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Keep checking this map for updates about events and conferences!

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Mountain - Plains Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming (also includes several Canadian provinces)

Western includes Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (and a few Pacific islands and western Canadian provinces)

National Conferences

National Educational Computing Conference
ISTE San Antonio, TX June 29-July 2

Recommended Web Sites:

Computer Application Links:
Microsoft Office 2007 Trial
Microsoft offers a six-month trial of MS Office 2007. Click for more details and to determine whether your computer is up to date.

Certiport MCAS Information
Certiport is the company that administers the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) exam. It offers training software and tools to help your students achieve MCAS certification.

Certiport MOS Information
Certiport also supports the Microsoft Office Specialist Master Credential. It is the industry and education standard for showing mastery of Office Applications.

The Crabby Office Lady
Microsoft posts a wonderful column to assist teachers and other Office users in the latest tricks and tips. You can sign up for regular updates and just have fun with these applications.

For Students:
Microsoft Templates
Students can download templates from Microsoft that can be used for computer applications projects, invitations, awards, and certificates.

Three Rs Links:
For further information about the new three Rs, consult the following links:

International Center for Leadership in Education

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE)

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