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Conference
2007 TIE Conference
April 22–24, 2007
Rushmore Plaza
Civic Center
Rapid City, South Dakota

Description
“Together in Excellence” provides professional development addressing critical issues facing schools. Participants launch into new learning opportunities for themselves and their students. conference.tie.net/content/default.htm

While You Are There...
Let George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln inspire you. Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial. www.mtrushmore.net

Conference
2007 Annual Conference on Standards and Assessment
April 23–25, 2007
Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
Las Vegas

Description
This conference will assess where we are as education leaders and where we need to go in the months and years ahead. Featuring Doug Reeves, this convergence of education thought leaders examines standards and assessment from a new-century perspective. www.teachscape.com

While You Are There...
Make sure to catch Cirque du Soleil’s O show, featuring 74 performers from around the world in a water-themed production. www.cirquedusoleil.com

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Interop Las Vegas 2007
May 20–25, 2007
Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas

Description
This conference for tech professionals and administrators hosts more than 400 exhibitors showcasing the full range of IT solutions. Get an overview of today’s technology scene, explore trends, and find products and services to give your district a boost. www.interop.com/lasvegas

While You Are There...
Get in a good laugh after a long day. The Second City, the cutting-edge comedy and improvisation show that started in Chicago in 1959, will be at the Flamingo. www.secondcity.com

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ASTD International Conference & Exposition
June 3–6, 2007
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta

Description
The industry’s most esteemed speakers and experts will be on hand to share their latest ideas, theories, and solutions. All this will help you achieve your strategic goals and attain excellence through promoting workplace learning in your organization. astd2007.astd.org

While You Are There...
Explore the seminal event in Atlanta’s history at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site by visiting “Red Was the Midnight: The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot.” www.nps.gov/malu

Russo
Laptops: let's not forget teachers!

A Look at Tools for Assessment and Accountability
Technology is becoming more and more important to the efforts of new teachers to measure and account for student progress. First year teachers, see how you can use computers to conduct assessments and manage student data.

Making the Most of Your Mentor
How to take advantage of this valuable relationship.