OCT. 16-19. 1985 - SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN
DIRECTIONS: A CANADIAN CONFERENCE ON
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND LEADERSHIP
Participants will choose from a variety of sessions organized around the three themes. Keynote speakers are Allan Gregg, a Canadian futurist; Norman M. Goble, Secretary General, World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession; Dr. Sue McKibbin, research consultant; Gerald McCarthy, Deputy Minister of Education, Province of Nova Scotia; and Dr. Peter Mortimore, director of research and statistics, Inner London Educational Authority, England. Fee: $150. Contact: Donna M. Palmer, Conf. Coordinator, 3130 - 8th St. E., Saskatoon, Sask. S7K 2H6.

OCT. 18-19, 1985 - CHATEAU LAURIER HOTEL, OTTAWA
VIOLENCE ON VIEW
Sponsored by the Fed. of Junior Leagues of Cda. The program will include outstanding speakers; government and community reactions to violence against women, children, and the elderly; presentations on how stereotyping, the media, pornography, and chemical abuse contribute to the problem; strategies for action - How to Speak to Government; and a showcase of successful model programs responding to the issue. Contact: Judith Dowler, 1414 Eastcliffe Way, Gloucester, Ont. K1B 5H6; 613-746-2428 or 990-8568.

OCT. 19-21. 1985 - GENEVA PARK, ONTARIO
TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN SERVICES AND
ACESS FOR LEARNING
The CAAE is sponsoring this practitioner-oriented conference. It will address issues such as barriers to learning, portability of credits, information sources, registration procedures including counselling and career planning, study skills, and learning styles. Information: Wendy Terry, #24-175 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P7; 416-924-2275.

OCT. 27-30, 1985 - ATLANTA, GEORGIA
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE: NEW DEMANDS AND
NEW RESPONSES FOR CONTINUING HIGHER EDUCATION
This meeting will give special attention to the challenge continuing educators will face as they approach the year 2000 and confront uncertain and considerable change in all areas. Sponsored by ACHE. Write: Dr. C.F. Falk, Div. of Cont. Ed., Texas Christian Univ., Box 32927, Fort Worth, Texas 76129.

OCT. 29-31, 1985 - MONTREAL SHERATON CENTRE
TIME FOR ACTION
International Conference on the Status of Girls. Fee: $260. Contact: Bureau de la Conference, 6161 St-Denis, 4e étage, bureau 4.06, Montreal, Quebec H2S 2R5; 514-274-3581.

NOV. 8-9, 1985 - TORONTO
THE WOMEN'S COUNSELLING REFERRAL & EDUC. CTR.
WCREC's 10th anniversary celebration! An evening birthday party, and two days of workshops focusing on four themes relevant to the lives of women - identity, empowerment, creativity and relatedness. Hogie Wyckoff, a feminist therapist and author of Solving Problems Together, will be the keynote speaker. Information: Gwen Roe at 416- 534-7501.

NOV. 22-23, 1985 - UNIV. OF WESTERN ONTARIO
PATHS TO SUCCESS
This is a career and lifestyle conference for women - the challenge of change. Keynote speakers include Chaviva Hosek of NAC, Alison Roberts of Ontario Women's Directorate, and Maureen Kennedy Baker, Neurophysiologist. Workshop topics include Unlocking Our Success Mechanisms, Feminine Mind/Body, Peak Performance, Changing Life Goals, and Conflict Management and Negotiating Skills. Fee: $115. Call or write: Fac. of Part-Time and Cont. Ed., Stevenson-Lawson Bldg., Rm. 23, The Univ. of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B8; 519-679-3631.

NOV. 24-27. 1985 - SKYLINE HOTEL. OTTAWA
IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF COMMUNITY-BASED
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
The Canadian Council on Social Development's National Conference goal is information sharing and action planning - familiarizing participants with successful, innovative, community-based health and social service programs operating in Canada. Morning plenary and sub-plenary sessions will cover various topics, with a series of concurrent workshops in the afternoons. Simultaneous translation will be provided for plenary sessions. Registration: $195 (before Oct. 15); $125, daily. Information: Elizabeth Parker, Conf. Coord., CCSD, 55 Parkdale Ave., POB 3505, Sta. C, Ottawa, Ont. K1Y 4G1; 613-728-1865.