To help you make the most of the professional development opportunities available at the Nashville conference, the Conference Committee has planned the conference around four strands that explore topics of current significance, enabling you to focus on a specific area of interest or need. These strands are 1) Setting the Stage: Scientific Literacy 2) Building the Band: Involving Community Stakeholders 3) Harmonizing Concepts: Integrating Instruction and 4) Stringing It All Together: Three-Dimensional Learning.