Sunday, May 28 at #NISOD2017
Welcome from Ed!
On behalf of NISOD, I'd like to welcome you to Austin for our 39th annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence! Put on your comfortable shoes and begin a journey chock-full of exploration, discovery, and learning. You'll network with like-minded educators, immerse yourself in innovative ideas, and just plain have fun! And so it begins!

Edward Leach
Executive Director, NISOD
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Start your week with an exploration of leading-edge teaching and learning strategies.
*A ticket is required and, if still available, can be purchased at the Registration Desk on Level 4.

This two-part workshop introduces new ways to prepare your students for success in the global economy. Part one is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and part two continues from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. *A ticket is required and can be purchased at the Registration Desk on Level 4 if still available.
Let's Play B-I-N-G-O! 
In your attendee bag, you'll find the official conference BINGO card. B egin this fun networking game by finding conference participants  who fit the criterion in each space on the card. When you fill all of the spaces on your card , turn it in at the Registration Desk to  enter into the grand prize drawing for an iPad and a complimentary registration to the 2018 conference. The drawing will take place at Tuesday's Closing General Session and you must be present to win!
Excellence Awards Dinner
Tonight, we celebrate and congratulate the 2017 Excellence Awards recipients!
Medallion Distribution, 5:30-6 p.m.
2017 Excellence Awards recipients can pick up their medallions at the Prefunction Terrace on the 6th Floor.
Excellence Awards Dinner, 6-8 p.m.
This event requires a ticket, which can be purchased at the Registration Desk on Level 4 if still available.
Don't forget! Use the hashtag  #NISOD2017 when you share your conference experiences on social media!
Put on Your Dancing Shoes!
We've got two occasions for dancing this evening: 
  • Dance Lessons, 5-6 p.m., Room 406, Level 4: Take advantage of this complimentary event where you can meet new people, get some exercise, and learn how to line dance all at the same time! 
  • Dance Party, 8-10 p.m., Austin Grand Ballroom, Level 6: Following the Excellence Awards Dinner, ALL conference participants can dance the night away to a live band. Join us!
Hilton, Parking, and More
All events take place at the Hilton Austin, 500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX ( map ). Need parking? Parking is available at each of the conference hotels, a s well as in city parking garages.

Stop by the  Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau  table near Confere nce  Registration (Level 4, Hilton Austin) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m  Sunday and Monday to plan your out-on-the-town Austin fun!