Pacific Regional Leadership Conference

20/20 Vision: Impacting the Next 20 Years in Education

February 15-17, 2008 / Boise, Idaho

The NEA Pacific Regional Leadership Conference (PRLC) is designed to further enhance the knowledge of K-12 teachers, education support professionals, higher education, student and retired members.

Use the following information to register and make your hotel reservations. Questions? Contact the NEA Pacific Regional Office at Prlc@nea.org or (650) 347-6000 x221.

 Register Online: It's fast and easy.  

Pacific Region Minority Leadership Training (MLT) Seminar - February 13-15 at the same location. For more information, Click here for the MLT website. Contact Robert Kim at NEA HCR, 202-822-7439 or RKim@nea.org .

All state, local and self-funded participants, presenters, exhibitors, candidates, staff and MLT participants must register online. If selected by your state to be NEA-funded, your state's PRLC coordinator would have provided information regarding registering online. Those registering online will receive an email confirmation.

• The PRLC conference registration fee is $175 on or before January 11, 2008; the fee is $225 after January 11 and on site. Online registration fee payments may be made by credit card or check. The fee covers attendance at sessions, conference materials and the following meals: dinner Friday, continental breakfast and lunch Saturday, and brunch Sunday.
• The MLT conference registration fee is $110.  Online registration fee payments may be made by credit card or check.
• Last day for online registration is February 4, 2008. After that date, registration will be on site in Boise.

Read our cancellation and refund policies.

Download your:

• Tentative Program Agenda ( 12 KB, 1p)
• NEA Fund for Children and Public Education-PAC ( 29 KB, 1p)
• Read Across America Flyer ( 38 KB, 1p)
• Information for NEA-Funded PRLC Participants ( 19 KB, 2pp)
• Information for NEA PRLC Session Presenters and NEA Staff ( 23 KB, 3pp)
• Information for NEA PRLC Exhibitors ( 27 KB, 2pp)
• PRLC Information for NEA Directors ( 18 KB, 2pp)
• 2008 Travel Voucher - Non Staff ( 95 KB, 1p)
• Governance/Committees ( 57 KB, 1p)

Conference Sites

Boise Centre on the Grove Convention Center
850 W. Front Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 336-8900
(208) 336-8803 (Fax)

Parking and Rates:

• City Centre Garage - designated event parking at corner of 9th and Front Streets, entrance on 9th Street. Open daily 6:30am-12:00am.
• Capitol Terrace Garage - at Main and Idaho Streets, entrances on Main and Idaho. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Eastman Garage - at Main and Idaho Streets, entrances on Main and Idaho. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-9:00pm, Sat. 8:30am-9:00pm, Closed Sunday.
• Self-parking $12.00 all day; Hourly charge free first hour, $1.50 each hour thereafter (maximum $12.00 per day).

The Grove Hotel (SOLD OUT)
245 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
Reservations (888) 961-5000 (see parking & rates below)

Lodging

The Grove Hotel (SOLD OUT)
245 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
Reservations (888) 961-5000;(208) 333-8000

To get the room rate of $104 (plus 13% tax), reference the Group/Conference Code 'TGH-GFC453' by January 14.
NEA conference discounted self-parking rate available at $4.95 overnight; Hourly charge free first hour, $1.50 each hour thereafter (maximum $12.00 per day); Valet parking $12.95 daily.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.

Hampton Inn and Suites Boise Downtown
495 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
Reservations (800) 426-7866; (208) 331-1900

To get the room rate of $89 (plus 13% tax), reference the Group/Conference Code 'NEA' by January 14.
NEA conference discounted self-parking rate available at $6.95 per day at the Myrtle Street Parking Garage, which is attached to the hotel.
Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 12:00 noon.

Hotel 43 - 100% nonsmoking property
981 W. Grove Street
Boise, ID 83702
Reservations (800) 243-4622; (208) 342-4622

To get the room rate of $104(plus 13% tax), reference the Group/Conference Code 'GPAC' by January 14.
NEA conference discounted self-parking rate available at $10.00 per day.
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 1:00 p.m.

All funded and self-funded participants, presenters, exhibitors, candidates and staff, and MLT participants are responsible for making, guaranteeing and canceling their own hotel reservations. Upon checking in, NEA-funded participants and funded presenters will be able to confirm that two nights (February 15-16) room and tax will be direct billed to the NEA Pacific Regional Office.

• Hotel rooms are subject to availability based on the number of rooms in the contracted block.
• Hotel reservations must be made by January 14, 2008 to receive the group rate (see rates below for each hotel). The group code for PRLC participants is listed under each hotel below.
• A credit card will be required in order to secure reservations. Reservations will require a one night's deposit at the time of the reservation. Credit cards will not be charged until check-in " (or in the event of a no-show).
• To cancel, call the hotel at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance of arrival to avoid forfeiting your deposit. If you cancel within 72 hours or fail to show, your deposit of one's night room and tax will not be refunded.
• For additional information please visit the hotel website by clicking on the hotel names below.
• Please DO NOT contact the NEA Pacific Regional Office for hotel reservations.

