NPASS2 LIST OF 2011-2012 CONFERENCES

Here is a selection of upcoming local and national conferences for STEM and afterschool education. If any NPASS2 participants plan to attend one of these conferences (or similar conferences not listed) and wish to present about NPASS2, please contact us for support and/or materials.

2011 Conferences

The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Annual Conference
October 27–30, 2011; San Jose, CA
http://sacnas.org/
The 2011 SACNAS National Conference “Empowering Innovation & Synergy Through Diversity” will take place in the heart of Silicon Valley–San Jose, California–the birthplace of the world's high-tech industry. Join us for four days of scientific research presentations, professional development, networking, exhibits, culture, and community! Interdisciplinary, inclusive, and highly interactive, the SACNAS annual national meeting offers an unparalled venue for the advancement of scientists and science students.

OAN Quarterly Membership Meeting
November 2, 2011; Westerville, OH
http://ohioafterschoolnetwork.org/cde.cfm?event=321433

Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 3–6, 2011; Jacksonville, FL
http://www.aee.org/conferences/intl
Each fall, over 900 educators and practitioners from around the world convene to share ideas, network, build skills, and effect change! This conference will feature over 120 workshops, vendors and exhibits, a job fair, event dinner and auction, and the 11th Annual Symposium on Experiential Education Research (SEER).

MOSAC2 Professional Development Institute
November 4-6, 2011; Springfield, MO
http://www.mosac2.org/pdi/pdi.html
The annual MOSAC2 Professional Development Institute is an effort to raise the quality of education sessions for attendees and meets the requirements of the Youth Development Credential.  MOSAC2’s PDI workshops meet the Missouri and Kansas Core Competencies for Youth Development Professionals and identify the level of training for participants.  Presenters are requested to submit information to the OPEN Trainer Registry and RFP’s are submitted to state licensing agencies for approval for training hours.

The National Summer Learning Association: Summer Changes Everything
November 15–16, 2011; San Francisco, CA
http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=conference
Summer Changes Everything™ is the only national conference devoted entirely to summer learning programs. In addition to nearly 60 workshop sessions, we offer engaging general sessions designed to inform participants on a variety of current topics, from health and nutrition to engaging middle school youth to policy trends. Conference strands will include Knowledge and Strategies for Summer Program Managers; Policy and Funding for Systems Building; and Innovative Instructional Approaches.

NJ’s Annual Afterschool Conference
November 18-19, 2011; Princeton, NJ
http://www.njsacc.org/providers/conference.php
This year’s conference celebrates embedding global awareness in afterschool and extended learning opportunities to help NJ’s youth develop the knowledge and skills they need to function as workers, citizens, and fulfilled individuals in an increasingly interconnected world.  

2012 Conferences

2012 MnSACA & MnAEYC Annual Conference
February 10 - 11, 2012; St. Paul, MN
http://www.mnaeyc-mnsaca.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=53
This conference combines the efforts of two organizations to focus on the importance of providing quality care for children, from birth to youth, in Minnesota. 
Deadlines: Workshop proposal deadline is August 19, 2011; Innovation Station and exhibitor proposal deadlines are January 13, 2012.

Beyond School Hours® XV Conference

February 15-18, 2012; Burlingame, California
http://www.foundationsinc.org/beyond-school-hours-xv
This year, more than 2000 professionals from across the teaching and learning spectrum will meet in Burlingame, California for Beyond School Hours XV (BSH)—the nation’s most popular education conference.

2012 AASA National Conference on Education
February 16-19, 2012; Houston, TX
http://nce.aasa.org/
The 2012 American Association of School Administrators National Conference on Education offers valuable information and ideas for everyone in school system leadership, regardless of their background, school system size or agenda. With a variety of session formats there’s something for everyone.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting
February 16–20, 2012; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
http://www.aaas.org/meetings/
The Annual Meeting is one of the most widely recognized pan-science events, with hundreds of networking opportunities and broad global media coverage. An exceptional array of speakers will gather at the 2012 AAAS Annual Meeting from 16–20 February in Vancouver, B.C. The theme of “Flattening the World: Building the Global Knowledge Society” is intended to focus the program on the complex, interconnected challenges of the 21st century and on pathways to global solutions through international, multidisciplinary efforts.

Informal Science Education Summit 2012
March 14-16, 2012; Washington, D.C.
http://caise.insci.org/ise-summit
The broad goal of the ISE Summit was to mobilize, energize, and empower the informal science education community—including film and broadcast media, science centers and museums, zoos and aquariums, botanical gardens and nature centers, digital media and gaming, science journalism, and youth, community, and after-school programs.

Midwest Afterschool Science Academy for 2012
March 19-21, 2012; Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, Kansas City, MO
http://portal.kidscarecenter.com/sites/DESEPortal/Lists/National%20Training%20Calendar/DispForm.aspx?ID=57
More than 12 clock hours of professional development with afterschool science curriculum from NASA’s Afterschool Universe, SciGirls, 4-H WonderWise, and more!  This Science Academy will also involve State Network leadership from IA, IN, KA, KY, MI, NE, OH, and OK (LIFTOFF Grantees) participating in a series of informal science education system-building seminars.

2012 NAESP Conference and Expo
March 22-24, 2012; Seattle, WA
http://www.naesp.org/2012-naesp-conference-and-expo
The National Association of Elementary School Principals provides the opportunity to share best practices, expertise, and successes with school leaders from around the country and gain national recognition.

ABFE (Association of Black Foundation Executives) Annual Conference
 April 2012; Los Angeles, CA
   TBA

    2012 National AfterSchool Association (NAA) Conference
April 2-4, 2012; Dallas, TX
http://www.naaweb.org/default.asp?contentID=659
The National AfterSchool Convention brings together thousands of afterschool and summer learning professionals from across the nation to share ideas and best practices, to explore new topics and to be a driving force in creating high quality out-of-school time learning opportunities for all young people.
Deadlines: workshop submissions due by 9/30/2011; earlybird registration ends 12/2/2011.

2012 Best of Out-of-School-Time (BOOST) Conference
April 25-28, 2012; Palm Springs, CA
http://www.boostconference.org/
Join one of the nation’s largest, most recognized and comprehensive conferences for after school and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion and boost your direction for quality programming.

To Be Announced

21^st Century Community Learning Centers 2012 Summer Institute
TBA
http://www.seiservices.com/21stcentury/