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TALAE Conference 2009

"Stars Across Texas"
Austin, Texas

February 12 - 14, 2009
Pre-Conference Events February 11, 2009

****Tentative Agenda in Microsoft® Word - [Microsoft® Word Reader
This is a tentative agenda and subject to some minor changes.

Breakout Session Schedule in Microsoft® Word - [Microsoft® Word Reader

Dr. C. Adolfo Bermeo Bio

October 30, 2008: Deadline to submit Call for Presentationts [Microsoft® Word Reader]
January 16, 2009: Register for best rate Conference Registration Form
January 16, 2009: Deadline to submit 2008-2009 Awards Nomination form
February 11, 2009: Adult Education Directors and EL Civics Coordinators & Pre-Conference Business Meeting
February 12, 2009: Even Start Business Meeting
February 13, 2009: Even Start TESPIRS New Users Training (morning)
February 13, 2009: TESPIRS Users Group (afternoon)

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Location - Hilton Austin Airport Hotel
Overflow Hotels
Conference Contacts

Conference Registration Form - Word - - [Microsoft® Word Reader]
Conference Registration Form - PDF -- [PDF:408KB - Download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader]

Awards Nomination Form - [Microsoft® Word Reader]
Awards Nomination Form [PDF:207KB - Download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader]

Exhibitor Letter and Form Download
Hotel Shipping Info for Exhibitors & Presenters - [Microsoft® Word Reader]

TALAE 2009 Conference Contacts
(For contact information, see the 2008-2009 TALAE Board page.)

• Conference Chair: Jeanni Pruitt
• Conference Co-Chair: Jennifer Myers
• Exhibits & Vendors: Debbie Klepper
• Registration: Nancy Dunlap
• Facilitators/Volunteers: Chris Palacios
• TALAE Awards: Olga Escamilla

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Exhibitor Letter and Exhibitor Forms

Exhibitor Letter in Microsoft Word - [Microsoft® Word Reader
Exhibitor Letter [PDF:28KB - Download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader]

Exhibitor Form in Microsoft Word - [Microsoft® Word Reader
Exhibitor Form [PDF:144KB - Download Adobe® Acrobat® Reader]

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Overflow Hotels

Hawthorn Suites -- Rooms have been confirmed with Hawthorn Suites for 50 overflow rooms.

Guest need to call 512-247-6166 for reservations and identify themselves with the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE).

• Room rate is $85
• Each guest is responsible for bringing their own tax exempt form. Otherwise they will be charged applicable taxes.
• Complimentary breakfast and airport shuttle available.
• Managers reception available Monday- Thursday
• Free parking

These rooms will be held for the conference until January 24th. Cancellation date is February 11th before 3:00 p.m. Guest will be charged a one night minimum if room is cancelled after the cancellation date.

Austin Courtyard Marriott -- an additional 15 rooms, 7 king and 8 queen have been secured.

Austin Courtyard Marriott
7809 Ben White blvd
Austin, TX  78741

• Contact through January 29 is Christina 512-386-7464

• After Jan. 29 Lauren Shumacher 512-691-0036
• Hotel will be at state rate of $85.00.  Rate does not include breakfast, it can be purchased for $9.99
• Hotel reservation number 866-816-8698 code:  TALAE
• Hotel DOES offer free shuttle to airport Hilton based on availability of shuttle buses. 
• Block of rooms will only be held until January 30.

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