Texas Middle School Association
Annual Conference and Exhibit
March 5-7, 2009
Galveston, Texas
Featured Speakers

Marcia Tate
Dr. Marcia Tate
 
Jack
Jack Berckemeyer

Debbie Silver
Debbie Silver

Randy Thompson
Randy Thompson

Diana Day
Diana Day

Monte Selby
Monte Selby

Rita Pierson
Rita Pierson

Paul Slocumb
Paul Slocumb

Ruben Perez
Ruben Perez

Dear Mid-Level Educator,

The Texas Middle School Association invites you to "Discover the Treasure of Young Adolescence" by attending our 34th Annual Conference and Exhibit, March 5-7, 2009.

Join more than 3,000 of your peers at the beautiful Galveston Island Convention Center and learn from the biggest names in education. 

Overview:
Featured speakers include Dr. Marcia Tate, Jack Berckemeyer, Diana Day, Randy Thompson, Debbie Silver, Monte Selby, Paul Slocumb, Ruben Perez and Rita Pierson.

The conference will also highlight "successful schools" and "best-practice" concurrent sessions. You will be able to choose from more than 150 sessions.  There is something for everyone!

Topics include:
  • Adolescent Development
  • Advisory / Advocacy
  • Assessment
  • At-Risk Students
  • Brain-Based Learning
  • Bullying
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Diversity
  • Health Education
  • Integrated / Interdisciplinary Curriculum
  • Intervention
  • Language Arts
  • Leadership
  • Library / Media
  • Literacy
  • Math
  • Parent / Community Involvement
  • Research
  • School Climate / Safety
  • School Improvement
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Preparation
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Teaming
  • Technology
  • Transitioning to and from the Middle School
  • ...and much more!
Call for Presentations
There is still time for YOU to be a part of the excitement of the conference!  Download our Call for Presentations today.

Exhibit Hall
The TMSA exhibit hall is THE place to find necessary tools for implementing the new ideas presented at the conference.  The TMSA 2009 exhibit hall features more than 100 companies offering the latest, greatest education products and services available.

Registration Information
Fees:
By December 15, 2008:  TMSA Member $150; Non-Member $200
By January 15, 2009:  TMSA Member $200; Non-Member $250
After January 15, 2009 and Onsite:  TMSA Member $250; Non-Member $300
Student Rate: $25
Forms:
A Detailed Registration Packet will mail by November 1, 2008.
You can secure your spot TODAY by registering with our early registration form.

Housing
Housing Information is coming soon!