Program
CAST 2007 Conference Schedule and Program Catalog
The 2007 conference schedule has been finalized. Download the schedule here to begin planning your visit to Austin! The schedule indicates the times and locations for all events!
Visit the program catalog page to see all of your wide selection of workshops, short courses, and field trips:
PRESENTERS: STAT is expecting a record turnout for CAST 2007 and most workshops will likely be filled to capacity. All workshops are scheduled either at the Austin Convention Center or across the street at the Hilton. To estimate how many attendees will be in your session, please check the weblisting of all workshops for your location, and then download the CAST 2007 Room Capacities document to determine the room arrangement and maximum capacity. In order to keep costs low for all attendees, STAT is only able to provide presenters with a screen and overhead projector. Presenters who require a computer or LCD projector should make arrangements to bring these with them. All presenters must register for CAST.
Dowload the following PDFs to explore the CAST 07 social events and meal functions:
Sneak Peak at CAST 2007 Program Book
Do you want a heads-up on the program book before you arrive in Austin? Now you can look through the program book information online. You can check out the schedules, speakers, special events, maps, parking, etc., ahead of time.
The only thing missing from this online PDF version (4 meg PDF) is the daily listing of field trips, short courses, and workshops. You can still review those online by clicking on the CAST 2007 program tab. The final program book you receive in Austin will have both sections compiled together in beautiful color.
Enjoy! We look forward to seeing you very soon.
Finding Your Way Around
The Austin Convention Center provides a download hotel map, convention center parking map, and a general Austin area map to help you get around. This Area Hotel PDF will help you locate downtown hotels.
Within the convention center you will find the following maps useful in finding your sessions: Level One, Level Two, Level Three, Level Four.
Shuttle bus service is offered between host hotels and the Austin Convention Center.
Participants who have lodging not in walking distance of the CAST shuttle routes may want to visit the Austin Public Transportation web site to learn about other opportunities for transportation.
Administrators and Policymakers Strand
Join us for a special day tailored for superintendents, principals, curriculum directors, and policymakers. On Thursday, November 15 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, you can be engaged in a discussion of hot topics in science education - led by several prominent speakers. Also join us for lunch and hear the insights from Dr. Mike Moses - former Texas Commissioner of Education and Superintendent of the Dallas Public Schools, Texas State Representative Rob Eissler, Chairman of the House Public Education Committee, and Texas State Representative Dan Branch, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Higher and Public Education Finance.
Registration is only $50. The agenda and letter of invitation from the CAST Leadership Team will provide valuable information for administrators and policymakers. Please share this document with others to drive attendance to the Administrator and Policymaker Strand. Register on-line by November 1 to get the special rate.
Presenters Who Have AV Requirements Beyond Those Provided
AVW-Telav is the audio-visual provider for CAST. If you need to make arrangements for AV equipment during CAST for your workshop or presentation, please contact our AVW representative, Rebecca Gonzales, directly at 210-554-2119 or by email rebecca.gonzales@avwtelav.com
Highlights of CAST 2007
- Even more short courses this year, including more on Thursday.
- CAST 50th Celebration Reception and Concert (free): Thurs., 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Workshop Sessions: 4 slots on Thurs., 4 slots on Fri., 4 slots on Sat.
- Field Trips: Over 70 field trips on Thurs., Fri., and Sat.
- Short Courses: Over 100 short courses on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- Exhibits: Over 400 vendors and exhibitors will be open at the Austin Convention Center on Thursday (2pm-7pm), Friday (9am-5:30pm), Saturday (8am-12noon)
- STAT Awards Luncheon that Celebrates our Talented Award Winning Teachers
- Austin Social Events, including Esther’s Follies, Riverboat Dinner Cruise, and BBQ at the famous Salt Lick.
- TSELA Meeting: Wed., Nov. 14, 7:30am-5:00pm at the Hilton Hotel; and Thurs., Nov. 15, 7:30am-12noon at the Austin Convention Center.
