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Make a Case to Attend

CAST is not just a conference—it's the catalyst of a teaching career.

Whether you're a new science teacher building your foundation, an experienced educator sharpening your skills, or an administrator supporting professional development across your district, CAST25 is wired for you.

Jump to: Why Attend? | Resources to Make Your Case | More Facts About CAST

Why Attend CAST?

For Early-Career Teachers. CAST helps new teachers move from overwhelmed to empowered with:

  • Concrete, classroom-ready strategies that align with the Revised Science TEKS and STAAR 2.0.
  • Confidence-building sessions led by award-winning educators and experts.
  • Networking with peers and mentors across Texas.
  • Tools and instructional models to support classroom management, planning, and engagement.
  • Targeted sessions on using high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), integrating literacy, and teaching science with limited resources.

For Experienced Educators. CAST offers fresh inspiration and tools to take your instruction further:

  • Advanced sessions focused on vertical alignment, interdisciplinary teaching, and inquiry-based learning.
  • Deep dives into high-impact instructional strategies and new content.
  • Space to collaborate with peers and explore leadership opportunities.
  • Ideas you can use immediately and share with your department.

For Administrators and Instructional Leaders. Support your science team and advance district goals with:

  • Affordable, high-impact PD aligned with TEKS, Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA) goals, and HQIM implementation.
  • Learning that builds teacher capacity, supports retention, and strengthens instructional leadership.
  • Resources teachers can bring back to campus and apply immediately.
  • CE credit and professional growth that fuels student outcomes and teacher satisfaction.

A Message to Administrators

Resources to Help You Make the Case

  • Use one of these customizable letters to explain how you will benefit from attending CAST and will share your knowledge with colleagues following the conference. Whether you're an early-career educator, first-time attendee, or experienced returning attendee, these letters have all the talking points you may need.
  • Use this fact sheet to share CAST registration and hotel pricing with your colleagues or decision makers. (Plus: Requesting a purchase order (PO) from your district and not sure which registration type applies to you? Review this how-to to determine your STAT Member status and which fee applies to you.) 
  • Check out the CAST programming to highlight the types of workshops you will attend. More session information is coming soon.

More Facts About CAST

  • CAST is a 3-day professional learning event featuring hundreds of sessions, a massive exhibit hall, and connections with other passionate educators.
  • With a maximum registration fee of $405 for 3 days of content and up to 14 hours of CE credit, CAST is one of the most affordably priced education conferences in Texas.
  • CAST registration options include membership in the Science Teachers Association of Texas (STAT) and year-round access to STAT member resources and a community of thousands of educators and science advocates from all grade levels and disciplines.
  • CAST attendees can try the latest classroom products and resources in the famous CAST Exhibit Hall, attended by 200-plus leading science education vendors.
  • A common theme in attendee feedback from previous CASTs is that teachers return to the classroom revitalized and excited with new ideas, strategies, and resources.

Registering a team? It is highly recommended that attendees submit the registration form themselves in order to ensure that each attendee has reviewed all policies and has a unique email address in the system to receive all CAST communications and mobile app access before the conference. → Read more FAQs.

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