Greetings!  Once again it is with great excitement that we welcome you back to Rochester, NY for the 44th Annual NYSCATE Conference.  Each year, the committee works incredibly hard to ensure that each experience you have is new and inspiring.  This year, we are thrilled to have an incredible line-up of internationally known keynote speakers including Sir Ken Robinson, Chris Lehmann, Elliot Soloway, Cathie Norris, David Jakes and Peter Reynolds.  The goal of this years event is to stress collegial collaborations during a very difficult budget year.  You will notice that we have reduced registration fees and completely eliminated the organizational membership fee.  We are working hard to make sure you can still get a national conference experience, while attending an in-state event.

We are always seeking new help with our committee and volunteer opportunities.  Please do not hesitate to contact any of the committee members if you would like to be part of the behind-the-scenes building of the conference.  We welcome your participation.

On behalf of the NYSCATE Board of Directors and 2009 Conference Committee, welcome back to Rochester!

See you in November!

Dr. Amy S. Perry-DelCorvo