The New York State legislature passed a new governance bill that was signed into law by Governor Paterson on August 11, 2009. This school governance law extends mayoral control of the New York City school system and mandates the establishment of a Citywide Council on English Language Learners and the reestablishment of the Citywide Council on Special Education. In accordance with the requests of this legislation the New York City Department of Education is holding special elections.

THIRTEEN & WLIW21's Celebration of Teaching & Learning is the place where knowledge meets inspiration as the world's best thinkers, practitioners, and more than 8,000 educators come together to play a role in shaping the future of schools.In New York City on March 5th and 6th, 2010, at the Hilton New York, the Celebration will address some of today's most relevant issues in education.Educators will be invigorated by a range of dynamic, nationally acclaimed speakers.To learn more about Celebration of Teaching & Learning 2010, visit http://thirteencelebration.org

Representatives from over 100 colleges will be in attendance to share information about their universities, along with information on scholarships, grants and financial aid. In addition, there will be information tables on SAT Prep, College Prep, College Financing, Health, and other resources for college planning. The NY Knickerbockers organization will also be present to distribute free merchandise items. This event is FREE!www.latinocollegeexpo.org or 212-677-1108, ext. 1156

This special evening for educators will include guest speaker Angelo Angelis on the times of Henry Hudson, a tour of the NYPL exhibition: Mapping New York’s Shoreline 1609-2009 and an introduction to using the NYPL digital gallery in your classroom.

Extract the science from the structure to make the subject relevant and fun for your students. See our website: www.salvadori.org

Penda Aiken Inc. in collaboration with Teachers College of Columbia University presents Dr. Richard Giaquinto, Chairman, Education Department, St. Francis College.Teacher Forum Series discussing Teaching the Reluctant Child: Engaging Strategies for Effective Classroom and Life Learning

Join us on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at KGB Bar, when Behind the Book hosts another evening of free readings by acclaimed writers: Jonathan Dee and Adam Haslett.WHAT: The Behind the Book Reading SeriesWHEN: Thursday, March 11th from 7:00pm to 9:00pm – FREEWHERE: KGB Bar, 85 East Fourth Street (between Second & Third Aves.; take the F/V to Second Ave. or the 6 to Astor Place).CONTACT: info@behindthebook.org or http://www.kgbbar.com/WHO: Jonathan Dee and Adam HaslettMORE:Behind the Book is a literacy nonprofit working with low-income students in NYC public schools. Our mission is to excite children and young adults about reading. Working with students in the K-12th grades, we bring authors and their books into individual classrooms to build literacy skills and nurture a new generation of book readers.

The question comes down to a decision: do we need to reform the unions before we do anything else , and if we do, is that the fix that will once again make US public education the model system it once was?Join this lively debate with panelists Kate McLaughlin, Rod Paige, Randi Weingarten, Gary Smuts, Terry Moe, and Larry Sand.The pre-debate reception offers an opportunity to meet other New Yorkers and mingle with the evening's panelists. Enjoy complimentary wine and soft drinks in the Skirball Center lobby from 5:45 - 6:30PM and gain priority access to the auditorium. Doors open at 6:30PM for debate-only ticket holders.http://intelligencesquaredus.org

Are you ever frustrated by the behavior of your students? Ever frustrated by your own reaction to their behavior? Feel like you don't want to yell but don't know what else to do? Wish you could spend more time on content and less on classroom management? The Compassionate Classroom workshop will give you tools and techniques to keep your students engaged through cooperation rather than control. You will learn to teach classes in a way that shows compassion and respect for all children, and use powerful communication strategies to create an environment of mutual trust. Our goal is to provide all children with a sense of internal discipline, and offer teachers alternatives to punishment methods that serve to re-orient students to activities rather than ostracize them. Avoid unnecessary conflict and power struggles with your students and you will be amazed at how much time you can dedicate to learning! CALL 646.638.1444 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!http://www.littlefloweryoga.com/teachertraining.ht ml

George Wood, Forum for Education and DemocracyTopic: From a Culture of Testing to a Community of LearningGeorge Wood is the executive director of the Forum for Education and Democracy. For the past 18 years, he has served as a secondary school principal in Stewart, Ohio. He is the author of several books, including Time to Learn, Schools that Work, and Many Children Left Behind (with Deborah Meier).http://www.pace.edu/pace/school-of-education/news- 1/education-lecture-se...

Welcome to this special promotional event from Hills Learning! Learn basic Chinese with one of our teachers for 5 dollars, from 6-7pm at our center at Grand Central.Space is limited, you must RSVP to events@hillslearning.com to reserve a spot.

The goal of the 1st Annual NYCoRE Conference is to bring educators together to explore a variety of issues within the educational justice movement. The conference will feature a diverse array of workshops designed to help educators both deepen their analysis of current injustices in education and to provide ways for educators to work together to have a transformative impact inside and outside the classroom. Workshops will be offered by community based organizations, classroom teachers, participants in ongoing NYCoRE projects, and more.

Learn yoga poses and sequences that are particularly beneficial and engaging to teenagers. This workshop will give you the fundamental skills to help teens build strength and flexibility in body, mind and character. We will discuss the physical, emotional and social needs of teens and provide tools for addressing all three, as well as helping you find ways to motivate teenagers to come to class and practice.

Pace University 2010 Education Lecture SeriesTony Wagner, PhD, Harvard Graduate School of EducationTopic: The Global Achievement GapTony Wagner has worked to improve education in schools for the past 35 years. He spent 12 years as a high school teacher and has served as both a principal and a professor of teacher education. He is currently a global educational consultant, co-director of the Change Leadership Group at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and has been senior advisor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the past nine years. He is the author of the critically acclaimed book, The Global Achievement Gap.http://www.pace.edu/pace/school-of-education/news- 1/education-lecture-se...

The day-long Education Leadership Conference connects different voices from across the education reform landscape in action-oriented discourse. Through panel discussions and workshops, attendees explore the theories and challenges at the forefront of the reform movement. Last year, over 500 people attended the Education Leadership Conference, including more than 50 panelists and keynote speaker Joel Klein. The Conference attracts a wide range of attendees, from graduate students to district leaders to teachers to education entrepreneurs. Please see community.som.yale.edu/education for more information.

Our Teacher Training is a comprehensive program addressing children's holistic wellness needs. Based in youth development principles and drawing from the Multiple Learning Styles work of Howard Gardner and the Child Centered Learning approach of Maria Montessori, Little Flower Yoga trains teachers to engage and encourage all students.This course is perfect for teachers, counselors, physical and occupational therapists, health and PE teachers, and parents. Serve your children better and increase your skills and job potential. visit www.littlefloweryoga.com for more information