APWA is the number one source for continuing education that addresses the full gamut of public works topics. We're always scanning the environment to identify key issues and provide solutions. For 2007, we have revised our program format to offer more focused solutions and hands-on learning opportunities.

Public Works Stormwater Summit—Stay on top of the latest NPDES news and other stormwater regulation compliance trends by attending this summit geared specifically to the interests and needs of public works directors and public agency stormwater managers. All this for no additional charge when you register for the full week.

• 8:00-9:00 a.m. Public Works Stormwater Summit Opening Session – NPDES Program Update
• 9:15-10:45 a.m. Public Works Stormwater Summit NPDES Phase I and Phase II Panel
• 1:30-2:20 p.m. Public Works Stormwater Summit Impact of Increased Stormwater Runoff on Urban Drainage Systems
• 1:30-2:20 p.m. Public Works Stormwater Summit NPDES Permit Compliance: Checking the Boxes or Improving Water Quality?
• 2:30-3:30 p.m. Public Works Stormwater Summit Innovative Public Education Programs
• 2:30-3:30 p.m. Public Works Stormwater Summit National Stormwater BMP Database – What Is It? How Can You Use It?

Workshop Wednesday—You asked for it, here it is... your opportunity to delve deeper into cutting-edge topics, featuring expert speakers in a workshop format. Among the workshop topics you'll be able to choose from:

• Training the Public Works Trainer (Wednesday Workshop)
• Back to Basics - World Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards (Morning Workshop)
• Equipment Replacement Strategies and Fleet Charge-Back Systems: What Do I Need to Know? (Wednesday Workshop)
• Managing the Urban Forest 101 (Wednesday Workshop)
• Pre-Planning Traffic Incident Response at High-Accident Intersections (Wednesday Workshop)
• Telling Your Story! Gaining Community Respect through Effective Public Outreach and Media Relations (Wednesday Workshop)
• A Demo! Innovative Street Reconstruction Technologies (Wednesday Workshop/Onsite Demonstration)
• San Antonio River Improvements Project (Wednesday Workshop/Onsite Demonstration)

• Back to Basics - World Class Hiring, Orientation, Training, and Evaluation to Create and Meet Performance Standards (Afternoon Workshop)
• Beyond Brochures – Community-Based Social Marketing (Wednesday Workshop)
• Public Works: Planning for and Responding to a Terrorism/WMD Incident (Wednesday Workshop)
• Intelligent Transportation System Related Projects - TransGuide/ Signal Pre-emption/Reversible Lanes(Wednesday Workshop/Onsite Demonstration)

We've organized the Education sessions by date and by subject.

Check out the Full Schedule for a complete listing of Education Sessions plus additional meetings, general sessions, and more.

Create your Personal Schedule. Just click the calendar icon next to any event listed on the Sessions by Date, Sessions by Subject or Full Schedule pages to help you plan your days at Congress. Don't forget to print out a copy before you leave for San Antonio.

Selected live audio digital recordings of the general sessions and education sessions will be made available via an interactive MP3 CD-ROM package series. Additional content includes the speakers' PowerPoint presentations, an exhibitor directory, and information about upcoming events. For a complimentary copy, contact Becky Wickstrom at 202-218-6736 or bwickstrom@apwa.net.

APWA has worked with the San Antonio host committee to identify municipal projects that can serve as live learning models. Technical Tours supplement the traditional classroom-lecture format and give you a first-hand view of best practices. Please note that some tour sizes are limited. Registrations are confirmed on a first-come/first-served basis. Tours with insufficient attendance may be cancelled. Refunds will be given for any cancelled tour. Click here for listing of tours and for more information.