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.
July 2014
- June 26 - July 1, 2014
- Las Vegas, NV
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 28 - July 1, 2014
- San Antonio, TX
A conference for educators to learn how to improve education through the effective use of technology. - July 14 - 19, 2014
- Sacramento, CA
The Association on Higher Education and Disability's annual conference for staff who support students with disabilities on postsecondary campuses. - July 14 - 15, 2014
- St. Charles, IL
CSTA provides professional development opportunities for high school and middle school computer science and computer applications teachers who need practical, relevant information to help them prepare their students for the future.
August 2014
- August 12 - 14, 2014
- 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. - August 13 - 15, 2014
- Reston, VA
The conference will bring professionals from the education, industry, and government communities together to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest in research, design, and development in order to furnish attendees information on systems that are applicable to their organizations.
September 2014
- September 30 - October 3, 2014
- Orlando, FL
A conference for IT professionals in higher education.
October 2014
- October 2 - 3, 2014
- Philadelphia, PA
The Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) is an international organization concerned about issues related to students with learning disabilities. - October 8 - 11, 2014
- Minneapolis, MN
NACADA is an association of professional advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators and students working to enhance the educational development of students. - October 12 - 14, 2014
California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) - Santa Clara, CA
The mission of CAPED is to promote the full and effective participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of California Higher Education. - October 15 - 17, 2014
- Minneapolis, MN
Conference on computer technology in special education and rehabilitation. - October 16 - 18, 2014
- Richmond, VA
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives. - October 23 - 24, 2014
- Bellingham, WA
WAPED is a non-profit organization that provides support and training for professionals working in disability support services at postsecondary institutions throughout the state.
November 2014
- November 5 - 9, 2014
- Dallas, TX
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. - November 5 - 7, 2014
- Atlanta, GA
GaETC is dedicated to the professional development of educators. For over a decade, this conference has played a key role in helping educators at all levels increase their understanding of the role of technology in education. - November 6 - 8, 2014
- Orlando, FL
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives. - November 17 - 21, 2014
- Westminster, CO
Assistive Technology and Accessible Media in Higher Education. - November 19 - 21, 2014
- Portland, OR
WCET accelerates the adoption of effective practices and policies, advancing excellence in technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education. - November 20 - 22, 2014
- Washington DC
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 2014
- December 3, 2014
- Washington DC
The TASH conference provides a forum for individuals with disabilities, families, researchers, educators, scholars, and others to create dialogue around creating action for social and systems reform. - December 4 - 6, 2014
- Long Beach, CA
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives.
January 2015
- January 7 - 10, 2015
- Portland, OR
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 21 - 24, 2015
- Washington, DC
AAC&U is the leading national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing of undergraduate liberal education. - January 28 - 31, 2015
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference and Exhibition - Orlando, FL
This conference offers wide variety of professional presentations and discussion about new assistive technology, practical applications, and services.
February 2015
- February 8 - 10, 2015
- Hershey, PA
Technology conference supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. - February 25 - 28, 2015
- Chicago, IL
This annual conference attracts over 75,000 participants, primarily K-12 educators.
March 2015
- March 2 - 6, 2015
- Las Vegas, NV
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 2 - 7, 2015
- San Diego, CA
Major, national conference on assistive technology with some accessible IT presentations. - March 12 - 15, 2015
- Chicago, IL
Attendees include science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, and business and industry representatives. - March 14 - 17, 2015
- Washington DC
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 18 - 20, 2015
- Portland, OR
A conference for educators designed to support and advance the use of educational technology. - March 19 - 21, 2015
- 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 21 - 25, 2015
- New Orleans, LA
A conference geared towards senior student affairs officers and administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty, and other educators. - March 21 - 23, 2015
- Nashville, TN
District administrators, school board members, principals, technology directors and coordinators, library/media specialists, and teachers. - March 26 - 28, 2015
- Milwaukee, WI
The conference gives educators an opportunity for better understanding of the constant changes that take place in technology education.
April 2015
- April 8 - 11, 2015
- San Diego, CA
A professional development event designed for all those who work with students with special learning needs! - April 16 - 20, 2015
- Chicago, IL
AERA is a professional membership organization, that strives to improve the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education. - April 16 - 19, 2015
- Nashville, TN
AOTA is the nationally recognized professional association of more than 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. - April 18 - 21, 2015
- San Antonio, TX
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.
May 2015
- May 25 - 29, 2015
- Denver, CO
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 2015
- June 22 - 25, 2015
- Montreal, Canada
World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia, & Telecommunications sponsored by AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education). - June 25 - 30, 2015
- San Francisco, 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.
July 2015
- July 13 - 18, 2015
- St. Paul, MN
The Association on Higher Education and Disability's annual conference for staff who support students with disabilities on postsecondary campuses.