The purpose of this study was to develop a Title/Topic Index of all articles, notes, comments, editorials, convention notices, and most other information published in each issue of the Journal of the International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers from its inception in December 1956 to the Summer 1992, when the last issue was published. Each…

It is always a big problem and a loss of professional opportunities for an academic if he or she cannot attend an annual conference because he or she cannot find a place to leave his or her kids. One solution to this problem is for organizers to offer subsidized care care. In this article, the author describes how the Association for Jewish…

Due to limitations imposed on professional travel, librarians with collection responsibilities must often choose between attending library conferences or relevant academic conferences. An illustrative comparison of the limitations and advantages of the American Library Association annual meeting and the annual conference of the American Political…

This article features the 2005 ACTE Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo held in Kansas City. The 2005 ACTE Convention had its share of challenges, but in the end, it was an amazing professional development experience.

The organization and purposes of a major educational organization are discussed. (CK)

A preview and preliminary schedule for the AECT National Convention, April 25-29, 1977, Miami Beach. (BD)

The complete agenda for the 1971 AECT Convention in Philadelphia and a list of the exhibitors there. (LS)

This article discusses how an economists' group brought forth policy adjustments on advertising issues. Since 1986 the association has banned advertisements in its newsletter, Job Openings for Economists, that discriminate "on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual preference, or physical handicap." Facing…

Survey results of the conference services offered by 39 professional education associations were compared with data on the American Industrial Arts Association (AIAA). AIAA registration costs were well below other associations; most associations offer partial and complimentary registrations, rotate sites, and view site selection as important to…

Reports on responses of 42 of 48 educational associations surveyed to determine their membership categories and numbers of members in each, projected annual dues, costs of convention registration, and other factors related to their annual meetings. (SK)

Some observations concerning the planning and value of conventions. (JS)

Reports on the current status (purpose, membership, activities, publications, conferences, officers) of six professional organizations: AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology); AMTEC (Association for Media and Technology in Education in Canada); ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education); IVLA (International…

Planning to have a successful NAEYC Annual Conference experience is similar to preparing for a day of bargain shopping. In this article, the author describes how to get the most out of NAEYC's Annual Conference by analyzing their goals, preparing ahead, and being flexible. As a veteran conference attendee, the author learned from her mistakes and…

The main activity of the European Prison Education Association over the last number of months has been organizing the 11th EPEA conference in Dublin, Ireland in 2007. Application forms to attend the conference (13th-17th June 2007), are available to download at www.epea.org. Applications can be submitted online or by regular mail. The closing date…