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Texas Association of Future EducatorsFebruary 15 - 17, 2018La Torretta Resort and Conference Centerand Sam Houston State University

Name:________________________________________School:_________________________________________

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Texas Associationof Future Educators

TAFE MissionTAFE encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service, and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators.

Welcome to the Teach Tomorrow Summit!The TAFE Board of Directors is delighted that you have chosen to join more than 2,100 other Future Educators for three days of learning, sharing and fun! You have opportunities to hear exceptional keynote speakers and attend discussion group sessions presented by other TAFE Chapters with new ideas and strategies to help your chapter make a difference in your school and community.

Student Behavior: With the conference totaling more than 2,100 delegates, it is necessary that advisors sit with their students during the general sessions and monitor the behavior of their students during the conference. Always treat speakers and presenters with courtesy and respect.

TAFE Dress Code: The personal appearance and grooming of TAFE student leaders should uphold the professional image of the Texas Association of Future Educators. Student professional dress is required during the competitive events, all general sessions and other activities of the Teach Tomorrow Summit unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Students will not be allowed to compete or walk across stage or attend events unless they are dressed in accordance with the following dress code.

Females: Dressy/Modest Shirt/Blouse with Sleeves (button-up, collared, polo, or shallow neckline is acceptable) • Dress slacks or Maxi skirt/Maxi dress (with slits no higher than the knee) – No tight-fitting skirts • Optional sweater or jacket • Closed toed shoes (not athletic or sandals) (maximum 3” heel) • NO backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, midriffs, strapless, low-cut, etc. attire allowed

Males: Collared shirt • Dress slacks or khakis • Optional necktie • Optional jacket • Dress shoes (not athletic or sandals) (dressy western boots & loafers allowed)

All: Clean and neatly groomed (wrinkle-free/non-overly tight) • Body piercing and tattoos covered at all times • Conference name badge worn for competition & awards • NO shorts are allowed

Cell Phones: Cell phones, iPods, or other electronic devices are to have ringers turned off and are NOT to be used during any conference activity. We ask that both teacher leaders and students follow this guideline. Please be a model of consideration and respect for all who are attending conference sessions.

Controlled Substances: The use or possession of alcohol, tobacco, or other illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.

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PRESIDENT: DENISON HIGH SCHOOL

Alexandra Evans, Denison High SchoolNicole Douda, President Teacher Leader

2017-2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ELECTED TEACHER LEADERS: Carrie Swisher, Connally High School, Pflugerville Karen Kallas, Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning – Birdville/Haltom Leah Zavala, Advanced Technology Center, Denton

JR. HIGH REPRESENTATIVE: Zerita Johnson-Thomas, Palestine Jr. High School

PAST PRESIDENT TEACHER LEADER: Sharlene Storm, Homer Hanna High School

TASSP REPRESENTATIVES: TASSP President: Carrie Jackson, Timberview Middle School, Keller First Vice President: Nika Davis, Principal, Boswell High School Second Vice President: Demetric Wells, El Campo High School

TASSP/TAFE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Archie E. McAfee

TAFE STATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Donita Garza

2017-2018 State Officer SchoolsVICE-PRESIDENT: O’CONNOR HIGH SCHOOL

Ariel Aguilar, O’Connor High School Jackie Havely, Vice President Teacher Leader

SECRETARY: CUSHING HIGH SCHOOL

Angel Broumley, Cushing High SchoolJennifer McClure, Secretary Teacher Leader

HISTORIAN: TIMBER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Faith Kelly, Timber Creek High SchoolKim Smith, Historian Teacher Leader

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Greetings from the State Office

State Summit CommitteesAppointed by the Vice-President School

Credentials CommitteeChairperson: State Vice President, Ariel Aguilar, O’Connor High School

Committee Charge: To review the list of certified schools and to prepare a list of eligible candidate schools to be elected at the TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit. This committee is also responsible for upholding the TAFE

Officer Election Campaign Rules and Regulations.

Tabulations Committee Chairperson: State Secretary, Angel Broumley, Cushing High School

Committee Charge: To tabulate the results from the marked ballots received from the Vice-President, and present them to the President prior to the last general session.

Donita GarzaState Program Director, TAFE

Archie E. McAfeeExecutive Director, TASSP/TAFE Carrie Jackson

President of TASSPTAFE Sponsor Organization

Principal, Timberview Middle School, Keller ISD

Thursday ScheduleAll events at the La Torretta Resort and Conference Center

8:00a - 9:00a ........................................... Competitive Events Team Meeting ......................................Europa Amphitheatre

9:00a - 10:30a ......................... Region Officer and their Teacher Leader Meeting & ......................Europa Amphitheatre

....................................................................rehearsal for Blue Ribbon Ceremony

10:00a - 8:00p ......................................................... Registration Open .............................................Conference Center Atrium

11:45a - 1:30p ........................................... TAFE Board of Directors Meeting ...........................................................Greenland 1

12:00p - 1:00p ................................................................... LUNCH .................................................................................. on your ownHotel will provide discounted lunches for attendees. Lunch provided for all judges and student helpers.

1:00p - 5:00p ................................................................Exhibits open ..................................................Conference Center Atrium

1:00p - 1:45p .......................................................... Judges’ Orientation .....................................................Europa Amphitheatre

2:00p - 2:45p ....................... Time Keepers, Door Monitors, and Runners Orientation ..................Europa Amphitheatre

2:00p - 3:00p .............................. **NEW** STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN FOR THEIR .................Competitive Event Rooms..................................................................................COMPETITIVE EVENTS

3:15p - 6:15p .....................................................Competitive Events Start ...............Check the flyer for times and locations

6:15p - 7:00p ......................................................................DINNER ................................................................................... on your ownHotel will provide a discounted dinner for attendees. Dinner provided for all judges and student helpers who are still working.

