Photography on Fire: New Delhi Through the Eyes of Young Performance Artists
Exhibition Dates: May 1, 2008 - May 24, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3rd. 6 - 9pm
Tucson, AZ
JoshSchachter, an accomplished photography artist and founder of VOICES', has recently travelled to India where he taught photography to young performance artists in New Delhi and digital storytelling to Tibetan refugees in Dharamsala, India. Learn more here.

GIRLS FOR A CHANGE Completion Ceremony!
May 8, 2008
Tempe, AZ
The Completion Ceremony celebrates the accomplishments of Girl Action Teams throughout the year. We will honor girls on our 23 Girl Action Teams and more than 40 GFC Coaches who are creating change throughout Maricopa County.
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Paradise Valley Cooperative School
Grand Opening Celebration and Open House
May 10, 2008
Scottsdale, AZ
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Community Development - Family Leadership Conference
“Together . . . . Stronger Arizona Communities”
May 13 – 14, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
You will learn the principles and benefits of asset based community development and hear success stories from families, agencies and community partners. Other topics include building and sustaining strong partnerships, engaging and empowering families to be leaders and focusing on assets and skills, rather than deficits or needs. Learn more here.

Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Education
May 14-18, 2008
Tucson, AZ
Service learning in Reggio-Inspired schools, meet with Early Childhood Advocates
work with community leaders. Learn more here.

Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo
May 17-18, 2008
Waldorf School, Northridge, CA
The premier natural parenting and family expo to introduce and educate families, professionals and friends about the benefits of sustainable living practices, holistic medicine, non-toxic products, organic foods, better nutrition, enrichment learning programs; and important environmental issues for protecting our children and the planet. Learn more here.

Rays of Hope: 6th Annual TBI Survivors and Family Conference
June 3, 2008
Glendale, AZ
Conference will offer opportunities to learn about traumatic brain injury (TBI) through community, legal, and educational resources. Learn more here.

4th Annual Arizona Early Learning Institute
June 16-18, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Theme for this year's Institute is “Intentional Instruction”, a focus on the alignment of Standards, Curriculum and Assessment in all early education settings.
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The Art of Facilitating Teen Talking Circle: A Facilitator's Training
June 19 - June 22, July 17July 20, September 25-28, November 6-9, 2008
Bainbridge Island, WA
Imagine facilitating a circle for teens. Imagine giving them a safe space to tell the truth without fear of judgment, criticism, or rejection. A place where they can take down their "tough guises," share their deepest feelings, work through conflicts, expose their fears, and reveal their hearts. How might this change their lives? How might this change the world? You can be part of making this happen.
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The Soul of Education: Connection, Compassion and Character in Learning
June 19-21, 2008
Boulder, CO
Experience renewal, reflection and practical strategies for your work with children and youth at this institute for teachers, counselors and administrators where we focus on building heart, spirit and community in the classroom. Learn more here.

The Teaching Presence
June 22-24, 2008
Boulder, CO
This intensive will give participants an opportunity to build on the work they have been doing in the four dimensions of “the teaching presence”: being present, opening our hearts, shepherding our students with respectful discipline, and stretching our own emotional range. Learn more here.

Brain Gym® 101
June 26-28, July 17-29, Aug 30-Sept 1, Oct 11-13,
Nov 11-13, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Combine the power of your mind with the wisdom of your body to optimize brain function, access multiple forms of intelligence and create desired change.
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Widening the Circle
June 26th - 29th, 2008
Russell Sage College, Troy, NY
Alternative Education Resource Organization’s fifth annual conference. This year’s conference theme is “Moving from Ideas to Practice." Learn more here.

Brain Gym® 101 Course
July 11-13, September 27-29, 2008
Phoenix, AZ
Learn 26 Brain Gym movements and their use to create a state of effective ease.
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Summer Institute on Service-Learning
July 21-25, 2008
Shelburne Farms, Vermont
Join with educators from across North America and beyond for a unique professional development opportunity in a spectacular setting. Learn more here.

Working Forum on Nature Education: New Tools for Connecting the World's Children with Nature
July 21 - 23, 2008
Nebraska City, Nebraska
280 delegates from a wide range of professions from six continents will gather to share ideas on how we can reconnect children around the world with nature.
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Way of the Peaceful Teacher
July 23-25, 2008
Quebec, Canada
A Training in Nonviolent Communication for anyone who works with youth
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IDEC 2008: The International Democratic Education Conference
August 11-18, 2008
Vancouver, Canada
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Rethinking Education
September 4-8, 2008
Dallas, TX
Join hundreds of unschooling families from around the globe as we rethink
the meanings of education, learning and parenting. Learn more here.

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