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3rd Annual Minnesota PLTW Professional Development Conference

Sustaining Minnesota Project Lead the Way for the Generation of Innovative Learners – Through Collaboration
March 2-3, 2010
Breezy Point Conference Center
9252 Breezy Point Drive
Breezy Point, MN 56472
The Minnesota Project Lead the Way Professional Development Conference is a forum to support the more than 200 PLTW programs in the State of Minnesota. Teacher sessions will focus on best practice examples, curriculum/instruction details and improvement. Sessions for administrators, postsecondary representatives and counselors will focus on implementation and sustainability issues of the program.
The Odyssey Group, LLC is handling registration and general communications for this conference. Questions can be addressed to Chris Miller by email at chris@togpartners.com, phone 320-248-6493, or fax 320-202-1833
Who Should Attend

Teachers/Faculty
Counselors
Administrators
Business and industry partners
College and university staff interested in PLTW, college credit and articulation opportunities

Conference Options
Register for each of the following by clicking on the registration link below. Cost information is also provided on the registration page.

Full PLTW Professional Development Conference
Begins at 6:00pm on March 2 and ends at 3:00pm on March 3
Pre-Conference Sessions

Counselor and Administrative Training
March 2, 9:00am – 4:00pm – Meets certification requirements for PLTW
Inventor Tricks & Techniques Workshop
March 2, 1:00 – 4:00pm – Space is limited to 50. Please bring a laptop computer.

Registration
Go to www.togpartners.com/PLTW for online conference registration and Breezy Point reservation forms.
Conference Goals

Identify best practice delivery models of courses and programs; and work to create new opportunities for students
Update the MN PLTW network members on current direction for National PLTW initiatives.
Improve Career Pathways options for Minnesota Students with seamless transition opportunities through articulation and transfer credit options; and communicate existing collaborative efforts with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and goals for the Minnesota Centers for Excellence (360o and MNCEME).
Identify existing and possible future funding sources through collaboration with business and industry, while also identifying value to Minnesota business and industry partners; demonstrate effective replicable models to sustain programs.

Agenda

March 2, 2010
9:00am – 4:00pm	Pre-Conference: Counselor and Administrator Training
1:00 – 4:00pm	Pre-Conference: Inventor Tricks & Techniques Workshop (limit 50)
3:30 – 5:45pm	Conference registration open. College and vendor displays available for viewing
6:00 – 9:15pm	Dinner/opening general session, breakout sessions I and II, college and vendor displays

March 3, 2010
7:15 – 8:15 am	Breakfast
8:30 am – 3:00pm	Conference sessions, including lunch

Visit www.mnpltw.org and go to “Minnesota Conferences and Workshops” to view the full agenda.
Location
All conference sessions will be held at the Breezy Point Conference Center, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN 56472. www.breezypointresort.com. 1-800-432-3777 – press 5 – extension 7160.
Lodging and Meal Packages (choice of at least one required)

Full Conference – Breezy Point Full Package (lodging for the night of March 2 is provided, along with dinner on March 2 and breakfast, lunch and breaks on March 3)
Full Conference – Breezy Point Commuter Package is available for those not requiring lodging, along with a special commuter package for those attending the Counselor and Administrator Pre-Conference.
Early Arrival – Breezy Point is also offering early arrival lodging at a rate of $119 plus tax per room.

All attendees must make their own reservations. If you have not made your reservation and need a form, please go to www.mnpltw.org, click on “Minnesota Conferences and Workshops” and then follow the link to registration information. The forms are included under a tab on the top of the registration page.
Parking
Parking is free at Breezy Point. Some lodging rooms are located in the main conference area, while most are a one block walk with complimentary shuttle service available.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations due to, but not limited to, dietary requirements or physical challenges, please inform us at least two weeks before you arrive at the conference. We will do our best to provide reasonable accommodations for you.
Cancellations/Refunds/Substitutions
Cancellations must be made by February 15 with notice sent to both Breezy Point and The Odyssey Group’s registration office (chris@togpartners.com). Breezy Point cancellations are subject to a handling fee unless due to conference is cancelled due to weather. If inclement weather (or other circumstances beyond our control) necessitates event cancellation or postponement, details will be posted at www.mnpltw.org. Substitutions will be accepted at any time, including on site.
For Further Information or Questions
Please contact the registration coordinator, Chris Miller of The Odyssey Group, handling arrangemnts on behalf of the conference sponsors. Chris can be reached by e-mail at chris@togpartners.com, phone: 320-248-6493 or fax: 320-202-1833.
We look forward to seeing you on March 2nd!