Wisconsin Education Calendar

Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference
Transforming Assessment, Instruction & Learning: Engaging All Students in Mathematics
This 45th annual conference and pre-conference includes sessions for PK through college mathematics educators.
Contact: Wisconsin Mathematics Council
Phone: (262) 437-0174
Email: wmc@wismath.org
Website: http://www.wismath.org/annual-conference/
Address: Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake WI

Law Day USA
Celebrated by joint resolution of congress and presidential proclamation for "rededication to the ideals of equality and justice under the law."
Contact: American Bar Association
Phone: (312) 988-5735
Website: http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/home.shtml
Address: 321 North Clark Street
Chicago IL 60610

Annual WAPL Conference
Fifty Shades of Libraries
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://wla.wisconsinlibraries.org/wapl/conferences-events/wapl-2013-conference
Address: Grand Geneva Resort
Lake Geneva WI

Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference
Transforming Assessment, Instruction & Learning: Engaging All Students in Mathematics
This 45th annual Wisconsin Mathematics Council Conference and 2012 Pre-Conference for PK-16 educators, with sessions on Standards, Interventions, Assessment, Reasoning & Sense-Making, Leadership in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Technology.
Contact: Wisconsin Mathematics Council
Phone: (262) 437-0174
Email: wmc@wismath.org
Website: http://wismath.org/annual_conference.html
Address: Green Lake Conference Center
Green Lake WI

Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin Workshop
CESA 4 Workshop
8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. -- Learn more about Green & Healthy School Schools, a voluntary certification program to get your school recognized for the progress it is making toward reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, and increasing environmental and sustainability literacy. Registration required.
Contact: Victoria Rydberg
Phone: (608) 266-0419
Email: victoria.rydberg@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://ghswisconsin.org
Address: EcoPark
La Crosse WI

Living in the New Normal Institute
The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC is offering free training for area school district guidance counselors and other professional educators, psychologists, social workers, school nurses, child care providers, parents, military family readiness groups, as well as other caring adults interested in learning more about improving the education of military connected-children.
Contact: Joe Cleaver
Phone: (254) 953-1923
Email: joe.cleaver@militarychild.org
Address: Radisson Hotel Madison
Middleton WI

BadgerLink Training: Health Resources in BadgerLink
BlackBoard Collaborate Workshop
Noon to 12:45 p.m. -- Learn more about PubMed, brought to you by the US National Library of Medicine. PubMed has more than 20 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.
Contact: Kara Ripley, Reference and BadgerLink Training Librarian
Email: kara.ripley@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.badgerlink.net/springtraining.html

Introduction to Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families
Free Telephone Workshop
Noon to 1 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.- The workshop, presented by Emilie Braunel of WI FACETS, will provide information to support parents, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups based on the resource guidebook "Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families." Register in advance to receive workshop materials.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

World Press Freedom Day
Established by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Although World Press Freedom Day has only been celebrated since 1993, it has much deeper roots in the United Nations: Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration on Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers." Throughout the world, the day serves as an occasion to inform the public of violations of the right to freedom of expression and as a reminder that many journalists brave death or jail to bring people their daily news.
Website: http://www.unac.org/en/news_events/un_days/press.asp

Academic and Career Plan Task Force
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- Meeting to advise the Department of Public Instruction on the development of a process guide, professional development plan, and other key resources to support academic and career plans. Presentation by Menominee Indian and West Allis school districts; workgroups on K-12 implementation, state plan for implementation, or partnerships.
Contact: Gregg Curtis, DPI Education Consultant
Email: gregg.curtis@dpi.wi.gov
Address: Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells WI

Leonardo's Workshop: Teaching STEM Subjects through Art
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Art Specialists have the unique opportunity to reach all students within the school community. This presentation will include: art lesson plans utilizing instructional strategies and cross curriculum experiences which can be used for Math and Science test preparation; and art tips and strategies that integrate STEM concepts. This program is made possible by the following partners: UW-La Crosse School of Allied Health, School of Education, Art Department and the School District of West Salem. Registration required.
Contact: Briana Meuer, UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension
Phone: (608) 785-6513
Email: bmeuer@uwlax.edu
Website: http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/teachereducation/leonardo.html
Address: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Center for Fine Arts
La Crosse WI

WILD About Fish Project WILD
Aquatic k-8 and Angler Education Teacher Workshop
Environmental education program focused on wildlife and their habitats on both land and water and on teaching the venerable tradition of fishing in Wisconsin. Activity guides contain learner-centered activities that are compatible with instruction in science, social studies, language arts, environmental science, and mathematics.
Contact: Virginia Wiggen
Phone: (608) 221-0404
Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/calendar.htm
Address: Aldo Leopold Nature Center
Madison WI

Wisconsin State Event for National History Day in Wisconsin
National History Day is an academic enrichment program that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events. The state-level program is sponsored by the Wisconsin State Historical Society.
Website: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/teachers/historyday/state_information.asp
Address: Wisconsin Historical Society and UW - Madison Campus
Madison WI

Join Hands Day
On the first Saturday in May, fraternalists and non-fraternalists alike come together for Join Hands Day to make a difference in their communities through helpful projects that connect youths and adults.
Contact: Join Hands Day Action Center
Phone: (630) 522-6322
Email: actioncenter@joinhandsday.org
Website: http://www.joinhandsday.org

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.org
Address: 45 Columbus Avenue
New York NY 10023

Leonardo's Workshop: Teaching STEM Subjects through Art
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Art Specialists have the unique opportunity to reach all students within the school community. This presentation will include: art lesson plans utilizing instructional strategies and cross curriculum experiences which can be used for Math and Science test preparation; and art tips and strategies that integrate STEM concepts. This program is made possible by the following partners: UW-La Crosse School of Allied Health, School of Education, Art Department and the School District of West Salem. Registration required.
Contact: Briana Meuer, UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension
Phone: (608) 785-6513
Email: bmeuer@uwlax.edu
Website: http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/teachereducation/leonardo.html
Address: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Center for Fine Arts
La Crosse WI

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
Website: http://www.pta.org/
Address: 330 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 2100
Chicago IL 60611

First American Man in Space Anniversary
On this date in 1961, Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American man in space. His sub-orbital flight lasted 15 minutes, 22 seconds, and reached a height of 116.5 miles.

