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Celebrating the Whole Educator

The 2012 ATPE Summit and PLAN

Celebrating the Whole Educator

The 2012 ATPE Summit and PLAN

The 2012 ATPE Summit promises to be a great experience. Highlights of this year’s event include:

NEW! A day of Professional Learning and Networking (PLAN) featuring presentations from inspiring speakers Brad Cohen, Barbara Coloroso, Sharon Draper, Patrick Henry and Patrick John Hughes, Nancy Oelklaus, and Drs. Harry and Rosemary Wong; panel presentations with speakers from the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT); and a hands-on technology session from the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA). You don’t need to be an ATPE member to attend PLAN sessions! Learn more about PLAN here.
A motivating opening general session with keynote speaker Chef Jeff Henderson.
Informative ATPE leader training sessions.
The 32nd annual meeting of the ATPE House of Delegates (HOD) and state officer elections.
Award celebrations that honor ATPE member accomplishments.
The opportunity to earn up to 10 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credit.

Visit www.atpe.org/Summit to learn more about the event, and contact your local unit president if you’re interested in attending.

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