calendar NOV 13–19
American Education Week EVENT
Distressed that 25 percent of the country's World War I draftees were illiterate, representatives of the NEA and the American Legion met in 1919 to brainstorm ways to generate public support for education. Together they came up with and launched American Education Week in 1921. This year marks the 90th annual celebration. The weeklong celebration fea- tures a special observance each day of the week.
Monday, November 14: Kick Off Day Tuesday, November 15: Parents Day Wednesday, November 16: ESP Day Thursday, November 17: Educator for a Day Friday, November 18: Substitute Educators Day
Use NEA's online toolkit at www.nea.org to join in the celebration. NOV 14–18
California School Psychology Week EVENT
Sponsored by the California Association of School Psychologists, this week recognizes the contributions of school psychologists, whose role it is to ensure that students in California have the support they need in school and in the home.
www.casponline.org
DEC 1–3
CONFERENCE
CLMS/CLHS Annual Conference South Town and Country Resort, San Diego
The California League of Schools, encompassing the California League of Middle Schools and the California League of High Schools, presents an annual conference offering high-quality professional development. The Annual Conference South offers over 85 sessions on improving stu- dent achievement, content areas, RtI, PLCs, differentiated instruction, integrated technology, data analysis, classroom management, API/AYP strategies, and more. Featured speakers are Dr. Rita Pierson and Dr. Robert Balfanz.
Dr. Rita Pierson www.leagueofschools.org/events/south.htm Dr. Robert Balfanz
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