2012 National Conference On Geographic Education

97TH Annual Meeting of the National Council for Geographic Education 

Hundreds of geography educators (K-12 & University) and professionals from around the world will meet in San Marcos, Texas, October 4-7, 2012, to exchange ideas, research, resources, and best practices in geography education during the 2012 National Conference on Geographic Education.

This conference will mark the 97TH annual meeting of the NCGE, and while much has changed in the years since our very first meeting in 1915, the one thing that has not changed is the passion of our conference participants. NCGE is dedicated to expanding and improving geography education in U.S. schools and contributing to the development of highly qualified geography teachers. Attend the 2012 conference and connect with your GeoEd community. 


2012 Conference Info:

  • Location: San Marcos, Texas
  • Dates: October 4-7, 2012
  • Hotel: Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel Spa & Conference Center
  • Address: 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666

For more information about the Hotel or to book your room, please click here.

To Register for the Conference, click the Arrow

 

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Geography educators who attend the National Conference are:

  • K-12 Teachers;
  • Private, State and Community College Professors;
  • National & State Education Leaders;
  • Geography Alliance Coordinators & Members from all 50 States;
  • Organizers of State Geography Bees;
  • Members of national, state, and local assessment committees; and
  • Writers of national, state, and local standards and curricula.


At the 2012 Conference you can:

  • Attend sessions, workshops and speaker sessions;
  • Network and explore exhibits at our opening conference reception;
  • Celebrate at the annual conference dinner & party;
  • Attend the annual awards reception;
  • Attend a wide range of Field Trips that will explore San Marcos and its surrounding areas;
  • Take classes from groups such as National Geographic, Google, Esri & AAG;
  • Receive Graduate Credit; and
  • Receive discount hotel & airline rates. 


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2012 Conference Hotel: Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa, & Conference Center

Address: 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: 1-512-392-6450
Room Rate: $154 plus tax, single/double occupancy
Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: 12:00pm 
Hotel Amenities / All rooms include: 

Daily Breakfast Buffet (Free);
Daily Happy Hour (Full Bar- All Drinks Free!);
Internet (Free in your Room);
Free Parking;
Two-room suite with separate bedroom, spacious living room, and sofa bed;
Two flat-screen TVs, microwave, refrigerator;
Fitness center, pool and business center;
Discounts at hotel spa;
Pets welcome.