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NCTET EVENTS Upcoming Events 2009 Bytes and Books Ball NCTET Issue Forums NCTET’s Critical Issues Forums are designed for policymaking audiences to showcase the application of current and emerging innovations in technology for learning achievement and workplace productivity. Save the Dates NCTET Invites You to Attend Education for the Digital Learner A 2008 Luncheon Discussion Series POSTPONED TO DATE TBA Assessment 101 – How is Technology Changing Testing? Monday, July 14 - Web 2.0 – How do Emerging Technologies Transform Learning? Monday, October 6 - Broadband 3rd Generation – Is there a Looming School Crisis? 12 – 2 p.m. * Lunch Provided * Locations and Details TBA RSVPs are mandatory. Space is limited The forums start at 12 noon with a box lunch and presentations/discussion by experts and practitioners, followed by an hour of information sharing, starting with policy updates on pertinent federal legislation. To schedule two minutes during the stakeholders' "speed-sharing" portion of the information-sharing session, send a request to adorman@nctet.org (hand outs are encouraged). ------------------------------------------ About Education for the Digital Learner: This new NCTET luncheon discussion series is designed to arm today’s education advocate and policymaker with the information necessary to shape programs and regulations in the age of the digital learner. The series will provide education stakeholders with an opportunity to obtain and share information on how education is changing in the age of the digital learner, how key technology developments are impacting the classroom, and how related government policies and programs are evolving in response.  The Education for the Digital Learner series is made possible through the generous support of Verizon   Past Events   E-Rate Celebration On February 27, 2007, NCTET celebrated 10 successful years of the E-rate program. The following day, during a Capitol Hill briefing, a 10-year Anniversary Report was issued. 10-year Anniversary Report Release.pdf NCTET 10th Anniversary Report.pdf E-Rate Celebration Press Clips 2007 E-Rate Celebration Photos 2005 Presidential Inaugural Gala NCTET celebrated the second inauguration of President George W. Bush with a gala inaugural celebration at the Folger Shakespears Library 2005 Inaugural Gala Photos Issue Forums NCTET’s first Issue Forum, held on December 5, 2005, was titled "Reengineering Excellence in Math and Science Instruction: Learning Technology as a Critical Element." [View press release - PDF - for speakers and agenda]. NCTET's second forum in September 2006 was titled "Globalization and US Competitiveness: The Role of K-12 Education in Assuring Language Competency" A third forum, "Rethinking Education: Technology and 21st Century Skills" was held in December 2007. NCTET is grateful to Verizon for a generous grant that has provided the financial support necessary for each of these Forum events. NCTET Educational Events NCTET also hosted a seminar on the reauthorization of the Telecommunications Act in July 2006. In keeping with the Coalition's mission of addressing current issues and potential uses of technology to improve education and training, the Coalition takes no official position on any of the issues raised at NCTET meetings. Please contact adorman@nctet.org to be added to our e-mail list and receive notification of these and other events.