NDTAC has hosted national and regional conferences in order to provide in-person technical assistance to researchers, administrators, and practitioners working with youth who are neglected and delinquent in all fifty States, Washington, DC. and Puerto Rico.

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2010

Achieving Title I, Part D, Program Excellence through Effective Administration

New Orleans, LA | May 11-14, 2010
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs

The 2010 NDTAC National Conference joined State Title I, Part D, coordinators; Part D Program Manager John McLaughlin; and staff from NDTAC to discuss Federal and State activities related to the program's successful practices, uniform evaluation, and other technical assistance needs.

» Learn more about the 2010 National Conference and download presentations.

2009

Improving Educational Outcomes for All Students who are Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk of Academic Failure

Washington, DC | June 22-24, 2009
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs

The 2009 NDTAC National Conference provided information and interactive activities related to student diversity, transition, and effective educational programming. The conference also addressed other perennial issues (such as data collection, Federal reporting, and program improvement) that affect educational programming for youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at-risk of academic failure.

» Learn more about the 2009 National Conference and download presentations.

 

2007

Data, Report Cards, and Technical Assistance

Washington, DC | September 18-20, 2007
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs

The 2007 NDTAC National Conference was devoted primarily to the topics of data collection, Federal reporting, and program improvement.

» Learn more about the 2007 National Conference and download presentations.

 

2006

Title I, Part D Training

Washington, DC | January 8-9, 2006
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

The Federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, with the support of the OJJDP, held its 2006 National Conference, "Building on Success: Providing Today's Youth With Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow" on January 9–13, 2006, in Washington, DC. NDTAC took part in the preconference training sessions, hosting several sessions focused on the areas of transition, State monitoring, teacher quality and professional development, and data collection and assessment. NDTAC also sponsored and presented several N or D related workshops during the conference.

» Learn more about the 2006 National Conference and download presentations.

 

2004

Fourth Regional Transition Conference

Washington, DC | October 12-14, 2004
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

Representatives from Washington, DC, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin convened in Washington, DC to discuss innovative practices and effective systems to enhance the transition of students between juvenile detention and correctional facilities, schools, and communities by ND coordinators, practitioners, and researchers.

» Learn more about the Fourth Regional Transition Conference and download presentations.

 

Third Regional Transition Conference

Portland, OR | May 3-4, 2004
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

Representatives from Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington convened in Portland to discuss innovative practices and effective systems to enhance the transition of students between juvenile detention and correctional facilities, schools, and communities by ND coordinators, practitioners, and researchers.

» Learn more about the Third Regional Transition Conference and download presentations.

 

Second Regional Transition Conference

New Orleans, LA | February 9-10, 2004
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

The Center convened representatives from Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas for a unique opportunity to explore innovative approaches to improving transition in programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth. Participants received information on effective transition practices and had the opportunity to meet with others working in the field.

» Learn more about the Second Regional Transition Conference and download presentations.

2003

First Regional Transition Conference

Washington, DC | December 8-9, 2003
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

The first Transition Conference presented by the Center was a great success. Representatives from Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington, DC convened in Washington, DC in December for two days of moderated panel discussions, presentations and break-out sessions. Participants received information on innovative practices and effective systems currently in use in the field, and had the opportunity to meet others working in the field and draft a transition improvement plan for their states' Neglected and Delinquent programs.

» Learn more about the First Regional Transition Conference and download presentations.

What participants are saying about the NDTAC conferences...

"This is the best conference I've ever attended. It has addressed 'hot-topic issues' my state and facility are currently facing."

"Thank you for a very informative and enjoyable conference. Everything was top notch."

"Excellent and unique—a wealth of information."

"The topic has long been something that was 'neglected.' Finally we have a venue for the underserved."

"Phenomenal information and networking opportunity."

"I enjoyed every minute of this year’s conference."

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