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NSTOY 2010 Annual Conference - UPDATED! Print E-mail
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Sunday, 07 March 2010 16:36
National State Teachers of the Year Conference
"Reaching New Heights" in Education
Estes Park, Colorado
July 9 -12, 2010

CONFERENCE ITINERARY

 

 

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NSTOY 2010 Conference Printable Forms
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2010 Conference Itinerary
2010 Conference Registration
Lodging and Reservations & Transportation Information
Meal Menus
Meal Reservations
*New!* Post-Conference Registration Form
2010 Conference Pack * UPDATED - ALL Documents in One File

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Last Updated ( Friday, 02 April 2010 16:52 )
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Post Conference Activites Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Saturday, 06 March 2010 23:10
Interested in a tour of the 12,000 ft. high, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, white water rafting, horseback riding or a shopping spree?  Sign up for one of our post convention activites!  For more information or to register for one of these activites please see our Post Conference Registration Form.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 March 2010 16:28 )
 
Looking for TOYs to be Presenters Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:51

Presentations at the Practitioner's Conference on July 10, 2010 provide TOYs an opportunity to share their expertise and best practices with colleagues, area teachers, and education majors.  It is one way TOYs can meet the goals of the National State Teachers of the Year organization and give back to education in the conference host state.  Here's how you can you contribute to our practitioners’ conference: In order to meet the current needs of educators in Colorado, we are looking for TOYs willing to facilitate presentations on the following topics:

  • Educational Advocacy (local, state, national)
  • Teachers at the Table Act
  • Best Practices (lesson plans for specific grade levels/subjects)
  • Secondary Literacy
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Differentiation for Diverse Learners
  • National Standards
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Critical Friends Groups
  • Experiences with Professional Organizations:  The National Writing Project, Smithsonian, National Board Certification, etc.
  • Staying Energized in Education through Professional Excellence
  • Assessment Strategies
  • Using Technology in Instruction
  • ELL Strategies
  • Using RTI in the Classroom
  • Data Driven Instruction
  • Incorporating 21st Century Skills
  • Other

 

If you would like to present CLICK HERE to download a PDF version of the proposal form that you can fill out and mail in.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 September 2009 22:04 )
 
2009 National Conference Itenerary Print E-mail
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Sunday, 17 May 2009 14:44

Make plans to participate in the NSTOY Pre-conference July 6-8, 2009.  This is an opportunity for you and your guests to visit a few of the sites dear to Mainers, enjoy great Maine foods, experience Maine shopping, and explore a little of the Maine coast.  In addition, it's a great way to create new friendships and renew old ones with those who share your passion for the education profession. 

Monday,July 6, 2009
    1:00-6:00 p.m.      Registration at Point Lookout
    6:00-9:00 p.m.      Welcome Reception with Sandwich Buffet and cash bar
                               Trudy and Jerry Bendzak will share highlights of the 2008 NSTOY Conference in Alaska!
   
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
    6:00-7:00 a.m.      Morning Stretches/Walk
    7:30-9:00 a.m.      Breakfast Buffet
    8:00-10:00 a.m.    Registration for late arrivals
    10:00 a.m.           Departure for Day Trips
                              Lunch and dinner on your own

Wednesday, July 8, 2009
    6:00-7:00 a.m.     Morning Stretches/Walk
    7:30-9:00 a.m.     Breakfast Buffet
    9:30 a.m.            Departure for Day Trips
                             Lunch and dinner on your own

The NSTOY main conference gets underway on July 9.  This is a time to renew your professional battery as you participate in the business of our organization as well as give back to the host state at the Educator's Conference.  You won't want to miss it!

Thursday, July 9, 2009
    6:00-7:00 a.m.            Morning Stretches/Walk
    7:30-9:00 a.m.            Breakfast Buffet
    9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.    Conference Registration for those who didn't attend the Pre-conference
                                    Take time to explore nearby Camden and LIncolnville Beach; lunch on your own
    4:00 p.m.                   Conference Opening Reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar as well as entertainment by the Blue Ridge Ramblers
    5:00 p.m.                   Conference Opening Buffet Dinner
    7:00 p.m.                   Business Meeting for all NSTOY members

Friday, July 10, 2009
    6:00-7:00 a.m.            Morning Stretches/Walk
    7:30-9:00 a.m.            Breakfast Buffet
   10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.    Educators' Conference 
                                     Luncheon at noon
    6:30 p.m.                    Maine Lobster Bake

Saturday, July 11, 2009
    6:00-7:00 a.m.            Morning Stretches/Walk
    6:30-8:00 a.m.            Breakfast Buffet
    9:00 a.m.                   Morning Business Meeting for all NSTOY members
    12 noon                     Luncheon
    1:00 p.m.                   Afternoon Business Meeting for all NSTOY members
    6:00 p.m.                   Closing Banquet

Sunday, July 12, 2009
    6:00-9:00 a.m.            Breakfast Buffet


Please be sure to stop by the NSTOY table before you depart for home!        

Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 May 2009 14:52 )
 
2009 NSTOY Conference to be held in Maine Print E-mail
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Sunday, 19 April 2009 17:16
Updated info on the 2009 NSTOY Conference in Maine can be found on the NSTOY Annual Conference page.

Conference Registration and Call for Presentation Proposal forms are available online in the Spring 2009 NSTOY News newsletter.

May 10 is the deadline for NSTOY Scholarships. Application forms will be mailed out to dues paying members with the spring issue of NSTOY NEWS. Further information and application forms can be obtained from the Scholarship Chair
Faye Shaw
7751 Koinonia Pl,
Holt, FL 32564
850-623-2548
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The spring issue of the NSTOY NEWS (newsletter) is posted on our website at www.nstoy.org/newsletter

2009 TOYs were greeted in Dallas the last week in Jan. by Joan Brummond WY 95, NSTOY 1st Vice President, and Sherri Gould ME 05, 2nd Vice President. Read more at www.nstoy.org/newsletter.

In early February, Terry Kaldhusdal WI 07 and Maddie Fennell NE 07 were in DC to focus attention back on HR 2896 and S2090, the Teacher at the Table Act. They met with the staffs of Congresswoman McCarthy (NY), Congressman Terry (NE) and newly elected Senator Johanns (NE). They also met with a department of Education staff person who gave valuable information on how to get our proposal in front of Secretary Duncan. If you would like more information on how you can assist with the passage of Teachers at the Table, please contact Maddie or Terry at:
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