International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2001)
The IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2001) will be held in Madison, Wisconsin from August 6 – 8, 2001. This conference is for researchers, academics and industry practitioners who are involved or interested in the design and development of advanced and emerging learning technologies. For more information, visit http://lttf.ieee.org/icalt2001/.

European Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning's EUROCALL 2001 – E-learning
The main theme and title of this conference is E-learning. It includes almost all matters related to Language Learning and Assessment in a Digital Environment and will take place at the University of Nijmegen, Nijmegen, Netherlands from August 29 to September 1, 2001. For more details, contact: EUROCALL, Language Institute, University of Hull, Hull, UK, HU6 7RX, Tel.: +44 (0)1482 465872, Fax: +44 (0)1482 473816, http://www.kun.nl/eurocall/ or Email: eurocall@hull.ac.uk.

13th Annual National Conference on Learning Disabilities
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada and The Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia are bringing together parents, educators, psychologists, social workers and professionals committed to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. The Conference will take place September 27-29, 2001 in Halifax, Nova Scotia and will feature workshops and presentations exploring relationships, research, diagnosis, assessment, advocacy, instructional strategies, transitions and technology. For more information contact Paige McDicken, Conference Coordinator, Tel.: 902-423- 2850, Email: ldans@ns.sympatico.ca

As we rap up Volume 4 of CONNECT, Sheri and I would like to thank everyone who has helped to make this publication possible. First and foremost, we would like to thank the National Literacy Secretariat. We would also like to thank the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, the National Adult Literacy Database, and the AlphaPlus Centre for providing services in kind. Special thanks go out to our Advisory/Editorial Committee: Keith Anderson (Alberta Learning), Connie Belanger (Former Editor), Irene Blayney (Ottawa-Carleton District School Board), Mike Kelly (Consultant), Pauline McNaughton (Former Editor), Maria Moriarty (Centre AlphaPlus Centre), Charles Ramsey (National Adult Literacy Database) and Linda Shohet (The Center for Literacy). Last but certainly not least, we'd like to thank all the people who have written and submitted articles. We couldn't have done it without you!

We currently have a small collection of back issues. If anyone is interested in ordering a personal copy of Volume 4 or any previous issue, please refer to the ordering information on the back cover. Also, please note that our mailing address has changed. Our new address is 440 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, K1R 5B5. We hope to be able to provide you with more technologyrelated resources this fall. Have a great summer.

Diane McCargar and Sheri Mankal