The Iowa Association of Alternative Education will hold their annual conference April 11-13, 2007 in Des Moines. The theme is “Raise Your Hand and Give Yourself a Pat on the Back.” Keynote speakers include Elliot Washor and Ray Morley. In addition to numerous breakout sessions other presenters include Donna Downing, Jerry Mintz and Ron Newell. The site is the Airport Holiday Inn. It promises to be stimulating and provocative. IALA will be represented by Executive Director, Dan Daly.
The Michigan Alternative Education Organization will hold their conference April 25-27, 2007 in Boyne Highlands, Michigan with the theme, Another Choice, Another Chance. Bill Sanders is the keynoter with breakout sessions on highly qualified, computer projects, math and new standards, administrative issues, violence assessments, Like Water Drumworks. It promises to be stimulating and provocative.
The Oklahoma Alternative Education Summer Institute will be held June 19-21, 2007 in Oklahoma City.
The New York State Alternative Education Association will hold their annual conference at Ithaca October 18-19, 2007.
The Washington Association for Learning Alternatives will hold its annual fall November 8-10, 2007 in Pasco.
Several other states have held their conferences earlier this year: Connecticut, Iowa, Virginia.