**Below is the same message, but with specific registration instructions included. Sorry for the omission.**
P.T. ******************** National Math Panel ********************************************* The Fourth Meeting of the National Math Panel November 5th and 6th, 2006 Stanford University Palo Alto, CA Registration (first-come, first-served basis) We are now taking registration for: 1- guests who would like to attend the meeting during the open session times and 2- individuals/organizations who would like to make public comments on the Executive Order and/or the Panel's work. You are welcome to attend just one or both of the following days. On Sunday, November 5th there is a one-hour open session when the public may observe the presentations of invited guest speakers. Location: Schwab Residential Center,680 Serra Street, Stanford, CA 94305-6090 4:00 - 5:00 PM American Student Readiness for College-Level Mathematics On Monday, November 6th, there are four hours when the public may observe the presentations of invited guest speakers. In addition, there will be an hour of public comment as well as an open session when the Task Groups will give progress reports on their work. Location: Schwab Residential Center, 680 Serra Street, Stanford, CA 94305-6090 8:15-9:30 AM Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study 9:30-10:30 AM National Assessment of Educational Progress 10:45-11:45 AM Public Comment 12:45-2:45 PM Instructional Technology and Calculators 4:30-5:15 PM Task Group Reports If you wish to provide public comment on the Executive Order and/or the Panel's work on November 6th please note that there are limited time slots available, and individual commentators or those representing an organization will be allotted 3-5 minutes to speak. If space is not available or you cannot attend and would still like to provide comment to the National Math Panel, please email written comments, including your contact information to [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> by Friday, October 27, 2006. To pre-register, please provide the following information to Jennifer Graban at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or 202-260-1491: * What day(s) will you be attending the open sessions? * Are you interested in providing public comment on the 6th? * If you would like to make public comment, please provide a brief description of the issue you would like to present and the focus area to which it correlates (conceptual knowledge and skills; learning processes; instructional practices; and teachers) * Name * Title * Organization you represent * Address * Phone Number * Fax Number * Email Address You will be receiving a confirmation email with more information before the meeting. Pre-registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2006; however, onsite walk-in registration will be available at the meeting site on both days. Please note: Those pre-registered for the public comment session have priority over walk-in registrants. Walk-in registrants will be given an opportunity to register for any remaining timeslots. Recommended Hotels Please visit the Stanford University website at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/visitorinfo/resources/Lodging.html. Thank you, Jennifer Graban National Math Panel Staff ============================================== To subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) MathPanelUpdates, address an e-mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In the BODY of the message, write either: * SUBSCRIBE MathPanelUpdates YOURFIRSTNAME YOURLASTNAME or * UNSUBSCRIBE MathPanelUpdates (if you have a signature block, please turn it off). Then send it! =============================================== Paul Trusten, R.Ph. Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association, Inc. Phone (432)528-7724 www.metric.org 3609 Caldera Boulevard, Apartment 122 Midland TX 79707-2872 USA mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.grandecom.net/~trusten
