Designing Successful Professional Meetings and Conferences in Education: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

By: Susan Mundry, Ted (Edward) Britton, Senta A. Raizen, Susan Loucks-Horsley

In searching for help in putting together hundreds of meetings and conferences over the years, the authors found guides that dealt with the what, where, and how of holding meetings and conferences, but none that addressed the importance of designing them to promote learning. This guide emphasizes how to have people work together effectively, understand new ideas, and produce tangible outcomes. Novice and veteran organizers alike will appreciate the practical checklists and examples throughout. Twenty-five sample conference learning activities are included, as well as sample agendas and evaluations.