The Southwest Building Learning Communities
(Southwest BLC)
Technology and Curriculum Conference
Save the Date:
Pre-Conferences: June 19, 2012
Conference: June 20-22, 2012
Embassy Suites, Frisco, Texas (DFW area)
Be a part of the Southwest Building Learning Communities conference!
A partnership between Texas ASCD and November Learning –
based on the critically acclaimed Boston-based BLC.
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Bring a team!
The conference is designed to bring a team as the schedule will include team reflection time at the end of the day. The Southwest BLC is designed for: - K-12 Teachers
- Principals and School Heads
- College Educators
- Curriculum Directors
- Technology Directors
- ICT Advisors
- Superintendents
- School Board Members
- Tech Prep Coordinators
- Lead Teachers
- Community Educators
- Media Specialist
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Registration Fee for the three-day conference:
Early-Registration $645 per person (before April 23)
Registration $695 (April 23-June 18)
*On-site Registration $745*
Full-Time Student Registration $99
*Students 13-18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Permission form must be completed for all students 13-18. Form should be completed and mailed, faxed or emailed to the Texas ASCD office upon registering.- Seats are limited. First come, first serve bases.
Student Permission Form
Alternative funding options for professional development:
- Race to the Top (RTTT) or Investing in Innovation (i3) competitive grant money
- Remaining funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009
- Title II, Part A of the Federal Government's Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
providing funds specifically for teacher and principal training and recruitment
- ESEA Title I funding for teacher preparation and training and for comprehensive school reform
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*Note: Participants will need to bring their own laptop computer for portions of the conference.* |
When asked what was beneficial from the 2011 Southwest BLC, participants responded:
Exellent way to showcase how integrated technologies can be used as tools to not only improve teaching and learning, but change the manner in which public schools educate.
Wonderful sessions and speakers on important web tools and how to implement into schools
This conference had a huge impact on me as it created a shift in my thinking about technology. The combination of ideas and exposure to practical, implementation possibilities was excellent.
There were many useful computer applications and learning techniques that I can bring back to my campus and district and present for use to other educators.
Great practical applications. Very student focused.
I loved the wonderful examples of technology.
I just enjoyed the opportunity to be with my leadership team and reflect.
The keynote presentations were very inspiring.
Everything...best overall conference I have ever attended
