2008 Annual Conference

National Council on Economic Education/
National Association of Economic Educators/
Global Association of Teachers of Economics

Sponsored by:

October 8-11, 2008
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino,
Biloxi, Mississippi

The National Council on Economic Education invites you to attend the 2008 Annual Conference of the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE), National Association of Economic Educators (NAEE) and the Global Association of Teachers of Economics (GATE). This year’s conference will be hosted by the Mississippi Council on Economic Education. The Annual Conference will be held at the Beau Rivage Hotel, Biloxi, Mississipps.

This is the largest nationwide conference focusing on K-12 economic, financial and entrepreneurship education, featuring:

• The latest in curriculum development, instructional materials, teaching strategies, new programs and best practices.
• Professional development workshops and sessions for K-12 teachers.
• Outstanding speakers on current economic topics.
• Networking opportunities for university-level economic educators and K-12 teachers, and others with an interest in the field.

Conference Agenda
Online Registration
Exhibitor Information (pdf: 44KB)

Conference Highlights

Pre-conference Clinics

• Overview of NCEE’s current program initiatives and new online teacher professional development platform.
• Orientation sessions for new NCEE affiliated council and center staff.

Plenary Sessions

• Opening Plenary Session - Guest Speakers: Haley Barbour, Governor of Mississippi; Senator Thad Cochran, United States Senator from Mississippi; Representative from State Farm®
• What’s new from the NCEE!

Concurrent Sessions

• The latest in program, curriculum development, instructional materials, research and evaluation and technology for teaching economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship education.
• Leadership and management sessions.
• Professional development for staff of NCEE affiliated council and center.
• Professional development for K-12 classroom teachers.
• Hands-on technology sessions in a dedicated computer lab.

K-12 Teacher Professional Development

• Twelve 2-hour intensive workshops for elementary, middle and high school teachers using the newest instructional materials and programs from the NCEE.

Exhibits

• Check out the latest in economic and financial education materials from NCEE and other leading providers.

Other Features

• Global Association of Teachers of Economics (GATE) annual meeting and luncheon featuring Guest Speaker, Dr. Hank Bounds, Mississippi State Superintendent of Education.
• NAEE Business Meeting (members only).
• NCEE/NAEE/GATE Awards

Conference Logistics

Facilities
All conference sessions and exhibits will be held at the Beau Rivage Hotel, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS 39530. Phone: (228) 386-7111, http://www.beaurivage.com.

Registration Information
You may register online at www.ncee.net/conference (preferred), by mail or by fax. Your registration fee entitles you to attend any of the plenary or concurrent sessions. It also includes the Thursday night reception and awards dinner. Teacher workshops are at an additional cost of $10/per workshop.

Hotel Reservations
Special conference hotel rates have been arranged at the Beau Rivage Hotel. Rates are as follows:

• Monday, October 6-Thursday, October 9 = $129
• Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 = $169
• (plus tax) for single or double occupancy.

You may reserve rooms by calling 1-888-383-7037. When reserving your room, refer to the NCEE/NAEE/GATE Annual Conference. Room reservations must be received by Friday, September 12, 2008 to qualify for the conference rate.

The Beau Rivage Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm with check-out time at11:00 am. The Hotel requires a first-night's room and tax deposit on a major credit card to guarantee guest rooms. The deposit is non-refundable if cancellation occurs within 72 hours or arrival.

Air Travel

The following major airlines service the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT):

For more information on the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport and other airlines, visit http://www.flygpt.com.

Car Rental – Special Rates

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is offering special rates for rentals in the Mississippi and New Orleans Airport locations. The rates are good for 7 days before and 7 days after the conference dates.

Reservations can be made by calling 800-736-8222 or http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=028&refId=MSCLOEE

Parking
The Beau Rivage has complimentary self-parking. Valet parking is also available to attendees.

Ground Transportation

Shuttle service to the Beau Rivage Hotel is available by Hotard Airport Shuttle for $22 roundtrip/$12 one way – CASH ONLY. Phone: 800 565-8913 or 228 354-8401. A booth operates outside the baggage claim. No reservations are needed.

Taxi
A cab ride from Gulfport Airport to the Beau Rivage Hotel is approximately 30 minutes. The cost is approximately $43. Taxis are available 24 hours a day at taxi stands in front of the terminals.

Group Social Event
Seafood Extravaganza at The Biloxi Green
Friday, October 10 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Cost = $45
A Seafood Extravaganza! Enjoy a true southern hospitality experience, delectable seafood, beautiful white sand and warm Gulf breezes at The Biloxi Green across the street from the Beau Rivage. There will be food for non-seafood eaters as well. You will feast on a seafood jamboree with all the trimmings--this is an evening that will not be duplicated during your stay in Biloxi.

This event is co-sponsored by AT&T.

Katrina Tour – Gulfport-Biloxi Coast
Cost: $10

Many participants attending this conference have supported Mississippi in the recovery from Hurricane Katrina and have expressed interest in seeing how the recovery is going. A 2-hour excursion will include bus transportation and a guided tour by a highly articulate business and civic leader. The tour along the Gulfport-Biloxi coast will include a stop at the Katrina Exhibit and the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, a national acclaimed children's museum where financial education is ongoing. Limited space on the bus is available. If you’re interested in this tour, please email smithp@millsaps.edu by September 12.

About Biloxi
For more information on Biloxi, restaurants, shopping, Museum, historical sites, etc., you may visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau at http://www.gulfcoast.org/.

The timing for the Conference fits nicely with the annual "Cruizin The Coast" event when the aura of the 50's fills the streets and parks.

Entertainment at the Beau Rivage: http://www.beaurivage.com/entertainment/

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center: http://www.lmdc.org/

Exhibitor Information
This conference will provide an excellent opportunity to expose your organization to national and international economic educators and K-12 classroom teachers. The deadline for reserving space is August 15. For more exhibit information, visit www.ncee.net/conference/exhibit.

Weather
Average Temperature for Biloxi in October: High 77F Low 60F

Information for Persons with Disabilities
Please indicate on your registration form any special requirements you have to make the conference more accessible.

Payment
Payment for the full amount must be received before the start of the conference or accompany your registration form. An email confirmation will be sent to participants.

Cancellations
Cancellations of registration received by Wednesday, September 17 qualify for a full refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds will be made after that date.

Conditions
Preregistration deadline for the conference is Wednesday, September 17. A late registration fee of $25.00 will be charged for registrations postmarked after September 17.

Contact:
Gwen Pajotte, Director of Network Relations
National Council on Economic Education
1140 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 202
New York, NY 10036
212 730 1792
212 730 1793 (fax)
gpajotte@ncee.net

Request for proposals are no longer being accepted for the 2008 conference.