School Nutrition Employee Week
Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true superheroes! School Nutrition Employee Week is held every May to provide an opportunity to celebrate the individuals that make school nutrition programs a success.
Contact: School Nutrition Association
Phone: (703) 739-3900
Website: http://www.schoolnutrition.org

Testimony and Primary Sources - American Indian Studies and Act 31
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) are pleased to present this years’ Testimony and Primary Sources (TAPs) in the classroom, and the focus is on American Indian Studies and Act 31 requirements. The requirements of Act 31 is for school districts to provide instruction at least twice in elementary grades and at least once in high school on the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally recognized American Indian tribes and bands in Wisconsin. Participants will hear testimony from Judge David Raasch, a retired judge from Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of Mohican Indians, on tribal law and sovereignty. The day will continue with discussions on how to bring testimony into your classroom, the use of primary sources and artifacts with students, examination of special artifacts from the WHS archives, and information on the use of oral histories.
Contact: David O’Connor, DPI American Indian Studies Consultant
Phone: (608) 267-2283
Email: david.o’connor@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Kris McDaniel, DPI Social Studies Consultant
Phone 2: (608) 266-2207
Email 2: kristen.mcdaniel@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/default.aspx?EventID=1167862
Address: Wintergreen Resort and Conference Center
Lake Delton WI

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/
Address: 1201 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036

Green & Healthy Schools Wisconsin Workshop
CESA 9 Workshop
8:30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. -- Learn more about Green & Healthy School Schools, a voluntary certification program to get your school recognized for the progress it is making toward reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, and increasing environmental and sustainability literacy. Registration required.
Contact: Victoria Rydberg
Phone: (608) 266-0419
Email: victoria.rydberg@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://ghswisconsin.org
Address: CESA 9
Tomahawk WI

National School Nurse Day
Established in 1972 and held on the Wednesday of National Nurses Week to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. National Nurse Week is always May 6th through May 12th.
Contact: National Association of School Nurses
Phone: (240) 821-1130
Email: nasn@nasn.org
Website: http://www.nasn.org

World Red Cross Day
Always on the birthday of Jean Henri Dunant, who founded the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Contact: International Committee of the Red Cross
Website: http://www.icrc.org/eng/

Council on Library and Network Development
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND), which advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (DPI) to ensure that all state citizens have access to library and information services. Agenda available at http://coland.dpi.wi.gov/files/coland/pdf/may13.pdf.
Contact: Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent
Phone: (608) 266-2205
Email: kurt.kiefer@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Roslyn Wise
Phone 2: (608) 266-2205
Email 2: roslyn.wise@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://coland.dpi.wi.gov/col_colagendas
Address: Portage High School iCenter
Portage WI

Transcontinental Railroad Line
On this date in 1869, the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroad lines were joined by golden spikes at Promontory Point, Utah, completing the transcontinental railroad line.

National Children's Book Week
Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been celebrated countrywide with author & illustrator appearances, parties, storytelling, and other book-related events in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs -- anywhere where kids and books connect.
Website: http://www.bookweekonline.com/

IEP Part I
7 to 8 p.m. - Presented by Don Rosin, Native American Center Coordinator for WI FACETS. The session will incluce basic information on the rules and regulations related to creating the Individualized Education Program. Includes All components of the IEP; Who are the members of the IEP teams and their roles; How the team works together to individualize the student's services and education; How to determine the present level of academic achievement and functional performance; How to write IEP goals to ensure quality education.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

Reconciling the Common Core State Standards with Reading Research
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Presented by Louisa C. Moats, sessions will focus on evidenced-based instructional practices and interventions to impact general and special education.Sponsored by the Wisconsin Special Education Regional Service Network.
Contact: Paula Starr, CESA 6
Phone: (920) 236-0567
Email: pstarr@cesa6.org
Address: Liberty Hall Banquet and Conference Center
Kimberly WI

Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families
Free Telephone Workshop
Noon to 1 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.- The workshop, presented by Emilie Braunel of WI FACETS, will provide information to support parents, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups based on the resource guidebook "Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families." This workshop will explore "Data Use in Decision Making." Register in advance to receive workshop materials.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

Project WILD & Project WET Teacher Workshop
Conservation and environmental education program focused on wildlife and their habitats on both land and water! Project WET is a multidisciplinary program that uses over 90 hands-on, fun activities to promote water systems, quality and quantity, water management and stewardship, as well as the historical, societal, and cultural connections between water, people, and communities.
Contact: Aprill Howard
Phone: (414) 425-8550
Email: Howard.Aprill@milwcnty.com
Website: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/teacher/calendar.htm
Address: Wehr Nature Center
Franklin WI

Lindbergh Flight
Anniversary of the 1927 transatlantic solo flight by Charles Lindbergh. He flew nonstop from New York to Paris.

Listening for a Change: Skills for Dialogue
Explores and clarifies the difference between debate and dialogue to help you build stronger relationships, create shared understanding, and cultivate collaboration.
Contact: Barry Orton, University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies
Phone: (608) 262-2394
Email: bmorton@facstaff.wisc.edu
Website: http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/pda/workplace/listening.htm
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison Pyle Center
Madison WI

IEP Part II
7 to 8 p.m. - Presented by Don Rosin, Native American Center Coordinator for WI FACETS. This session will include The definition of Special Education; About the Related Services that may be included in the IEP to assist the child to benefit from special education; Procedural safeguards; Transition to life after school; Supplementary aids and services, program modifications and accommodations; The projected beginning and ending dates of an IEP as well as the frequency, location and duration of the services. Register online to receive workshop materials in advance.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

Teens, Mental Illness, and the Juvenile Justice System
Free Telephone Workshop
Noon to 1 p.m. - The Juvenile Justice workshop is brought to you by the Karla Smith Foundation and presented by Officer Julie Joyce. Julie will be sharing her extensive experience with law enforcement, mental illness, the interface with schools and their responsibilities to individual students and overall safety of the school community. Officer Joyce will also discuss information that parents need to know on when they should contact their local police department and what to expect if their child becomes involved in the juvenile justice system. Register in advance to receive workshop materials.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

Memorial Day
A state and federal holiday to honor those who died in military service to their country. Always celebrated on the last Monday in May.

Tribal Gathering: Partnering for Success
Speakers and workshops will enhance networking among tribal leaders; tribal Head Start, child care, Birth to 3; school district staff and administrators; and other providers to ensure services are delivered in a culturally responsive and respectful manner, to learn about program opportunities, and to enhance collaboration and partnerships.
Contact: Sharon Fredericks, CESA 8
Phone: (715) 851-4594
Email: sfredericks@cesa8.k12.wi.us
Contact 2: Jessica Kaczmarek
Phone 2: (920) 855-2114
Email 2: jkaczmarek@cesa8.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.createwisconsin.net
Address: Lake of Torches
Lac du Flambeau WI

School Response Conference - New York 2013
This conference will address topics such as: Fostering Bully-free and Positive School Culture from the Inside Out; Emerging Issues in School Safety; The role of social media in crisis response ; Beyond lockdown - effective lockdown enhancements; Table Top Discussion: Restorative Approach to Gangs, Drugs, and School Violence; How Kids are Learning to Kill and Learning to Like It; and Panel Discussion: The Aftermath of Sandy Hook Tragedy.
Website: http://src2013s.eve-ex.com/
New York NY

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: World Health Organization
Email: AAWHstaff@aawhworldhealth.org
Website: http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/en/

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.org
Address: 45 Columbus Avenue
New York NY 10023

World Environment Day
Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 as an annual observance to reaffirm concern for the preservation and enhancement of the environment. Held on June 5 each year.
Contact: UNEP/RONA
Phone: (212) 963-8210
Email: uneprona@un.org
Website: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=42152&Cr=sustainable+development&Cr1=
Address: United Nations, Room DC2-803, 2 United Nations Plaza
New York NY 10017