6:45p - 10:00p ...............................................Competitive Events Resume ...........Check the flyer for times and locations

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Friday ScheduleAll events at the La Torretta Resort and Conference Center

8:00a ...................................Continue Competitive Events started on Thursday ........................Check the flyer for details

8:00a - 5:00p .................................... Registration & TAFE Store Open ....................................... Conference Center Atrium

8:00a - 5:00p ....................................................... Exhibits Open ........................................................ Conference Center Atrium

8:00a - 8:45a ................................................. Judges’ Orientation ............................................................ Europa Amphitheatre

9:00a - 9:45a ...............Time Keepers, Door Monitors, and Runners Orientation ......................... Europa Amphitheatre

9:00a - 10:00a ....................**NEW** STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN FOR THEIR ....................... Competitive Event Rooms..........................................................................COMPETITIVE EVENTS

10:00a - 12:30p ............................ Remaining Competitive Events start ............Check the flyer for times and locations

11:00a - 2:00p .............................................. Officer Campaigning ...................................................Conference Center Atrium

12:30p - 1:30p ........................................................... LUNCH ........................................................................................... on your own Hotel will provide discounted lunches for attendees. Lunch provided for all judges and student helpers.

1:30p - 6:00p ......................................... Competitive Events resume ....................Check the flyer for times and locations

3:00p - 4:00p ......................................... Political Rally ...................... Americas Ballroom, Conference Center

Presiding....................................................................................................................... Master of Ceremonies, Ariel Aguilar

Region Roll Call ......................................................................................................................................................State Officers

2019 TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit Theme .........................................................................................Alexandra Evans

Candidate Videos/Questions/Speeches .........................................................................................................Ariel Aguilar

Time-Keeper ..................................................................................................................................................................Faith Kelly

Closing ........................................................................................................................................................................Ariel Aguilar

State Officer School Candidates:Brownwood High SchoolChapel Hill High SchoolLexington High School

South Hills High School, Fort Worth

Each candidate school will be called on by the Master of Ceremonies. The officer candidate will be called on to give their platform speech. After the speech is given, each officer candidate will be asked two questions. One question will be a TAFE fact question, and one will be a thought question. Each chapter is allowed a maximum of one voting delegate. The Credentials Committee, which is overseen by the Vice President school, will distribute the ballots. The Tabulations Committee, which is overseen by the Secretary School, will count the ballots.

6:30p – 7:30p ............................................................ DINNER ........................................................................................... on your own Hotel will provide a discounted dinner for attendees. Dinner provided for all judges and student helpers who are still working.

7:30p - 10:00p ........................................................... SPECIAL EVENT ................................................................. La Torretta Resort(Wear TAFE conference, region or chapter t-shirts and jeans)

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Saturday ScheduleOPENING GENERAL SESSION

Professional Dress for Awards CeremonyAnyone not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to walk across stage.

8:00a - 10:00a ......................... OPENING GENERAL SESSION ....................Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSUWelcome .....................................................................TAFE President, Alexandra Evans, Denison High SchoolGreeting from Educators Rising......................... National Officer, Abigael Dillon, Lexington High SchoolPresentation of Colors ................................................................................ Sam Houston State University ROTC

The Pledges* of Allegiance.................................... TAFE Secretary, Angel Broumley, Cushing High School * I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

* Pledge to the Texas Flag: Honor the Texas Flag. I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.

TAFE Pledge* .........................................................TAFE Vice-President, Ariel Aguilar, O’Connor High School * As a TAFE member, I hereby pledge to promote positive attitudes regarding all noble aspects of education, to acknowledge the challenging role of the teaching profession, and to provide service and leadership within my school and community.

Invocation ...................................................................... TAFE Historian, Faith Kelly, Timber Creek High SchoolSkit .........................................................................................................................................................TAFE Officer TeamIntroduction of Special Guests ..............................................................................................................TAFE OfficersWelcome to Sam Houston State University ......................................................... Dr. Richard Eglsaer, ProvostWelcome to Sam Houston State University College of Education ........... Dr. Stacey Edmondson, DeanWelcome to Sam Houston State University TAFE ....................... Nicole Mattingly, SHSU TAFE PresidentIntroduction of TAFE Board Members ....................................................... Ariel Aguilar and Angel Broumley

Competitive Events Recognition ......................................................................................................... State OfficersPLEASE NOTE: For those receiving recognition, when you enter the Coliseum, go to the floor seating and look for signage for your competitive event. The order of competitive events listed below is also the order of recognition.

Keynote Speaker .............................................................................................Hal Bowman, Teach Like a RockstarAnnouncements.................................................................................................... Faith Kelly and Angel BroumleyAdjournment ........................................................................................................................................Alexandra Evans

ELF Test ...................................................................................SHSU Computer Lab – Check the flyer for times and locations

10:15a - 12:00a.............. CONCURRENT SESSIONS SETS 1 & 2 - SHSU ..............................See page 8-10 for descriptions

12:00p - 1:45p ............................ STUDENT LUNCH AND TOURS ...................... Provided by TAFE in the SHSU Cafeterias

12:00p - 1:45p ............................ TEACHER LEADER LUNCHEON .......................... Provided by SHSU in the LSC Ballroom

2:00p - 3:45p .................. CONCURRENT SESSIONS SETS 3 & 4 - SHSU ........................... See page 11-13 for descriptions

2:00p - 2:45p ........ Region Meetings (Region 1-10) Teacher Leaders Only ................................................................LSC 320

3:00p - 3:45p .......Region Meetings (Region 11-20) Teacher Leaders Only ...............................................................LSC 320

State Events: Advisor of the YearStudent of the YearOutstanding Chapters

National Qualifying Events: Exploring Education Administrative CareersExploring Non-Core Teaching CareersExploring Support Services CareersLesson Planning & Delivery - Arts Lesson Planning & Delivery - CTE Lesson Planning & Delivery - Humanities Lesson Planning & Delivery - STEM

State Event: Lesson Planning & Delivery - Outdoors

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Saturday Schedule (Continued)Anyone not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to walk across stage.

4:00p - 5:15p ................ BLUE RIBBON AWARDS CEREMONY .................. Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSU

Welcome ...............Region 6 President, Abby Acompanado, The Woodlands College Park High SchoolContest Recognition ............................................................................................................................ Region Officers

Announcements........................................Region 13 President, Brandon Dominy, Lexington High School

5:30p - 6:45p ..................................................... DINNER ............Discounted meal will be provided in the SHSU CafeteriasMust have pre-purchased a ticket

CLOSING GENERAL SESSIONProfessional Dress for Awards Ceremony

Anyone not dressed appropriately will not be allowed to walk across stage.

