2013 NEA ESP Conference
March 8-10, 2013
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel
280 West Jefferson
Louisville, KY 40202
502-627-5045 or 1-800-533-0127
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
On-site registration will be available.
NOTE: Personal checks will NOT be accepted on-site.
The 2013 NEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) Conference will be held March 8–10, 2013, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel in Louisville, KY.
The conference is designed to provide professional development opportunities for participants to help them gain the skills they need to: build stronger locals, build strong internal and external relationships, organize members, and enhance NEA ESP members' ability to positively influence student achievement. These skills are provided through two full days of professional development, as well as pre-conference workshop opportunities.
Now Available:
- Official 2013 NEA ESP Conference Program (
40 pp.) - Conference Sessions At-a-Glance ( 2 pp.)
- Louisville Marriott Downtown Floor Plan ( 2 pp.)
- NEW: 2013 NEA ESP Conference Raffle Giveaways
- Join the Raise Your Hand Movement
Raise your hand to ensure success for every student through great public schools. Find out how you can join the movement Friday, March 8, 2013 at the NEA ESP Conference at the Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel in Louisville, KY, Kentucky Ballroom F&G, 2:30-4:00 p.m. - Join the First Timers Session
Is this your first time attending the NEA ESP Conference? Join your fellow colleagues, make new friends and get your questions answered at the First Timers session on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Filly and Thoroughbred Conference Room, 1:00-2:30 p.m. - NEA Officer and Executive Committee Meet and Greet
Do you have great ideas about how NEA can elevate ESP careers but haven't had the opportunity to pass them on to NEA leadership? Well this is your chance! Join the NEA Officers and Executive Committee members for a meet and greet on Friday, March 8, 2013 in the Conference Reception Ballroom Foyer from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and have your ideas heard. - 2013 ESP Conference Tips for Travelers
- 2013 NEA ESP Conference Groupsite
The NEA ESP Conference has an official Groupsite page. This page will house conference information, real time conference pictures, discussion areas for conference participants, conference tweets and more! All online conference registrants have already been sent invitations to join. Conference participants registering on site can request access. Access will be granted based on registration confirmation in the NEA ESP Conference database.
General Information
Registration
The conference registration fee of $150 includes a reception, dinner, and entertainment on Friday, a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Online registration is now CLOSED. On-site registration will be available. NOTE: Personal checks will not be accepted on-site as a form of payment.
As a reminder, pre-conference spots are reserved on a first come first serve basis. Don’t miss out on your spot. Visit this page often for regular conference updates. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact Jeannette Jackson.
The deadline to request a 100 percent refund of fees is typically two weeks after online registration closes. A specific refund deadline date will be posted once online registration opens.
Host Hotel Lodging (THIS HOTEL IS CURRENTLY FULL.)
2013 NEA ESP National Conference Hotel Room Reservations
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel
280 West Jefferson
Louisville, KY 40202
Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Conference participants can make hotel reservations for the Louisville Marriot Downtown Hotel by calling 502-627-5045 and referencing the "NEA ESP National Conference" to receive our special conference rate of $139 plus tax. To receive the NEA ESP National Conference rate you must reserve your room by February 11, 2013.
Overflow Lodging (THIS HOTEL IS CURRENTLY FULL.)
2013 NEA ESP Conference Overflow Hotel Registration
Hyatt Regency Louisville
320 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Conference participants can make hotel reservations for the Hyatt Regency Louisville Hotel by calling 502-581-1234 and referencing the "NEA ESP National Conference" to receive our special conference rate of $139 plus tax for single occupancy and $149 plus tax for double. To receive the NEA ESP National Conference rate you must reserve your room by February 14, 2013.
Host Hotel Parking
Host hotel parking costs range from $21.00 a day for self-parking to $25.00 a day for valet parking. Both services include in and out garage privileges. Off-site parking is available for $5-$10 a day.
Host Hotel Internet and Telephone Charges
Louisville Marriott's Wired for Everything Plan is the only internet plan offered by the hotel. For a daily rate of $12.95 this plan includes guestroom high-speed Internet access, unlimited local and long distance calls (within the country) are available. Wireless internet is available for FREE in the hotel lobby for registered guests.
*All conference participants reserving a room by February 11, 2013 and referencing the "NEA ESP National Conference" will receive complimentary in-room internet access.
Airport Taxi and Shuttle Services
Taxi service from the airport to the hotel is the ONLY mode of public transportation available. Taxi services range approximately $18 - $24 each way. There are no shuttle services at the Louisville airport.
Note: All non-contractual fees and tax rates are subject to change.
RELATED ITEMS
2013 NEA ESP Conference Call for Presenters Form
Submission Deadline October 26, 2012
For reference only:
2012 NEA ESP Conference Reminders (PDF, 1pg)
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