Administrative Rules Hearing
Equivalency Process for Educator Effectiveness
3 to 5 p.m. - Public hearing on emergency and proposed permanent rules related to creating an equivalency process for educator effectiveness. Written comments may be submitted in lieu of testimony by June 17 and sent to the department's administrative rules coordinator.
Contact: Katie Schumacher, Administrative Rules Coordinator
Phone: (608) 267-9127
Email: katie.schumacher@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://pb.dpi.wi.gov/pb_rulespg
Address: GEF 3, 125 S Webster St, Room P41
Madison WI

International Future Problem Solving Conference
Students 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
Bloomington IN

ACT Assessment National Testing Date
Various locations. Registration required.
Contact: High school guidance office, ACT Inc.
Phone: (319) 337-1270
Website: http://www.act.org
Address: 2201 North Dodge Street, P.O. Box 168
Iowa City IA 52243

Wisconsin Indian History, Culture and Tribal Sovereignty
Completely Online. Meets Wisconsin DPI Licensure Requirement. Open to all teachers.
Contact: Julie Aminpour
Phone: (715) 836-4021
Email: aminpojb@uwec.edu
Contact 2: UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education
Phone 2: (715) 836-3636
Email 2: ce@uwec.edu
Website: http://www.uwec.edu/CE/programs/hist705.htm

Games+Learning+Society Playful Learning Summit
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Formerly the Games+Learning+Society Educator Symposium, the inaugural Playful Learning Summit at the GLS 9.0 Conference will feature exciting panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and the opportunity to critically consider how media and technology shape learning today. The Playful Learning Summit is part of the June 12-14 GLSES Conference for 2013.
Contact: Remi Holden
Email: remi.holden@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gameslearningsociety.org/conference/
Address: UW-Madison, Memorial Union
Madison WI

Drug Impairment Training for Education Profesionals
The purpose of this two-day training is to enable education professionals to identify chemically impaired individuals and types of drugs for the purpose of ensuring a safe learning environment.
Contact: Carol Zabel, CESA 10
Phone: (715) 720-2145
Email: czabel@cesa10.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.myquickreg.com/event/event.cfm?eventid=5768
Address: CESA 10
Chippewa Falls WI

Robert La Follette 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://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Flag Day
The Stars and Stripes was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. A day for patriotic observances.
Website: http://www.usflag.org/flag.day.html

2013 World Affairs Seminar
Gender Equity and Social Justice
Offers a life-changing opportunity for students from around the world to develop leadership and international relations skills. Speakers are internationally based, entertaining and knowledgeable.
Contact: Thomas M.Plantenberg, Executive Director
Phone: (414) 453-4984
Email: tplanten@worldaffairsseminar.org
Website: http://worldaffairsseminar.org/
Address: Carroll University
Waukesha WI

Lightning Rod's First Use
On this date in 1752, Benjamin Franklin, author, diplomat, and inventor, proved that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a thunderstorm. The experiment lead to the invention of the lightning rod.

Magna Carta Day
Anniversary of the signing in 1215 of the Magna Carta by King John; it was the first charter of English liberties. The charter was an important part of the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law in the English speaking world.

Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families
Free Telephone Workshop
Noon to 1 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.- The workshop, presented by Emilie Braunel of WI FACETS, will provide information to support parents, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups based on the resource guidebook "Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families." This workshop will explore "Skills for Decision-Making Groups." Register in advance to receive workshop materials.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum
Weeklong leadership training and career awareness program for high school students with disabilities.
Contact: Cassandra Lokker
Phone: (715) 307-2185
Email: wisconsinlf@gmail.com
Website: http://wiyouthfirst.org/get_involved.html
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

First Woman in Space Anniversary
Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on this date in 1963, when she made a 70-hour, 50-minute voyage, orbiting the earth 48 times in the Soviet spacecraft Vostok 6.

Second Annual Challenging Advanced Learners Academy
This professional development opportunity will focus on how best to serve gifted and advanced learners in the context of major education initiatives such as Response to Intervention, Common Core State Standards, 21st Century Skills, and Smarter Balanced Assessment. This year the academy will focus on Educator Effectiveness and Measuring Student Growth for advanced learners in addition to focused sessions on how to implement many of these topics in your school.
Contact: UW-Whitewater Office of Continuing Education
Phone: (800) 622-0350
Email: cesevents@uww.edu
Website: http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/otherevents/advancedlearners.php
Address: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater WI

Wisconsin Education Innovations Academy
West Allis West Milwaukee Academy
Wisconsin Education Innovation workshops provide state-of-the-art professional development. Keynote: Naomi Harm, Transforming Education thruogh Personalized Learning.
Contact: Wisconsin Education Innovations
Phone: (262) 370-5451
Email: wei@inov8ed.com
Website: http://inov8ed.com/
Address: West Milwaukee Middle School
West Milwaukee WI

Wisconsin Education Innovations Academy
Greenfield Academy
Wisconsin Education Innovation workshops provide state-of-the-art professional development.
Contact: Wisconsin Education Innovations
Phone: (262) 370-5451
Email: wei@inov8ed.com
Website: http://inov8ed.com/
Address: Greenfield High School
Greenfield WI

Advanced Placement Summer Institute for Educators
Exploring the Nature of Education
Conserve School Advanced Placement Summer Institute will will focus on Biology, Environmental Science, English Literature and Composition, and U.S. History. Participants choose a discipline for the week in which they will teach the Advanced Placement curriculum. Registration required.
Contact: Jill Rennicke, Institute Director
Phone: (715) 547-1402
Email: Jill.Rennicke@ConserveSchool.org
Contact 2: Dawn Nordine, Institute Co-Director
Phone 2: (715) 453-2141
Email 2: dnordine@cesa9.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.conserveschool.org/apsi
Address: Conserve School
Land O Lakes WI

2013 InterActiv Conference and Technology Academy
Designed to be a resource for K-12 and Higher Ed Educators. The event is put on by educators who currently are in the field. The sessions are designed to provide valuable training and information, so educators can take what they learn back to their classrooms and schools. With over 300 attendees in 2012, the conference continues to grow at a rapid pace, and promises to deliver high quality staff development. Partners include UW-Whitewater, Burlington Area School District, and Mukwonago Area Schools.
Website: http://www.interactivlearning.com/page1/index.html
Address: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater WI

First American Woman in Space Anniversary
On this date in 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
Website: http://www.nasa.gov/

Juneteenth
Celebrated in many parts of the United States to commemorate the emancipation of African Americans in Texas. On this date in 1865, General Gordon Granger landed on Galveston Island and proclaimed the sovereignty of the United States over Texas and thus the freedom of all slaves: two and one-half years after slavery had ended in other parts of the South.