7:00p - 9:00p ................................... CLOSING GENERAL SESSION ........... Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSU

Presiding ................................................................................................................................................Alexandra EvansSkit .................................................................................................................................................................. State OfficersKeynote .......................................................................................................................................................... Ryan MoranRecognition of Outgoing Officers ........................................................................................................Donita GarzaAnnouncement of 2018-2019 Theme ..................................................................................................... Faith KellyInstallation of New Officers ................................................................................................................... State Officers

Competitive Events Recognition ......................................................................................................... State OfficersPLEASE NOTE: For those receiving recognition, when you enter the Bernard Johnson Coliseum, go to the floor seating and look for signage for your competitive event. The order of competitive events listed below is also the order of recognition.

Closing Announcements...................................................................................................................Angel BroumleyBenediction ....................................................................................................................................................... Faith KellySkit .................................................................................................................................................................. State OfficersAdjournment ........................................................................................................................................Alexandra Evans

9:15p - 11:00p ........................................................................................................ Special Concert: Rock Hard

State Events:Differentiated LessonELF TestParliamentary ProcedureProfessional DevelopmentBreakout Session Contest

National Qualifying Events:Children’s Literature Pre-KChildren’s Literature K-3Creative LectureEducators Rising MomentEducators Rising Leadership AwardEthical DilemmaImpromptu SpeakingImpromptu LessonInside Our Schools Job InterviewPublic SpeakingResearching Learning Challenges

State Contests:Bulletin BoardChapter ScrapbookProject VisualizeTeacher Created MaterialsPortfolio

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Saturday Morning Session DescriptionsSET 1 • 10:15a - 11:00a | SET 2 • 11:15a - 12:00p

Choose two below. Each session will be presented twice. All sessions are on the SHSU campus. Please refer to the map and planner on page 19.

1 • Escape Career QuicksandSandra Moore, Executive Director of Recruiting, Development, Mentor-ing, and Retention, Richardson ISDBldg: LSC • Room: 302 • TRAFLES: ECome learn how to cultivate your skill set so you can get the teaching job you really want without settling for one you don’t. Settling for the wrong job can have long-term effects and you have worked too hard to settle.

2 • Bring Poems Alive - Through Performance!Dr. Joyce McCauley, Language, Literacy, and Special PopulationsSam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 113 • TRAFLES: T EWhat’s the best way to get children interested in reading? That’s easy: Poems! But you must learn how to make the rhymes, the rhythm, and the story fly off the pages of books and end up in an exciting perfor-mance. Come to this session and learn a few tricks of the trade--and be the teacher that turns children on to reading. It’s fun! It’s entertaining! And it’s a skill you need for your future classroom.

3 • Rock and Roll through CollegeMaryan Ellis, Ed.D and Paul May, Ph.D, advisorsParis Junior College Teacher Education Student OrganizationBldg: TEC • Room: 322 • TRAFLES: EThis session, presented by Paris Junior College Teacher Education Students, will demonstrate how to be successful in college through exploring the difference between high school and college, utilizing time management strategies, and discovering learning styles. Participants will walk away with a “College Success Toolkit” to help them through their freshman year.

4 • The Ten Best Things about ReadingMelinda Miller, Language, Literacy, and Special PopulationsSam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 340 • TRAFLES: T EParticipants will participate in choral reading, singing, and rhythm activities as they learn about the joys of teaching reading in the el-ementary classroom. In addition, participants will practice tried and true reading strategies to use with young readers.

5 • Let’s Talk Books! Julie Mulkey, Sam Houston State University Student & J. Ingram, Sam Houston State University InstructorBldg: TEC • Room: 341 • TRAFLES: T EPresenters will discuss the importance of booktalks in the classroom and how to “do” booktalks and will demonstrate several booktalks. Attendees will have the opportunity to read picture books and then booktalk to their table group.

6 • Self-Talk as a Skill: Teaching Children to Help ThemselvesDr. Vickie J. Mitchell, Language, Literacy, and Special PopulationsSam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 115 • TRAFLES: T“I can’t do this.” “I’m dumb.” Those words were thoughts before they were spoken. Sometimes, the thoughts become actions, such as “waiting without trying”. Future teachers will learn skills to evaluate their students, receive 5-minute mini-lessons for direct instruction, and tools to turn the culture of the classroom from “I can’t” to “I can”.

7 • Communication in LeadershipIleana Escobar, Daicy Ceballos, Alanna SmithCaprock HIgh School, AmarilloBldg: TEC • Room: 342 • TRAFLES: LEveryone will be a leader, whether it is with their friends, at work, at school or in an organization. Communication is an important quality to be an effective leader. A good communicator must be an efficient listener, speaker, and writer.

8 • Why Become a Special Education Teacher?Dr. Peg Pinto, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: LSC • Room: 304 • TRAFLES: EThe presentation highlights an array of reasons to become a special education teacher including its challenges and extremely rewarding experiences. Types of disabilities and continuum of services and IDEA & NCLB will be explored. The impact of a special education teacher on a student will be discussed which can truly be life-changing for the student and their family. Becoming certified to teach special educa-tion proves to be a highly versatile career choice, with multiple career path options.

9 • Rockstar Teaching MethodsGiana G. Hesterberg, VIPKID (Very Important Person - Kid)Bldg: TEC • Room: 131 • TRAFLES: TWhether you are interested in being an early childhood, elementary school or secondary teacher, this is for you! Come learn some of the greatest classroom management methods and collaborate with class-mates and colleagues to come up with your own!

10 • Teaching ESL students Language through DictationHillrey Dufner, Author, speaker, and former teacher/administratorBldg: TEC • Room: 313 • TRAFLES: T EParticipants will engage in learning vocabulary and using it in context. Dictation and some collaborative techniques will be used to enhance understanding.

11 • Teaching RocksNolan Jones, Lily Wiser, Jovana Diaz, Blake Tillerson, Chris Mercer, Maddy Bolling; Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learn-ing/ RichlandBldg: LSC • Room: 315 • TRAFLES: TThis make-and-take session will allow you to walk away with many great ideas that you can use in a classroom with your students.

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12 • Lead Like a RockstarJenna Street and Channing Mizer; Flower Mound High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 321 • TRAFLES: LCome to this interactive session and get some new ideas for team building that will help you get to know the other members better and find out who the leaders of your chapter are!

