Invitation to Exhibitors for ASCD's 2006 Annual Conference

ASCD's Annual Conference and Exhibit Show puts exhibitors in touch with educational leaders who cover the breadth and depth of the education market.

With more than 12,000 key decision makers from across the education spectrum—and from around the world—in attendance, this conference is one of the largest meetings in education.

The 2006 conference theme is "Constructing the Future, Challenging the Past: Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Leadership."

Learn about exhibiting at ASCD's 2006 Annual Conference.

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Register Today for the Next ASCD Conference

Can't wait until 2006 for the next ASCD conference?

You don't have to. Although our 2005 summer conference is sold out, you can register today for our 2005 fall conference.

On October 23-25, our Conference on Teaching and Learning will take place in San Francisco, California. This year's theme is "Student Achievement: The Broader Picture."

You can extend your learning through our three Pre-Conference Institutes, and while you're at the conference, you can connect with your colleagues through our networking opportunities.

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Join Us in Chicago

From Mary Ellen Freeley, ASCD President

I hope you will join us at the 2006 ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, April 1-3, in Chicago, Illinois.

To allow attendees opportunities to think critically about where we have been and to become actively engaged with where we are going in education, the 2006 Conference Planning Committee selected the theme

Constructing the Future, Challenging the Past: Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Leadership

The conference theme will be organized around three strands:

• Learning and Teaching
• Leadership and Organizational Development
• Policy and Advocacy

Thanks to all who shared the excitement of this year's conference in Orlando. Please mark your calendars now for April 1-3, 2006.

It has been twelve years since we gathered in the "windy city" to exchange ideas and expertise with our colleagues. We will do so again next spring while enjoying the stimulation of this exciting, revitalized venue. Make plans now to attend our 61st Annual Conference.

I look forward to seeing all of you in Chicago!

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2006 Call for Proposals Is Closed

Over 1,500 proposals were received by the deadline of May 1. Our thanks to all those who submitted proposals.

By August 2005, ASCD will send notification of acceptance or nonacceptance to the primary presenter.

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We're on Our Way to Chicago

From Annual Conference director, Kathleen Burke--

Yes, we all know that Chicago is known for Lake Michigan, the Sears Tower, the El, Michael Jordan, and Oprah, but on April 1-3, 2006, it will also be known for ASCD's 61st Annual Conference and Exhibit Show.

The theme of the 2006 conference is Constructing the Future, Challenging the Past: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership. It will be held at the Lakeside Center at McCormick Place.

Please make plans now to join us and participate in the conference's exhibit show with over 400 exhibits including the ASCD Center, the three general sessions, 10 special feature sessions, and over 500 concurrent sessions.

A full description of the conference will be available online in August but save the dates on your calendar now.

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