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The National Office for School Counselor Advocacy Hosts Destination Equity: Charting Bright Futures for All Students

This first-time conference will provide a national perspective of the impact of school counselors in creating equitable counseling practices that help to prepare all students for substantial postsecondary success including college.

April 13-15, 2008
Houston Airport Marriott at Bush Intercontinental
Houston, Texas
To learn more and register, click here.


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The National Chinese Language Conference: Building Global Competence of
U.S. Students: Making Chinese Accessible for All

Asia Society and the College Board are pleased to organize and host the first large-scale meeting of U.S. education leaders to promote Chinese language education and global competence among U.S. students.

April 17–19, 2008
Renaissance Washington
Washington, D.C.

To learn more and register, click here.


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A Dream Deferred™: The Future of African American Education

This two-day, solutions driven conference is devoted to bringing together educational and community leaders to discuss and explore models of excellence that address the most critical educational issues that directly impact African American students.

April 24-25, 2008
Westin Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles, Calif.
To learn more and register, click here.


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The Access & Diversity Collaborative National Seminars

From Theory to Action: Policy and Program Development Strategies to Meet Educational Goals in Lawful Ways

These seminars provide practical policy guidance on issues associated with diversity-related enrollment management policy development (including outreach, recruitment, admissions, financial aid and scholarship policy development) at undergraduate, post-graduate and professional schools.

May 6-7, 2008
Denver, Colo.

June 19-20, 2008
Coral Gables, Fla.

To learn more and register, click here.


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Native American Student Advocacy Institute - "Keeping the Fire Burning:
Ensuring Postsecondary Access and Excellence for Native American Students"

The College Board and Diné College will host a national institute to celebrate individual triumphs over educational inequities and provide opportunities for future successful partnerships that will ensure postsecondary access and excellence for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students.

May 20-21, 2008
Diné College
Tsaile, Ariz.
To learn more and register, click here.


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Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America

Join the College Board for a solutions-driven conference promoting academic accomplishment for Latino students. Get informed about the direct services available for Latino students in schools and communities across the country.

May 22-23, 2008
Hyatt Regency
McCormick Place
Chicago, Ill.
To learn more and register, click here.


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Recruitment PLUS™ User Group Conference

Whether you are a Recruitment PLUS beginner or expert, this conference promises informative user-led sessions and discussions geared to help your office be as effective
as possible.

June 18–20, 2008
Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks
Portland, Maine
To learn more and register, click here.


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Join the College Board for AP® Annual Conference 2008

The AP Annual Conference is the largest gathering of the Advanced Placement Program® and Pre-AP® communities, AP teachers and Coordinators, middle school teachers and administrators and counselors from across the United States and throughout the world.

The Sheraton Seattle
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Seattle, Wash.
July 16-20, 2008

Register now, and save up to $180.


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Advisory Panel on Student Concerns Seeks Students from the Midwestern,
New England and Southern Regions

The College Board invites member institutions to nominate one student to serve on a panel that advises College Board staff, councils and committees.

We currently are seeking outgoing, articulate students who will be juniors in 2008–09. Please send your nomination by June 20, 2008.

For more information and a nomination form, click here.


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The College Board Leadership Institute for Principals™

Apply today and join a network of leaders dedicated to transforming schools.
Accelerate professional growth, advance successful collaborations and actualize courage
and confidence.

For more information and to apply, click here.


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