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Join the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs at the Discover the Future conference, March 13-15, 2009, in Reno, Nevada at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. While in Reno, enjoy the history, art, architecture, and culture of the Biggest Little City in the World.

At Discover the Future, explore and network with innovative community college programs, partners, and personnel that are developing quality future educators and enhancing the skills of practicing educators.

This conference is for everyone involved with teacher education. Faculty, deans, presidents, chancellors, PreK-12 educators, business partners, educational organizations, and educational partners are encouraged to attend.

Support the vision that all children deserve to experience a quality teacher in every classroom. Connect with your colleagues and Discover the Future of Community College Teacher Education Programs.

NEW 2009 NACCTEP Breakout Sessions

In our efforts to serve you better, following is a tentative list of sessions scheduled to be presented at Discover the Future on March 14, 2009. Please note that this list is subject to change. Click Here to view the sessions.

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NEW Regional Roundtables

New for the Discover the Future national conference is a Regional Roundtable session. Take advantage of this opportunity to network with and engage in meaningful discussion with colleagues from your region. Discussions, led by NACCTEP Board members for each region, will take place in the Grand Ballroom, Saturday, March 14, 2009, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Please bring ideas, events, and business cards to share with others in your region.

Registration is now open.

Registration fee
$325 for NACCTEP members
$400 for non members

Click Here to Register

Places of interest

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
Information: 775.827.7600
Website: http://www.visitrenotahoe.com

North Lake Tahoe Visitors & Convention Bureau
Information: 530.581.8703 or 1.800.462.5196
Website: http://www.gotahoenorth.com

Virginia City Convention & Tourism Authority
Information: 775.847.7500
Website: http://www.virginiacity-nv.org

The hotel discount cutoff date is February 6, 2009

Keynote Speakers Announced

Cosmic Science - Pre-Conference

Come Join us for Cosmic Science - The 2009 Faculty Institutes in Earth and Space Science At the 2009 NACCTEP Pre Conference on March 12-13, 2009, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada

A workshop for community college faculty who work with pre-service teacher education students. NASA Earth and space scientists and educators will share Earth and space science activities, data, and resources related to key science topics from the national science standards.

The NACCTEP national conference, Discover the Future of Community College Teacher Education Programs, will start immediately following this workshop.

Download the Pre-Conference Flyer

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

We would like to invite you to participate as a sponsor at the 7th Annual National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs’ conference, Discover the Future of Community College Teacher Education Programs, March 13 – March 15, 2009, at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada.