LUNCHEONS:  Register Today! Welcome to the Greatest Profession on Earth!--Featuring Debbie Silver and Dedra Stafford Friday, March 2, 2012 11:15 am - 1:00 pm $35 a person   Are you feeling overworked, underappreciated, and just about to snap? Do you find yourself questioning why you decided to become a teacher in the first place? Debbie Silver and Dedra Stafford will renew your spirit and rejuvenate your soul. Through hilarious characterizations and poignant stories Debbie and Dedra will remind you of how important you are in the lives of kids and why what you do truly makes a difference.   Essential Elements of the Middle School--Featuring Sharon Faber Friday, March 2, 2012 11:15 am - 1:00 pm $35 a person How do middle schools organize away problems for students and teachers?  Why is the middle school philosophy more appropriate than others for 10-15 year olds?  Does being a middle school improve academic achievement?  What makes an effective middle school?  All middle level educators should be able to answer these questions.  This session will help you to know the answers to these tough questions.   Extended STAARS Session--Featuring Ervin Knezek Saturday, March 3, 2012 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm  $50 a person All You Need to Know about the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Test, featuring Ervin Knezek, Ed.D