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The National TPRS® conference at the University of Minnesota, McNamara Alumni Center, July 21-25. It will be an event that you don't want to miss! World-renowned presenters will provide you with the best training of your career! From beginners to experienced TPRS® teachers, it's the best place to prepare yourself for a great year back in the classroom!
The $400 price includes the conference, 2 lunches, the keynote buffet, the exhibitors' reception and a Friday snack before we say good-bye. It does not include any housing. The link to our hotel recommendation http://www.metrodome.com/
The $600 price includes the conference, housing at the university residential hall, daily breakfasts, 2 lunches, the keynote buffet, the exhibitors' reception, as well as the Friday snack.
For a look at the McNamara Alumni Center:http://www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/events/conferences.html
For a look at the dorm where we'll be staying: http://www.uces.umn.edu/halls/frontier/frontier.php
For a map to the location: http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/FronH/FronH-map.html
Here's a look at the dining hall: http://www.uces.umn.edu/halls/centennial/centennial.php?view=tour
Here's a (tentative ) peek at the week!
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Early Check-in starts at 3:00pm |
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Evening Activities |
| Mon |
AM- 5 different Fluency Fast Language Immersions |
PM - Beginner/Experienced Workshops/ Lab-Skills Practice Session |
Exhibitors' Reception |
| Tues |
AM-5 Fluency Fast Language Immersions/Adv. Coaching |
PM - Beginner/Experienced Workshops/ Lab-Skills Practice Session |
Keynote Address Dr. Shelley Thomas |
| Wed |
AM- 5 Fluency Fast Language Immersions/ Adv. Coaching |
PM - Beginner/Experienced Workshops/ Lab-Skills Practice Session |
Immersion Dinner Cruise and Talent Show! |
| Thur AM/PM |
Sessions on Reading, Using Immersion to Manage your Classroom, Upper Levels/AP, TPR, Tech and TPRS |
Elementary/Pre-Literate, ESL, Standards-Based Assessments, Culture and TPRS, Multi-Level Classes, Coaching sessions and more! |
Explore and enjoy Minneapolis |
| Fri AM |
Classroom Management with Susan Gross, Building a TPRS Curriculum, Pre-Literates and TPRS |
Continued Coaching Sessions, Using Music to Grab Students, Adapting Texts to TPRS, More Tech Ideas for TPRS, Research, Lesson-Planning, Working with Student Teachers |
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| Fri 12:00pm |
Closing Ceremony w/Blaine Ray & Susan Gross
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A fond farewell 'til 2009!
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I'd like to introduce you to our distinguished Keynote Speaker. Her name is Dr. Shelley Thomas. Please feel free to check out her university web page: http://www.acceleratedacquisition.com/bio_shelleythomas.html
Don't forget to check out the Immersion Dinner Cruise Event scheduled for Wednesday evening. Come join us for a lovely evening on a riverboat! This is an integral part of the conference because you can spend the evening totally immersed in the language of your choice! The tradition continues but with a riverboat twist! You won't want to miss it!
Check out the dinner cruise website! http://www.andiamo-ent.com/default.htm
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