Presentation Proposals: Please note that presenters must also register for the conference by submitting a 2007 Individual Conference Registration form and the required fees. Word Proposal Form -

Preliminary Conference Program: Program in Word Format - 2.5 MEG

Registrations:

2007 Individual Conference (Nov 1-2) WORD Registration form

Registration fees include a 1 year membership to NMSTA and NMCTM.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD DEADLINE -- OCTOBER 19TH 2007!

REGISTRATIONS (WITH PURCHASE ORDER ONLY!!) MAY BE FAXED TO 505-425-9440

Pre-Conference Workshops (Nov 1) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Laboratory Safety Training (9:30 am to 4:30 pm)
Spend the day learning about proper laboratory safety procedures and your rights and responsibilities related to this issue. This course is strongly recommended by the Public Education Department’s Math and Science Bureau for any middle or high school teacher who has not attended a laboratory safety training session within the last five years.
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Effective Professional Development in Math and Science--PED Math and Science Bureau (9:30 am to 4:30 pm)
This session will be an interactive discussion for those involved—or hoping to become involved—in providing math and science professional development for New Mexico teachers. Participants will learn from each other about components of successful programs and strategies to evaluate the impact of professional development. The Math and Science Bureau of the Public Education Department has provided guidelines for requesting funds allocated by the New Mexico Legislature for math and science professional development. This will be an opportunity for those who might request future funding to have a voice in future guidelines as well as to find out what is already being offered to teachers. There will also be time for small-group discussions about issues of particular interests to those in attendance. Presenters: Rick Scott, Claudia Ahlstrom, Mary Jo Daniel, NM Public Education Department - Math and Science Bureau; various professional development providers from throughout NM.
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Making the Connections between Standards, Instruction and the NMSBA (12:30 pm – 4:30 pm)
This session will address how to use the New Mexico Standards Based Assessment as a tool for improved standards-based instruction. The session will focus on constructed response items which present an opportunity for students to develop and demonstrate critical thinking skills but which also pose a significant challenge to many of our students. Presenter: Claudia Ahlstrom, New Mexico Public Education Department
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SPECIAL EVENING EVENT: Gathering of Nationalities (7:00 pm, Ilfeld Theatre) $5.00 at the door
Presented by the NMHU International Center, this special presentation will highlight dances from around the world in historic Ilfeld Theatre. A block of seats has been reserved for NMSTA/NMCTM attendees; please be sure to mark the registration form to hold a ticket for you; you will pay ($5) at the door.

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Housing:

LAS VEGAS NEW MEXICO                            Ask for NMSTA/NMCTM rate

Comfort Inn (505)425-1967
2500 N. Grand Ave.                                    $76.90 plus tax (single)             $85.80 plus tax (double)

Days Inn (505)425-1961
2000 N. Grand Ave.                                    $67.50 plus tax (single)             $77.40 plus tax (double)

El Camino Motel (505)425-5994                  $55.00 plus tax (one king)         $65.00 plus tax (double)
1152 Grand Ave.                                         $75.00 plus tax (3 queen)

Inn on the Santa Fe Trail (888)448-8438      $69.00 plus tax (single)             $74-79.00 plus tax (double)
1133 N. Grand Ave.                                    $94.00 plus tax King Studio       $109-149.00 plus tax Suites
**20% discount on all rooms for the NMSTA/NMCTM Conference

Plaza Hotel (505) 425-3591                         $60.00 plus tax (single)             $70.00 plus tax (double)
230 Plaza

Super 8 Motel (505)425-5288                      $69.00 plus tax (single)

Holiday Inn Express                                    This hotel will be available at the end of September 2007. ______________________________________________________________________________

For further information contact: (505) 617-1524 or email info@nmsta.org

Thank you!

NSTA Regional Conventions

NSTA holds regional and national conventions on a regular basis. The NSTA website provides more information.