CONTENTS

I. Overview from the CAST Chair II. Conference Schedule III. Administrators and Policymakers Institute IV. Speakers and Sessions
This is the best conference Ive ever been to. Im excited about teaching again!
- CAST 2009 Attendee

V. Conference Highlights VI. Housing and Registration VII. Exhibits and Advertising VIII. Sponsorship IX. STAT Membership

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OVERVIEW FROM THE CAST CHAIR

G
et inside the best science education that Texas has to offer at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) 2010 when we bring science to the city in Houston, Texas November 11-13. This Insiders Guide includes conference highlights and the conference schedule. We are also pleased to announce that sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities are still available for this years conference. Whether youre a science teacher, an administrator, or even a business executive, you can find an exciting opportunity to grow at CAST. Do you want new teaching strategies, learning activities and engaging labs aligned to the TEKS for your grade level? CAST will help you help your students. Weve got over 550 options (and 100 more sessions than 2009!), each one counting for your continuing education credits. Do you want a break from your daily routine and a chance to enjoy science in another city? Were offering field trips to the coast, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and even the zoo! Have you ever wished you could see famed oceanographer and explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, live, in-person? You will, at one of the largest opening ceremonies in CAST history. Its now easier than ever to access the workshops you want. Fill up your entire day with learning by attending our new Science JAM Sessions, top sessions for larger audiences including Kenn Heydrick of the Texas Education Agency. The conference will begin Thursday, November 11th, and were going to kick it off with a grand Science in the City reception, sponsored by our partners at Chevron. Our 400+ exhibitors will also keep their booths open during the reception for you to enjoy. Registration for the conference begins August 15, at www.statweb.org/cast! The Early Bird Discount is only available until September 24, at the low cost of $115. CAST, now in its 53rd year, is hosted by the 7,000- member non-profit association, The Science Teachers Association of Texas. CAST is still planned and primarily run by volunteers and is the largest state science conference in the nation. We invite you to be part of our network as a member, a conference attendee, a sponsor, or even a friend on Facebook. It is the combined work of all science educators and suppliers in the state of Texas to provide resources for the future science leaders of tomorrow. See you in Houston!

CAST Chair

Patsy

Conference Schedule
thursday, november 11th
7:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 am - 8:00 am 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 1:00 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 8:45 am - 5:45 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm CAST Registration First Time Attendees Coffee Hour Scheduled Field Trips Administrators and Policymakers Institute Workshops - every hour Science JAM Sessions - every 1.5 hours 3-hour Short Courses Opening Ceremony: Keynote Speaker Bob Ballard,Teacher Award Presentation, STAT Business Meeting Exhibit Hall Open 3-hour Short Coruses CAST 2010 Grand Reception

friday, november 12th

7:00 am - 5:00 pm CAST Registration 7:30 am - 9:00 am STAT VIP Breakfast 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Scheduled Field Trips 8:30 am - 5:30 am Workshops - every hour 8:45 am - 5:45 pm Science JAM Sessions - every 1.5 hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Keynote Speaker: Debbie Silver 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Science Teachers Steppin Out Social

saturday, november 13th

7:00 am - 10:00 am CAST Registration 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Scheduled Field Trips 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Workshops - every hour 8:45 am - 11:15 am Science JAM Sessions - every 1.5 hours 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3-hour Short Courses 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Closing Session 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 3-hour short courses

Great ideas, visuals, and examples. Awesome presenters!

-CAST 2009 Attendee

You already know that the new science TEKs will change your curriculum, but do you
know what you can do to improve scores in your district? We are calling all administrators, principals, and district policymakers to join the Science Teachers Association of Texas as we host our annual Administrators and Policymakers Institute (API) to learn about the changing dynamics of the Texas science classroom. API focuses on science education objectives and administrator training for new science standards. Please join us at CAST for a special half-day program designed to fit your science goals and objectives. This years API will occur on Thursday, November 11 at the Houston Hilton-Americas. The low registration fee of $95 includes breakfast, an opening general session, 10 educational breakout sessions and a luncheon featuring educational consultant and expert in the Neuroscience of Learning, Kenneth Wesson. Wessons presentation, How Children Learn: Brain Research and Inquiry-Based Science, will give you the tools you need to understand how to get inside students minds and help them succeed.

Dont be left behind! Move ahead with API!

SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS

He discovered the RMS Titanic, methanefueled mud volcanoes in the Gulf of Mexico, completely preserved shipwrecks in the Black Sea, and much more! And now, famed oceanographer and explorer Dr. Robert Ballard, will take you on a journey beyond your classroom textbooks and dive into the heart of the expedition experience. Join us for this exciting keynote as Dr. Ballard takes us on a new mission to create the Classrooms of Tomorrow, November 11th during the opening ceremonies.

You may shed a few tears, youll probably laugh so hard youll snort and, chances are, youll hang on every word. Take the advice of Dr. Debbie Silver and realize the benefits of Practicing Safe Stress in your classroom. Join us November 12 for this humorous and reflective keynote session: A Presentation for Educators who are OverTired, Over-Burdened, Over-Committed and/or Just About Ready to SNAP!

