Field Trips: Events for Educators

Credit: Hugh D’Andrade

February

National Symposium on Teacher Induction

San Jose, California, February 5-7

Let this trinity of days guide the newly inducted teacher. This powerhouse seminar highlights the challenges, the resources, and all the current education issues for teachers who would like to start with the arsenal of shared experience at their backs.

Alternative Routes to Teaching: Meeting the Challenges to Quality

San Diego, California, February 8-11

A BA's not the only way. The National Center for Alternative Certification hosts its third annual conference on how to teach without a degree in education, and how the highest standards for certification are kept.

March

Computer-Using Educators Annual Conference

Palm Springs, California, March 9-11

One of the biggies and it's easy to see why. Educators, administrators, and tech coordinators come to the largest and oldest education technology show in the state, featuring more than 200 concurrent presentations, an exhibit hall, and available hands-on training.

2006 National Art Education Association Convention

Chicago, Illinois, March 22-26

The 3Ds of visual art intersect the 3Ms: How modeling, mentoring, and motivating are defined through art education and its theory and practice.

Credit: Hugh D’Andrade

April

National Science Teachers Association National Conference

Anaheim, California, April 6-9

Takes science beyond beakers and Bunsen burners with lectures ranging from "Thinking Science Means Thinking Literacy" to "Dumbledore's Transfiguration Class: Scintillating Science and Magic from Harry Potter." All Muggles welcome.

Association for Childhood Education International

San Antonio, Texas, April 12-15

An intriguing gathering that explores how cultures are bridged and diversity is enacted in play, the arts, homes, families, classrooms, and the world.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition

St. Louis, Missouri, April 26-29

Math, math, and more math. The NCTM's annual conference offers an indivisible look at vision, leadership, and development for teachers.