… about the AAGT Annual Conference
Q.: Where is the conference schedule?
A.: The Conference Schedule At-A-Glance lists the entire conference schedule. The Breakout Sessions Schedule lists which breakout sessions will be on each day.
Q.: Will there be sessions other than Middle School focus on Thursday?
A.: Absolutely. There will be great sessions for every audience on every day of the conference.
Q.: What meals are provided at the conference?
A.: Continental breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Q.: Does the conference center have wireless internet access?
A.: No, the conference center does not have wireless access. There are a limited number of computers that registrants can use to access the internet.
Q.: Is there a special hotel rate near the conference like last year?
A.: Yes, the Mainstay Suites will offer a discount rate again this year.
Mainstay Suites by Choice Hotels, 9455 N. Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-395-0900 Phone (Ask for AAGT Conference rate when making reservation)
602-395-1900 Fax
The rate is $135.00 based upon availability. This is first come first serve at
the state per diem rate.
King rooms run $5.00 more
2 Queen beds run $10.00 more
Each additional adult after 2 is $10.00
Each room is a full suite with a chair, pull out couch and mini kitchen (full
size refrigerator and microwave). They also have dishes, etc, in each suite. They
serve a continental breakfast and have a gym as well as free high speed
internet in each room.
Q.: Is there an evening session for parents this year?
A.: There will be sessions of interest to parents throughout the 3 days, but there will not be an evening session for parents at this conference. We will hold a separate Saturday Workshop for Parents and gifted students April 26th. Watch our website and AAGT eNews Brief for more information about this event. If you aren’t on our email list, please sign
up now.
Q.: Will there be tables with Exhibitors as in the past?
A.: Yes there will. If you are interested in being an Exhibitor, please click here for more information and click here to request a table.
… about Conference Registration
Q.: Can I register online if I’m using a Purchase Order?
A.: Yes. You can register online using a Purchase Order. Our
online system allows you to pay with a credit card, indicate your purchase
order, or indicate you will be paying with a check.
Q.: My school district will pay for my registration, but not
for my membership. Can I pay for my membership online separately?
A.: Yes. You can pay for your membership online and pay for it
by credit card, or send in your personal check. Then you will be qualified
for the membership discount.
Q.: Our district can’t afford to send people for the 3-day
conference. Can we send 3 teachers each one day at the 3-day registration price?
A.: Yes. You can send three different teachers on a 3-day
conference registration. Online registration needs to be completed by one of
the attendees, but in the Registration Type section select “Three Day
Conference”. Spaces will appear for you to enter the name and email address of
each teacher and which day they will attend.
Q.: Can we register multiple teachers online?
A.: Yes. You can indicate the quantity for each registration
type and then enter the name and email address of each attendee. (Note: you can
only select one of each type “Three Day Conference”; “Two Day Conference”; or
“One Day Conference” at a time. If you need to register 3 teachers for the
“Three Day Conference” and 4 teachers for the “Two Day Conference” you will run
the registration twice to do that.)
Q.: We have a lot of teachers to register for the conference from our district and
we’re not sure how to get them organized. Can you help us figure out how to get
our information organized?
A.: There is a sample excel
spreadsheet you can use to gather and organize information for teachers and
administrators in your district. The spreadsheet was designed so that you
circulate them either printed on paper or via email. Once you have the
information gathered you can enter it online or you can mail, email or fax it
in. Please call 602-882-1848 if you have any questions.