WASC High Impact Leadership Course
This workshop focuses on personal leadership development and the development of leadership in the students and people the participants serve. This course is a must for any administrator, coach, advisor, educator, or other professional working with young adults. Registration required.
Contact: Wisconsin Association of School Councils
Phone: (608) 241-7107
Email: maryp@wasc.org
Website: http://www.wasc.org/event/high-impact-leadership/
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

Quality Educator Convention
A new statewide professional development event that brings together teachers, school administrators, and district administrators to learn, work and plan together.
Contact: Association of Wisconsin School Administrators
Phone: (608) 241-0300
Website: http://qeconvention.com/general-info/
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive
Madison WI

Drug Impairment Training for Education Profesionals
The purpose of this two-day training is to enable education professionals to identify chemically impaired individuals and types of drugs for the purpose of ensuring a safe learning environment.
Contact: Christine Kleiman, CESA 7
Phone: (920) 617-5625
Email: ckleiman@cesa7.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.myquickreg.com/event/event.cfm?eventid=5773
Address: CESA 7
Green Bay WI

National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy
Paychecks, Financial Contracts and Entrepreneurship
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.
Website: http://www.wijumpstart.org
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

Advanced Placement Summer Institute
The institute offers discipline-specific classes for teachers of AP and other advanced high school courses on Calculus, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, U.S. Government, and U.S. History. Classes are taught by top quality UW-Madison faculty in partnership with experienced high school AP course teachers.
Contact: Lisa Hebgen
Phone: (608) 263-0951
Email: lmhebgen@wisc.edu
Address: UW-Madison
Madison WI

Summer Academy: Data Digging
Teams will explore the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) data analysis cycle to review data related to the performance of ELLs in their school, including ACCESS for ELLs data and demographic data. Teams will use their findings to identify trends and patterns, areas of programmatic/instructional improvement, and language growth to develop an action plan along with goals for implementation.
Contact: World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA)
Email: pdinfo@wida.us
Website: http://www.wida.us/ProfessionalDev/academies/Summer.aspx
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison WI

Project Based Learning Summer Institute
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Innovative Schools Network, Phantom Knight School of Opportunity, Valley New School, and TAGOS Leadership Academy. Featured sessions will include: Project Based Learning 101, Ideas for running an advisory in a PBL school, and PBL for Elementary/Middle/High School educators.
Contact: Ingrid Beamsley, Wisconsin Charter School Association
Phone: (608) 509-8387
Email: ingrid@innovativeschoolsnetwork.com
Website: http://www.innovativeschoolsnetwork.com/event/show/50f76ddc6f54935b31000001
Address: Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
De Pere WI

National Education Association Annual Meeting
The 2013 National Education Association Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA.
Contact: NEA
Phone: (202) 833-4000
Website: http://www.nea.org
Address: 1201 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036

2013 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

Encaustic Painting Workshop
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Introduction to Encaustic Painting offers participants a basic introduction to the encaustic medium and method. Artists with backgrounds in almost any medium will find this workshop an engaging experience, and will identify ways in which encaustic can inform their own artistic vision. Additional sponsorship provided by the School District of La Crosse.
Contact: Jennifer Williams Terpstra, Associate Professor
Email: jterpstra@uwlax.edu
Website: http://www.uwlax.edu/conted/teachereducation/encaustic.html
Address: UW-La Crosse Center for the Arts
La Crosse WI

2013 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 scool and prepare to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
Contact: American School Counselor Association
Website: http:///www.schoolcounselor.org/
Philadelphia PA

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.

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.

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

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.

Summer Institute on the American Founding Period
Designed for secondary level teachers and features an immersion in the issues, individuals, and primary source materials from the Founding Period of American History. Covering the Imperial Crisis beginning in the 1760s through the ratification of the Constitution in the late 1780s, participants will hear from scholars, be involved in discussion groups, and have sessions with pedagogical experts. Professors John P. Kaminski (UW-Madison), John Zumbrunnen (UW-Madison), and Stuart Leibiger (LaSalle University) will be the featured scholars.
Contact: Tim Moore, Center for the Study of the American Constitution
Phone: (608) 263-1818
Email: tdmoore2@wisc.edu
Website: http:///history.wisc.edu/csac/
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison WI

NASP 2013 Summer Conferences
National Association of School Psychologists conferences are designed to provide concentrated skills development for advanced practitioners and offer a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders in their areas of expertise.
Contact: National Association of School Psychologists
Phone: (301) 657-0270
Email: convention@naspweb.org
Website: http://http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/2013/summer-conferences/index.aspx
Cincinnati OH

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 private colleges and universities. Visitors receive an application fee waiver.
Contact: Kathy Westerhof, WAICU Assistant to the Educational Services Team
Phone: (800) 433-4733
Email: studentaccess@waicu.org
Website: http://www.waicu.org/

A Kickapoo Valley Experience: Cultural Tour for Educators
This week-long tour explores the beautiful and culturally rich Driftless area of rural Southwestern Wisconsin, examining land and water issues and seeking a deeper awareness of how people connect with the land. The tour is specifically designed for the needs of K-12 teachers and other educators who wish to incorporate local culture into their classrooms. Tour faculty and guest speakers include scholars, artists, musicians and local residents. Teachers will spend the week exploring the Kickapoo Valley Reserve and nearby valleys by walking, hiking, canoeing and touring by bus.
Contact: Jonel Kiesau.Education Coordinator
Phone: (608) 625-2965
Email: jonel.kiesau@wisconsin.gov
Website: http://kvr.state.wi.us/category.asp?linkcatid=3401&linkid=950&locid=115

Council on Library and Network Development
Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Council on Library and Network Development (COLAND), which advises the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (DPI) to ensure that all state citizens have access to library and information services. Conference call via Blackboard Collaborate originates from DPI headquarters in Madison.
Contact: Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent
Phone: (608) 266-2205
Email: kurt.kiefer@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Roslyn Wise
Phone 2: (608) 266-2205
Email 2: roslyn.wise@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://coland.dpi.wi.gov/col_colagendas
Black River Falls WI

ADTSEA National Conference
Adopting and Implementing Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards
Annual conference for the American Driver and Traffic Education Association.
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/adtsea/default.aspx
Address: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Portland ME

WASC Summer Leadership Camps
Levels 4, 5, and 6
Whether you’re involved in student council, the national honor society, the drama club, a sports team, the school musical, cheerleading, or your local FFA — our camp programs are for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills! Three camps for senior high school students. Registration required.
Contact: Wisconsin Association of School Councils
Phone: (608) 241-7107
Email: maryp@wasc.org
Website: http://www.wasc.org/
Address: Ripon College
Ripon WI

School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference
Sponsored by the School Nutrition Association to provide educational sessions, exhibits, and other events to the nation's school nutrition professionals.
Contact: School Nutrition Association
Phone: (703) 739-3900
Website: http://www.schoolnutrition.org
Kansas City MO

Nature Education for Every Classroom: A Workshop for K-8th Grade Educators
Explore a bog, learn how to use a compass, discover how to survive, learn about WI's common trees, investigate wolf habitat and much more! Take back to your classroom and outdoor learning sites knowledge and experiences about managing our natural resources. The newly revised workshop is appropriate for teachers and non-formal educators in any subject area teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade looking to learn more about how to incorporate nature education into your school or nature center setting.
Contact: Trees for Tomorrow
Phone: (715) 479-6456
Email: learning@treesfortomorrow.com
Website: http://www.treesfortomorrow.com/index.php/programs/adults
Address: Trees For Tomorrow, 519 Sheridan Street East, PO Box 609
Eagle River WI

