Conference Frequently Asked Questions
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The most frequently asked question about the AAGT conference in
February are if Thursday is for middle school teachers only.
The answer is NO - There are presentations for everyone on
Thursday. We are collaborating with Arizona Middle Level Association
(AMLA) on Thursday so there will be plenty of sessions for
middle school teachers - but make no mistake. There will still be
sessions for elementary school and high school teachers, as well as
parents and administrators too.
Here are other AAGT Confrerence Frequently Asked
Questions:
Q.: What time will the conference run each day?
A.: From
8:00 AM to 4 PM.
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 started to plan parent sessions on Saturday, but
decided to 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.
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.: 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 an
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.
You can also take advantage of our Educational Institution
membership which will provide the discounted member rates for 5
teachers.
Q.: Is there a registration deadline?
A.: There will be a late registration fee after January 23rd -
so don't wait, register now! Last year we were filled to
capacity.
