Conference Registration

October 8, 2009

Ritz Carlton Pentagon City

Arlington, Virginia

Summit Highlights

• Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (Invited)

• 2010 Economic Outlook for School Publishing

• Key States Discuss New Digital Initiatives and Implications for Publishers

• Supporting Struggling Learners – Response to Intervention Curricula

• Ms. Carmel Martin, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education (Invited)

• Ms. Brenda Welburn, Executive Director, National School Boards Association

• Fiscal Outlook in the States

• Complete list of topics and speakers

Conference Logistics

Facilities

The one-day Summit will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City, 1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22202; http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/PentagonCity/Default.htm.

Registration Information

You may register online, by mail or by fax. 

Washington, DC is a great place to visit in October! 

Make time to see the nation’s capital.  Average temperature for Washington, DC in October :  High 75F Low 60F

For more information on Washington, DC, restaurants, shopping, museum, historical sites, etc., you may visit the Destination DC site at http://www.washington.org.

Tours and Sightseeing

White House Tours

www.whitehouse.gov/about/tours_and_events

202-456-7041    

Capitol Visitor Center and information about visiting the US Capitol

www.visitthecapitol.gov

202-226-8000

Hotel Reservations

Special conference hotel rates have been arranged at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Pentagon City.  The conference rate is $299 single/double.  Hotel reservations can be made by contacting the hotel directly at (703) 415-5000 or 800-241-3333 and referencing the AAP group rate. 

All reservations must be made by Friday, September 18, 2009 to ensure the negotiated room rate.  Any reservation made after this cut-off date is subject to rate change and availability.]

Air Travel

Airports - The following airports service the DC area:

Ronald Reagan National Airport (closest to hotel) and Dulles International Airport.  For more information on these airports visit www.metwashairports.com.

Baltimore/Washington International Airport is approximately 45 minutes to Washington, DC.  For more information visit www.bwiairport.com

Rail

Amtrak offers service to Union Station.  To book your reservation call Amtrak at 800-872-7245.

For Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - subway and map information, visit www.wmata.com.

Taxi

A cab ride from Reagan National Airport to the Ritz Carlton Pentagon City is approximately 10 minuttes.  The cost is approximately $12.00.  Taxis are available 24 hours a day at taxi stands in front of the terminals.

Parking

The Ritz Carlton Pentagon City has self parking or valet parking available to attendees.

Payment

Payment for the full amount must be received before the start of the conference or accompany your registration form.  An email confirmation will be sent to participants.

Cancellations

Cancellations of registrations received by Thursday, September 24 qualify for a 50% refund.  No refunds will be provided after this date.

Conditions

Preregistration deadline for the conference is Thursday, September 24.  A late registration fee of $25.00 will be charged for registrations postmarked after September 24.