25ANNUAL TH - Southern Regional Education Board

26th Annual HSTW StaffDevelopment ConferenceWednesday, July 11 – Saturday, July 14, 2012Ernest N. Morial Convention CenterNew Orleans, LouisianaThe 26th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference will be held at the Earnest N. Morial Convention Center in NewOrleans, Louisiana, July 11 – 14, 2012.Schedule:The pre-conferences will begin Monday, July 9, and will conclude at noon on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. The keynote addressis scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, July 11, 2012, followed by state meetings. The conference announcement brochure andregistration materials will be available online and sent to member schools in January 2012.Hotel Information:Connections Housing will act as the booking agent for all contracted conference hotels. To reserve a room, please visithttp://www.connectionsmeetings.com/content/1338.htm or call (404) 844-4404 or (800) 262-9974. As is standard practice,hotels will require a one-night deposit for each room reservation. Refunds will be given only if cancellations are made at least seven(7) days prior to the scheduled date of arrival. Reservations must be made by Friday, June 1, 2012, in order to receive the SREBroom rate. It is advisable to reserve your rooms early, as the SREB block tends to sell out quickly. By May 25, 2012, each roommust list each occupant’s name and a valid method of payment for the one-night deposit. Credit cards and checks are consideredvalid methods of payment; school purchase orders will not be accepted.Please call Connections Housing at (404) 844-4404 or (800) 262-9974 with any questions regarding hotel reservations.The following is a sample of conference hotels for the 26th Annual HSTW Staff Development Conference. For a full list of allhotels, visit http://www.connectionsmeetings.com/content/1338.htm.Conference HotelSingle/Double Room*Hilton New Orleans Riverside $155New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center $155Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center $145Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans $139Doubletree New Orleans $134* The room rates above do not include room tax or fees.Note: Remember to ask for the 2012 SREB HSTW Summer Conference rate when booking your reservation.Southern Regional Education Board • High Schools That Work592 10th St. N.W. • Atlanta, GA 30318-5776 • Phone: (404) 875-9211 • Fax: (404) 872-1477 • www.sreb.org