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.
Website: http://www.wijumpstart.org
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

Fox Cities Institute for Educators
Formerly known as the Christa McAuliffe Academy, the academy strives to provide a professional, educational learning experience for K-12 teachers in the areas of Math, Science, Technology, Literacy and other Staff Development topics. Participants also tour local companies to learn about their products and services. In addition they learn about job offerings, and skills and training necessary for available jobs.
Contact: Brooke Parish, Manager Fox Cities Institute for Educators
Phone: (920) 734-7101
Email: bparish@foxcitieschamber.com
Website: http://www.christamcauliffeacademy.com/
Address: Appleton North High School
Appleton WI

2013 Leadership Academy
20th Anniversary Washburn Academy
State-of-the-art professional development for teachers throughout Wisconsin.
Contact: Lillian Rider, Washburn Academy Director
Phone: (608) 786-4800
Email: lrider@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Contact 2: Becky Martin, Program Assistant
Phone 2: (800) 514-3075
Email 2: bmartin@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa4.k12.wi.us/programs/wa.cfm
La Crosse WI

Washburn Academy Pre-Academy
Pre-Academy sessions on Antidotes to Bullying: A Proactive Approach—Lacie Ketelhut, Tracy Hogden and Jeff Reiland; and 30 + Google Apps = E²C (Effectively Engaging Classrooms) —Tracy Hogden.
Contact: Cheryl Hanson, Washburn Academy Director
Phone: (608) 786-4833
Email: chanson@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Contact 2: Becky Martin, Program Assistant
Phone 2: (800) 514-3075
Email 2: bmartin@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa4.k12.wi.us/Washburn%20Academy
Address: CESA 4
West Salem WI

CLIMBS Facilitator Institute
CLIMBS (Content and Language Integration as a Means of Bridging Success), is a program designed to raise awareness of the needs of English language learners and foster collaboration among ESL/bilingual and general education/subject-area teachers with the aim of supporting the academic success of ELLs in school and beyond.
Contact: World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA)
Phone: (608) 890-0410
Email: pdinfo@wida.us
Website: http://www.climbs.wceruw.org/
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison WI

Northwest Earth Institute's 2013 Biannial Conference
Cultivating A Community of Leaders
Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) was founded on the belief that the solution to many of the Earth’s biggest challenges lies in the power of collective change: by taking action in our own lives and inspiring the people around us, each of us contributes to a world of impact. Join us as we bring together NWEI partners, community organizers, faculty, and students to explore the powerful relationship between leadership and change. Co-hosted by Coulee Partners for Sustainability.
Contact: Northwest Earth Institute
Phone: (503) 227-2807
Website: http://www.nwei.org/nwei-bi-annual-conference
Address: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse WI

State Superintendent’s Education Data Advisory Council (SSEDAC)
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. -- Regular quarterly meeting of the State Superintendent's Education Data Advisory Council to provide the Department of Public Instruction with a single, comprehensive, and coordinated source of review and advice on automated systems and data collection strategies, plans, designs, products, and services; and to advise the department on how such systems and services can best improve understanding, inform decision making, enhance data accuracy, and reduce reporting burdens.
Contact: Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent
Phone: (608) 266-2205
Email: kurt.kiefer@dpi.wi.gov
Address: GEF 3, 125 S Webster St, Room P41
Madison WI 53703

Wisconsin Council on Special Education
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Regular meeting to provide advice to the state superintendent and Department of Public Instruction on matters related to special education for students with disabilities.
Contact: Christina Spector
Phone: (608) 267-3747
Email: christina.spector@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/cee_meet.html
Address: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 125 South Webster Street
Madison WI

WASC Summer Leadership Camps
Levels 1, 2 and 3
Whether you’re involved in student council, the national honor society, the drama club, a sports team, the school musical, cheerleading, or your local FFA — our camp programs are for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills! Three camps for middle school students. Registration required.
Contact: Wisconsin Association of School Councils
Phone: (608) 241-7107
Email: maryp@wasc.org
Website: http://www.wasc.org/
Address: Ripon College
Ripon WI

NASP 2013 Summer Conferences
National Association of School Psychologists conferences are designed to provide concentrated skills development for advanced practitioners and offer a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders in their areas of expertise.
Contact: National Association of School Psychologists
Phone: (301) 657-0270
Email: convention@naspweb.org
Website: http://http://www.nasponline.org/conventions/2013/summer-conferences/index.aspx
Albany NY

Washburn Academy
Washburn is celebrating its 20th year of high quality professional development coursework for PK-12 educators in all subject areas. Washburn Academy continues to align professional development opportunities with DPI initiatives and the Common Core Standards. The Academy offers a unique experience through its handson learning to help teachers engage students in collaborative problem solving, and higher order thinking. Washburn also promotes academic rigor and real-world relevance through business tours and activities. Washburn Academy is a cooperative effort of CESA #4 and UW-La Crosse, with the support of the Onalaska School District.
Contact: Lillian Rider, Washburn Academy Director
Phone: (608) 786-4800
Email: lrider@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Contact 2: Becky Martin, Program Assistant
Phone 2: (800) 514-3075
Email 2: bmartin@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Website: http://http://www.cesa4.k12.wi.us/programs/wa.cfm
Address: Onalaska High School
Onalaska WI

17th Annual American Indian Studies Summer Institute
The American Indian Studies Summer Institute (AISSI) is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the 11 federally recognized tribes and bands in Wisconsin. Our goals relate to both American Indian studies and the education of American Indian students. This event aims to improve teaching and learning and to enrich student services so that they may become more culturally responsive. Participants will learn how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances. Registration required.
Contact: David O'Connor
Phone: (608) 267-2283
Email: david.oconnor@dpi.wi.gov
Contact 2: Connie Haas
Phone 2: (608) 267-9267
Email 2: connie.haas@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://amind.dpi.wi.gov/
Address: Pine Hills: Many Trails Banquet Hall, N9499 Pine Hills Drive
Gresham WI

Best Practices in Physical Education and Health Workshop
Participants will develop skills to excite young people about their physical and nutritional health, incorporate teaching strategies to improve instructional practice, and learn cutting-edge techniques to connect physical activity and healthy nutrition into daily life. July 23 preconferences offered.
Contact: Cathy Scheder, UWSP Continuing Education
Phone: (715) 346-3801
Email: cscheder@uwsp.edu
Address: University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point WI

MCSEC Summer Academy
Marathon County Special Education Consortium (MCSEC) has developed the Academy to bring together high quality, evidenced-based practices to support instruction at all grade levels for all students. The Academy serves as an essential component for the modernization and improvement of our work. Registration required.
Contact: Marathon County Special Education
Phone: (715) 261-1980
Website: http://http://www.mcspecialeducation.com/content/index.cfm?pageID=29&id=61
Address: Holiday Inn
Cedar Creek WI

Star Academy
Week 1
Workshops on technology and software innovations in education that transform classrooms and address the needs of all students.
Contact: Connie Eriskson, STAR Academy Director
Phone: (715) 986-2153
Email: conniee@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/home/star-academy
Address: CESA 11
Turtle Lake WI

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.

