Education and the California Comprehensive Center at WestEd. Online registration and more details are available at WestEd.org.
Costa Mesa, CA
12-14 | October
Indaba: Coming Together for a Common Purpose
For teachers, administrators, professional developers, support providers, school Board members, undergraduate and graduate students who work with African American students. Registration and more details are available on the Umoja Community website.
San Diego, CA
14-17 | October
Failure is Not an Option: Courageous Leadership for School Success Institute
The Institute provides frameworks, strategies and processes for continual improvement and capacity building. Teams will leave with improved processes for collaborative teaming as well as with action plans and specific steps for obtaining broad-based buy-in. Registration and more details are available on the HOPE Foundation website.
San Jose, CA
19-20 | October
2008 Ready to Learn Conference
A Conference for Educators who are Dedicated to helping at-risk students achieve success. The Comprehensive Student Support program focuses on school program elements that have been implemented over the past 21 years in California schools. These program elements transform school culture and climate, having a wide range of benefits including dropout prevention. Registration is available on the EduAlliance Network website.
San Diego, CA
December 2008
4 - 5 | December
CERA Annual Conference
The California Educational Research Association (CERA) Annual Conference is the state’s premier event for educational researchers. Each year, close to 300 educational research leaders and educators from throughout the state attend to meet and present their latest work to the field. Keynote speakers for the 2008 conference are David Berliner, Regents Professor, Arizona State University and Russell Rumberger, Professor of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara and Director of the Linguistic Minority Research Institute. Online registration and additional information are available on the CERA website..
Rancho Mirage, CA