13 • A Teacher Takes a Hand, Opens a Mind and Touches a Heart!Johana Davila, Rosa Salinas, Irvin RegaladoJames Pace High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 307 • TRAFLES: AOur teachers play an important role in our lives. They help us get the education, morals, and ethics we need to be successful in life. In this activity you will make a wreath or a heart to thank your teachers for everything they have done. Although it may be challenging, you will need patience and follow directions to make a decorative and unique wreath or heart. Join us for this awesome activity.

14 • How Sweet it is to be Taught by You!Maryana Fuentes, Yasmin Munoz, Stephanie Zepeda, Emanuel Rojo, Samuel Guevara, Maria NevarezWest Mesquite High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 306 • TRAFLES: AGifts of Appreciation: Join us in making teacher appreciation gifts that will let your teachers know just how much you appreciate them. This make-and-take session will help your chapter meet the A in TRAFLES.

15 • Hard Habits to BreakJordyn Carlson, Brook Linker, Lindsey Kerns, Morgan Kahley, Emma Martin; Marcus High School, Flower MoundBldg: TEC • Room: 153 • TRAFLES: T LBreaking bad habits is next to impossible. Begin your teaching career the right way with the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Marcus High School TAFE will share these awesome habits in a fun interactive way with games and activities.

16 • Team Building: IMPACT: TLC’s Top Job Ready Tips for Finding and Keeping a JobTerry Carlisle, TLC SolutionsBldg: TEC • Room: 107G • TRAFLES: LLeading the students in the Pipeline Group Activity, with discussion on the lessons learned and application for life.

17 • Be the OneHal Bowman, Teach Like a RockstarBldg: LSC • Room: Theatre • TRAFLES: L10:15 – 11:00 a.m. This session is for Students 11:15 – 12:00 a.m. This session is for teachersIn this session, Hal has uncovered a set of effective, powerful strategies that drive students, teachers, and school leaders to perform at their very highest levels - both personally and professionally.

18 • Why I Chose to Teach at a Public Charter SchoolDr. Ronny D. Knox, College of Education, Sam Houston State University Bldg: CHSS • Room: 430 • TRAFLES: EPanel discussion of current Principal and Lead Teachers describing their experience of working in a traditional public school as opposed to an Open Public Charter School.

19 • College Courses and Field Experience for TeachersJanet Williams, Director, Educator Preparation Services, College of Education, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 140 • TRAFLES: EThis presentation will include a description of college courses that lead to a degree in education and teacher certification. Additionally, field experiences for teachers will be described and videos of outstanding teachers in the classroom viewed.

20 • Why Can’t I Learn Like Everyone Else?Dr. Mertie Gomez, Assistant Professor, Language, Literacy, and Special Populations, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 110 • TRAFLES: T EUnderstanding the diversity in learners’ cognitive profiles and how to provide appropriate instructional supports to remove barriers to learning.

21 • What Impact Social Media Posts have on Employment Rick Rodriguez, Lubbock Independent School DistrictBldg: LSC • Room: 110 • TRAFLES: EIn the times of portraying our lives on social media, future educators need to be aware of all the ramifications of posting everything they do on social media. Many districts are making it a practice to review an applicant’s social media before an offer of employment is made. Do not be caught off guard and think before you post!

22 • Spot the AppreciationSydney Lance & Tatum Sapp, Azle High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 319 • TRAFLES: ACome join us and make a lady bug and other insects to “Spot” the appreciation and tell our teachers thank you!

23 • Supporting English Language Learners through TechnologyAlma Menchaca, Sandra Tami-Sauyer, Karinna Vecchi, Viviana Haynes, Sam Houston State University Graduate StudentsBldg: CHSS • Room: C070 • TRAFLES: T EIdeas on how to integrate technology in the classroom in core content areas to support English Language.

24 • Student Produced Movies as a Medium for Literacy DevelopmentDr. Chase Young, Language, Literacy, and Special PopulationsSam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 120 • TRAFLES: T EThe presenter will demonstrate how teachers can use the concept of project-based learning and motion picture development to engage students in complex literate processes.

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25 • Icebreakers 101Brandy Ovalle, Deandra Trejo, Sarahi Castro, Karen Maldonado, Victoria Valenzuela, and Pricila Viramontes; Homer Hanna Early College High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 242A • TRAFLES: LWant to keep your TAFE members united? Join us to learn fun games and activities you can enjoy with your TAFE chapter.

26 • Why do these Kids Act This Way? (Understanding the Learner through Psychosocial Learning Theory)Haley Nugent and Julia Helmi; Prosper High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 242B • TRAFLES: EHave you ever wondered why kids act the way they do? Well, in this session, the answer to this question will be revealed to you. Topics such as Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory, Thinking, Commu-nication, Leadership, and Management will be discussed. Each topic plays an essential part in the development of you, me, and everyone else we interact with. Join us to understand why kids act the way they do and why that is significant to understanding the learner.

27 • Peer Education-OTC Medicine Safety Mentoring ProjectSharon PieceBldg: CHSS • Room: 220 • TRAFLES: T SThe OTC Medicine Safety Mentoring Project promotes safe medi-cine storage, safe use of OTC medicine, and understanding the Drug Facts label. High school students demonstrate leadership by teaching 5th and 6th graders about medicine safety. The les-son is easy to adapt to classroom, organization, and community settings. This is perfect for TAFE students to use for competition or service learning.

28 • Cool Technology for Teaching and LearningDr. Andrey Koptelov, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 252 • TRAFLES: T EParticipants will learn different technology tools for teaching and learning. Educational computer games development, interactive online activities, and use of mobile devices.

29 • Exploring Culture: Opportunities in Bilingual EducationKelly Medlin, Midwestern State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 206 • TRAFLES: T EIn this session, students will have the opportunity to learn about and explore multiculturalism and bilingualism in the classroom. Also, an overview will be given of the bilingual education program at Midwestern State University.

30 • Thank You goes a Long Way!Jessica Artea, Micaela Arriaga, Myrza Valles, Adriana ReynaEnnis High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 249 • TRAFLES: AThe term “Thank you” is defined as words used to tell someone that you are grateful because they have given you something or done something for you. We will discover the six parts to writing a thank you note then compose a thank you card to take with you. This is a great Teacher Appreciation gift to give to someone who is helping you along your pathway to becoming a teacher.

31 • You Can Teach and Study Abroad!Burcu Ates & Helen Berg; Sam Houston State University Bldg: CHSS • Room: 226 • TRAFLES: E This presentation will focus on study abroad programs we have had at our USP department and future opportunities as well. The presenters hope to encourage future teacher candidates to consider studying abroad.

