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Conference Information

Welcome to the 2009 LSTA-LATM Conference

We are delighted that LATM and LSTA are returning to Shreveport for the Science and Math: Tools for the 21st Century professional development. The very talented and dynamic conference committee members have been working tirelessly to prepare for your visit.

We will once again emphasize the integration of math and science in our classrooms. The program will afford numerous opportunities for conference participants to network with other math and science educators from throughout the state. The agenda will continue the tradition of offering our members extended sessions/field experiences and high quality concurrent workshops. Consider sharing your expertise by submitting a regular session proposal. Online submissions can be made through August 15. Details can be found on the LSTA and LATM websites. A brief overview of the professional development is as follows:

Conference Overview

Conference Program

Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Extended Sessions and Field Trips: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Registration and Set-up: noon – 4:30 p.m.
Conference Participant Check In: 5:00 p. m. – 7:30 p.m.
Exhibits Showcase: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibits Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

Conference begins
Conference Participant Registration: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Concurrent sessions: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sci-Port Exploration: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00.
LATM/LSTA Awards Banquet: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Conference continues
Conference Participant Registration: 7:00 a.m.
Exhibit Hall Open: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Concurrent sessions: 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Registration

Mail your registration by September 15, 2009 and save $40 off the on-site registration rate. September 30, 2009 is the last post-mark date for the Early Bird discount of $25 off the on-site rate. Remember, anything postmarked after September 30, 2009 will be charged the on-site registration rate.

Registration Form

Exhibits

The exhibits will showcase educational materials and instructional equipment available from commercial distributors and not-for-profit organizations and agencies.

Sponsors

Visit our Sponsor Web Page for a list of our sponsors.

Open House

The Monday evening open house for all participants and exhibitors will mark the opening of Science and Math: Tools for the 21st Century. The Sci-Port Exploration is an excellent opportunity to experience this award winning facility’s exhibits, displays, and shows.

Hotel Accommodations

Parking

Parking is available near the Shreveport Convention Center. The Convention Center Parking Garage is four-story, 800-car parking garage with a walkway connection to the Shreveport Convention Center. Parking is $5.00 every time a car enters the garage. Cash and credit cards (except Discover) are acceptable forms of payment. Those who choose to park at the Convention Center Parking Garage will have to pay each time they re-enter the Convention Center Parking Garage.

The Conference Committee encourages carpooling or walking short distances. We will not have shuttle service as hotels are fairly close to the Convention Center.

Session Presiders Needed

How can an individual help make this conference a success? Consider volunteering as a session presider. In order to protect the integrity of the CLU program, presiders are needed at each session to assure participants attend the entire session and are responsible for distributing the CLU’s to those who attend the entire session. Presider volunteers will be assigned to session(s) of their choosing.

Many sessions fill quickly. Presiders have the advantage of being guaranteed a seat at the session over which they are presiding! To take advantage of this opportunity and volunteer as a session presider, contact Beth Smith at bethsmith1124@gmail.com and/or use the line on the registration form to let us know. Thank you in advance for helping to make the Joint Conference a success!