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- Clement Stone


 

Events: 2010 Convention

Welcome to the TCCTA 2010 Convention!

"TCCTA: Inspiring Minds, Transforming Lives"

Westin Galleria HoustonThe 63rd Annual Convention
March 4-6, 2010
Houston, Texas

 

Residence Inn HoustonThe host hotel is sold out! Please check out our overflow at the Residence Inn Marriott. Walking distance to Convention and the fourth largest shopping center in America, the Residence Inn Marriott is providing TCCTA members both free breakfast and free parking during our stay! TCCTA Group Flat Rate of $95. Reserve your room by phone, 800-331-3131 or in Houston, 713-840-9757.

Maps and Transportation Information.


 

2010 Convention Registration Information

All 2009-10 members will be automatically registered for the convention. Fees will be paid upon arrival. There is no "advance" fee payment or pre-registration.

The TCCTA Executive Committee has established the following schedule of registration fees for the 2008 convention:

Professional, Associate, Student, and Unaffiliated Members - $75.00

Immediate Family of Registered Members - No Charge
(provided the guests are not themselves eligible for professional membership)

Guests of the Association/Program Speakers - No Charge
(not eligible for professional membership)

Representatives of Exhibitors - No Charge
(not eligible for professional membership)

All Others - $110.00


 

Convention at a Glance

THURSDAY, March 4, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Special Meetings (to be announced)
12:00 Noon – 7:00 p.m. Convention Registration
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Committee Meetings, as called by Committee Chairs
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Meeting of Executive Committee, Resolutions Committee, and Committee Chairs
6:30 p.m. BANQUET
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION

FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
8:00 – 9:15 a.m. "Lightning Talks" Session
8:00 – 9:15 a.m. GIFTS (Great Ideas For Teaching Students) Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Convention Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Polls Open (Election of Officers)
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open
9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. SECTION MEETINGS
??1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Financial Planning Seminar
??1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Professional Development Seminar
2:30 – 6:00 p.m. Special Meetings (to be announced)

SATURDAY, March 6, 2010
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Financial Planning Seminar
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Convention Registration
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Exhibits Open
9:00 – 11:45 a.m. SECTION MEETINGS
11:45 a.m. Adjournment
12:00 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Special Meetings (to be announced)

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Convention 2011

Marriott Rivercenter
San Antonio, Texas
January 27-29, 2011

Convention 2012

Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center
Frisco, Texas
March 1-3, 2012

Convention 2013

Westin Galleria
Houston, Texas
February 21-23, 2013

We look forward to seeing you in Houston


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Past Conventions
1999-2009

Section Chair Contacts


Featured Presenters

 

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TCCTA OnlinePD Seminar:
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TCCTA OnlineSpeaker: Norman Godwin on the Big Picture of Student Engagement

 

TCCTA OnlineSpeaker: DJ Henry
on Self-Assessment

 

TCCTA OnlineSpeaker: Fred Kleiner
on Google Earth: Bringing Your Lessons to Life

 

TCCTA OnlineSpeaker: Rebecca Howard on Plagerism

 

TCCTA OnlineSpeaker: Bob Strayer on World View: Change, Comparison and Connection