National TPRS Conference 2008

Monday, July 21, 2008 at 8:00 am CT - Friday, July 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm CT
Minneapolis, MN


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Conference only   more info
July 21, 2008

$400.00

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Conference+ 5 nights in residential hall
July 21, 2008

$600.00

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Conference only plus Immersion Riverboat Dinner Cruise
July 21, 2008

$440.00

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Conference + 5 nights in the residential hall + Immersion Dinner Cruise
July 21, 2008

$640.00

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Conference + 5 nights in a single room at the residential hall
July 21, 2008

$650.00

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Conference +5 nights in a single + Immersion Dinner Cruise
July 21, 2008

$690.00

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Immersion Dinner River Boat Cruise
July 21, 2008

$40.00

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Event Details

                 

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 Wink) peek at the week! 

 Sun Early Check-in starts at 3:00pm   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  
 Fri 12:00pm

Closing Ceremony w/Blaine Ray & Susan Gross

A fond farewell 'til 2009!

 
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                           



 
 
Date, Time, and Location
Begins
Monday, July 21, 2008 at 8:00 am CT

Ends
Friday, July 25, 2008 at 1:00 pm CT

Location
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Oak Street SE
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455

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