NMSI – UTeach Institute Annual Conference

May 20 – 22, 2008
Austin, Texas

Registration now closed. Thank you to all who registered.

An opportunity to:

• Learn more about the highly successful UTeach program for preparing secondary math and science teachers
• Learn more about the work of the UTeach Institute and the national replication of UTeach
• Network with university faculty, administrators, and others currently implementing UTeach programs across the country

Featuring:

• May 20: Pre-Conference Session: "What is UTeach?"
  • Overview of the UTeach Program, the UTeach Institute, and National and Statewide Replication Initiatives, including the National Math and Science Initiative
  • Laying the Groundwork for a UTeach Program: Volunteer Task Forces, Donor Prospecting, Endowments
  • Welcome Reception
• May 21: Conference Day 1
  • General Session, Open House - UTeach Facilities
  • Breakout sessions: Advising, Fundraising, Recruitment and Student Support, Staff Support, Evaluation, Curriculum Overview, NMSI Overview
  • Dinner
• May 22: Conference Day 2
  • Open House - UTeach Facilities

Agenda and Registration

View the Agenda (.pdf)

Conference Registration is now Closed.

Accomodations

The UTeach Institute has reserved a block of rooms at the Doubletree Club Austin-University Area for the nights of May 18th-21st. The address for the hotel is 1617 IH-35 North, Austin, TX 78702 (located near UT campus).

When calling to book a room (800-222-8733 or 512-479-4000), please use the group name UTeach, code UTE to reserve a room at the reduced rate of $129.00 per night.

While the deadline for this special rate is April 28th, participants are encouraged to make hotel reservations as soon as possible as space is limited.

Maps and Parking

Thompson Conference Center

UT Visitors Map

Questions should be directed to conference@uteach-institute.org