Social Program
Monday, March 5 - Thursday, March 8
Newcomer Welcome

- 9:45 - 10:15 AM
- If this is your first SITE conference, please attend.
Monday, March 5
SITE & SXSWedu Meet-Up Reception!
- 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Through the gracious support of the Pearson Foundation, please make plans to join us for the SITE and the SXSWedu 2012 Conference Reception and Meet Up. Come meet educators and colleagues from around the globe who share your passion for innovations in learning as they work to provide forward thinking pre service teacher training programs!
Open bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
- Location: Brush Square Park (across the street from the main entrance to the Austin Hilton Downtown)
- Round-trip Bus Transportation Provided by SITE
- SITE badges required for admittance
Tuesday, March 6
SITE's Country & Western Welcome Reception!

In the Austin Country & Western Music spirit, we ask all to wear their country western — cowboy boots, hats and all! Enjoy a music and fun filled event with SITE Members Jam Session! See you there!
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Room TBA
- All attendees welcome!
Wednesday, March 7
Poster/Demonstrations
- 6:30 - 8:00 PM
- Informal and popular venue for exchanging ideas!
- With snacks & cash bar
Thursday, March 8
A Down Home Texas BBQ, Band, & Dance
6:30 pm – 10 pm
We will travel south to the town of Kyle, Texas, located just outside of Austin, to A Down Home Texas Gathering at a rustic yet modern venue, at Texas Old Town. Enjoy a traditional, mouth-watering Texas style barbecue in an exciting setting! We will dance the night away to one of Austin's most popular and talented bands, private to SITE attendees!
Get your dancin' boots on - it's going to be a fun day!
Purchase your tickets in advance on the Registration Page. We expect this event to sell out, so please buy your tickets now!
Special Discounted Tickets are $65, including:
- Barbecue dinner at Texas Old Town complete with 3 meats, 3 sides and drinks
- Live band and dancing!
- Roundtrip Transportation in Luxury Motorcoaches
Friday, March 9
Jazz Theme Closing reception and Invitation to SITE 2013 in New Orleans, LA!
- 4:30 PM - 5 PM, Room TBA


