Texas Middle School Association 35th Annual Conference & Exhibit
March 4-6, 2010
Arlington, Texas

Cecil Floyd On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of Texas Middle School Association, I would like to cordially invite you to join other middle level educators and attend our 35th Annual Conference and Exhibit, which will be held March 4-6, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.
 
Historically, TMSA's Annual Conference and Exhibit has been a forum for learning, exchanging strategies and best practices, and challenging and inspiring all middle level educators. Are you engaged daily in the important work of effectively educating young adolescents? Then this is the one conference you don't want to miss this year!
 
This year's conference includes two powerful general sessions, more than 100 featured and topical sessions, action labs, and an exhibit hall featuring over 100 vendors.
 
Please join us in Arlington, Texas for three days of relevant, important learning and sharing. Be a part of the excitement in Arlington!
 
Cecil Floyd, TMSA Executive Director
 
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Call for Presentations are now being accepted.  Download the form, complete and return to be considered as a 2010 Breakout session presenter.

Interested in exhibiting at TMSA? We are currently taking vendors for our exhibit hall.  Download the exhibitor's prospectus for more information.

Are you in the Region 10 or Region 11 area? Would you like to serve on the Annual Conference and Exhibit Planning Committee? Email us to see how you can get involved in the exciting world of behind-the-scenes conference planning!
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Keynote Speaker: Neila Connors
Friday, March 5, 2010

Neila Connors Neila Connors is the founder and president of N.A.C. CONNECTIONS INC., a corporation dedicated to the implementation of positive attitudes and actions in people. Working with students in grades K-12, Connors has been an elementary and middle school teacher, high school advanced placement coordinator, International Baccalaureate coordinator, and administrator.
Keynote Speaker: Rick Wormeli
Saturday, March 6, 2010

Rick Wormeli
Rick Wormeli is a columnist for the National Middle School Associations' Middle Ground magazine. In addition, he is the author of the award-winning book, Meet Me in the Middle: Becoming an Accomplished Middle Level Teacher, as well as the best-selling books Day One and Beyond: Practical Matters for New Middle Level Teachers and Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessment and Grading in the Differentiated Classroom.
 
Featured Speakers

Our 2010 featured speakers include nationally-known consultants: Diana Day, Sharon Faber, Steve Green, Mark McLeod, Monte Selby, Debbie Silver, Dedra Stafford, Randy Thompson and Kathy Hunt-Ullock.  Reserve your spot at this great conference today!
 
This conference provided a lot of pertinent information that can easily be applied in the classroom. This conference provided more quality speakers than most conferences I have attended in the past. (2009 Attendee from Pasadena ISD)

The general sessions were the best I have ever attended. I actually remember what was presented and talked about. The passion these presenters have about our profession is evident and contagious. (2009 Attendee from Ysleta ISD)

LOVED the laughter and rejuvination in my profession! There are really people out there who ENJOY teaching as much as I do and don't consider it just a paycheck!  (2009 Attendee from Ozona School District)

I have been an elementary principal for the last 15 years but new to the position and challenges of being a Jr. High principal. The conference helped me learn more about the Jr. High child and what strategies other school districts are using.    (2009 Attendee from Louise ISD)

 I liked the opportunity to visit with the vendors and the bookstore to see what new materials are available in my subject area. But I think what I liked best were the breakout sessions that gave me specific strategies for engaging at-risk kids. (2009 Attendee from Pearland ISD)   

 The TMSA Conference was totally awesome. I'm sorry that I couldn't attend every breakout session. Every session I attended gave me instant tools to use in my classroom. (2009 Attendee from El Paso ISD)