32 • The Great ImpactSarah Reibsome, Patricia Martinez, Cierra Miller, & Katy TurnerSpringtown High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 232 • TRAFLES: A Come show the teacher or adult who has made the greatest im-pact on your life how much you care about them in a creative way!

33 • NASA Resources You Can Use in the ClassroomDr. Lisa Brown, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: LSC • Room: 320 • TRAFLES: TLooking for instructional materials for teaching? Discover the vast array of resources NASA has available to educators, free of charge.

Saturday Morning Session Descriptions

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Saturday Afternoon Session DescriptionsSET 3 • 2:00p - 2:45p | SET 4 • 3:00p - 3:45p

Choose two below. Each session will be presented twice. All sessions are on the SHSU campus. Please refer to the map and planner on page 19.

1 • VIPKID: Teaching ESL to Chinese StudentsGiana G. Hesterberg, VIPKID (Very Important Person - Kid)Bldg: TEC • Room: 131 • TRAFLES: T ECome to this workshop to get a glimpse into what the future of educa-tion looks like! Teaching foreign children at the click of a button?! Find out why VIPKID grew from 10,000 teachers worldwide to over 30,000 this past year. Whether you are a student or teacher, come find out how to land a dream job!

2 • But They Don’t Speak English: Working with English Language Learners in the ClassroomMary Petron, Ph.D., Helen Berg, Alma Contreras-VanegasLanguage, Literacy, and Special PopulationsSam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 115 • TRAFLES: T EIn this session, participants will have the opportunity to experience what classrooms are like if a child does not speak English. We will provide an overview of stages of language acquisition and brainstorm with participants ways in which they might communicate with and teach children who are English language learners.

3 • Special Education & Populations ReviewHolly Murphy, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 252 • TRAFLES: EAn overview of different areas within the Special Education field, as well as other special populations served in public schools.

4 • TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More)Estefania Arroyo, Michael Espitia, Breonna Bowden, Erica TrollopePorter High SchoolBldg: TEC • Room: 340 • TRAFLES: LWe will present a team building exercise through a scenario that dis-plays important skills needed to be a leader such as: communication, leadership, and teamwork.

5 • Virtual Intercultural Exchange and Community En-gagement to Prepare Teachers for Linguistic and Cultural DiversityDr. Baburhan Uzum & Alma Contreras VanegasSam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 341 • TRAFLES: T EWe will present information on a variety of virtual intercultural exchange activities we conducted in our “Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners” course. Collaborating with other teacher candidates at a university in France and another in Turkey, teacher candidates exchanged ideas and reflected on their experiences in their respective contexts and learned about lives of other teachers in different countries.

6 • 4+1 ProgramTori Hollas, Jaime Coyne, and Mae Lane, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 342 • TRAFLES: EThis is an exciting presentation explaining the new options students have to earn their teaching certificate, bachelor’s degree, and master’s degree all in five years with top notch leadership and mentorship from the top teaching university in the state.

7 • Building to AppreciateDaniela Buenaventura, Kendall Lent, Paige Anderson, and Kali WheelerAdvanced Technology Complex, DentonBldg: CHSS • Room: 206 • TRAFLES: AJoin us to learn about appreciation and create a fun craft that will be sure to show your teachers that they have left a handprint on your heart!

8 • Excellent Teachers Impact LivesHillrey Dufner, Author, speaker, and former teacher/administratorBldg: TEC • Room: 313 • TRAFLES: T ESeveral Characteristics of Excellence in Teaching will be solicited and matched with examples and impacts. Actual case studies will be presented.

9 • Brain Architecture GameFrances Cabrera, McKenzie Hyche, Jessica Freitas, Reagan Valle, Leah Brownlee, and Sarah Ransdell; Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning/ RichlandBldg: TEC • Room: 153 • TRAFLES: EThe Brain Architecture Game is a hands-on tabletop game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development - what promotes it, what derails it, with what con-sequences for society. You will be able to make your own game after playing outs and take back to your own classrooms to share with your teacher and peers. Come and play with us!

10 • First Aid/CPR 101 for Everyday UseJulian Martinez, Ernesto Galindo, Hannah Perez, and Josh De LeonHarold T. Branch Academy of Career and Technology EducationBldg: LSC • Room: 304 • TRAFLES: EStudents will demonstrate basic first aid procedures including Car-diopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with manikins, the choking rescue and the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Students will identify life threatening conditions, understand how to respond to medical emergencies, identify signs and symptoms of heat and cold related emergencies, understand the care of wounds and bleeding. Students will describe common injuries that occur in the home and workplace.

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11 • Running for OfficeAbigael Dillon, Kadean Rhodes, Delaney Brister, Jazmine Cranston, Rainey Mayeux, Jordan Higgins; Lexington High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 242A • TRAFLES: LIn this session, participants will learn what it takes to run for the various levels of leadership positions within TAFE and Educators Rising. The Lexington TAFE members will describe the various roles in which they have served and the responsibilities of those positions. The present-ers will also discuss strategies for success with campaigns and holding officer positions.

12 • #Thank A TeacherWinta Ahderom, Stella Gresham, Eleanor McCabe, Sydney Moore, Stephanie Ogaga & Sydney Ogaga; Richardson High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 249 • TRAFLES: AStudents will create take-away thank-you cards to give as gifts. Thank-ing a teacher doesn’t take a lot of money. The thought is in the words and the hands used to create the cards.

13 • FERPA: It’s a Big Deal for EducatorsDylan Aguillon, Sarah Camacho, Melanie Castilla, Angel Rodriguez, Mariana Guardiola, Stuquora Dozier; San Marcos High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 242B • TRAFLES: EThis session will address the basics teachers and pre-service teachers should know and follow for FERPA compliance. What is the purpose of FERPA? Why must educators know and follow FERPA? Participate in learning and walk away with a deeper understanding of guidelines and expectations.

14 • Appreciating a Special TeacherAbril Barraza, Briana Rocha, Daniel Rodriquez, Jennifer Sixtos, Geovanni Hernandez, Genesis Renteria; Grand Prairie High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 226 • TRAFLES: AMake a special gift today for a teacher who has made a difference by creating a one-of-a-kind flower with a basket. A simple gift can mean so much!

