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The Browser: Calendar of Events
The following is a partial list of conferences and training sessions that focus on technology, postsecondary education, and careers. DO-IT is represented at many of these events.
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February 2012
- February 12 - 15, 2012
Pennsylvania Educational Tech Conference - Hershey, PA
Technology conference supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. - February 15 - 17, 2012
Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT) New Learning Technologies Conference - Orlando, FL
The conference will bring professionals from the education, industry, and government communities together to present information on their accomplishments in the areas of technology-based learning systems, management systems, research, and applications. - February 22 - 24, 2012
EDUCAUSE - West/Southwest Regional Conference - Portland, OR
EDUCAUSE hosts regional conferences to promote the intelligent use of information technology in higher education. - February 27 - March 3, 2012
CSUN - Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference - San Diego, CA
Major, national conference on assistive technology with some accessible IT presentations. - February 29 - March 3, 2012
Learning Disabilities Association of America's Annual International Conference - Chicago, IL
This annual conference attracts over 75,000 participants, primarily K-12 educators. - February 29 - March 3, 2012
SIGCSE - ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education - Raleigh, NC
The SIGCSE Technical Symposium addresses problems common among educators working to develop, implement and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses. The symposium provides a forum for sharing new ideas for syllabi, laboratories, and other elements of teaching and pedagogy, at all levels of instruction.
March 2012
- March 5 - 9, 2012
SITE - Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference - Austin, TX
A conference, which focuses on the use of information technology in teacher education, and instruction about information technology in preservice, inservice, graduate teacher education and faculty and staff development. - March 10 - 13, 2012
American Council on Education (ACE) - Los Angeles, CA
ACE is the nation's unifying voice for higher education. ACE serves as a consensus leader on key higher education issues and seeks to influence public policy through advocacy, research, and program initiatives. - March 10 - 14, 2012
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) - Phoenix, AZ
A conference geared towards senior student affairs officers and administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty, and other educators. - March 12 - 14, 2012
NERCOMP (Northeast Regional Computing Program) an Educause Affiliate - Providence, RI
This conference offers practical "how to" sessions that offer valuable, region-specific information and ideas to help you manage and lead IT at your institution. - March 13 - 16, 2012
Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE) - Seattle, WA
A conference for educators designed to support and advance the use of educational technology. - March 15 - 17, 2012
Computer Using Educators, Inc (CUE) - Palm Springs, CA
The CUE Conference is the largest and oldest education technology show in California, and among the largest in the United States. - March 15 - 17, 2012
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) - Long Beach, CA
The conference gives educators an opportunity for better understanding of the constant changes that take place in technology education. - March 26 - 27, 2012
Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities - Honolulu, HI
The Pacific Rim International Conference (Pac Rim) on Disabilities has been widely recognized as one of the most “diverse gatherings” in the world. The event encourages and respects voices from “diverse” perspective across numerous areas, including: voices from persons representing all disability areas; experiences of family members and supporters across all disability areas; responsiveness to diverse cultural and language differences; evidence of researchers and academics studying disability; stories of persons providing powerful lessons; examples of program providers, natural supports and allies of persons with disabilities and; action plans to meet human and social needs in a globalized world. - March 26 - 28, 2012
EDUCAUSE - Midwest Regional Conference - Chicago, IL
EDUCAUSE hosts regional conferences to promote the intelligent use of information technology in higher education. - March 29 - April 1, 2012
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) – National Convention - Indianapolis, IN
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives.
April 2012
- April 11 - 14, 2012
Council for Exceptional Children's Annual Convention and Expo - Denver, CO
A professional development event designed for all those who work with students with special learning needs! - April 13 - 17, 2012
American Educational Research Association (AERA) - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
AERA is a professional membership organization, that strives to improve the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education. - April 21 - 24, 2012
National School Boards Association (NSBA) Annual Conference and Exposition - Boston, MA
District administrators, school board members, principals, technology directors and coordinators, library/media specialists, and teachers. - April 21 - 24, 2012
American Association of Community Colleges - Orlando, FL
AACC’s membership represents close to 95 percent of all accredited U.S. two-year community, junior and technical colleges and their 10.5 million students, as well as a growing number of international members in Puerto Rico, Japan, Great Britain, Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. - April 26 - 29, 2012
American Occupational Therapy Association's Annual Conference & Expo - Indianapolis, IN
AOTA is the nationally recognized professional association of more than 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy.
