Thank you for visiting the Northeastern Educational Research Association! Whether you are in academia, industry or consulting, we are your "home away from home" for educational research. Our annual conference has been a place that researchers from across the professional continuum can come to present findings, hear the latest trends in research from a wide array of fields, hone their methodological skills, and network with scholars from world class institutions and organizations. For nearly four decades, NERA has strived to encourage and promote educational research by providing a forum for both experienced and novice researchers. As a regional affiliate of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), we offer an accessible venue for presenting your work, sharing ideas, and building long-lasting and rewarding professional relationships. The Call for Papers for the 2008 conference is now available on-line. We are seeking submissions of completed high quality research papers as well as research-in-progress for presentation at our annual meeting to be held at the Marriott in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Our conference will begin at noon on Wednesday, October 22nd and conclude mid-day on Friday the 24th. We have several pre-sessions planned which are FREE to registered participants. Highlights of this year's conference include: Keynote Speaker: Marilyn Cochran-Smith John E. Cawthorne Millennium Chair in Teacher Education for Urban Schools, Lynch School of Education, Boston College Conference Pre-Sessions Thinking through Qualitative Data: Tom Schram Issues in Measurement and Assessment: H. Swaminathan More information about the conference pre-sessions is available here. Featured Sessions Grant Writing: Stan Shaw Teacher-as-Researcher Award Presentation Graduate Student Issues Committee Session Please consider joining NERA today-as a long time member I look forward to welcoming you to our very special and supportive community of research professionals as we strive to promote educational equity and opportunity for all. David M. Moss NERA President & Associate Professor, University of Connecticut - Neag School of Education