This page provides information for participants in our Teacher Friendly Professional Development Program on teaching local and regional Earth system science of the South Central United States. 

For information about what to do to prepare for the workshop (your homework), click here. 

Workshop Where & When:

June 9 - 11, 2010 at the La Quinta Inn Downtown San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. 

What to Bring:

1. Digital camera
   

2. Laptop computer (if you’re unable to bring your own, please let us know).
   

3. Comfortable shoes & clothes
   

4. Water bottle
   

5. Sunscreen and insect repellent
   

6. A rock that’s local to your school (from exposed bedrock, if convenient).
   

7.     Notebook
   

8.     Your calendar/planner.
   

Lodging:

We have blocked rooms at the La Quinta Inn Downtown San Antonio More information regarding this has been sent via email. 

Transportation:

San Antonio International Airport is the nearest to the hotel.  It is approximately 15 minutes away.  Visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/Aviation/groundtransportation.asp for ground transportation options. 

Stipend & Cost Information:

We will provide $800.00 to help cover your expenses for participation in the program. This amount was determined based on the following consideration:

1. Stipend: $400.
   

2. Travel Cost: $100.
   

3. Food: $80.
   

4. Hotel (Two Nights): $220.
   

$600 will be disbursed at the workshop.  The remaining $200 will be disbursed at the conclusion of the program, when Virtual fieldwork Experiences are complete.

What to Do Before You Arrive:

For information about what to do to prepare for the workshop (your homework), click here.