Registration Cancellation Policy

• If you registered online, please cancel online. To make changes to your online registration or to cancel your registration, return to the online registration form, click existing registration, and then enter the email address you originally registered with. Your online registration can also be easily accessed from your confirmation email.
• If you are unable to cancel online, please cancel by email to Prlc@nea.org or by letter. Please make sure to include a copy of your online invoice or registration record. Please also provide your full name, email address, contact phone number, and reason for canceling.
• Cancellations must be received by no later than February 8, 2008.
• Cancellations sent by letter should be mailed to:

  National Education Association
  Pacific Regional Office
  1350 Bayshore Hwy., Suite 730
  Burlingame, CA 94010

Refund Policy

• All fees paid by credit card will be refunded to your credit card within 7-10 business days after the date of cancellation.
• All fees paid by check will be refunded by check within 4 to 6 weeks after the end of the conference.
• 100% of your fees will be refunded if your cancellation is received by Friday, February 8, 2008.
• No refunds will be issued if you cancel after Friday, February 8, 2008.
• No refunds will be issued for no shows.

Travel

All funded and self-funded participants, presenters, exhibitors and candidates, staff, and MLT participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. NEA-funded participants and presenters will be reimbursed per the maximums listed on the Air Travel Information flyer ( 19 KB, 2pp) and should review the Travel and Expense Guidelines ( 19 KB, 1p) before traveling. The General Travel Voucher ( 95 KB, 1p)(Travel Grp should be listed as 'Other') must be completed within 30 days of travel. Be sure to sign your voucher and include original receipts (any unsigned vouchers will be returned). Please include a phone number or email address in case of questions and keep a copy for your records. Mail vouchers to:

NEA Pacific Regional Office
Marija Buljan-Bergero
1350 Bayshore Highway, Suite 730
Burlingame, CA 94010

All participants are welcome to use Garber Travel at 800-816-8747 or Arlington@garbertravel.com .

Boise Airport (BOI), Boise, Idaho

• Complimentary airport shuttle is available to and from the airport for hotel guests. Service is provided by Boise Shuttle Service to the above hotels. After obtaining luggage use the courtesy phone to call the hotel from the reservation center near baggage claim for pick-up. Proceed to shuttle pick-up area just outside baggage claim. The shuttle will be green and red with several hotel logos listed. Allow 30 minutes for transportation to hotel.
  
• Estimated taxi fare: $15.00 (one way).

Directions: To Boise Center on the Grove Convention Center
Head southeast on W Airport Way. W Airport Way turns into S Vista Avenue. Continue north on S Vista Avenue, you will loop around the historic Boise Train Depot, and will continue on as Vista turns into Capitol Boulevard. Turn left on W Front Street, go one block to the corner of S 9th and Front Streets. The Boise Centre is on the right side. About 13 minutes - 3.7 miles.

Directions: To The Grove Hotel
Head southeast on W Airport Way and take the Vista/Airport Exit (exit #53). W Airport Way turns into S Vista Avenue. Continue north on S Vista Avenue which turns into S Capitol Blvd. The hotel is on the corner of Front Street and Capitol Blvd., on the left-hand side of Capitol. About 12 minutes - 3.7 miles.

Directions: To Hampton Inn and Suites Boise Downtown
Head southeast on W Airport Way and take the Vista/Airport Exit (exit #53). W Airport Way turns into S Vista Avenue. Continue north on S Vista Avenue which turns into S Capitol Blvd. The hotel is on the left side. About 11 minutes - 3.5 miles.

Directions: To Hotel 43
Head southeast on W Airport Way and take the Vista/Airport Exit (exit #53). W Airport Way turns into S Vista Avenue. Continue north on S Vista Avenue which turns into S Capitol Blvd. Turn left on Front Street. Turn right on S 10th Street. Proceed one block and turn right on W Grove Street. Hotel is on the right side. About 14 minutes - 3.9 miles.

Idaho Education Association- Visit the host's website.

Local Attractions

Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau
Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
Boise Art Museum
Basque Museum and Cultural Center
Idaho State Historical Museum
Zoo Boise
Morrison Knudsen Nature Center
World Center for Birds of Prey
Idaho Botanical Garden
Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area

Miscellaneous

• The Open Hearing on Resolutions is scheduled for Sunday, February 17 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Copies of the 2007-2008 NEA Resolutions will be provided at the Hearing and are also available for advance review on the NEA website by visiting http://www.nea.org/annualmeeting/raaction/images/2007-2008Resolutions.pdf.
• Submit your nominations now for the 2008 NEA Human and Civil Rights Award. Nominations must be postmarked by December 1, 2007.