Eastern Regional Afterschool Conference

[Mark Ouellette]

The first Eastern Regional Conference on After-School will be held on May 
10 and 11, 2005 at the Sheraton North in Towson, Maryland, just outside of 
Baltimore.  Five dynamic conference themes are being developed, including:

*       Embedding Core Academic Content in Enrichment Activities
*       Policy and Practices to Create Capacity, Partnerships, and 
Sustainability
*       Integrating Youth Development Principles
*       Merging Research and Practice to Improve Quality
*       Showcasing Programs in the Region

The conference will be hosted by The After-School Institute (TASI), and 
co-sponsors include Associated Black Charities; DC Children and Youth 
Investment Trust Corporation; Maryland State Department of Education; and 
the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning (SEDL and 
SERVE). Additional support is being provided by the National School Boards 
Association, Philadelphia Safe and Sound, and the University of 
Pennsylvania School of Social Work.

To ensure that the conference meets your needs and expectations, please 
take a few minutes to complete the conference survey at 
www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=87830598742.

Stay tuned for information about keynote speakers, registration, and more!

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