2011 MACUL Conference REGISTER NOW!


March 16-18, 2011 Cobo Center


Detroit Michigan


Join nearly 3000 educators to discover new approaches to


teaching and learning! Featured Speakers Include • Brian Dixon, Executive Director, Helix Schools • Leslie Fisher, Director, lesliefisher.com


• Rushton Hurley, Executive Director, Next Vista for Learning


• Anne Truger, Technology Facilitator for Differentiated Learning


• Watch the MACUL website for the announcement of more featured speakers.


CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS


• Preconference Workshops • Student Technology Showcase


• Over 100 best practices breakout sessions


• Huge exhibit hall showcase of educational technology


• St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Roostertail


• Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) Sessions


• Model Classroom


• Pre- and Post-Conference online forums


• Discounts to districts sending 10 or more attendees


• Hands-on labs


2011 MACUL CONFERENCE FUNDING OPTIONS!


MACUL offers the following ways to help fund your MACUL conference participation. A complete description of the options and application details is located at: http://macul.org/conferences/2011maculconference/


1. MEEMIC and Edutek Midwest Scholarship Offer: Entry deadline: November 20, 2010.


2. MEA Discount Offer: the Michigan Education Association offers a $50 discount to the first 50 MEA members to register for the 2011 MACUL conference online. When registering, select Full Conference and at the checkout apply the coupon code: meamacul.


3. Use Federal Title II, Part A & D funds. Also, review your district’s ability to use Title V funds for innovative education.


4. Request funding from your local educational


foundation or parent/teacher organization. A sample letter is provided on the MACUL website.


5. Request funding from local businesses and corporations that have an interest in educational technology. A sample letter is provided on the MACUL website.


6. Participate in the MI-Champions program.


Program participants receive funding for conference registration, lodging and substitutes.


7. Bring a team of students for the Student Technology Showcase on March 17, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cobo Center in Detroit.


8.


Recruit a new conference sponsor, receive a free registration. For more details, contact Ric Wiltse,


9.


MACUL Executive Director at rwiltse@macul.org or call 517-882.1403.


District Discount: groups of 10 or more teachers


from the same district may receive a group discount on full conference registrations.


10. Present at the conference. Although it is too late for this year, consider presenting at the 2012 MACUL Conference held in Grand Rapids on March 8 & 9.


11. Write a MACUL grant. Deadline: June 2011


12. Apply for a 2010-2011 MI Learning Educator Stipend to create 24 learning resources to be posted on Michigan’s MI Learning on iTunes U site, www.macul.org/milearning/.


St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Roostertail!


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