In addition to these fantastic keynote presentations, you will have your option of attending 14 one-hour workshops out of more than 550 options tailored to the TEKS, your grade level and subject of science. You may also individually purchase 3 hour or 6 hour hands-on short courses or half day and full day field trips to add to your experience! BRAND NEW! CAST 2010 Science JAM Sessions are included in your registration. These extra sessions, just 45 minutes long, help you keep your day JAM-packed with education and knowledge! These courses are also specifically designed to hold larger audiences and will give you an opportunity to network with teachers from across the state.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Exhibits We know a number of teachers who pack extra suitcases for all the giveaways and new materials to purchase at our exhibit hall. CAST 2010 will feature 400 exhibit booths filled with the latest teaching tools and science activity gear. Be prepared to get moving as you venture from booth to booth and take products from Science in the City to your city. Science in the City Reception Join us on Thursday for our opening night grand reception, graciously sponsored by Chevron. The reception is free to all attendees and will include appetizers, entertainment, giveaways and surprises for our guests! As a special treat, the exhibit hall will stay open during the reception so you can snack while you stroll the exhibits.

Steppin Out Social Plan to attend the Friday night social at the Houston Pavilions. Special discounts for dining, drinks, entertainment, shopping, and more will be available for all CAST attendees. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston All CAST attendees will enjoy free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston with presentation of name badge. Enhance your Houston experience by enjoying the almost 60,000 pieces MFAH has to offer from around the world.

HOUSING AND REGISTRATION

Registration
Register for the conference, beginning August 15, 2010, by visiting our website: www.statweb.org/cast. Early Bird Rate: $115 (must be registered and paid before 9.24.10) *Register early and your name will be entered in a drawing for a VIP seat and invitation to the exclusive VIP reception with Robert Ballard on Wednesday, November 10! Also, register at the Early Bird rate to guarantee that your name badge will be mailed to you in advance so you can go straight to the sessions. Advanced Rate: $145 (must be registered and paid between 9.25.10-10.15.10) Regular Rate: $160 (must be registered and paid between 10.16.10-11.13.10) Student: $25 (with proof of current enrollment) Administrators and Policymakers Institute (Thursday Only): $95 Family Member: $45 (with any full registration fee) Saturday Only: $50

HOUSING

We recommend booking rooms at our state-of-the-art host hotel, the Houston HiltonAmericas, located across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Hotel: Houston Hilton-Americas Hotel Rate: $165 Hotel: Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown Hotel Rate: $132 Attendees that book through the STAT housing site will: Be guaranteed that their hotel will be on the CAST 2010 hotel shuttle route. Receive lower rates through STATs block of rooms. Stay at official CAST hotels, which have been inspected by staff prior to booking: we only book with hotels we have reviewed. Be giving back to CAST: future hotel contract negotiations depend on the size of our block. CAST is able to keep rates low if more attendees book within our designated hotels. Visit www.statweb.org/cast/housing to book your rooms today!

VISIT www.statweb.org/exhibits to purchase advertising or booth space!

EXHIBITS AND ADVERTISING Exhibiting

Booth Cost Information:
10 wide x 10 deep in-line booth - $700 Corner Booth - $800 20 x 20 Island Booth - $3200 20 x 30 Island Booth - $4600

Each 10 x 10 space is carpeted, and equipped with one 6 skirted table, two chairs, back and side drapes, and an identification sign.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Thurs., November 11: 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm Fri., November 12: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat., November 13: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

the STATellite Electronic Newsletter and Texas Science Teacher Electronic Journal
Page 1 (Full Page) - $500 Page 2 (Full Page) - $450 Full Page - $400 Half Page - $250 Quarter Page - $150

Advertising

Its like South by Southwest, but for science teachers!

- CAST 2009 Attendee

Hats off to a fantastic show! You guys should write a manual on how to run an exhibit hall!
- CAST 2009 Attendee

CAST Printed Program

Back Cover (Color) - $3,000 Inside Back Cover (Color) - $2,000 Inside Front Cover (Color) - $2,000 Full Page (B&W) - $900 Half Page (B&W) - $500 Quarter Page (B&W) - $300

For Inquiries, Contact: Frank Butcher STAT Advertising/Exhibits Manager Phone: 281/424-1230 Fax: 281/424-1769

SPONSORSHIP
STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT. SPONSOR AT CAST.
Become part of a growing legacy of learning for thousands of teachers and students across Texas.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Social Events $4,000 Attendee Gift Sponsor $6,500 Transportation Sponsor $5,000 Technology Sponsor $5,000 Workshop & Short Course Sponsor $10,000 Celebration Dinner $1,500 Field Trip Sponsor $2,000 Contributing Sponsor $500 VIP Breakfast $2,000

Thank You to Our Current CAST 2010 Sponsors. Chevron The JASON Project H-E-B Vernier
Sargent-Welch Ohaus Science Kit KBR Texas Regional Collaboratives Millmark Education BioEd Baylor College of Medicine K8Science Museum of Fine Arts Houston Cisco DOW USA

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, call (512) 491-6685.

STAT MEMBERSHIP
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Member Benefits included in your annual membership: Access to the Texas Science Teacher, STATs official electronic journal. Subscription to the STATFlash, priority email notifications from STAT. Subscription to the quarterly electronic newsletter: the STATellite. Access to the STATweb members only benefits, including our new Social Networking Site which includes member profiles, blogs, friend networks, & more!

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Business Memberships also available. $200/year grants you access to a social network of more than 7,000 teachers. Build a community of customers today!

Be Protected...

Beginning August 1, 2010 STAT will provide Educators Professional Liability Insurance to our members. This brand new member benefit will help you protect your career in uncertain times. Dont Teach Without It. You can be covered for up to $2 million per occurrence, for only $50/year. Policy period: 8.1.2010 - 7.31.2011. Premiun Breakdown: Insurance Premium $44.00 State Tax & Fees 4.91% $2.16 Administrative Cost $3.84 Total Cost $50.00

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