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 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.

Anyone interested in the success of charter schools and the choice they give students in Florida should plan to attend the Florida Charter School Conference Nov. 14 - 16, 2011, in Orlando. Explore more than 100 exhibitors and attend 48 breakout sessions to discover what works for high-quality charter schools. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.charterschoolconference.com/.

The Florida School Choice Expo offers families an interactive "Carousel of Choice" by creating an informal atmosphere where parents can ask questions and communicate directly with state and district education leaders. Breakout sessions will highlight the wide array of school choice options available, such as career academies, charter schools, home education, magnet schools, scholarship programs, military family choice and virtual education. For more information, including how to participate or register as an exhibitor, visit http://www.floridaschoolchoiceexpo.com or contact Laurie Levine at lauriewlevine@gmail.com.

The Florida Rehabilitation Council will host its Quarterly Meeting Nov. 16-18, 2011, in Tampa. On Nov. 18, there will be a public forum for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers, staff, vendors and interested individuals to share their VR experiences, success stories, and ask questions related to working in partnership with VR. For more information, contact the Florida Rehabilitation Council at (850) 245-3397 or FRCcustomers@vr.fldoe.org. For accommodations at the meeting, please contact the Florida Rehabilitation Council three to five days before the meeting. Please check the website at www.rehabworks.org for updates including possible location changes.

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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (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.

The Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Federal Educational Programs will host the 2012-13 Request for Applications Technical Assistance Meeting Dec. 9, 2011, in Orlando. The meeting has been designed for potential applicants and current providers interested in becoming state-approved Supplemental Educational Services providers for the 2012-13 school year. For more information about the meeting or hotel accommodations, visit http://www.fldoe.org/flbpso/. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Samantha Love at (850) 245-9947 or via email at Samantha.Love@fldoe.org.