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Q is for Quality – Teachers Pay Teachers Supercharge Seller Success Conference

If you don’t already know, I will be presenting in Las Vegas this summer for both SDE and TpT.  I am beyond honored and EXCITED to be chosen to co-present for TWO TpT sessions!   First, I will be presenting with Elizabeth Hall, Cara Carroll, Greg Smedley, and Deedee Wills at Your Blog Questions Answered!  Then after lunch, Cara Carroll and I have teamed up to give you Q is for Quality: Upping the Value of Every Resource You Create

Here is our descriptor for our presentation: 

It’s not something you can immediately see, but you know when it’s there. Erica and Cara will demonstrate how they pack quality and rigor into every TpT resource they create. From the inside, learn how they make products from the idea phase through to promotion and marketing. From the outside, see how they generate ideas for high-impact products by analyzing education trends and classroom needs. Get actionable tips you can use right away straight from the experience of these two top sellers.

And here is our handout.  Even if you are not attending the conferences, you can download the handout from my TpT store for FREE!  

I hope the checklist helps you out!   To share about the TpT conferences, I am participating in a blog hop with a bunch of awesome bloggers to share our handouts!   
Hop on to Miss Kindergarten by clicking below:

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  1. Jennifer White

    June 16, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Vegas is going to be so much fun! Can't wait to meet all of you!
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue SKies

  2. Fluttering Through First Grade

    June 16, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    We cannot wait to meet you Erica! Vegas isn't going to know what hit 'em! 🙂
    Christy & Tammy

  3. TheElementary MathManiac

    June 16, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    First time visiting your blog! Just clicked over from fluttering thought first! Your presentation looks like it is going to be great.

    Tara
    The Math Maniac

  4. Emma Farrell

    June 17, 2014 at 12:42 am

    I absolutely cannot wait to one, meet you girls and two, be a part of your session. Thank you for such a thorough handout, it has made me even more excited, he-he!!! Emma 🙂

  5. Miss Kindergarten

    June 17, 2014 at 3:13 am

    Your sessions will be nothing short of fabulous! Can't wait till Vegas Baby!!!

  6. Nikki

    June 20, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Woot Woot! I can't wait to meet you my friend:) xox

  7. Kirsten

    June 21, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I wish I was going! Hopefully I will go next year! I am hosting a giveaway on my blog! I am giving away a month's subscription to The Teacher Kit! Cant wait to read all about the conference!
    Kirsten

  8. Lita Lita

    July 4, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    So excited about your sessions. I signed up for the I teach first too. 🙂

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