Convention

2011 MSTA STATE CONVENTION

Educators to gather in St. Louis in November

Ready to exchange ideas and get refueled? Join fellow educators at the 2011 MSTA Convention Thursday-Friday, Nov. 17-18 at the Marriott St. Louis Union Station. You will be able to select from a variety of new professional education topics. Breakout sessions will be offered on Thursday after the delegate assembly and Friday morning prior to the general session. Kim Bearden, Ron Clark Academy co-founder, executive director and language arts teacher, is the keynote speaker. There is no charge for members to attend any of the events or the professional education workshops.

Introducing our Convention App

MSTA has introduced a newer, faster way to get convention information. Our new apps for iPhone/iPad and Android offer schedules, maps, workshop descriptions and more.

Click here to get our app for iPhone and iPad from iTunes.

Click here to get our app for Android from the Android Market.

Convention Schedule:

Use this quick guide to plan your convention experience. Detailed information and locations will be available at Convention.
Check out the workshop schedule with descriptions here.

Hotel information:

Marriott St. Louis Union Station
1820 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63103
www.unionstationmarriott.com
Maps and directions

Rates:

UPDATE as of Oct. 25: MSTA's original room block has been sold out. A limited number of rooms are available at the Marriott for a newly negotiated rate of $159 per night.

Grab a friend or two and book your room now.
The reservations number is 800-410-9914. If you wish to reserve online, the hotel has set up a Reservation Link (ResLink) for MSTA's event. When you go to:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlus?groupCode=mstmstz&app=resvlink&fromDate=11/16/11&toDate=11/18/11

you will be directed to the hotel's home page with the new negotiated rate code already entered in the appropriate field and can quickly make your room reservation.

Parking:

This year we have a discounted parking rate of $12 for overnight valet parking (regularly $24) or $16 for self-parking. Both have unlimited in-and-out privileges and are charged directly to the sleeping room.

Student MSTA Information

For complete information about the Student MSTA Fall Meeting and Delegate Assembly, click here.

St. Louis Information

St. Louis offers diversity in great dining, shopping, museums and other activities. The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau offers explorestlouis.com to help you plan your trip.

Explore St. Louis is also available as an app to help you find the best restaurants and stores via your mobile phone. Click here to get the Explore St. Louis app.

Macy's discount for MSTA convention participants
During the MSTA convention, Macy's will be offering a 10 percent discount at its downtown store. Some restrictions apply. Download this flyer for complete information.

Exhibitors:

Our convention's exhibit hall can introduce you to great professional-development opportunities, curriculum ideas, products, services and discounts for educators.
Click here for a list of exhibitors to check out at this year's convention.

Would you like to exhibit at MSTA's convention? Find out how to promote your product, organization, company or service to MSTA's members.
Download the exhibitor information packet here.
Download the exhibitor registration form here.