Wagner Education Policy Studies Association (WEPSA) and the Wagner Economic and Finance Association (WEFA) presents a sneak preview of the Teacher Salary Project, a feature-length documentary film and national outreach campaign that delves into the core of our educational crisis as seen through the eyes and experiences of our nation's teachers. This project is based on the New York Times bestselling book, Teachers Have It Easy by journalist and teacher Daniel Moulthrop, co-founder of the 826 National writing programs Nínive Calegari, and writer Dave Eggers.The Teacher Salary Project is produced by Eggers and Calegari, and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Roth.Nínive Calegari and Vanessa Roth will screen the documentary, discuss policies surrounding teacher salaries, and take questions.http://wagner.nyu.edu/events/wepsa-10-01-2010

Discover flamenco by taking a FREE trial class at Flamenco Latino in midtown Manhattan!The first Monday of every month, first time students at Flamenco Latino may take a flamenco class free of charge. For October 2010, the next free trial night for first time students is Monday, October 4th atFlamenco Latino Studio244 W 54th Street, 4th floor (bet. B-way and 8th Ave.)Children: 4:30-5:30 PM w/ Aurora ReyesAdults:Monday 6:00-7:00 PM- Basic Beginner Flamenco w/ Aurora ReyesPlease wear comfortable clothes and shoes with a hard sole. For ladies, pumps are preferred.Call with questions and to reserve: 212-399-8519 flamlat@verizon.netwww.flamencolatino.com

Environmental Education Expo sponsored by the The Department of Environmental Conservation to showcase the environmental education resources for New York City teachers and educators.

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for bad behavior, poor motivation, work refusal, violence, conflict, bad attitudes, and more. College credit and clock hours available.Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, http://www.youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details. Portland, OR: Oct. 7-8, 2010 Seattle, WA: May 5-6, 2011 On DVD, and on-site presentations availableFlyer Available online at http://www.youthchg.com/flyf06all4pages.pdf

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for bad behavior, poor motivation, work refusal, violence, conflict, bad attitudes, and more. College credit and clock hours available.Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, http://www.youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details.CITIES AND DATES Seattle, WA: May 6-7, 2010 Portland, OR: Oct. 7-8, 2010 On DVD, and on-site presentations availableFlyer Available online at http://www.youthchg.com/flyf06all4pages.pdf

PROTECT YOUR KIDS: ATTEND SCHOOLS UNITE NETWORK’S ANNUAL SAFETY CONFERENCE-in cooperation with the NYPD in Manhattan NorthGet valuable tools and resources to help empower your kids and protect themfrom street crime, bullying and more! Join the Schools Unite Network’s credible and free Internet-based communications exchange for:• parents• schools • community members Date: Thursday, October 7, 2010Time: 8:15 AMLocation: 92nd Street Y (Lexington Avenue)Space is limited.Refreshments will be served.Sponsored by the 92nd Street Y and Police Liaison Group, Inc. THE SCHOOLS UNITE NETWORK SUNnyc.org - your source for safetyTo reserve a seat email TinaConnelly@SUNnyc.org with the following info: • Your Full Name• Email address• Telephone• Address• School affiliation and location• Position at school (e.g., school administrator, PA Pres., PA Safety Rep, parent)The Schools Unite Network SUNnyc.org is the major program of the Police Liaison Group, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working with parents, schools, community members, the NYPD, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and other governmental and nongovernmental agencies to improve the quality of life and safety of New York City.SUN was featured on NY1’s New Yorker of the Week segment in 2009!

Play On 2010 is the premiere conference on play, featuring dozens of the country's top experts on play and physical activity. At this hands-on, interactive conference, teachers, youth workers, parents and other play advocates will learn how to build a safe, healthy community that values play. You'll walk away with the knowledge to create a school wellness policy, transform a recess yard from chaos to calm, lead kids yoga, make play fun and accessible to every child, get girls into the game and reconnect to the outdoors.

Enjoy live music and free food and drinks with dedicated urban teachers as we celebrate the start of the new school year. Hosted by KIPP NYC, this happy hour will feature performances by LuQuantum Leap (KIPP Infinity Middle School, Student Mentor), I.C. Will (KIPP Infinity Middle School, 5th Grade Writing), and Christina Lea (KIPP NYC, Executive Assistant).