15 • Puppet Show!Franco Moreno, Brenda Rios, Deion McNally, Briana Alvarado, & Esmerelda Cruz; Nimitz High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 430 • TRAFLES: TAttendees will be given the materials to make a sock puppet. The pre-senters will demonstrate using a puppet show stage and show how this can be used as a teaching tool for elementary and even early secondary students. Presenters will share examples of topics that teachers can use (i.e., Students Against Bullying, Personal Hygiene, Healthy Eating, etc.).

16 • IMPACT: Getting and Keeping a JobTerry Carlisle, TLC SolutionsBldg: TEC • Room: 107G • TRAFLES: LTLC’s top job ready tips for finding and keeping a job. Plus discover how to determine the best career options and see how your education skills will be duplicated in work and throughout life!

17 • How R We Gonna Talk?Journae Mitchell, Jonathon Salas, Daniella Salazar, Joy Salazar, Karen Perez; Duncanville High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 306 • TRAFLES: E LIn this session, we will discuss communication and how it has been affected in today’s society. There will be activities about positive and negative aspects of communication and how we can change the way we communicate with each other.

18 • Creating a Fun and Positive Classroom Climate!!Destiny Torres, Dallas Casarez, Blanca Gonzalez, Lesly Gonzalez, Nayely Serratos; Harlingen High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 307 • TRAFLES: TIn this session, you will learn fun activities that will get your students motivated and eager to participate in class. Learn four different first-day-of-school activities that will help your students become comfort-able with each other and assist in creating a positive and fun classroom environment.

19 • School SpiritD’Mya Johnson, Faith Jackson, Jarell Richmond, Julius Stelly, Chase Arceneaux; Clifton J. Ozen High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 319 • TRAFLES: LThis presentation informs students of successful ways to show school spirit - i.e., chants, posters, flyers, and student sections.

20 • The Secret of Having Multiple Job Offers!Rick Rodriguez, Lubbock Independent School DistrictBldg: LSC • Room: 110 • TRAFLES: T LMany teachers have known since birth they were going to be teach-ers. The question to be answered later was WHAT they would teach! Come and discover the way to get school districts to be stumbling over each other to offer you a contract for employment. These secrets can also lead to EXTRA PAY to do the thing you love to do, TEACH KIDS!!

21 • TAFE Region MeetingsDonita Garza, TAFE State Program DirectorBldg: LSC • Room: 320 • TRAFLES: LAll teacher leaders should plan on attending this session during the assigned time.2:00 – 2:45 pm -- Regions 1-103:00 – 3:45 pm -- Regions 11-20

22 • Timeless Techniques for Young AuthorsElizabeth Lee & Toni Trusty, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: LSC • Room: 321 • TRAFLES: TFuture teachers will learn techniques for inspiring and generating story ideas in young authors using story heart maps, every scar tells a story, neighborhood maps, etc...

23 • Bringing Storytelling to LifeRachel Althaus, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: LSC • Room: 315 • TRAFLES: TWe will be making a storytelling apron to go along with the story “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”

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24 • Language Differences or Disabilities?Corinna Villar Cole, Ph.D., Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 220 • TRAFLES: EThis presentation will describe the most common behaviors that non-native English speakers exhibit when learning their second language. This presentation will help teachers be able to distin-guish between the behaviors of children with disabilities and those of English Learners (ELs).

25 • Learning Hacks 101Carmen Orozco, Ashley Ruiz, Amalia Torres, Loc Nguyen Alief Taylor High SchoolBldg: CHSS • Room: 232 • TRAFLES: T EAre you a high school student who teaches/tutors in an elemen-tary classroom or program? Are you struggling to come up with new ways to make learning fun? If so, this breakout session is for you! Come learn new fun hacks you can implement into your les-son plans. This presentation will give you some ideas to get you started on a new teaching path, and if it is not your style, we can help you come up with your own hacks to incorporate into your lesson plans! Come by and experience the world of learning hacks!

26 • Practical DifferentiationJaime Cain, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 110 • TRAFLES: TTeachers today are encouraged to provide students with more choices; however, meeting the daily demands of the classroom and differentiating to meet student needs can feel almost impossible. In this session, teachers will receive practical tools, templates and examples to guide them through creating their own differentiated assessment menus, helping them to plan for student learning preferences, personal interest, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences. In groups, teachers will collaborate to com-plete a planning tool, template and menu to ease implementation of differentiation.

27 • Stimulating Our Students in a Way that Positively Reinforces Their Identity, by Using the Four C’s of a Successful ClassroomKristin Pesz, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: 120 • TRAFLES: TThis presentation and discussion will focus on integrating two ideas/theories that we learn in our education program: Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development and the Four C’s of a Suc-cessful Classroom. We will review these two concepts and then discuss if and how they are being implemented in the classroom now, and what we can do to make sure students are being sup-ported in future classrooms!

28 • So, You Think You want to Teach Middle School?Dr. William D. Edgington, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 322 • TRAFLES: EThis session examines the developmental changes through which the early adolescent goes and what that means for teachers!

29 • Storytelling through Pictures: Visual Literacy and Wordless Picture BooksDr. Lory Haas, Language, Literacy, and Special PopulationsSam Houston State UniversityBldg: TEC • Room: 113 • TRAFLES: TWhat! No words in these books? We make meaning of the world around us by reading visual images and creating our own stories. So, let’s practice storytelling with wordless picture books. In this interactive session, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of high-quality wordless picture books and learn endless possibilities to support reading and writing skills.

30 • What’s that Under Your Arm?Debra Price, Sam Houston State UniversityBldg: CHSS • Room: C070 • TRAFLES: TMaintaining a sense of humor is critical for good teaching. Participants will engage in some real-life scenarios from actual classroom experiences.

31 • Healthy ChoicesManah Valadez, Chelsea Garcia, Lizent CortinaMoody High SchoolBldg: LSC • Room: 302 • TRAFLES: TDemonstration of my plate. All food groups and serving sizes will be discussed. We will make ants on a log as a healthy snack alternative for children.

32 • The College Experience: SHSU EditionKatlyn Attebery, Katie Kubes, Jenna Harrington, and Alyssa Robey,Sam Houston State University College of Education AmbassadorsBldg: TEC • Room: 111E • TRAFLES: EDuring this lecture, the ambassadors will share their experiences and knowledge of the college experience as college students. They will speak on topics such as being involved on campus, time management, what to expect, and how to overcome worries and stress as a first-generation college student or someone being on their own for the first time. They will then offer Q&A to allow the students to ask any questions they may have.