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.
Email: dwiese@edgewood.edu
Website: http://www.wijumpstart.org
Address: Edgewood College
Madison WI

20th Annual Statewide Institute on Best Practices in Inclusive Education
This year’s program offers an exciting variety of topics on Best Practices in Inclusion, including: Developing & Leading High Achieving Inclusive Schools; Accessible Math & Science at the Elementary, Middle, & High School Levels; Supporting Students with Behavior Challenges; Collaborative Planning & Communication; Literacy; Post-Secondary Education & Employment Options; Preschool Inclusion; Autism; The Role of Paraprofessionals; Peer Supports; and Family Engagement. Co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Inclusion Institute, Inc.
Contact: Kim S. Beloin
Phone: (414) 881-8101
Email: Beloin@att.net
Website: http://www.Beloinandbrandl.com
Address: Westwood Conference Center
Wausau WI

Wisconsin Education Innovations Academy
Brookfield East High School
Wisconsin Education Innovation EdCamp. Keynote: Mary Ehrenworth on Reading, Writing and the Common Core.
Contact: Wisconsin Education Innovations
Phone: (262) 370-5451
Email: wei@inov8ed.com
Website: http://inov8ed.com/
Address: Brookfield East High School
Brookfield WI

Star Academy
Week 2
Workshops on technology and software innovations in education that transform classrooms and address the needs of all students.
Contact: Connie Eriskson, STAR Academy Director
Phone: (715) 986-2153
Email: conniee@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/home/star-academy
Address: CESA 11
Turtle Lake WI

Washburn Academy Post-Academy
Post-Academy sessions on iPads— Jim Welander; RTI Block— Now What?—Genna Zelinsky; Financial Literacy—J. Todd Ondell and Lori Horstman; and Create! Organize! Collaborate! This SMARTBoard™ Training’s For You! - Rebecca Gustafson.
Contact: Lillian Rider, Washburn Academy Director
Phone: (608) 786-4800
Email: lrider@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Contact 2: Becky Martin, Program Assistant
Phone 2: (800) 514-3075
Email 2: bmartin@cesa4.k12.wi.us
Website: http://http://www.cesa4.k12.wi.us/programs/wa.cfm
Address: CESA 4
West Salem WI

2013 No Teacher Left Inside Institute
designed to provide teachers with in-depth, hands-on experiences they can take back to their classroom. The four-day workshop is rooted in developing a learning community, drawing on each other's experiences and expertise, and having fun while learning from colleagues. This year, teachers will be able to choose from one of three tracks. Presented by the Wisconsin Green Schools Network.
Contact: Victoria Rydberg
Phone: (608) 628-3871
Email: victoriarydberg@gmail.com
Website: http://eeinwisconsin.org/net/calendar/details.aspx?c=4622850&s=99926.0.16.2209
Address: Mackenzie Environmental Center
Poynette WI

National Leadership for Social Justice: Leading Proactive High Achieving Schools for All Students
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are pleased to offer the National Leadership for Social Justice Institute and Academy. Joined in community with other educators committed to equity and excellence, at each event attendees will engage in rich dialogue facilitated by Dr. Colleen Capper, Dr. Decoteau Irby, Dr. Elizabeth Drame, Dr. Elise Frattura, Dr. Reva Friedman, Dr. Paula Kluth, Dr. Kurt Schneider and Dr. David Wittee and share resources and practices.
Contact: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education
Phone: (414) 229-4721
Email: oas@uwm.edu
Website: http://eop.education.wisc.edu/eop/professional-learning/conferences-institutes/ela
Address: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union
Milwaukee WI

American Democracy Educators' Forum
The American Democracy Educators’ Forum is a program of the American Democracy Forum. Housed in the University of wisconsin-Madison Department of Political Science, the American Democracy Forum promotes the study of American political thought, the principles of the American founding, and the place of those principles in the practice of contemporary American democracy.
Contact: John Coleman, Co-Director
Email: coleman@polisci.wisc.edu
Contact 2: John Zumbrunnen, Co-Diretor
Email 2: zumbrunnen@wisc.edu
Website: http:///www.adf.wisc.edu/
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison Pyle Center
Madison WI

3rd annual Teacher Educators Network for Environmental Education (TENFEE) Summit
Join fellow teacher educators from around the state to explore ways to meet DPI guidance regarding environmental education preparation as well as upcoming research opportunities. Presented by: Teacher Educators Network for Environmental Education. Registration required.
Contact: Victoria Rydberg
Phone: (608) 266-0419
Email: victoria.rydberg@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://eeinwisconsin.org/net/calendar/details.aspx?c=4623484&s=101744.0.16.2209
Address: EcoPark
La Crosse WI

Star Academy
Week 3
Workshops on technology and software innovations in education that transform classrooms and address the needs of all students.
Contact: Connie Eriskson, STAR Academy Director
Phone: (715) 986-2153
Email: conniee@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/home/star-academy
Address: CESA 11
Turtle Lake WI

Second Annual appFest
Making learning more efficient and effective requires the skills to use tools to help everyone to learn! Join educators and students from all over the state for the 2nd annual appFest. A collaborative effort by local school districts, CESAs and higher education to bring all platforms of instructional technology under one roof. Opportunities to learn about Google Apps for Education (GAFE), iOS operating system apps for the iPad, web based tools, social networking and theories and implementation strategies of mobile devices that can help to enhance educator and student effectiveness. Learn and take time to apply your new/enhanced skills and tools to your profession and studies and be inspired by the presenters, facilitators, and each other!
Contact: Dan Sitter
Email: telaunit@gmail.com
Contact 2: Aaron Sadoff
Email 2: asadoff@nfdlschools.org
Website: http://www.appfest.org
Address: Marion University Stayer Center
Fond du Lac WI

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.

