2008 NCSM Annual Conference - Overview

Information accurate as of 04/13/2008 -- subject to change

Conference Essentials
Keynote and Major Speakers Conference Overview Registration Hotel Information General Information Questions or Concerns 2007-2008 Sponsors Strand Descriptions

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Session Details
All Sessions Major Special Interest Monday Tuesday Wednesday Strand 1 Strand 2 Strand 3 Strand 4 Strand 5 Strand 6 Sponsor Showcase Technology Showcase

Conference Overview

Every day, attendees will find sessions targeted at a variety of grade levels (pre-K, elementary, middle, high, and college) as well as general interest sessions. Every day, attendees will also find sessions that focus on each of the conference's 6 strands.

Note: "LA" = Little America Hotel and "GA" = Grand America Hotel

Sunday, April 6
Date and Time	Event	Location

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Conference Bag Stuffing	GA - Grand Ballroom A
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Early Bird Check-In	GA - Grand Ballroom A
	On-site Registration	GA - Grand Ballroom A or Registration desk

Monday, April 7

6:45 am - 5:00 pm	Check in & on-site registration	GA
6:45 am - 7:30 am	Breakfast - Heinemann	LA-Grand Ballroom ABC
7:30 am - 9:00 am	Opening Session & Keynote	LA-Grand Ballroom ABC
9:15 am - 10:00 am	40th Anniversary Launch of PRIME	LA-Grand Ballroom ABC
10:15 am - 11:15 am	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
10:15 am - 12:15 pm	Double Sessions	LA & GA
11:00 am - 5:00 pm	Sponsor Displays	GA-Imperial Ballroom AB
11:30 am - 12:30 pm	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
11:30 am - 12:45 pm	Box Lunch - Holt, Rinehart, Winston	GA-Imperial Ballroom AB
12:45 pm - 1:00 pm	Box Lunch Wait List	GA-Imperial Ballroom AB
12:45pm - 2:45 pm	Double Sessions	LA & GA
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm	Double Sessions	LA & GA
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Reception - MacMillan/McGraw-Hill	GA-Grand Ballroom BC

Tuesday, April 8

6:45 am - 12:15 pm	Check in & On-site Registration	GA
7:00 am - 7:45 am	Breakfast - Tom Snyder/Scholastic	GA-Grand Ballroom BC
7:45 am - 8:45 am	State of Org, Business Mtg, Sponsor Recognition	GA-Grand Ballroom BC
9:00 am - 12:00 pm	Sponsor Displays	GA-Imperial Ballroom AB
9:15 am - 10:15 am	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
9:15 am - 10:45 am	Extended Sessions	LA & GA
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm	Luncheon - Texas Instruments	GA-Grand Ballroom BC
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm	Sponsor Displays	GA-Imperial Ballroom AB
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm	Check in & On-site Registration	GA
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm	Extended Sessions	LA & GA
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm	Caucus Meetings	LA & GA
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm	Reception - Pearson	GA-Grand Ballroom BC

Wednesday, April 9

7:30 am - 10:30 am	Check in & On-site Registration
7:00 am - 7:45 am	Breakfast - America's Choice	GA-Grand Ballroom BC
8:00 am - 9:00 am	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
8:00 am - 9:30 am	Extended Sessions	LA & GA
9:15 am - 10:15 am	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
10:00 am - 11:30 am	Extended Sessions	LA & GA
10:30 am - 11:30 am	Major and Regular Sessions	LA & GA
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Luncheon - CASIO/Houghton Mifflin	GA-Grand Ballroom BC
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm	Special Interest Meetings	LA & GA

Note: Sponsor Showcases & Sponsor Technology Showcases take place during the regular session times

Displays

NCSM conference attendees will have the opportunity to examine, explore, and review products of NCSM' sponsors in the Sponsor Display Area on Monday afternoon and all day Tuesday. Be sure to stop by the Sponsor Display Area.

Regional Caucuses

Take advantage of the proximity of others from your state and/or region. This perfect time has been designated to promote networking, collaboration, and communication within each NCSM region. Regional Directors will facilitate these sessions, providing opportunities to share information, ideas, successes, and challenges among colleagues.

Sponsor Showcases

Sponsor Showcases. Sponsor Showcases Learn about the newest products and resources from the elite NCSM sponsors.

Sponsor Technology Showcases. Sponsor Technology Showcases. Experience the latest technology tools from individual sponsors, with presentations by the people who are using the tools. Technology Showcase sessions provide a PC environment, and take place each day of the Annual Conference.

Special Interest Meetings

This special time has been set aside for professional groups of interest to NCSM members. Learn, share information, and network.