TEA Administrators Midwinter Conference on Education

New Millennium: New Perspectives 2001 Administrators’ Midwinter Conference on Education January 29-31, 2001

Action Requested

AUGUST 2000

TO THE ADMINISTRATOR ADDRESSED:

SUBJECT: 2001 Administrators’ Midwinter Conference on Education

The Administrators’ Midwinter Conference on Education will be held January 29 - 31, 2001, at the Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. The conference will officially begin Monday, January 29, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. with the opening general session. For participants who choose to arrive early we have added five professional development pre-conference sessions to this year’s schedule in addition to the previously scheduled events. These events will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday and there is no additional fee to attend these pre-conference activities. The conference will conclude on Wednesday, January 31 at 12:00 noon. The theme of this year’s conference is “New Millennium: New Perspectives.”

The conference will include three general sessions and a discussion of the upcoming 77th Legislative Session. Concurrent sessions will be presented by districts/campuses which are implementing programs/practices that support the conference theme and the needs of educators. Topics that will be presented are curriculum and instruction, literacy, assessment, staff development, technology, human resources, community relations, communications, planning, and/or business and finance issues.

In addition to the regular conference schedule, A Closer Look will take place in Ballroom A on Tuesday, January 30. At this time, Agency staff will conduct facilitated roundtable discussions and provide participants with individual assistance on specific topics. Lecture demonstrations will be conducted for hands-on investigation into the use of technology.

Brochures containing the schedule of activities, program topics and conference highlights will be mailed to your district in November. Conference programs will be available at the Austin Convention Center on January 29, 2001.

A conference registration form, preliminary schedule, and housing information are enclosed. If you need additional information regarding the conference program, please contact Kathleen Burke, TEA conference coordinator, at (512) 463-8306. If you have any questions regarding registration or housing, please contact the Texas Association of School Administrators at (512) 477-6361.

Sincerely yours,

Jim Nelson Commissioner of Education New Millennium: New Perspectives 2001 Administrators’ Midwinter Conference on Education January 29 – 31, 2001, Austin, Texas Registration Form

The 2001 Conference is designed to provide information and insights for superintendents and his/her leadership team about programs/practices, research and business/finance issues that will assist campuses and districts in addressing the quality of student learning. This year’s conference theme is “New Millennium: New Perspectives.”

The registration fee for this three day conference is $45. Registration must be postmarked no later than January 12, 2001. After this date, the registration fee will be $55 and must be paid on-site. The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) will process all registrations.

If you have questions about the Conference program, please contact Kathleen Burke, TEA conference coordinator, at (512) 463-8306. If you have questions about registration or have special needs, please call TASA at (512) 477-6361.

Yes! Please register me for the Administrators’ Midwinter Conference, January 29 - 31, 2001, at the Austin Convention Center. I have enclosed a check for $45 (per registrant), payable to TASA - Administrators’ Midwinter Conference.

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Please send completed form and your check to: Administrators’ Midwinter Conference, P.O. Box 144852, Austin, Texas 78714-4852 Registrations are non-refundable.

NOTE: Housing may be secured through the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Attendees who want to take advantage of the special group rates should fill out the Official Housing Request Form. Hotel rates and additional housing information are listed in this brochure. Housing forms should be sent directly to the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Do not return Housing forms to TASA. Housing Information

Sleeping rooms have been blocked at twelve (12) hotels for the conference. Staying in a conference hotel offers attendees a conference rate and the convenience of a shuttle service that will run from the Convention Center to each of the hotels listed below on a regular basis. Parking space is limited at the Austin Convention Center. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau is providing the housing service. Housing reservations may be made by completing the enclosed Housing Form or online at www.austin360.com/acvb/housing/tea01.html. Please return the Housing Form to the ACVB Housing Bureau before December 15. Please be sure that you specify your first four choices on the housing form.

