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Calendar. APRIL April:see month. 1-4 The National Science Teachers Association 52nd National Convention,Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. , Atlanta, Ga., this year will includeNSTA's new Professional Development Institutes. For moreinformation, visit www.nsta.org. 6-8 The American Welding Society The American Welding Society (AWS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying. International Exposition and AnnualConvention, McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Chicago, Ill., includesexhibits, competitions and educational sessions. For moreinformation,visit www.aws.org. 19-20 National Association of State Directors of Career TechnicalEducation Consortium Spring Conference, Washington Hilton, Washington,D.C., will provide information on legislation, research and emergingissues important to career and technical education. It includesnetworking opportunities and updates on the partnership activities. Formore information, visit www.careertech.org. 21-24 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) was founded in 1920. It has grown to be the world's largest organization concerned with mathematics education, having close to 100,000 members across the USA and Canada, and internationally. 82nd Annual Meeting,Pennsylvania Convention Center The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a multi-use public facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, conferences and other events. , Philadelphia, Pa. For more information,visit www.nctm.org. 24-27 The American Association of Community Colleges 2004 AnnualConvention, Minneapolis Convention Center The Minneapolis Convention Center is a large convention center located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is located one block off of Nicollet Mall near Orchestra Hall. , Minneapolis, Minn., this yearhas a theme of "Keeping the Promise." For more information,visit www.aacc.nche.edu. 29 Tech Forum on Strategies, Solutions and Innovations for TechnologyLeaders, Doral Eaglewood Conference Resort & Spa, Itasca, Ill, is aone-day event sponsored by Technology & Learning. For moreinformation, visit www.techlearning.com. 28-30 The 2004 National Association for Workforce Improvement Conference,Woodlands Hotel and Suites, Williamsburg, Va., this year focuses on"Strengthening Academic Skills through Career and TechnicalEducation." For more information, visit www.nawi.ws. MAY 1-4 The DECA DeCA Defense Commissary Agency (US DoD)DECA Delta Epsilon ChiDECA Distributive Education Clubs of AmericaDECA Defense and Economic Cooperation Agreement International Career Development Conference, Nashville,Tenn., includes competency-based competitive events and will be attendedby approximately 13,000 students, advisors, businesspersons and alumni.For more information, visit www.deca.org. 3 ITAA 2004 IT Workforce Convocation, Hyatt Arlington, Arlington,Va., is sponsored by the Information Technology Association of America See ITAA. .For more information, visit www.itaa.org. 11-14 The 24th Annual Conference of the National Association forCareer-Technical Education Information, Adam's Mark Hotel, ColoradoSprings, Colo., this year focuses on "Using Partnerships to AchieveProgram Quality Through Accountability." Among the speakers are KimGreen, executive director of the National Association of State Directorsof Career and Technical Education Consortium, and ACTE Senior Directorof Public Policy Christin Driscoll. For more information, visitwww.nactei.org. DECEMBER 9-11 Connecting Education and Careers 2004 2004 ACTE Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo December 9-11,2004 * Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. * Las Vegas, Nevada