Northeast ASCD Affiliate Conference

The theme of the 13th Annual Northeast ASCD Affiliate Conference is Leading and Learning: Preparing Children for Their Future. 

As in previous years, the conference is broken down into the main, two-day event (Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th, 2009) and an optional one-day pre-conference (Thursday, December 3rd, 2009).

Each day of the conference will start off with a keynote presentation to set the tone and reflect upon current issues in Education.

This year our keynote presenters are Tony Wagner and Doug Reeves.

Pre-conference

The optional pre-conference sessions will be held on Thursday, December 3rd from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Sessions include:

Ted Hall
George Johnson and Peg Mongiello
Debra Pickering
Bob Sullo
Rick Wormeli

Again This Year

Combo Pricing - SAVE up to $80

NEAC icontninues to offer Combo Pricing for people registering for the Pre-Conference and Conference together. Those registering with the Early Bird Special will enjoy an $80.00 discount over the regular price. To receive the greatest saving, Early Bird registrations must be received no later than October 17, 2009. Read more about Combo Pricing...

All Conference Reception

This year all conference participants are invited to join us for an All Conference Reception on Friday at 4:00 pm. This is a great time to socialize with colleagues and with the conference presenters in a relaxed setting.

Conference Kit

Each conference participant, and those registered for both the pre-conference and conference will be invited to download a comprehensive Conference Kit containing information about the entire event including the handout materials from ALL conference workshops.

Special Reserved Author Luncheons

We are again offering this unique opportunity to meet with noted authors in a setting to share lunch and discuss the author's recent book. But don't delay, these sessions fill early!

Sessions include:

Debra Pickering

Rita Stein

Bob Sullo

Rick Wormeli

Rick and Becky DuFour

Kathy Welling

New England Secondary School Consortium

Luncheons have imited seating, additional fee - Register Early. More about Author Luncheons

Breakout Sessions

As in years past, featured speakers will share their knowledge and expertise in more depth in the Friday afternoon Breakout Sessions.

This year's Breakout Session presenters are:

Becky DuFour

Rick DuFour

Debra Pickering

Kathy Welling

Rick Wormeli

More about Breakout Sessions

Exhibits

A special feature of this annual event is the opportunity to view an outstanding array of exhibits showcasing major educational publishers and programs. Exhibits will be open on Friday only.

Interested in exhibiting at this confrence...?

Bookstore

The always-popular Affiliate Bookstore featuring many ASCD books and materials as well as books written by the conference presenters will be open for the Pre-Conference and Conference.

Meals

Conference registration fee includes coffee and pastries on Friday and Saturday as well as complete luncheon on Friday (Conference ends at 12:30 pm on Saturday).

Pre-Conference fee includes coffee and pastries on Thursday. Lunch is on your own.

Accommodations & Travel

We are pleased to once again hold the Northeast ASCD Affiliate Conference at the beautiful and historic Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

Created in 1927 by the great hotelier E.M. Statler as a grand American hotel, it was called a “city within a city”. Today it takes pride in serving Boston as a destination itself, housing under one roof some of Boston's most famous restaurants and lounges, including Todd English's Bonfire Restaurant, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and Smith & Wollensky's Steakhouse located in the Castle at Park Plaza, beauty salon/barber shop, airline offices, Business Center, full-service concierge, fitness center, shoe shine and more.

Complete travel information to Boston can also be found on our Hotel and Travel Information page.