No. of Hotel Hotel Rooms Single Double Blocked Rate Rate Club Hotel by DoubleTree 75 $89 $99 1617 IH 35 (between 15th & MLK) Doubletree Guest Suites 80 $134 $134 303 W. 15th Street Driskill Hotel 70 $136 $136 604 Brazos Embassy Suites 100 $ 129(king) 300 S. Congress Four Seasons 100 $160 $180 98 San Jacinto Holiday Inn Town Lake 150 $99 $99 20 N. IH-35 Hyatt Regency 200 $114 $124 208 Barton Springs Rd. Marriott Capitol 125 $124 $134 701 East 11th Street Radisson on Town Lake 150 $115 $125 111 East Cesar Chavez St. Sheraton 75 $114 $124 500 IH-35 Omni Downtown 150 $114 $134 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street Holiday Inn Austin South 50 $89 $89 3401 S. IH-35

Housing forms must be received at the ACVB Housing Bureau by December 15, 2000. ENCLOSE IN ENVELOPE AND MAIL TO:

ACVB Housing Bureau 201 E. 2nd Street 2001 Administrators’ Midwinter Conference on Education Austin, Texas 78701 OFFICIAL HOUSING REQUEST FORM or FAX to: (512) 583-7283 (Telephone requests not accepted.)

*PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL ITEMS TO ASSURE ACCURACY. *COMPLETE EACH PART BELOW IN DETAIL FOR CORRECT AND RAPID PROCESSING. *CONFIRMATIONS WILL BE SENT TO THE FIRST INDIVIDUAL INDICATED IN EACH ROOM REQUESTED.

NAME OF PERSON REQUESTING ROOMS

(First Name) (Last Name) (M. Initial)

(Name of Company)

(Street Address or P.O. Box Number) (Area Code) Phone # Fax #

(City) (State) (Zip)

(Credit Card) (Number) (Expiration Date)

INSTRUCTIONS: Select FOUR Hotels/Motels of your choice in order of preference. No request will be processed without FOUR choices. If choices are not available, which is more important? (please check one) Room Rate Location

(First Choice) (Second Choice)

(Third Choice) (Fourth Choice)

INSTRUCTIONS: Print or type names of all persons occupying each room. Select type of room desired with arrival and departure dates. Note: Room type requested is not guaranteed. Rooms with two beds are limited, therefore, priority will be given to rooms with 3 or more occupants. ROOM 1 OCCUPANT’S NAME/S (PRINT LAST NAME FIRST) CHECK ONE ARRIVAL DATE: SINGLE (1 RM-1 PER-1 BED) 1. DOUBLE (1 RM-2 PPL-1 BED) DEPARTURE DATE: DBL/DBL (1 RM-2 PPL-2 BEDS) 2. TRIPLE (1 RM-3 PPL-2 BEDS) QUAD (1 RM-4 PPL-2 BEDS) ARR. TIME: 3. SUITE (N/A @ CONF. RATE)

4. Check for handicap accessibility SMOKING YES NO

ROOM 2 OCCUPANT’S NAME/S (PRINT LAST NAME FIRST) CHECK ONE ARRIVAL DATE: SINGLE (1 RM-1 PER-1 BED) 1. DOUBLE (1 RM-2 PPL-1 BED) DEPARTURE DATE: DBL/DBL (1 RM-2 PPL-2 BEDS) 2. TRIPLE (1 RM-3 PPL-2 BEDS) QUAD (1 RM-4 PPL-2 BEDS) ARR. TIME: 3. SUITE (N/A @ CONF. RATE)

4. Check for handicap accessibility SMOKING YES NO

DEPOSIT INFORMATION: Deposit requirements vary from hotel to hotel. If you did not supply a major credit card and expiration date, please contact your assigned hotel regarding their specific deposit requirements for securing your room prior to arrival. If a credit card number is not supplied, a deposit in the form of a check may be required to secure your reservation. DO NOT SEND A CHECK TO THE HOUSING BUREAU WITH YOUR RESERVATION REQUEST. All cancellations and changes prior to cut-off should be made through the ACVB Housing Bureau at 800-926-2282. CUTOFF DATE HOUSING FORMS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 15, 2000 Preliminary Conference Schedule

Monday, January 29, 2001 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Video Wall, Grant Central Station, Data Mining 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Education Expo 2001 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Legislative Issues 2001 Recognition of USDE Blue Ribbon Schools 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Pre-Conference Sessions 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. TEA Pre-Conference Sessions 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Opening General Session 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Expo 2001 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Commissioner’s Panel Discussion

Tuesday, January 30, 2001 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration, Education Expo 2001 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Video Wall, Grant Central Station, Data Mining 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. A Closer Look 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Second General Session 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. TEA Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, January 31, 2001 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions/TEA Concurrent Sessions 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions/TEA Concurrent Sessions 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Third General Session Don’t Miss These Special Events