Dear Rural Educators,

On behalf of the Rural Education SIG, I'd like to invite you to submit proposals for the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, to be held April 13-18 in Vancouver, BC. The Rural Education SIG welcomes submissions concerning any aspect of education that is situated in rural contexts.

The number of paper sessions allotted to each SIG is based on the number of submissions it receives, so please consider submitting to the Rural Education SIG. In order to become a member of the Rural Education SIG, one must be a member of AERA. You can join the Rural SIG at the same time that you renew or begin your AERA membership. AERA has implemented a new membership database and management system. The internet component provides full e-commerce so that members may renew and/or join at any time online.

The deadline for submissions is July 22. To submit a proposal, log in at http://www.aera.net and select "SIG: Rural Education."

We also encourage you to volunteer to be a chair or discussant for Rural Education SIG sessions. To volunteer, log in at http://www.aera.net by August 31.

We look forward to receiving your submissions! Please share this information with other interested colleagues.

Best,

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The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) supports innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on improving student achievement. OII is currently seeking individuals to serve as peer reviewers for the newly announced FY 2011 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund grant competition. The Call for Peer Reviewers may be found on the i3 website at:

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/2011/call-for-peer-reviewers.html.

Peer reviewers may come from various backgrounds and professions including: PK-12 teachers and principals, college and university educators, educational evaluators, social entrepreneurs, strategy consultants, grant makers and managers, and others with education expertise. The selected reviewers must have expertise in at least one of the program’s five absolute priorities or in educational evaluation:

i3 Absolute Priorities

· Supporting Effective Teachers and Principals

· Promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education

· Implementing Standards and Assessments

· Turning Around Low Performing Schools

· Improving Achievement in Rural LEA’s

OR

Educational Evaluation

Experience in designing, conducting, and reviewing rigorous educational evaluations, including:

· Understanding of education research and recent findings of the relevant literature

· Knowledge of education data sources and measures of program implementation and outcomes

· Expertise with experimental and quasi-experimental research designs

· Fluency in reviewing organizational and project evaluation plans and evaluation results

Additionally, the most qualified candidates will also have expertise in one or more of the following attributes or skills: program or organizational innovation, experience disseminating or scaling successful programs, and prior experience reviewing or approving grant applications.

For specific instructions on how to apply, please consult the i3 Call for Peer Reviewers. The deadline for applying is Friday, July 8. Upon successful and timely completion of all required tasks, reviewers will receive an honorarium for their time and effort.

For additional information about i3, please go to http://www.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html.

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ICF International Webinar Download Roundtable Webinar on Effective Leadership in Rural Schools The on-demand webcast version of ICF’s Expert Perspectives on Effective Leadership in Rural Schools webinar is now available. Hear ICF's roundtable of experts discuss practice and policy issues specific to rural schools and efforts that can help to address educational needs. View On-Demand Webcast Ask Us How... ICF is exploring how socioeconomic status and attachment to place influences rural youth’s educational and residential preferences. Read our whitepaper summarizing our findings. Education in the Appalachian States ICF is focusing efforts on education in the Appalachian states, including North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Suggest webinar and whitepaper topics by emailing info@icfi.com. ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy, environment and transportation; health, education, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,700 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com. ICF International | 9300 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031 | 1.703.934.3000

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Focus Rural Grant Propels Distance Learning for K-12 Schools A new grant is allowing Texas schools to create connections between multiple rural institutions. Through videoconferencing technologies and in-class tools, students from 14 districts will be able to participate in dual-enrollment programs and to collaborate with their peers from around the world. More

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ICF International Webinar

Reminder Attend: Expert Perspectives on Effective Leadership in Rural Schools Join ICF for an online roundtable of school leadership experts who will discuss practice and policy issues specific to rural schools. This webinar will review leadership needs of rural schools, the vision for programs like the Northeast Leadership Academy and the Principals Excellence Program, and lessons learned from other rural schools. Register to Attend June 2, 2011 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT Meet Your Roundtable Experts on School Leadership Teresa Duncan, ICF International, Senior Fellow Jerry Johnson, Ohio University, Assistant Professor, Educational Studies Bonnie Fusarelli, North Carolina State University, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Tricia Browne-Ferrigno, University of Kentucky, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership Studies Ask Us How... ICF is exploring how socioeconomic status and attachment to place influences rural youth’s educational and residential preferences. Read our whitepaper summarizing our findings. Education in the Appalachian States ICF is focusing efforts on education in the Appalachian states, including North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Suggest webinar and whitepaper topics by emailing info@icfi.com.

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy, environment and transportation; health, education, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,700 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com. ICF International | 9300 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA 22031 | 1.703.934.3000

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