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Events: 2010 Convention
Welcome to the TCCTA 2010 Convention!
"TCCTA: Inspiring Minds, Transforming Lives"

The 63rd Annual Convention
March 4-6, 2010
Houston, Texas
The 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)
Printer Friendly Convention Agenda
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
Exhibitors:
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Featured Presenters
Keynote: Ori Brafman
on Irrational Behavior and Student Decision Making
PD Seminar:
Janet Zadina
on Teaching to the Whole Brain
Speaker: Mark Hanna
on Developing Measurable Outcomes
Speaker: Nithy Sevanthinathan
on Global Texas Global Students
Speaker: Harry Phillips on Real Life Civic Engagement for Students
Speaker: John Pitney on Facebook, Twitter, Blogs and Your Classroom
Speaker: Chuck Williams on Sharing Your Enthusiasm for Learning
Speaker: Norman Godwin on the Big Picture of Student Engagement
Speaker: DJ Henry
on Self-Assessment
Speaker: Fred Kleiner
on Google Earth: Bringing Your Lessons to Life
Speaker: Rebecca Howard on Plagerism
Speaker: Bob Strayer on World View: Change, Comparison and Connection
