NAEHCY 20th Annual Conference
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Washington, D.C.
October 31 - November 3, 2008
~Preconferences held October 31~

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Conference Promotional Materials
Keynote Speakers
Exhibit at the Conference
Travel Details
Silent Auction
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Local Attractions

Registration

Full Conference (November 1-3, 2008): $440
One-day Attendance Rate: November 1 or 2 - $200
November 3 - $150

Registration fee includes meals, membership, continuing education credits, materials, networking and training.

Our location in DC gives us special access to experts from federal agencies and Congressional offices. On Monday morning, we will hold a federal policy panel with staff from the US Departments of Education and Health and Human Services. In addition, staff representing Senator Patty Murray and Education Chairman George Miller will be present for a “View from the Hill” session. Other presentations will include these topics among many others:

• Child Welfare Track
• Developing a Comprehensive Homeless Education Program
• Replicable examples from around the country
• Using Positive Behavior Support to Improve Student Outcomes - In School and Community Settings
• Addressing the Early Education and Child Care Needs of Young Children Without Homes
• Unaccompanied Youth: Understanding Legal, Educational, Social, and Emotional Issues
• Special Education and Homeless Students: Implementing IDEA 2004
• Parent Involvement: Research and Strategies
• Mental Health Needs of Homeless Children
• Identifying, Tracking, and Reporting Homeless Student Data for Program Improvement
• Program Evaluation Strategies
• Legislative and Policy Updates and Next Steps:
• Head Start Implementation
• Housing and Foreclosure
• ED and HUD McKinney-Vento Reauthorization

Preconference Workshops (October 31, 2008): $145
Preconference workshops are 3-hour sessions that explore specific topic areas more deeply than a concurrent session.

Download the 2008 preconference session workshop descriptions.

Continuing Education Credits The University of Texas at Austin is offering CEUs to conference attendees at no additional cost. Attendees will receive credits in the areas of Social Work, Counseling, Education, and Therapy that can be used to fulfill educational or professional requirements.

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Conference Promotional Materials

Conference Description and Information (9/1/08)

Use this article - or pieces of it - for your newsletter or web site to announce and promote the conference.

For more information, contact Jodi Mincemoyer.

2008 Conference Press Release (Updated 9/1/08)

Use this press release to inform colleagues and associates about the NAEHCY 2008 conference, or to advertise the conference on your organization's website or in your organization's newsletter.

Conference promotional flyer

Distribute this flyer at conferences, meetings, trainings, and events. For more information about publicizing NAEHCY's 2008 conference among your colleagues, contact Jodi Mincemoyer.

Conference agenda* (*subject to change)

Keynote Speakers

NAEHCY's 2008 Annual Conference Keynote Speakers will be Consuelo Castillo Kickbush, the Reverend Romal J. Tune, and Dr. Steven Constantino. All three of the 2008 keynote speakers have distinguished themselves by creating or expanding resources for people from disadvantaged backgrounds or those living in high poverty. Visit the Keynote Speakers page to learn more.