29th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning
Recognized internationally for the quality and integrity of its program. The conference provides and exchange of current resources, research, and best practices relevant to the design and delivery of distance education and training.
Contact: Kimary Peterson, Conference Manager
Phone: (608) 265-4159
Email: disted@dcs.wisc.edu
Website: http:///www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/index.cfm
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison WI

39th Annual Governor's Conference on Highway Safety with CPS Track
Multiple workshops, including School Bus Transportation-Making It Work For All Students and keynote by Speaker Kim Herrmann, National SAFE KIDS.
Contact: Wisconsin Information Network for Safety
Phone: (866) 511-9467
Website: http://www.wcpsa.com/
Address: Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center
Stevens Point WI

Star Academy
Week 4
Workshops on technology and software innovations in education that transform classrooms and address the needs of all students.
Contact: Connie Eriskson, STAR Academy Director
Phone: (715) 986-2153
Email: conniee@cesa11.k12.wi.us
Website: http://www.cesa11.k12.wi.us/home/star-academy
Address: CESA 11
Turtle Lake WI

Wisconsin Teachers of Local Culture
Bringing It Home
Four teams from across the state will go on cultural tours of Madison neighborhoods and receive intensive training in Madison. Then, with ongoing support from WTLC, teams will develop and implement a local culture project in their schools and communities by June 2014. WTLC is a statewide network through which Wisconsin educators connect with others committed to including local cultural studies in their teaching and outreach. WTLC’s organizing partners include the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Cultures at UW-Madison, the Chippewa Valley Museum in Eau Claire, and the Wisconsin Arts Board. This project is supported by funds from the National Endowment of the Arts and the State of Wisconsin.
Contact: Mary Hoefferle
Phone: (920) 216-7916
Email: hoefferm@uwosh.edu
Website: http://csumc.wisc.edu/wtlc/

Annual WisABA Conference
Each year, the Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis brings nationally recognized speakers and organizes workshops for parents, teachers and professionals at its conference. Visit the website for a list of confirmed speakers.
Contact: Wisconsin Association for Behavior Analysis
Website: http://www.wisaba.org/conference/
Address: UW-Madison Memorial Union
Madison WI

Chiwaukee Academy
Founded in 1998, the Chiwaukee Academyu pays careful attention to standards and benchmarks, equity, diversity, and assessment in all courses. The newest theories will be discussed and ideas about how to move them into practice will be shared by experiences faculty and teaching professionals.
Contact: Marisella Wood
Phone: (262) 595-2753
Email: chiwaukee.academy@uwp.edu
Website: http://www.uwp.edu/departments/teacher.preparation/chiwaukee.cfm
Address: University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha WI

2013 Statewide CD Conference
Meeting the Academic Needs of Students with Cognitive Disabilities
This conference is for K-12 teachers of students with cognitive disabilities; paraprofessionals; directors of special education; parents, and other interested educators. Barb Novak and Ken Davis from DPI’s Common Core Implementation Team will present a condensed training of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics. These academic standards are for all students, including students with disabilities, and will impact special education instructional practices, IEP development, and assessment.
Contact: Erin Faasuamalie
Phone: (608) 266-1785
Email: erin.faasuamalie@dpi.wi.gov
Address: Sheraton Hotel
Madison WI

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.

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.

2013 PBIS Leadership Conference
This two-day conference will give you knowledge and experience at the Universal/Tier 1, Secondary/Tier 2 and Tertiary/Tier 3 levels of implementation. Sessions will include information about: •Family Engagement •Sustainability •Evaluation •High Schools •Tier 2/Tier 3 Supports •Culturally Responsive Practices
Contact: Cari Schindel
Phone: (920) 855-2114
Email: schindelc@wisconsinpbisnetwork.org
Website: http://www.wisconsinpbisnetwork.org/educators/2013-conference.html
Address: Kalahari Resort and Conference Center
Wisconsin Dells WI

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.

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/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card/index.cfm
Address: 50 East Huron Street
Chicago IL 60611

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

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

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.

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.

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
Patriot Day was designated by joint resolution of Congress (PL 107-89) on December 18, 2001, to honor those who perished in the 9/11 attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon as well as the plane that crashed in southwest Pennsylvania. By Public Law (111-13), adopted April 21, 2009, Congress requests at September 11 also be recognized as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Website: http:///www.serve.gov/sept11.asp

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.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

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

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.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Wisconsin Day
Wisconsin Week Is September 15-21, 2013
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. 18-24, 2011).
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families
Free Telephone Workshop
Noon to 1 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m.- The workshop, presented by Emilie Braunel of WI FACETS, will provide information to support parents, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups based on the resource guidebook "Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: A Guide for Families." This workshop will explore "Roles of Families on Decision-Making Groups." Register in advance to receive workshop materials.
Contact: Sandra McFarland, WI FACETS
Phone: (877) 374-0511
Email: smcfarland@wifacets.org
Website: http://www.wifacets.org/

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 Friday of the third week in September.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

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. In 2002 the General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace.
Website: http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/

Family Day
Family Day was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Family Day is a national movement to celebrate parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free.
Contact: National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
Website: http://casafamilyday.org/familyday/

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.

2013 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: Madison Concourse Hotel
Madison WI

Bullying Awareness Day
Established in 2009 Wisconsin Act 309, Section 118.02 to bring attention to the harmful affects of bullying in the school setting. Bullying may negatively impact a student's connection with school, their engagement with the curriculum, and their overall ability to learn. Bullying prevention is critical to building a school environment conducive to learning and where students feel safe at all times This Wisconsin School Observance Day is observed annually on Wednesday of the fourth week in September.
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

State of Education Address
Noon - Annual address by the state superintendent to review the status of public education in Wisconsin and to set direction for the future as well as honor Friends of Education and Teachers of the Year.
Contact: Office of the State Superintendent
Phone: (608) 266-1771
Website: http://statesupt.dpi.wi.gov/supt_fallconf
Address: State Capitol Rotunda
Madison WI

Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was the first piece of federal civil rights legislation to ensure equal treatment of individuals with disabilities. Signed into law on September 26, 1973.

National Good Neighbor Day
First established 1971 in Montana by Mrs. Becky Mattson. In 2003, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution, sponsored by Montana Senator Max Baucus, making September 28, National Good Neighbor Day.
Website: http://www.holidayinsights.com/other/goodneighbor.htm

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.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

18th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health
What Works in School Mental Health: Collaboration from the Inside Out
The conference features twelve specialty tracks and this year will also include a special topic area on funding and sustainability in school mental health.
Contact: Center for School Mental Health
Phone: (410) 706-0980
Email: csmh@psych.umaryland.edu
Website: http://csmh.umaryland.edu
Address: Chrystal City Gateway Marriott Hotel
Arlington VA

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/view/page/public/11779

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/
Address: 1906 Association Drive
Reston VA 20191

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

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.

