2018 Technical Assistance & Training Conference

October 3-5

DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton | Columbia, South Carolina

Join MSA in Columbia, South Carolina October 3-5, 2018 for our Fall Technical Assistance & Training Conference as we continue to take a DEEPER DIVE into the world of the Standards of Excellence.

IN THIS REGION:

  • 2018 National Magnet Superintendent of the Year
  • 2018 National Magnet Principal of the Year
  • 2018 National Magnet Teacher of the Year
  • 2018 Elementary Magnet School of Merit Award of Excellence
  • Five Demonstration Schools
  • Twenty-Seven Certified Magnet Schools
  • Twenty-Five Merit Schools of Excellence
  • Forty-One Merit Schools of Distinction

Hear from industry experts who introduce you to NUTS & BOLTS 2.0 of the Five Pillars.

1 – DIVERSITY

Practices & Attitudes: Advanced Theories & Protocols in ensuring a healthy, progressive and diversified student body and staff.

2 – ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Research-based Practices on Inquiry 2.0: Collaboration and filling the gaps.

3 – HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS

Thought-Leader Symposium: Magnet and District Relations

4 – INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Advanced Professional Development (PD) Planning: Learn from practitioners on how embedded PD, coaching, and reflection tools result in exemplar models.

5 – FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

Building Your Magnet Champions: Parent Advocates = Voices that Matter and Are Heard

In collaboration with School District Five of Lexington Richland Counties and Richland School District Two, we have an award winning line-up of speakers and schools planned. Network with fellow teachers, school and district leaders, and school advocates; see first-hand exemplar schools in action. This is one conference you won’t want to miss!

PLUS: Tours of schools you do not want to miss!



DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

2100 Bush River Road | Columbia, SC 29210 | 803.744.0130

$159 per night plus tax (single/double)

Breakfast for two included.Courtesy shuttle available, call hotel for details.
CHECK-IN: after 3:00 PM | CHECK-OUT: 12:00 PM
*The group block expired Monday, September 24, 2018. RESERVATIONS can still be made by calling the reservation manager, Clint Lowman. Clint’s direct number is 803.744.0142 and his email Dtcolumbia_reservmgr@hp-hotels.com. Room rate is based on availability.
All reservations must be secured with a valid credit card along with a first night’s deposit. Checks and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. All credit cards used to prepay the room deposit will be charged immediately. Individual reservations must be cancelled no later than Friday, September 10, 2018 to avoid forfeiture of the first night’s deposit.