The National Career Pathways Network conference provides opportunities for administrators, teachers, counselors and business partners to learn and network with the goal of creating and sustaining partnerships to reduce dropouts, increase transitions to college, and create high-wage, high-tech careers. For more information about the conference, visit https://www.ncpn.info/2011-ncpn-conf.php.

English teachers are invited to attend the Florida Council of Teachers of English Annual Conference and Professional Development Institute Oct. 13 -15, 2011, in Orlando, Fla. The conference is packed with authors and educators who will engage participants in sessions designed to inspire and motivate. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.fcte.org/.

The Florida Foreign Language Association Annual Conference will bring together educators, administrators, legislators and business leaders from around the state for collaborative professional development and panel discussions that highlight the importance of language and intercultural knowledge in a global society. For more information, visit http://ffla.us/page.php?page_id=15.

Each year, October 15 is celebrated nationally as White Cane Safety Day. The date is set aside by presidential proclamation to recognize the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and independence - the white cane. Since 1964, when a joint resolution was passed by Congress, the nation has observed White Cane Safety Day to bring awareness to the meaning of this assistive device.

Florida science educators are invited to attend the 2011 Professional Development Conference of the Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST) Oct. 20 - 22, 2011, in Orlando. In addition to hearing exciting keynote speakers and presenters, participants can take advantage of field trips, sessions and workshops during the three-day conference. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.fastscience.org/. If you have questions, contact FAST at FAST2011@embarqmail.com or call (850) 892-4888.

The National Association of Charter School Authorizers will hold its annual Leadership Conference Oct. 24 - 27, 2011, in Amelia Island, Fla. The conference offers a mix of professional development and unique networking opportunities for all charter school authorizers. For more information and to view a video about the upcoming conference, visit http://www.qualitycharters.org/events/2011-annual-leadership-conference.

The Florida Dance Education Organization will hold its 10th Annual Conference Oct. 27 - 29, 2011, in Miami with the theme "Dance Education: Legacy and Literacy." Florida-based dance authors, the American Dance Legacy Institute and other dance educators, administrators, and teaching artists will present aspects of dance literacy and legacy. In addition, Bill Evans, internationally renowned choreographer, performer, teacher, author and movement analyst is the keynote presenter. For more information, visit http://www.fdeo.org.

Join with school professionals from around the state at the Florida Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference Nov. 1 - 5, 2011, in ChampionsGate, Fla. The conference features multiple sessions on current topics of professional interest including autism, bullying, prevention and intervention, working with memory deficits and more. For more information or to register, visit http://www.fasp.org/Conferences/Annual_Conference.html.

The Florida School Counselor Association will host the most focused program in school counseling in Florida at the 2011 Convention Nov. 3 - 5, in Ft. Lauderdale. The most relevant and up-to-the minute topics will be explored by leading industry advocates, state officials, counselor educators and professional school counselors. For more information, visit http://www.fla-schoolcounselor.org/convention2011/.

Art educators are invited to attend the Florida Art Education Association's 59th Annual Conference in St. Petersburg, Fla., Nov. 3 - 6, 2011. There's something for everyone, from a wide variety of half- and full-day studios and the Member Artist Bazaar to keynote speeches by Dr. Craig Roland and Ken Veith. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.faea.org/.

The Florida Department of Education, in conjunction with the National Dropout Prevention Center, is pleased to announce the 2011 Educational Strategies and Student Engagement Institute Nov. 7 - 10, 2011, in St. Petersburg. The Institute combines four previously separate conferences to provide professional development opportunities for individuals who are involved with students who are truant, at risk of not graduating from high school, and/or participating in Dept. of Juvenile Justice programs. The conference features more than 80 workshops on topics that include dropout intervention, prevention and retrieval; attendance and truancy prevention; teen parenting; behavior and discipline; community partnerships; and much more. To submit a proposal to present, or to register, visit http://www.dropoutprevention.org/conferences/2011-educational-strategies-student-engagement-institute.

Teachers, administrators, students, community members and anyone interested in learning how to make schools "greener" are invited to attend the 2011 Learn Green: A Green Schools Conference and Expo on Nov. 11, 2011, at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Fla. Sponsored by the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center at Florida Atlantic University and the School District of Palm Beach County, the exciting one-day conference provides a forum to share innovative and effective "green school" practices, facilitate professional development and encourage cooperative initiatives through a variety of sessions and exhibits. For more information visit http://www.ourgreenschools.com/learngreenconference or contact Natalia Arenas with Palm Beach County Schools at (561) 357-7662 or arenasm@palmbeach.k12.fl.us.

The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) is hosting its second FCR-STEM Conference Dec. 2 - 4, 2011, in Destin, Fla. The conference is specially designed for K-12 educators who teach STEM subjects and will feature dozens of speakers and more than 75 workshop sessions focusing on STEM and lesson study. Also scheduled are keynote addresses from prominent experts in education, including higher education and faculty researchers, practicing educators, working scientists and lesson study professionals. For more information on speakers, registration, accommodations and other details, visit http://www.lsi.fsu.edu/centers/fcrstem/conference/index.html.