Come learn the fundamentals of the Little Flower approach to teaching children how to live their best possible life. We will discuss the core practices that should be a part of every class, expanding beyond movement to include breathwork, mindfulness activities, self exploration and community building. You will leave this workshop with a solid understanding of what the overall experience of a LFY class will be like for a child, as well as several activities that you can begin using right away with your students.

Join school board members from across the state for a unique learning experience focused on the future of public education and – most importantly – New York's schoolchildren.Get more than ever for your money this year with: * Over 100 educational sessions, with repeats of the most popular sessions so you don't miss out. * Powerful keynotes by Jeb Bush, Former Florida Governor, and Diane Ravitch, Best-Selling Author, bookending the convention. * Communications and School Foundations pre-convention workshops, free to conference registrants! * Six highly-acclaimed featured speakers focused on pressing, relevant issues. * Over 160 companies from expanded business categories showcase the latest products and services for your district.

Join us October 23 and 24 for Young Playwrights Inc. ‘s Teacher Training Institute!Encouraging and helping educators to use playwriting in the classroom is one of Young Playwrights Inc.’s primary goals. What better way to insure the future of the American theater and encourage innovation than by empowering teachers to unleash the artistic voices of America’s youth? The Teacher Training Institute (TTI) will introduce participants to the Write A Play! Curriculum and provide teachers with effective tools for integrating playwriting into the curriculum. Building on a foundation of improvisation and collaborative writing, The TTI offers methods to enhance students’ cognitive abilities, including analytical/critical thinking, conflict resolution/problem solving, and literacy. It takes a dedicated teacher to take the risk of introducing playwriting into the curriculum, but the rewards are found in every student who finds her/his voice through this unique medium.Encouraging and helping educators to use playwriting in the classroom is one of Young Playwrights Inc.’s primary goals. What better way to insure the future of the American theater than by empowering teachers to unleash the artistic voices of America’s youth? It takes a dedicated teacher to introduce playwriting into the curriculum, but the rewards are found in every student who finds her/his voice through this unique medium. This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how playwriting can be used as a bridge to be a catalyst for learning and challenge participants through a carefully devised curriculum that allows them to sample some of our Write A Play! exercises.The Teacher Training Institute (TTI) provides teachers with effective tools for integrating playwriting into the curriculum. Building on a foundation of improvisation and collaborative writing, The TTI offers methods to enhance students’ cognitive abilities, including analytical/critical thinking, conflict resolution/problem solving, and literacy. It takes a dedicated teacher to take the risk of introducing playwriting into the curriculum, but the rewards are found in every student who finds her/his voice through this unique medium.The workshop will be held Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24, 2010, 9am – 4pm. The cost is $150 per day. For more information and to register, visit www.youngplaywrights.org/teachers.htm.

pre-panel networking reception with panelist: 5-6pmdistinguished panel: 6-7:30pmJoin NYU Wagner Education Policy Studies Association (WEPSA, http://www.wepsa.lifeyo.com/Home/), the NYU Stern "Social Enterprise Association" (SEA), and the NYU Law "Education Law and Policy Society" (EdLaw) to explore the role and impact of federal policy on school governance and education reform. This panel discussion will feature the following distinguished guests: Diane Ravitch, education historian and former US Assistant Secretary of Education, Shael Polakow -Suransky, NYC Department of Education Deputy Chancellor for Performance and Accountability, Charlie Barone, Director of Federal Policy at Democrats for Education Reform, and Evan Stone, co-founder of Educators 4 Excellence.All are welcome to attend. For the 5-6pm Pre-Panel Networking Reception* with the panelists, please register here by October 20: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=d DZiX1hNbnBodWtIZXpZcUU....For the 6-7:30pm Panel, please RSVP at http://wagner.nyu.edu/events. *Priority will go to NYU Wagner students and NYU students for the Pre-Panel Networking Reception. NYU students who cannot make the Panel because of class conflicts are encouraged to attend.