Conferences and Organizations for Students

SVEA (Student Virginia Education Association)

SVEA strives to foster and coordinate programs that promote professional awareness and competence among CNU’s education students.  Numerous workshops and conferences throughout the year.

Website: http://clubs.users.cnu.edu/svea/ (chapter)

Email: svea@cnu.edu

VATE (Virginia Association of Teachers of English)

This campus chapter of VATE is open to anyone interested in the advancement of the English Language Arts curricula. Members meet to discuss both public and private language arts instruction in a forum that encompasses preschool- through graduate-level education. Annual state conference with support provided for members attending.

Website: http://www.vate.org/ (state)

Email: cnuvate@cnu.edu

CMENC (College Music Educators National Conference)

Through participation in programs, demonstrations, discussions, workshops and performances, CMENC presents students with opportunities to meet leaders in the music profession. Contact Dr. Keith Koster (keith.koster@cnu.edu) for conference and workshop information.

Website: http://www.menc.org/ (national)

Email: cmenc@cnu.edu

Newport News Reading Council & Virginia State Reading Association

 The Newport News Reading Council is a professional organization for individuals interested in the improvement of reading programs and teaching methods. Members are committed to providing the best developmental and remedial programs possible to children and adults. Fall conference at local elementary schools. Contact Dr. Kelly Cartwright (kewright@cnu.edu) for further information.

Website: http://www.nnreadingcouncil.org

Email:  kenneth.schmidt@nn.k12.va.us

Phone:   757-591-4740

VCSS (Virginia Council for the Social Studies)

Statewide organization to promote the teaching of social studies. Annual fall conference. Contact Dr. Brian Puaca (bpuaca@cnu.edu) in the CNU history department.

Website: http://www.vcss.org

Pi Lambda Theta

International Honor Society for Professional Educators. Applicants may be full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate students. To learn more about membership--

Website: www.pilambda.org

Email: member@pilambda.org

Phone: 1-800-487-3411

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