Second Eastern Regional Conference on Afterschool

Posted by on March 24, 2006

Second Eastern Regional Conference on Afterschool
May 9 – 10, 2006
Baltimore, MD

Registration deadline is quickly approaching for the Second Eastern Regional Conference on Afterschool organized by The After-School Institute (TASI). Last year’s sold out regional conference was a huge success and so will the upcoming event. Hope to see you there. The conference themes are Embedding Core Academic Content in Enrichment Activities; Policy & Practices to Create Capacity, Partnerships & Sustainability; Integrating Youth Development Principles; Merging Research & Practice to Improve Quality, and Showcasing Programs in the Region. The full conference brochure will be posted the end of this month. The conference is co-sponsored by Maryland State Department of Education, D.C. Children and Youth Investment Trust, National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning, Associated Black Charities, Safe and Sound of Philadelphia, Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore City Mayor Martin O’Malley and Baltimore City Council. The conference is also supported by the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, and National School Boards Association. Primary states target are PA, WV, VA, KY, TN, DC, NJ, DE, AND MD. Early registration deadline is quickly approaching with a registration fee of $220 by March 27 and $265 between March 28 and May 1. You can complete your registration on-line through TASI’s website, http://www.afterschoolinstitute.org
Remember to register as soon as possible because space is limited. Hotel reservations can be made by contacting Wyndham Inner Harbor at 410.752.1100 or 1.877.999.3223. Make sure to mention TASI conference to receive a discount rate of $159 if reserving before April 13.