"Replication of UTeach is a perfect fit with our Race to the Top priorities. The UTeach Institute comes with a proven track record for implementing the program nationally. Tennessee didn’t have the time or capacity to start from scratch and the UTeach Institute came to us with well-defined and rigorous plans for implementing and evaluating the program. With Race to the Top, Tennessee now has UTeach programs at four universities in the state, and by the end of the grant, these institutions will be well on their way to producing over 200 new math and science teachers a year."
- Katrina Miller, Director of Race to the Top, Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Announcing the Third Annual UTeach Open House and Replication Funding Meeting
October 25, 2011
For universities and states interested in learning more about the UTeach program and UTeach replication initiatives, October 25-26, Austin, TX.UTEACH OPEN HOUSE AND REPLICATION FUNDING MEETING
October 25 - 26, 2011
University of Texas at Austin
The UTeach Open House provides universities and states interested in learning more about the UTeach program with an opportunity to see the UTeach STEM teacher preparation program in action and to learn about the national replication initiative. This event includes an overview of the UTeach program and UTeach replication; UTeach course observations; Q&A with UTeach faculty, staff, and students; and special breakout meetings for universities currently preparing proposals.
Click here to Register for this event
Day 1 & 2 AGENDAS
Day 1 Agenda: Tuesday, October 25th
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast, Welcome and Orientation
9:00 – 10:00 Presentation: What is UTeach?
10:00 – 10:45 Q&A with UTeach Master Teachers
11:00 – 12:15 Course Observations OR Q&A with Institute Staff
12:30 – 1:45 Lunch
2:00 – 3:15 Course Observations OR Q&A with Institute Staff
3:30 – 4:15 Q&A with UTeach Austin Faculty
5:00 – 6:30 Reception
Day 2 Agenda: Wednesday, October 26th
8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast Available
8:30 – 10:00 Presentation: UTeach Replication
10:00 – 10:45 Breakout Presentations: Planning for UTeach Replication OR meetings of universities preparing proposals for current competitions
11:00 – 12:30 Course Observations
12:30 – 1:45 Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 Course Observations OR Funding UTeach Replication – Tools and Strategies
3:30 - 4:00 Wrap Up
LOCATION
The UTeach Open House will be held on the UT Austin campus in the Santa Rita room of the Texas Union (UNB 3.502)
ACCOMMODATIONS
The UTeach Institute has reserved a block of rooms at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Austin for the nights of October 24th and 25th.
To make a reservation, use the group/promotional code “OHU” in order to reserve a room at the special rate of $169.00. The deadline to reserve a room at this rate is October 10, 2011. To make a reservation, call (512) 478-7000 or reserve online at http://www.austinsuites.doubletree.com/
DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
Driving Directions From Austin Bergstrom Airport to the Doubletree Guest Suites
Airport Transportation
Austin Super Shuttle - (512) 258-3826
National number: 1-800-BLUE VAN (258-3826)
http://www.supershuttle.com
Austin Yellow Cab - (512) 452-9999
http://www.yellowcabaustin.com
PARKING
There is an underground parking garage (self or valet parking) at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin. Day parking is $7.00. Overnight parking is $18.00.
Near the UT campus, the San Antonio parking garage provides public parking for $12.00 a day. UT Austin parking information here.
CONTACTS
For questions please contact Russ Woodward at (512) 232-8471 or rwoodward@austin.utexas.edu
