TRAC: Teacher Resource

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TRACTeacher Resource Activity Center

• Bagwell College of Education
• Kennesaw State University

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Welcome to this virtual tour of the Teacher
Resource Activity Center, commonly called
TRAC. I hope you find this presentation
helpful and will call me later to set up a time
to visit in person. Id love to show you
around and discuss how this center could help you
meet your educational goals. TRAC was
established in 1986, a small resource area
intended to help KSUs education majors prepare
for classroom teaching. Since then, the facility
has grown to over 3500 square feet, opened
its doors to the local educational community, and
now serves over 20,000 visitors per year! I
welcome the opportunity to serve you as
well! Sincerely, Diana Poore Center Director
WELCOME
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Designed for Teachers

• TRAC is a non-profit curriculum center designed
  to help educators prepare for effective teaching
  and learning experiences.
• The center is stocked with teaching resources for
  almost all grade levels and almost all subject
  areas, and includes a large professional library.

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Open to Teachers

• TRAC sells inexpensive memberships to educators
  in the local community
• -Teachers
• -Administrators
• -Childcare providers
• -Home-school parents
• -Anyone involved with child/youth programs

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2 Main Center Areas

Curriculum Professional Library
Production Workroom
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Curriculum Professional Library
BOOKS Student Textbooks Teacher Edition Textbooks Educational Leadership Professional Development Popular Titles for Teachers Childrens Literature Big Books Activity Lesson Plan Ideas Computers
BOOKS Student Textbooks Teacher Edition Textbooks Educational Leadership Professional Development Popular Titles for Teachers Childrens Literature Big Books Activity Lesson Plan Ideas Kits
BOOKS Student Textbooks Teacher Edition Textbooks Educational Leadership Professional Development Popular Titles for Teachers Childrens Literature Big Books Activity Lesson Plan Ideas Videos/DVDs
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Library Photos
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The Workroom

• Copier/Printer/Scanner
• Laminators (3 types)
• Poster printer
• Binding machines
• LOTS of die cuts
• Button-making machines
• Paper cutters, paper folder, art waxer

and MUCH MORE!
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Workroom Photos
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Special Programs
Mini-Grants for Members Members who teach in
public schools may compete for small grant
awards each spring. The annual award/s
value varies between 400--1000.

• Workshops
• Every semester rings
• in a new workshop
• schedule! Some are
• free, others have
• fees for materials.
• Common workshops
• PRAXIS Prep
• Resume Writing
• Interviewing Skills
• Projects WET, WILD,
• Learning Tree
• Special Classroom
• Learning Activities

Scholastic Book Fairs Every fall and spring,
TRAC hosts a HALF-PRICE Scholastic Book Fair in
the center. Anyone is welcome to shop! The
selection is huge, but the prices are small!
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Extra Services

• TRAC is pleased to announce the following new
  services for Fall 2005
• Color Copies 50 cents each
• Local Fax 1.00/page
• Long-distance Fax 2.00/page
• Scanning FREE
• Notary Public FREE

Were here to help you get it done!
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Friendly Helpful Staff

• Center Director
• 2 full-time Secretaries
• Student Assistant team
• _____________________
• Any TRAC employee will be happy to show you
  around, answer questions, and teach you to use
  equipment!

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Location

• TRAC is located on KSUs main campus, on Chastain
  Road near I-75 in Kennesaw.
• All visitors park in the Visitor Parking Lot,
  then walk across the beautiful campus green to
  Kennesaw Hall. TRAC is on the second floor of
  Kennesaw Hall, Room 2005.
• Driving directions, parking information, and a
  campus map are available at the TRAC website.

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MEMBERSHIP PRICES

• Memberships run Aug. 1July 31.
• Individuals 25 Aug. 1July 31
• A GROUP is 5 or more people joining together, at
  the same time.
• 514 people 15 per person
• 15 or more people 210 for the
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  entire group

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ONE LAST LOOK
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• Thanks for virtual visiting!
• We look forward to meeting you in TRAC!
• 770-423-6420
• www.kennesaw.edu/education/trac