June 2012
- June 2 - 6, 2012
Association for Institutional Research - AIR - New Orleans, LA
AIR supports members in their efforts to continuously improve the practice of institutional research for postsecondary planning, management and operations and to further develop and promote the institutional research profession. - June 3 - 6, 2012
Distance Learning Administration - Jekyll Island, GA
This symposium is specifically designed for those involved or interested in the administration, management, planning, and evaluation of distance learning programs. - June 21 - 26, 2012
American Library Association (ALA) - Anaheim, CA
The ALA Annual Conference is the world's largest and most comprehensive library conference and exhibition. Drawing over 26,000 librarians, educators, writers, publishers and special guests, the conference includes more than 2,000 meetings, discussion groups and programs on topics affecting libraries. - June 24 - 27, 2012
International Society for Technology in Education - Philadelphia, PA
A conference for educators to learn how to improve education through the effective use of technology. - June 25 - 29, 2012
ED-MEDIA - Denver, CO
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, & Telecommunications sponsored by AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education). - June 28 - July 3, 2012
Rehabilitation Engineering And Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) - Baltimore, MD
International Conference on Technology & Disability: Research, Design, Practice.
July 2012
- July 9 - 14, 2012
Association on Higher Education And Disability - New Orleans, LA
The Association on Higher Education and Disability's annual conference for staff who support students with disabilities on postsecondary campuses.
August 2012
- August 8 - 10, 2012
University of Wisconsin-Madison -- Annual Distance Teaching & Learning Conference - Madison, WI
A premier conference in distance education, this event distance educators, trainers, and executives who represent a variety of professionals in higher education, business, government, and the military.
October 2012
- October 4 - 7, 2012
National ACademic ADvising Association (NACADA) - Nashville, TN
NACADA is an association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators and students working to enhance the educational development of students. - October 18 - 20, 2012
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) – Area Convention - Louisville, KY
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives. - October 24 - 28, 2012
Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD) - Seattle, WA
POD fosters human development in higher education through faculty, instructional, and organizational development. POD's philosophy is lifelong, holistic, personal, and professional learning, growth, and change for the higher education community. - October 31 - November 3, 2012
WICHE Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications (WCET) - San Antonio, TX
WCET accelerates the adoption of effective practices and policies, advancing excellence in technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education.
November 2012
- November 1 - 3, 2012
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) – Area Convention - Atlanta, GA
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives. - November 6 - 9, 2012
EDUCAUSE 2012 - Denver, CO
A conference for IT professionals in higher education. - November 15 - 17, 2012
ASHE American Society for Higher Education - Las Vegas, NV
The Association promotes collaboration among its members and others engaged in the study of higher education through research, conferences, and publications, including its highly regarded journal.
December 2012
- December 6 - 8, 2012
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) – Area Convention - Phoenix, AZ
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives.
January 2013
- January 9 - 12, 2013
The Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE) International Conference - Charleston, SC
The mission of the ASTE is to promote excellence in science teacher education world-wide through scholarship and innovation. The annual conference is held in January and is dedicated to continuing the professional growth and development of individuals who work in or have a strong interest in issues related to science teacher education at all grade levels. - January 16 - 18, 2013
EDUCAUSE - Mid-Atlantic Regional - Baltimore, MD
EDUCAUSE hosts regional conferences to promote the intelligent use of information technology in higher education. - January 23 - 26, 2013
Association of American Colleges and Universities - Atlanta, GA
AAC&U is the leading national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing of undergraduate liberal education.
February 2013
- February 10 - 13, 2013
Pennsylvania Educational Tech Conference - Hershey, PA
Technology conference supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. - February 13 - 16, 2013
Learning Disabilities Association of America's Annual International Conference - San Antonio, TX
This annual conference attracts over 75,000 participants, primarily K-12 educators.