Texas Distance Learning Association

CENTRAL TEXAS Regional Group

Co-Coordinators

Counties in Regional Group
Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Gillespie, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Navarro, Travis, Williamson

UPCOMING EVENT: TxDLA-Central Texas Regional Quarterly Meeting <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> We will meet on Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 10:30 until 2:30 at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Be prepared to discuss and/or learn about our two topics, First: Web Accessibility issues (how blind people access the web and how web masters can make sites more accessible, thus compliant with federal law); and Second: Setting up an initial Distance Learning Program or Upgrading your old system.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Lunch will be provided.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This is a great opportunity to learn some new things (or add to someone else’s learning) and network with other professionals in Distance Learning.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>Here's a map:  <a href="http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/conference-center-map.pdf">http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/conference-center-map.pdf</a> TSBVI address and phone numbers Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired 1100 W. 45th St. Austin, TX 78756 Main Switchboard:  512-454-8631 Miriam Miramontes (Admin. Assistant Coordinator):   512-206-9268 Click on the link:  "Directions to get to the school (Mapquest) <a href="http://www.tsbvi.edu/school/visit.htm">http://www.tsbvi.edu/school/visit.htm</a> Traffic Tip The traffic in the Austin area will have died down by 9 - 9:30 a.m.  If you arrive at the school by 10 a.m. you'll have plenty of time to unwind before the meeting starts at 10:30 a.m.  Our program will end by 2:30 p.m., which will give you plenty of time to leave Austin before the afternoon traffic begins at 3:30 p.m. Exits 3 Options:   From IH-35, the best exits to take are Airport, 51st St., or Koenig/2222. Northbound on IH-35 1.  Exit Airport Blvd. from IH-35.  Turn left at Airport Blvd. (at the light), cross under IH-35, immediately turn left at the next light on 45th St.  Go past Guadalupe and Lamar to the TSBVI entrance on Miller Rd.  Follow the TSBVI internal map to Silverrain, Building 544 or the Conference Center, Building 549.  2.  Exit 51st St. from IH-35.  Turn left at 51st St. light, cross over the overpass.  Cross Airport light.  Cross Guadalupe light.  Turn left at T intersection with Lamar Blvd. (next to 7-11).  Turn right onto Sunshine Dr., turn left into TSBVI campus.  Park in parking lot on right.  Enter Silverrain Building, #544, and follow signs to Conference Center.  3.  Exit Koenig / 2222 from IH-35.  Turn left on E. Koenig / 2222 at the light, cross Guadalupe, and turn left at Lamar Blvd. (a large intersection), cross 51st St., and turn right on Sunshine Dr. before the Lamar Blvd. intersection.  Turn left into the TSBVI campus, turn right into the parking lot.  Enter the Silverrain Building, #544, and follow the signs to the Conference Center.  Southbound on IH-35 1.  Exit Koenig / 2222 from IH-35.  Turn right on E. Koenig / 2222 at the light, cross Guadalupe, and turn left at Lamar Blvd. (a large intersection), cross 51st St., and turn right on Sunshine Dr. before the Lamar Blvd. intersection.  Turn left into the TSBVI campus, turn right into the parking lot.  Enter the Silverrain Building, #544, and follow the signs to the Conference Center. 2.  Exit 51st St. from IH-35.  Turn right at 51st St. light, cross over the overpass.  Cross Airport light.  Cross Guadalupe light.  Turn left at T intersection with Lamar Blvd. (next to 7-11).  Turn right onto Sunshine Dr., turn left into TSBVI campus.  Park in parking lot on right.  Enter Silverrain Building, #544, and follow signs to the Conference Center. 3.  Exit Airport Blvd. from IH-35.  Turn right at Airport Blvd. (at the light), immediately turn left at the next light on 45th St.  Go past Guadalupe and Lamar to the TSBVI entrance on Miller Rd.  Follow the TSBVI internal map to Silverrain, Building 544 or the Conference Center, Building 549. Note for those who smoke:  Next to the Silverrain parking lot, on Sunshine St., are two designated smoking areas.  There are benches next to a covered bus stop next to the sidewalk entrance and benches next to the automobile entrance by the parking lot.  Since our campus is a non-smoking zone, please feel free to use these areas to smoke.  Many Thanks!     Events Central Texas Chapter Meets with McLennan Community College's PD Day The next Central Texas chapter meeting will be held during lunch in conjunction with McLennan Community College's PD day on January 3rd. Chapter members may then feel free to attend the scheduled sessions. Register early to reserve your lunch spot. McLennan Community College is looking forward to this year’s Professional Development Day and we hope to have you in attendance. The Professional Development Day will take place on January 3, 2007 at McLennan Community College's campus. The day will be centered on technology that can be used in the classroom, office, and at home. This year the keynote speaker will be, Phillip Long from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and we also will have many other wonderful presenters, sponsors, and of course, participants. In addition to MCC faculty and staff, we will be inviting representatives from 10 different colleges, universities and organizations to attend. MCC faculty/staff will be presenting in several sessions throughout the day along with twelve companies who will also be sponsoring the event, including Dell, Blackboard, Cisco, and Adobe. Please make plans to be with us on January 3rd. This will be a great opportunity to not only network with individuals from surrounding colleges and companies but also to discover innovative and practical ideas to implement in your own workplace. To sign up for MCC’s PD Day and to see the exciting array of session topics, presenters, and schedule please go to: <a href="http://www.mclennan.edu/pdday/">http://www.mclennan.edu/pdday/.</a> For an accurate head count for breakfast and lunch please register online for MCC’s Professional Development day. If you have any question please contact Staci Taylor at 254-299-8077 or by email at <a href="mailto:staylor@mclennan.edu">staylor@mclennan.edu.</a>   David L. Walker, Ph.D., LPC Guidance Counselor Education Services Division Fort Hood, TX <o:p></o:p> (254) 287-0612 DSN 737-0612 FAX (254) 287-4632 <o:p></o:p>