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.
Website: http://peshtigofiremuseum.org/

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.
Contact: National Center for Safe Routes to School
Email: info@walkbiketoschool.org
Website: http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

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.
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Christopher Columbus Day
Wisconsin public school observance day required by statute. The federal holiday, Discoverers' Day, is celebrated the second Monday in October.
Contact: Wisconsin Public School Observance Days
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

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.schoolnutrition.org

International 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/

World Food Day
World Food Day is observed each October 16th in recognition of the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The first World Food Day was in 1981. In the United States the endeavor is sponsored by 450 national, private voluntary organizations.
Contact: U.S. National Committee for World Food Day
Phone: (202) 653-2404
Website: http://www.worldfooddayusa.org

2013 WIDA Conference
Language Learner Success Building on Strengths
The World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) group at UW-Madison will be offering its first national conference in Milwaukee. The conference will provide PK through grade 12 educators of language learners opportunities for professional development, idea sharing, relationship building, and strategic collaboration. WIDA advances academic language development and academic achievement for linguistically diverse students through high quality standards, assessments, research, and professional development for educators. Since 2002, WIDA has collaborated with educators, state and local agencies, policy-makers, and experts worldwide to provide the best language development solutions for students and educators.
Contact: World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA)
Phone: (608) 890-0410
Website: http:///widaconference.us/
Address: Hilton City Center Hotel
Milwaukee WI

International Baccalaureate Seminar
The Wisconsin Association of IB World Schools (WAIBS) is offering the IB Orientation Seminar, the newest level of training of the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). The seminar is designed for schools or districts that are exploring whether the selected IB programme is a good match for their students. The Orientation Seminar also provides an excellent overview of IB for new staff in existing programs.
Contact: Dan Toomey
Email: dtoomey@wisc.edu
Address: University of Wisconsin-Madison Pyle Center
Madison WI

Library 2.013
Worldwide Virtual Conference
The conference is the third annual global conversation about the future of libraries. The conference will once again be held entirely online around the clock in multiple languages and time zones. In addition to keynote speakers, the conference thrives on the research and knowledge shared by the library and information science community. The virtual conference will cover eight subject strands: Digital Services, Preservation, and Access; Emerging Technologies and Trends; Learning Commons (for school libraries and/or academic libraries); Management of Libraries and Information Centers in the 21st Century; User Centered Services and Models; Library and Information Professionals – Evolving Roles and Opportunities; Doctoral Student Research; and Library and Information Center “Tours.”
Website: http://www.library20.com/2013

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

National School Bus Safety Week
Stand Back From the Yellow and Black
Always held the third school week in October to focus attention on pupil transportation safety.
Contact: National Association for Pupil Transportation
Website: http://naptonline.org/

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

Wisconsin State Music Conference
Currently, more than 2,500 music educators across Wisconsin are active members of their professional organization because they want to make a difference in the educational atmosphere of our state. WMEA has served Wisconsin students for decades by providing a sound music education through its members.
Contact: Wisconsin Music Educators Association
Website: http://www.wmea.com
Address: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
Madison WI

Make A Difference Day
Make A Difference Day is a celebration of the power of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, this international day of service is held every year on the fourth Saturday of October. More than three million people volunteer, making a difference in communities around the world.
Contact: HandsOn Network
Phone: (404) 979-2900
Email: info@handsonnetwork.org
Website: http://www.handsonnetwork.org/nationalprograms/signatureevents/MakeADifferenceDay

WSAS Statewide Testing Dates
Statewide testing window for Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE) and Wisconsin Alternate Assessment for Students with Disabilities (WAA-SwD)for the 2013-14 school year. Assessment for state and federal accountability for grades three through eight and 10.
Contact: DPI Office of Educational Accountability
Email: oeamail@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_calendar

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://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Fall Conference
Empowering Rural Schools for Tomorrow
Annual conference to discuss needs of and issues related to rural schools, which educate almost 44 percent of the state’s 860,000 public school students. Rural schools share the same responsibility to the community as their suburban counterparts--to prepare all students for successful futures in a globally competitive marketplace.
Contact: Jerry Fiene, WiRSA Executive Director
Phone: (608) 370-6448
Email: jerryfiene@wirsa.org
Address: Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center
Rothschild WI

American Education Week
Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility
Observed annually the week before Thanksgiving to show support and appreciation for public education.

International Education Week
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
Website: http://iew.state.gov

2013 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 in the Department of Public Instruction.
Contact: Sherri Honaker
Phone: (608) 267-2063
Email: sherri.honaker@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_falleader
Address: Madison Marriott West-Middleton Hotel
Middleton WI 53562

2013 OCALI Conference
National conference on autism, assistive technology and low-incidence disabilities.
Contact: Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
Phone: (888) 886-2254
Website: http://conference.ocali.org/
Address: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus OH

Thanksgiving Day
Always celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. A federal holiday and legal public holiday in all states. Many schools also close the following Friday.

Education for All Handicapped Children
On this date in 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, which guarantees a "free appropriate public education" to the nation's children and youth with disabilities.

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.

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.

School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education (SLATE)
Comprehensive educational technology conference designed by leading education associations to meet the needs of all educators,
Contact: Association of Wisconsin School Administrators
Phone: (608) 241-0300
Website: http://www.awsa.org
Wisconsin Dells WI

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

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.
Website: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights.html

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.

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.

Wounded Knee Massacre Anniversary
On this date in 1890, the 7th Cavalry killed 300 Hunkpapa Sioux at Wounded Knee, SD. The Wounded Knee Battlefield was declared a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1965 and was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

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.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Observance Day
Dr. 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://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Annual National Family Fitness Week
Held the fourth week in January to promote family activity and fitness.
Contact: Project Appleseed
Phone: (314) 292-9760
Website: http://www.projectapplesead.org

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

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/

National School Counseling Week
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

Digital Learning Day
Digital Learning Day, held each year on the first Wednesday in February, highlights the growing importance and demand for digital learning strategies in the classroom. Features events throughout Wisconsin and the nation to showcase digital learning in schools.
Website: http:///www.digitallearningday.org/

Wisconsin State Reading Association Convention
Devoted to expanding literacy in Wisconsin through workshops and sectionals, including the Authors Festival.
Contact: Wisconsin State Reading Association
Website: http://www.wsra.org/convention/convention.php
Address: Frontier Airlines Center
Milwaukee WI

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://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

Susan B. Anthony Day
Wisconsin Public 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/

Global Youth Summit
The Second Annual Wisconsin Global Youth Summit will bring together globally minded high school students from around the state for a day-long gathering, where participants can: talk about their experiences and share ideas with peers, meet with international and other globally minded college students, learn how to develop their international interests through their educational pursuits and into their careers,and discuss ways to expand international experiences and activities in their schools and communities. Visit the Wisconsin Global Youth Summit event page on Facebook for updates.
Contact: Gerhard Fischer
Phone: (608) 267-9265
Email: Gerhard.Fischer@dpi.wi.gov
Address: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee WI

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.
Website: http://news.dpi.wi.gov/eis_observe

BrainStorm 15.0
The BrainStorm Conference is for K20 techs to network with their counterparts from all over the Midwest and to connect with technology vendors who tailor their products for the K20 community.
Contact: Vicki Lyons
Phone: (608) 789-8811
Email: vlyons@brainstormk20.com
Website: http://www.brainstormk20.com/
Address: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center
Wisconsin Dells WI 53965

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) conference program will offer more than 700 presentations, including Exhibitor Workshops and Learn-Reflect Strand presentations dedicated to technology.
Contact: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Phone: (703) 620-9840
Website: http://www.nctm.org
New Orleans LA

WSAS Statewide Testing Dates
Statewide testing window for Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations (WKCE) and Wisconsin Alternate Assessment for Students with Disabilities (WAA-SwD)for the 2014-15 school year. Assessment for state and federal accountability for grades three through eight and 10.
Contact: DPI Office of Educational Accountability
Email: oeamail@dpi.wi.gov
Website: http://oea.dpi.wi.gov/oea_calendar

SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference
49th Annual 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