Events

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EVENTS

CollegeWeekLive - Paying for College
Thursday, January 12, 12:00-10:00pm EST
Hosted by CollegeWeekLive. Join this free, online, one-day event for students, parents, and counselors, answering the question of how to finance college in today's economy. Chat live with admissions reps and financial aid officers from hundreds of colleges! Watch live video presentations with financial aid experts on topics such as online scholarships, filling out the FAFSA form, and financial aid opportunities. Keynote speakers include individuals from Admission Possible and Scholarship America, among many others. Sign up to be eligible to win a $1,000 scholarship.

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WEBINARS/CALLS

"Under-Represented Students: Understanding Influences in their college search & enrollment decisions"
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 (Webinar), 1:00-2:00pm ET
Guest presenter: Zinch
Technological and social changes have spawned new opportunities to reach historically under-represented students. This session shares findings from a study of under-represented high school students and college freshman reflecting on their experiences. The National Partnership for Educational Access and Zinch will share research that reveals the frustrations and influences in their search/decision making process. Session attendees will hear from students (via surveys and focus groups) and learn the best ways to inform these student groups. Open to NPEA members only. Email Carrie for registration instructions.

"Assessing Your Needs and Implementing a Test Prep Program"
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 (Webinar), 2:00-3:00pm ET
Guest Presenter: Bell Curves
This program is designed to provide participants with new or additional tools to assess how to most effectively asses the needs for ACT/SAT preparation. Participants will gain insight into researching test prep options and customizing a program to meet the needs of their students. You will learn some of the differences between implementing programs internally or externally. Strategies will be shared for integrating preparation themes throughout your program as well as various metrics for assessing the effectiveness of programs. Open to NPEA members only. Email Carrie for registration instructions.

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UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Leaving Your Mark: What is the Public Purpose of your Private School? (PSPP)
February 27-28, 2012 (Seattle, WA)

2012 NAIS Annual Conference - Innovation: Imagine, Invent, Inspire, Dream (NAIS)
February 29-March 2, 2012 (Seattle, WA)

Innovative Collaborations: Strategies for Supporting Underrepresented Students (NPEA)
April 19-20, 2012 (Chicago, IL)

A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education (College Board)
April 26-27, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA)

The Native American Student Advocacy Institute - Educating Native Youth for Success: Many Nations, One Vision (College Board)
May 22-23, 2012 (University of California - Los Angeles, CA)

Critical Components: Mastering the College Admission Process (NACAC)
May 29-June 1, 2012 (Nashville, TN)

Prepárate: Educating Latinos for the Future of America (College Board)
May 31-June 1, 2012 (Miami, FL)

2012 Annual NCAN Conference (NCAN)
September 17-19, 2012 (Las Vegas, NV)

SSATB Annual Meeting (SSATB)
September 19-22, 2012 (Chicago, IL)

NACAC's 68th National Conference (NACAC)
October 4-6, 2012 (Denver, CO)

2012 NSPA Annual Conference (NSPA)
October 16-19, 2012 (Austin, TX)