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About our SpeakersHall BowmanTeach Like a Rock Star

Born out of a passion for education, Hal Bowman has dedicated his life to empowering students, teachers, schools, parents, and workforce leaders to connect with their personal drive and desire for success. After 20 years in the classroom, Hal spent the last decade on the road working, studying, and consulting with the nation’s top educational leaders and most successful students. Through this dedication and effort, he has uncovered a set of powerful strategies that drive us all to perform at the most effective, and very highest, levels. As one of the most exciting speakers in education today, Hal has the privilege of sharing his message with tens of thousands of people every year.

Ryan “Superman” Moran

From the minute Ryan has the mic you know you’re in for something different and exciting. Ryan takes the audience on a wild ride filled with humor, heart, and character. Along the way teaching them about finding their gifts and talents, not fearing the unknown, and the difference even just one student can make. When the roller-coaster of laughs and emotion ends you’ll look around and say “it’s over already? I want to go AGAIN!!!”

Ryan’s high-energy and fast-paced presentations are always a crowd pleaser. With his incredible ability to connect with young people, Ryan Moran is a speaker that students, parents, and educators will be talking about for a long time. To find out more about Ryan, his programs, and his inspiring messages, please be sure to visit his website at www.ryanmoranspeaker.com

Richard Eglsaer, Ph.D.Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Sam Houston State University

Dr. Richard Eglsaer is a Professor of Psychology and serves as Sam Houston State University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. He has served as the Director of the SHSU School Psychology Program, Chair of the Department of Psychology, and Director of the SHSU Honors Program. Before becoming Provost, he served as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice Provost for 17 years. He has been active in SHSU’s recruitment and retention efforts. He also oversees SHSU’s efforts to develop articulation agreements with community colleges across the state, and SHSU’s multi-institutional teaching center at The Woodlands Center. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Art degrees from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. He completed his doctorate at The University of Texas at Austin.

Stacey L Edmonson, Ed.D.Dean of the College of Education at Sam Houston State University

Dr. Edmonson earned the rank of Professor of Educational Leadership and has previously served as Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling and as Director of the Center for Research and Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership, as well as a teacher, principal, and central office administrator in Texas public schools. She has been Chair of the SHSU Faculty Senate and is currently the President-elect of both the Texas Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities. She is a member of AASCU’s American Academic Leadership Institute and a site team leader (formerly called Board of Examiners chair) for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Dr. Edmonson is former Executive Director of the Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration and was recently selected to one of 10 positions, from more than 600 applicants, to serve on the State Board of Education’s Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee for the State of Texas.

Nicole MattinglySam Houston State University

She is the President of TAFE Chapter, Vice-President of College of Education Ambassadors, Lead Student Assistant, SHSU GPA 4.0, on the Dean’s List / President’s List all semesters of attendance at SHSU, Sammy Award Winner – Excellence in Service for the COE and is an active volunteer for various special needs organizations.

Rock Hard

“Time to rock out to songs from the best decade of guitar driven, stadium rock excess with ROCK HARD.” The band delivers an exciting, high energy, rock and roll experience with their acclaimed “Anthem Packed” 80’s hard rock show designed to bring out the rockers in everyone! Warm up those vocal chords, tune up that air guitar, and get ready to ROCK!

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Thanks!A Huge TAFE Hug!

Texas Association of Future Educators would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to the following people and organizations

for helping to make this event a success:

Sam Houston State University

State Officer Schools for donation of Prizes

Volunteer judges, timekeepers, door monitors and runners

Presenters who gave of their time to help develop future educators

Our wonderful teacher leaders and student volunteers for your devoted time and active role in making the conference a success

All of our exhibitors

Thanks to the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals for its ongoing support with special thanks to Mr. Archie E. McAfee, TASSP/TAFE Executive Director

And a very big THANK YOU to Sam Houston State University, College of Education for hosting our 2018 Teach Tomorrow Summit

2001-02 Mansfield High School, Mansfield 2002-03 Gilmer High School, Gilmer 2003-04 Haltom High School, Haltom 2004-05 Palo Duro High School, Amarillo 2005-06 Columbus High School, Columbus 2006-07 Killeen High School, Killeen 2007-08 Southwest High School, San Antonio 2008-09 Canutillo High School, El Paso 2009-10 DeSoto High School / Memorial High School, Port Arthur (TFTA / TAFE Merger) 2010-11 Eisenhower High School, Houston 2011-12 Connally High School, Pflugerville 2012-13 Southwest High School, San Antonio 2013-14 Lake Dallas High School, Corinth2014-15 BCTAL – Birdville-Haltom HS, North Richland Hills2015-16 Marcus High School, Flower Mound2016-17 Homer Hanna Early College HS, Brownsville

Past TAFE President Schools1984-85 Gladewater High School, Gladewater 1985-86 Lanier High School, Austin 1986-87 Irving High School, Irving 1987-88 Clear Creek High School, League City 1988-89 Estacado High School, Lubbock 1989-90 L.D. Bell High School, Hurst 1990-91 Canyon High School, New Braunfels 1991-92 Slaton High School, Slaton 1992-93 Katy High School, Katy 1993-94 Mansfield High School, Mansfield 1994-95 Lamar High School, Arlington 1995-96 Lufkin High School, Lufkin 1996-97 Nimitz High School, Houston 1997-98 Royse City High School, Royse City 1998-99 Lubbock High School, Lubbock 1999-00 Gainesville High School, Gainesville 2000-01 Lubbock High School, Lubbock

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Special thanks to our exhibitors!Please visit them in the Conference Center Atrium on Thursday 1:00p - 5:00p and Friday 8:00a - 5:00p.

