cast 2011 brochure

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CAST OVERVIEWWelcome to the CAST 2011 Insiders Guide !

The Science Teachers Association o Texas is proud topresent CAST 2011: The Art o Science, our most excitingand art ully-cra ted con erence to date! The Con erence

or the Advancement o Science Teaching (CAST) is thebest opportunity in Texas or science teachers andadministrators to get the CEU credits they need with the most fun at the least cost! We keepour costs low because were here to serve our teachers and the state o Texas.

When you register early, you receive: 3 ull days o 650 + one hour workshops, ree and included in registration 75 Science JAM Sessions : 45-minute ree sessions included in registration, based on

grade level , ocusing on STAAR, technology, and teaching tips 40 optional FREE Short Courses (Limited Enrollment: Register Early to Claim Your Spot!)

and 40 optional paid Short Courses (3 to 6 hours in length) Exhibit Hall access, with over 400 vendors youve come to know and love

CAST isnt just about attending class, its about having un while getting your much-neededcredit hours! Experience the ollowing special events: Our Opening Assembly Keynote Speaker Reed Timmer , who turns stormchasing into an

art orm on Discovery Channels Storm Chasers . Keynote included with registration. Our Friday Keynote Speaker is Dr. Rich Allen , ounder o Green Light Education, who will

astound you with his dynamic methods or engaging your students in science. Keynoteincluded with registration; register early or a chance to sign up or his ree Short Course !

Were sending the con erence soaring at the High Flying Reception with acrobats romCirque Imagination , showcasing the power and beauty o gravity.

Our optional (paid event) Haute Couture Friday Night Social : the exclusive Jean PaulGaultier exhibit at the Dallas Museum o Art (an exhibition that is only visiting two citiesin the entire country) !

Visit www.statweb.org/cast or more details!

Original chalk drawings provided by Bailey Gutierrez o Zundelowitz Junior High in Wichita Falls, TX.

Sincerely,

Joel Palmer Dr. Joel PalmerCAST 2011 Chair


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CONFERENCE SCHEDULEThursday, November 17 th

Friday, November 18 th

Saturday, November 19th

7:00 am 5:00 pm Registration & Tote Bag Pickup8:00 am 5:00 pm Field Trips8:30 am 5:30 pm Workshops8:45 am 5:30 pm Science JAM Sessions9:00 am 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open9:00 am 5:00 pm Short Courses

10:15 am 11:00 am Keynote Speaker Rich Allen6:00 pm 12:00 am Friday Night Social @ the DallasMuseum o Art: the Fashion Worldo Jean Paul Gaultier: From theSidewalk to the Catwalk

7:00 am 5:00 pm Registration & Tote Bag Pickup7:00 am 8:00 am First Time Attendees Co ee Hour8:00 am 5:00pm Field Trips8:00 am 1:30 pm Administrators & Policymakers Institute8:30 am 5:30 pm Workshops - Every Hour8:45am 5:30 pm Science JAM Sessions - Every 1.5 Hours9:00 am 5:00 pm Short Courses1:00-2:30 pm Opening Assembly: Keynote Speaker

Reed Timmer o Discovery ChannelsStorm Chasers, Teacher Awards

2:30pm 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open5:30 pm 7:30 pm CAST Opening Reception

with Cirque Imagination

7:00 am 10:00 am Registration & Tote Bag Pickup8:00 am 3:30 pm Field Trips8:00 am 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open8:30 am 3:30 pm Workshops8:45 am 12:30 pm Science JAM Sessions9:00 am 5:00 pm Short Courses

4 T ypes of CAS T S essi ons:

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J am S essi ons: 45-mi nut es;

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HOUSING & REGISTRATION

HOUSINGThe Sheraton Dallas is the o cial host hotel o the CAST 2011 Con erence.It is the only hotel with transportation available to CAST on the shuttle route.

When you book through the Housing Site, you will:

beguaranteed that your hotel will be on the CAST 2011 hotel shuttle route. receive lower rates through STATs block o rooms (only $115). stay at o cial CAST hotels, which have been inspected by staf prior to booking: we

only book with hotels we have reviewed. give back to CAST: uture hotel contract negotiations depend on the size o our

block. CAST is able to keep rates low i more attendees book within our designatedhotels.

REGISTRATIONThe Early Bird gets the worm!Register by September 30 and have your name badge mailed to you.I you register early and enter the promo code INSIDER, you will beentered to win a ree registration, so sign up today!

Early Bird Registration (August 15- September 30): $115 (name badge mailed) Advance Registration (October 1 October 31): $145 (name badge on-site) Regular Registration (November 1 - November 17): $160 ( name badge on-site) Administrators and Policymakers Institute (Thursday only): $95 Family Member (with purchase o a ull price registration): $45 Saturday Only: $50 Student: $25


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SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS

Opening Assembly Keynote:Discovery Channels Reed Timmer o Storm Chasers1:00 pm Thursday, November 17

Discovery Education is pleased to present keynote speakerReed Timmer to kick-o the 2011 Con erence or theAdvancement o Science and Teaching.

Discovery Channels Reed Timmer has become amous orhis curiosity and drive to understand the science o extremestorms. The meteorologist and star o Discovery Channelspopular Storm Chasers series shares his experience lmingand collecting important real-time data rom some o themost power ul tornados on record.


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SPECIAL EVENTS

High-Flying Receptionwith entertainment by

Cirque ImaginationThursday, November 17 th

5:30 pm-7:30 pm

Witness the beauty o gravity as acrobats fythrough the air in the exhibit hall. This event

is ree or all CAST attendees, and includeshors doeurves, giveaways, and more!

Haute Couture SocialLate Night @ the Museum:

The Fashion World o Jean Paul Gaultier

Friday, November 18 th

5:00 pm-Midnight

Take a break rom the art o science to revel in the art o ashion at the Dallas Museum o Art, where youll be dazzled bythe Jean Paul Gaultier collection: From the Sidewalk to the Cat-

walk. Re reshments provided.

This exhibit is only visiting 2 cities in the United States: beone o the ew to see it! Tickets only $15 via CAST registration.


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CAST SPONSORSThank you to our CAST 2011

supporters!

Sponsorships are still available.Call us at 512-491-6685 for details.


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STAT5750 Balcones Drive, Ste. 201Austin, TX 78731p. 512-491-6685

. [email protected]

Look Inside for the CAST 2011 Insiders Guide!November 17-19 @ the Dallas Convention Center

www.statweb.org/castEnter the promo code INSIDER and you will be entered to win a ree registration!

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