November 14th – 16th

Radisson Fort McDowell
Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ

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Common Core Standards, new assessments, Move on When Reading, teacher and principal evaluation systems, ESEA Flexibility, new graduation requirements – the changes that Arizona educators need to absorb and implement no longer are looming over the horizon – they are here! This year’s MEGA Conference theme – No Small Change – reflects the importance of providing a framework to manage these significant changes to our education landscape.

MEGA Conference Website

Please join us for the ALEAT Rollover Webinar on Thursday, May 17th

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/716978398

This webinar will focus on steps an LEA will need to conduct in preparation for the rollover of ALEAT from FY2012 to FY2013.

Title: ALEAT Rollover

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 AM (Phoenix, AZ)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

For PC users:

• Windows® 7, Vista, 2003 server or XP
• Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Chrome 5.0 or newer (JavaScript enabled. Java 1.6 or higher highly recommended.)
• Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Dual core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with at least 2 GB of RAM recommended

For Mac users:

• Mac OS® X 10.7 (Lion®), Mac OS® X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®) or Mac OS® X 10.5 (Leopard®)
• Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Chrome 5.0 or newer (JavaScript enabled. Java 1.6 or higher highly recommended.)
• Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Intel processor with 1 GB of RAM or more recommended

For iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch attendees:

• iPad® 1 or newer, iPhone® 3GS or newer, iPod® touch (3rd generation) or newer
• iOS® 4.2 or newer
• Internet connection (WiFi recommended for VoIP)
• Free GoToMeeting App from the App Store

For Android attendees:

• Android 2.2 or higher
• 1 Ghz CPU or higher recommended
• WiFi or 3G connection (WiFi recommended)
• Free GoToMeeting App from the Google Play Store

Note: Attendees on devices that use CDMA and do not allow simultaneous data and voice sharing must be connected to the Internet from a WiFi network to dial in using the same device they use to join the meeting. Otherwise, they will be disconnected from GoToMeeting. Attendees on devices that use GSM can simultaneously share data and voice seamlessly.

• For the best audio experience, a headset recommended.

To use a microphone and speakers (VoIP):

• A fast broadband connection with 384 kbps or more recommended
• Microphone and speakers with a USB headset recommended

For more information about mobile devices availability and troubleshooting, click here.

Please join us for the Maricopa County Federal Programs Directors May Meeting on Monday, May 14th

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/306767718

Maricopa County Federal Programs Directors invite ADE staff to provide information on federal programs, discuss issues of interest, solicit feedback on department initiatives in a forum for peer-to-peer sharing.

Title: Maricopa County Federal Programs Directors May Meeting

Date: Monday, May 14, 2012

Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Phoenix, AZ)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

Please join us for the ALEAT Rollover Webinar on Thursday, May 17th

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/716978398

This webinar will focus on steps an LEA will need to conduct in preparation for the rollover of ALEAT from FY2012 to FY2013.

Title: ALEAT Rollover

Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 AM (Phoenix, AZ)

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

For PC users:

• Windows® 7, Vista, 2003 server or XP
• Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Chrome 5.0 or newer (JavaScript enabled. Java 1.6 or higher highly recommended.)
• Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Dual core 2.4GHz CPU or faster with at least 2 GB of RAM recommended

For Mac users:

• Mac OS® X 10.7 (Lion®), Mac OS® X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®) or Mac OS® X 10.5 (Leopard®)
• Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox® 3.0 or newer or Chrome 5.0 or newer (JavaScript enabled. Java 1.6 or higher highly recommended.)
• Internet connection with cable modem, DSL or better recommended
• Intel processor with 1 GB of RAM or more recommended

For iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch attendees:

• iPad® 1 or newer, iPhone® 3GS or newer, iPod® touch (3rd generation) or newer
• iOS® 4.2 or newer
• Internet connection (WiFi recommended for VoIP)
• Free GoToMeeting App from the App Store

For Android attendees:

• Android 2.2 or higher
• 1 Ghz CPU or higher recommended
• WiFi or 3G connection (WiFi recommended)
• Free GoToMeeting App from the Google Play Store

Note: Attendees on devices that use CDMA and do not allow simultaneous data and voice sharing must be connected to the Internet from a WiFi network to dial in using the same device they use to join the meeting. Otherwise, they will be disconnected from GoToMeeting. Attendees on devices that use GSM can simultaneously share data and voice seamlessly.

• For the best audio experience, a headset recommended.

To use a microphone and speakers (VoIP):

• A fast broadband connection with 384 kbps or more recommended
• Microphone and speakers with a USB headset recommended

For more information about mobile devices availability and troubleshooting, click here.

Don’t miss the 2012 Spring Coordinator’s Meeting on Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Black Canyon Conference Center, 9440 N. 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021.
Click here for more information and online registration.

Print the 2012 Title I Calendar

Click here for Online Registration

MEGA~lights

• See the MEGA Conference website for the Agenda and session information.
• Bring your laptop ‘fully charged’ to MEGA! This year, the MEGA Conference will have free Wi-Fi access throughout the entire conference area and in every session.
• Presenter handouts will be posted online the week of November 7^th.
• MEGA is a green conference! When you plan your sessions online, you may access the information and handouts by:
    1.   printing the documents and bringing them with you, or
    2.   typing on the PDF version of the PowerPoint and take notes electronically.

During this three day conference, you will gain important information and learn of quality programs as you Seek Evidence of Excellence.

Go to the MEGA Conference website

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