2010 CTA Urban Issues Conference
Friday, February 26, 2010 - Sunday, February 28, 2010
The Fairmont San Jose
408-998-3961
170 S. Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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2010 URBAN ISSUES CONFERENCE
FEBRUARY 26-28, 2010
FAIRMONT HOTEL
SAN JOSE
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Special Guest - Former Assistant Secretary of Education, Diane Ravitch
Diane Ravitch is Research Professor of Education at New York University. She is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institutuion in Washington, D.C.
She shares a blog called "Bridging Differences" with Deborah Meier, hosted by Education Week. She also blogs occasionally for Forbes.com and is a regular contributor to the Huffingtonpost.com. Her articles have appeared in many newspapers and magazines. Diane has authored numerous books on Education Reform and her upcoming book, "The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education," is due out in March 2010.
Diane will speak on Saturday morning, February 27. For more information on Diane, click here.
URBAN ISSUES CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Friday, February 26 to Sunday, February 28
Urban and suburban schools are faced with meeting the diverse needs of students, including when funds are very limited. The goal of the CTA Urban Issues Conference is to provide participants the opportunities to promote the interests of quality public education through powerful dialogues and effective elective sessions. This conference will focus on sharing tools and best practices by our members and staff who work in urban and suburban settings using dialogue as a powerful tool for change. Join your colleagues as we build on our own successful models to impact the future of urban education.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
The conference fee for participants is $85.00 per participant. Included in the conference registration are all materials and handouts, a light buffet meal and cocktails at the Friday evening reception, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and a breakfast brunch on Sunday.
HOTEL RATE & RESERVATIONS
In order to receive the CTA contracted hotel rate of $122.00 plus tax per night, for single or double occupancy, you must make your hotel reservation by February 8, 2010. A 10% occupany fee and $2 per room, per day Business District tax will be added to your room charge.
Please click onFAIRMONT RESERVATIONS to register for your hotel room at the Fairmont Newport Beach. You will be asked for a credit card number to guarantee the hotel reservation. If you prefer, you may call the Fairmont Reservation Number at 1-800-441-1414. Ask for the CTA Urban Issues rate when you call. To ensure space and rate ($122.00 plus tax) you must register by February 8, 2010.
All expenses for accommodations are the responsibility of the individual, the chapter, Service Center Council, or the UniServ unit.
Parking
Parking at the Fairmont is available by valet only. Valet parking cost $26.00 per night. Hourly prices range from $5 USD for the first half-hour, $1.50 each additional twenty minutes with a maximum of $26 USD. There are also several parking lots in the downtown area that offer discount parking after 6pm on Friday and all day on the weekend. For a list of downtown parking lots, go to: http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/parking_map.php. The discounted lots are are flagged in orange.
TRANSPORTATION
Parking at the Fairmont is available by valet only. Valet parking cost $26.00 per night. Hourly prices range from $5 USD for the first half-hour, $1.50 each additional twenty minutes with a maximum of $26 USD. There are also several parking lots in the downtown area that offer discount parking after 6pm on Friday and all day on the weekend. For a list of downtown parking lots, go to:
CTA will reimburse the following transportation costs for five (5) members from each UniServ unit. All other transporation costs are the responsibility of the individual, the chapter, Service Center Council, or the UniServ unit.
AIR
Reimbursement is based on the most economical coach round-trip airfare, purchased at least 21 days in advance. Participants may fly into the Norman Y. Mineta Internation Airport in Sah Jose . See the online registration confirmation information for details on the available United Airlines discounts.
AUTOMOBILE
Mileage will be reimbursed at the IRS rate of reimbursement per mile, not to exceed the cost of the most economical coach airfare. Currently the IRS rate is 55 cents per mile.
There will be no reimbursement for the cost of airport and hotel parking, hotel expenses, shuttle or taxi service, or travel between home and the local airport, unless the round-trip distance between your home and nearest airport is more than 100 miles.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
Super Shutltle is avaiable from the San Jose Airport at a cost of $20 - $25.
All other transportation costs are the responsibility of the individual, the chapter, Service Center Council, or the UniServ unit.
UNIVERSITY CREDIT AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
University Credit is now available online from California State University Chico Department of Education. At least one (1) semester unit of credit is available for full attendance at each conference. The cost is $60.00 per unit and is payable by check or credit card. Please follow the instructions below to apply online.
1. Click on http://rce.csuchico.edu/cta
2. Select the conference and the number of units
3. Follow the online registration and fee payment instructions
At the conclusion of the conference, and upon verification of your full conference attendance by CTA, the units will be posted to your official academic transcript. Instructions for ordering transcripts are available on the web at: http://em.csuchico.edu/sro// .
Professional Growth credit will be available, and will be awarded based on the number of workshop(s) attended.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED
CTA encourages full participation at the Urban Issues Conference by people who are physically challenged. So we can accommodate your needs, please be sure to complete the special needs section on the online registration form or contact the Conference Coordination Office at 650.552.5355.
AGENDA*
FRIDAY
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. CTA/NEA WELCOME RECEPTION/LIGHT MEAL (no formal program)
SATURDAY
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. BREAKFAST BUFFET
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. CAUCUS SESSIONS
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
10:45 a.m. - 12:15pm ELECTIVE SESSIONS
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. LUNCH
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. ELECTIVE SESSIONS
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ELECTIVE SESSIONS
SUNDAY
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST BUFFET
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
* Subject to change
If you have any questions please contact:
CONFERENCE COORDINATION CENTER
1705 MURCHISON DRIVE
BURLINGAME, CA 94010
650.552.5355
urbanissuesconference@cta.org
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If paying by credit card, you will be charged immediately upon completion of your registration.
If paying by check, you must include a copy of the printable invoice available at the end of your registration process. Please put "Urban Issues Conference" in the memo section of the check. Send the check, made payable to CTA to:
California Teachers Assn.
Payment Center
Attn: 2010 Urban Issues Conf.
P.O. Box 45544
San Francisco, CA 94145-0544
If paying by purchase order, please reference "Urban Issues" on the purchase order and fax a copy to:
CTA - Conference Coordination Center
Fax: 650-552-5013
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