How can it already be November? The holidays are just around the corner. We at TMSA invite you "fall" into this newsletter and see everything that is happening "in the middle."
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Congratulations!
AUSTIN -Yushica Walker, a sixth-grade science teacher at Morehead Middle School in the El Paso Independent School District, today was named the 2010 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year, and math and language arts teacher Donna Patrick of Southern Hills Elementary School in the Wichita Falls ISD was named the state's new Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Walker and Patrick learned of this top honor at a special ceremony and luncheon at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin. Both Walker and Patrick were awarded a cash prize of $5,000, a SMART Board technology package worth more than $16,500, a laptop computer and a commemorative trophy.
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Texas leading the way to address challenge of reducing dropouts
AUSTIN -A new report on dropout prevention and recovery called Achieving Graduation for All released today by the National Governors Association noted that Texas is implementing many of the necessary steps recommended to tackle the dropout problem.
The report calls for state policy makers and departments of education to institute four actions that will help improve graduation rates.
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New Math and Science Portal of Webinars from NMSA
National Middle School Association and MSP2 Webinars are online learning programs that are a convenient way to bring quality professional development to your school or home. All you need is a computer with Internet access and sound. Webinars are initially presented live and are available later as recordings of the live event.
NMSA Webinars respond to the critical needs of middle level educators and are presented by nationally recognized experts.
MSP2 Webinars are free, and presented as part of the Math and Science Middle School Pathways Portal -a collaboration between NMSA, The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, and the Education Development Center. MSP2 Webinars will have a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) focus and are presented by experts in their fields.
Professional development when and where you want it-gather your colleagues for an exceptional learning experience!
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TMSA Headquarter Offices Closed November 3-9, 2009
The TMSA offices in Austin will be closed starting November 3, 2009 as we will be attending the National Middle School Association's Annual Conference. We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, November 9, 2009.
TMSA's Conference Planning Committee Seeking Volunteers
Are you in Regions 10 or 11? Would you like to experience the excitement of assisting in the planning of the conference?
Join the Local Planning Committee and see first-hand how exciting it is to put on a conference of this magnitude. We would love to have you assist us in making the 2010 Annual Conference and Exhibit the best one yet!
Simply download the Volunteer Form and return it via email.
Call for Student Artwork
The Texas Middle School Association is seeking unique student artwork to be displayed during our 2010 Annual Conference.
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Call for Student Performances
The Texas Middle School Association is seeking unique student performing groups to be featured during our 2010 Annual Conference. Groups to be considered include small musical groups, quartets, soloists, steel bands, jazz bands, mariachi groups, small dance groups, dramatic performances and other unique performing acts.
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DI For Today's Digital Learners Workshop a Huge Success
On October 10, 2009, 100 educators from the San Antonio area met at Anson Jones Middle School to participate in one of the workshops in TMSA's 2009 Regional Workshop Series.
Featuring Dedra Stafford and Debbie Silver, the workshop presented teachers with hands-on, applicable ways in which they can provide differentiated instruction in their classrooms using technology that speaks to today's digital learners.
Response to the workshop was very positive. As one satisfied attendee said, "I was grumpy this morning about having to give up a Saturday for this workshop. Now, I couldn't be more pleased! Thank you so much for bringing Debbie and Dedra to us. Schedule more please!"
Interested in Hosting a Regional Workshop on your Campus?
We are in the process of scheduling our 2010-2011 Regional Workshop Series. Would you like to bring a workshop to your campus? TMSA can assist you with Professional Development that meets YOUR individual needs. Contact us to bring in Texas Middle School Association's leading experts on middle level education.
We can provide high-quality, budget-friendly training in many areas, including: 
Advisory
Assessment
Classroom Management
Content Area
Differentiated Instruction
Leadership
Middle School Philosophy
Scheduling
Teaming
RTI
... and much, much more!
Email us and let us help you by providing quality, AFFORDABLE staff development for your team, school or district.
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Team TMSA: Catch The Excitement
The 35th Annual Conference & Exhibit
of the Texas Middle School Association
March 4-6, 2010
Arlington, Texas
Visit our Conference Website Today!
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Our Online Bookstore is Now Open!
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TMSA is constantly striving to find ways to offer you increased resources and benefits. A few months ago we launched our new and vastly improved website.
We have been adding more resources to the website on an almost daily basis.
We are proud to announce that our easy-to-use online store is now ready for you!
We will be offering the latest and greatest educational titles for you to peruse and purchase with a simple click of a button.
*Please note you will need to register only once with the system and set your own password and user name to use the store.*
Register Online for our Annual Conference!
You can now register directly online for our Annual Conference and Exhibit! Register quickly and securely with one click-of the button. We accept all major credit cards and Purchase Orders.
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