<p>This year’s conference, Leadership for Equity and Excellence: Transforming Education, will be held in Washington D.C. at the Crystal Gateway Marriott on February 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2007. Educators, policy makers, advocacy groups, parents, and community members from across the United States will gather to explore how educational systems can assure equity in educational outcomes for all students through school improvement, leadership, family and community partnerships, policy, and teaching. </p><p>The focus for the three days will be to share current research, best practices, and tools for transforming educational systems. Last years conference drew over 500 of the nation’s top education experts, leading educators, policy makers, advocacy groups, parents, and community members.</p>