General Information
• What is the Pre-Service Teacher Conference?
• Who can be a speaker and/or workshop presenter?
• Where and when will the conference be held?
• What if I have to cancel?
• What audiovisual equipment may I use?
• Who sets up the AV equipment?
• What if I require special equipment or room arrangements?
• What are the limits on content?
• What is the due date for all interest forms?
• When will I receive a confirmation that my application has been approved?

Workshop Information
• What days will the workshops be scheduled?
• What types of sessions are there and what is the difference?

Speaker Information
• How long is each speech?
• When are the speaking presentations?
• May I do a workshop in addition to my speaking presentation and does it have to be the same material?

The Pre-Service Teacher Conference (PSTC) is held each spring in the Greater Washington, DC area and hosts several hundred prospective elementary and middle school teachers and their faculty advisors from member institutions representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and select majority institutions. The focus of the conference is to enhance their teaching skills in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

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If you have an idea for a presentation that would be beneficial to these future pre-service teachers or their faculty advisors, simply fill out the interest form with your idea. You could be one of our next presenters!

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The conference will be held February 14-16, 2008 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.

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• Please contact Dr. Patricia Carter (pacarter@umes.edu) as soon as possible.
• Do NOT attempt to find a replacement for yourself. If you choose, you may SUGGEST a replacement.
• Do NOT be a no-show.

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• Required audiovisual equipment may be noted on the interest form. Please ONLY select equipment that is essential to your presentation.
• You should plan to bring your own LCD projector as we will not have any available for use.
• Meeting rooms will NOT have Internet access.
• You are responsible for providing your own laptop.

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The equipment will be set up for you by hotel or conference staff before the workshop begins.

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If you have any special requirements, please contact Sean O'Riley (soriley@umes.edu) with your requirements.

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In addition to subject matter, target audience, and grade level considerations, here are some additional content limitations:
• Your presentation may NOT be used to promote or sell a product in which you have a financial interest. However, you may describe its usage in the classroom.
• If a commercially available product is the primary focus of your presentation, the product's name must be in the title of your presentation.
• You must be able to adequately present your topic in the time allotted, allowing time for participants to ask questions.

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All forms are due no later than September 7, 2007. (Date may be extended.)

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You will receive an e-mail confirming that your application has been approved by September 21, 2007 (or as soon as possible).

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The workshops will be held primarily on Friday with a few workshops being held Saturday morning.

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There are 2 types of sessions:
• Single Session: 75 minute (1 hour, 15 minutes) workshop
• Double Session: 165 minute (2 hours, 45 minutes) workshop

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Each speaking presentation will be approximately 35-45 minutes, which includes a 5-10 minute question and answer session.

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A different speaking presentation will be scheduled for each meal throughout the conference.

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Yes, you may do a workshop in addition to your speaking presentation. If you would like to do a workshop presentation, your topic must be different from your speaking presentation, and you will need to fill out the Workshop Interest Form as well as the Speaker Interest Form.

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