University of Texas at Dallas Teacher Development Centerwww.utdallas.eduLaurie.Pollock@utdallas.edu

Take Care of Texaswww.tceq.texas.govdennise.braeutigam@tceq.texas.gov | 512-239-0598

Houston Community Collegewww.hccs.edupamela.norwoodtodd@hccs.edu

Texas Christian University, College of Educationwww.tcu.eduk.malin@tcu.edu

UHV Katywww.uhv.educaniond@uhv.edu

Oklahoma State University College of Education, Health & Aviationwww.okstate.edumeredith.shepard@okstate.edu

The University of Texas at San Antoniowww.utsa.eduliliana.gutierrez@utsa.edu | 210-458-4370

Successful Promotions Service and Fundraisingjerrywjost@gmail.com | 214-458-2075

Austin Collegewww.austincollege.eduehargrove@austincollege.edu | 903-813-3000

Sam Houston State University, College of Educationwww.shsu.edukatielowe@shsu.edu | 936-294-2629

ADVANCED GRAPHICSwww.myadvancedgraphics.comsonya@myadvancedgraphics.com | 281-391-8595

The Fischler Academy at Nova Southeastern Universitywww.nova.edulw715@nova.edu | 954-529-0979

The West College of Education at Midwestern State Universitywww.mwsu.edukayla.meaders@mwsu.edu | 940-397-4370

Texas A&M University College of Educationwww.tamu.edujsanchez2004@tamu.edu | 210-262-2149

Stephen F. Austin State Universitywww.sfasu.eduvaughanej@sfasu.edu | 936-468-2904

Ag Workers Insurancewww.agworkers.comadriana@agworkers.com | 817-999-5533

The Children's Learning Institute (Texas School Ready)www.uth.tmc.edukimberly.a.marchand@uth.tmc.edu

The University of Texas at Austinwww.austin.utexas.eduyroman@austin.utexas.edu

Our Lady of the Lake Universitywww.ollusa.eduatamayo3@ollusa.edu | 210-434-6711 x7125

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valleywww.utrgv.eduricardo.sanchez@utrgv.edu | 956-665-7223

US Army Kingdom Educational Counseling Svc.goarmy.comdywaine.robinson65584@Yahoo.com

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Thursday ScheduleAll events at the La Torretta Resort and Conference Center

8:00a - 9:00a ........................................................Competitive Events Team Meeting .......................................................Europa Amphitheatre

9:00a - 10:30a ........Region Officer and Teacher Leader Meeting & rehearsal for Blue Ribbon Ceremony ......... Europa Amphitheatre

10:00a - 8:00p ......................................................................Registration Open ..............................................................Conference Center Atrium

11:45a - 1:30p ........................................................TAFE Board of Directors Meeting ............................................................................Greenland 1

12:00p - 1:00p ................................................................................LUNCH ................................................................................................... on your own Hotel will provide discounted lunches for attendees. Lunch provided for all judges and student helpers.

1:00p - 5:00p ............................................................................ Exhibits open ..................................................................Conference Center Atrium

1:00p - 1:45p .......................................................................Judges’ Orientation ......................................................................Europa Amphitheatre

2:00p - 2:45p ................................... Time Keepers, Door Monitors, and Runners Orientation ...................................Europa Amphitheatre

2:00p - 3:00p .................... **NEW** STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN FOR THEIR COMPETITIVE EVENTS .......... Competitive Event Rooms

3:15p - 6:15p ................................................................. Competitive Events Start ...............................Check the flyer for times and locations

6:15p - 7:00p .................................................................................. DINNER ...................................................................................................on your own Hotel will provide a discounted dinner for attendees. Dinner provided for all judges and student helpers who are still working.

6:45p - 10:00p ...........................................................Competitive Events Resume ............................Check the flyer for times and locations

Friday ScheduleAll events at the La Torretta Resort and Conference Center

8:00a ....................................................... Continue Competitive Events started on Thursday ................................Check the flyer for details

8:00a - 5:00p ............................................... Registration & TAFE Store & Exhibits Open ..................................... Conference Center Atrium

8:00a - 8:45a ...................................................................... Judges’ Orientation .................................................................... Europa Amphitheatre

9:00a - 9:45a ................................... Time Keepers, Door Monitors, and Runners Orientation .................................. Europa Amphitheatre

9:00a - 10:00a .................. **NEW** STUDENTS MUST CHECK IN FOR THEIR COMPETITIVE EVENTS ......... Competitive Event Rooms

10:00a - 12:30p .................................................Remaining Competitive Events start ....................Check the flyer for times and locations

11:00a - 2:00p ................................................................... Officer Campaigning ...........................................................Conference Center Atrium

12:30p - 1:30p ................................................................................LUNCH ................................................................................................... on your own Hotel will provide discounted lunches for attendees. Lunch provided for all judges and student helpers.

1:30p - 6:00p .............................................................. Competitive Events resume ............................Check the flyer for times and locations

3:00p - 4:00p ...................................................... POLITICAL RALLY ......................... Americas Ballroom, Conference Center

6:30p – 7:30p ................................................................................. DINNER ...................................................................................................on your own

Hotel will provide a discounted dinner for attendees. Dinner provided for all judges and student helpers who are still working.

7:30p - 10:00p ........................................................................SPECIAL EVENT .................................................................................. La Torretta Resort(Wear TAFE conference, region or chapter t-shirts and jeans)

Saturday ScheduleAll events at Sam Houston State University

8:00a-10:00a ............................................. OPENING GENERAL SESSION .........................Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSU

ELF Test ................................................................................................................SHSU Computer Lab – Check the flyer for times and locations

10:15a - 12:00a............................................CONCURRENT SESSIONS SETS 1 & 2 - SHSU ..............................See page 8-10 for descriptions

12:00p - 1:45p ......................................................... STUDENT LUNCH AND TOURS ...................... Provided by TAFE in the SHSU Cafeterias

12:00p - 1:45p ......................................................... TEACHER LEADER LUNCHEON .......................... Provided by SHSU in the LSC Ballroom

2:00p - 3:45p ................................................CONCURRENT SESSIONS SETS 3 & 4 - SHSU ........................... See page 11-13 for descriptions

2:00p - 2:45p ..................................... Region Meetings (Region 1-10) Teacher Leaders Only ............................................................... LSC 320

3:00p - 3:45p ....................................Region Meetings (Region 11-20) Teacher Leaders Only .............................................................. LSC 320

4:00p - 5:15p ........................................BLUE RIBBON AWARDS CEREMONY .................. Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSU

5:30p - 6:45p .................................................................................. DINNER ........... Discounted meal will be provided in the SHSU CafeteriasMust have pre-purchased a ticket

7:00p - 9:00p ............................................. CLOSING GENERAL SESSION ........................ Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSU

9:15p–11:00p .............................................................Special Concert: Rock Hard .......................................Bernard Johnson Coliseum, SHSU