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NECC 2005

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For help or additional instructions, please call the registration office at 1.800.280.6218 (U.S. and Canada), or 1.541.346.3537 (8 am–5 pm Pacific Time), or send e-mail to

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Important Confirmation Materials are now available online for registered attendees.

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Pre-registration for NECC 2005 is now closed.

You can still register onsite at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (PACC), 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19107.

The Registration Area is located in the Grand Hall on Level Two of the PACC.

Onsite Registration hours are:
Sunday, June 26: 7 am-6 pm
Monday, June 27: 7 am-7 pm
Tuesday, June 28: 7 am-6 pm
Wednesday, June 29: 7 am-5:45 pm
Thursday, June 30: 7:30 am-3 pm

Questions? Contact the Registration Office!

NECC Registration Office
Hours: M-F 8 am-5 pm PT
Phone: 1.800.280.6218 (US & Canada) or 541.346.3537
Fax: 541-346-3545
E-mail:

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For information, click on links or scroll down the page.

Download Registration Form PDF
What Your Registration Includes
Fees
Special Rates
Important Dates
Ways to Register
Reaccess your Registration
Cancellation Policy
Registration Confirmation
Continuing Education Credits
NECC Publications
Housing Reservations
Questions?

What Your Registration Includes

  • Exhibit Hall admission (more than 450 companies and 1,200 booths!)
  • Keynote & Spotlight presentations
  • 400+ concurrent and other sessions
  • Newcomers' orientation
  • Student Showcase
  • Global Gallery/PT3 Gallery
  • Daily refreshments
  • Shuttle transportation between convention center and most conference hotels
  • Complimentary social events, including the Opening Reception, Fun Run/Walk, and Tuesday evening Social and Student Film Festival, produced by PBS station WHYY
  • Complimentary Internet/e-mail stations
  • PDA-based resources
  • Closing Session and drawings
  • Commemorative registration tote with embroidered logo

See the Program and Schedule of Events for details. One-day registrants can enjoy all of the above, limited to the day of registration.

Fees

Conference Registration Fees
  Super Early-Bird
Through March 31
Early-Bird
Through April 29
Pre-Reg/Onsite
After April 29
ISTE/PAECT Member $145 $175 $219
General Public
(Non-Member)
$199 $225 $299
Groups of 10 & ISTE/PAECT Member $145 $145 $145
Groups of 10, Not ISTE/PAECT Member $199 $199 $199
Guest $ 60 $ 60 $ 60
One-Day $ 95 $105 $125
Full-Time Student $ 95 $ 95 $ 95
Retired Educator $ 95 $ 95 $ 95

Workshop Fees
  Super Early-Bird
Through March 31
Early-Bird
Through April 29
Pre-Reg/Onsite
After April 29
Half-Day Workshop $90 $90 $99
Full-Day Workshop $180 $180 $199
Two-Day Workshop $360 $360 $399

NECC offers the following special rates:

  • ISTE Members
    The ISTE Member rate is available to all current ISTE members. Details on the ISTE Membership Benefits page.
  • Regional Partners (MICCA & NYSCATE)
    Members of these N.E./Mid-Atlantic affiliates are eligible to receive the Super Early-Bird ISTE member pricing at any time.
  • Groups of 10 or more
    Group Members who are also ISTE/PAECT members may register at the Super Early-Bird rate of $145 at any time. Other Group Members (General Public) may register at the Super-Early Bird rate of $199 at any time.
  • Presenters
    Presenters who are also ISTE/PAECT members may register at the Super Early-Bird rate of $145 at any time. Other presenters (General Public) may register at the Super Early-Bird rate of $199 at any time.
  • Volunteers
    Volunteers who are also ISTE/PAECT members may register at the Super Early-Bird rate of $145 at any time. Other volunteers (General Public) may register at the Super Early-Bird rate of $199 at any time.
  • Guests
    The $60 guest fee (one per attendee) includes entrance into the Exhibit Hall (16 years old and older), Monday Night Opening Reception, and Tuesday Night Dance and Student Film Festival. Does not include attendance to sessions or workshops.
  • Full-Time Students
    A student rate of $95 for a full registration is available to full-time students who show proof of enrollment at the time of registration. Please provide your student ID number and school name. No one younger than 16 will be admitted to the Exhibit Hall.
  • Retired Educators
    In support of retired educators, NECC is offering a discounted rate of $95 for a full registration.

Important Dates

March 31:Super Early-Bird registration deadline
April 29:Early-Bird registration deadline
May 27:Last day to add Tours
May 27:Last day to cancel Tours
May 27:Final confirmations sent by e-mail
June 10:Mail registration closes
June 10:Last day to cancel Kids' Camp
June 15:Web, phone, and fax registration closes
June 20: 
 
Conference cancellations accepted in writing through this date.
A $25 fee will apply
June 26–30: Onsite registration open

Ways to Register
NECC offers several ways to register. Print the registration form if you need to register via telephone, fax, or mail method. Please use a separate printed form for each participant.

Registration Form .pdf (190 KB)

  • Web Registration
    Proceed to Register Now!
    Pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Purchase Order (P.O.)
    Online registration available through June 15, 2005.

  • Telephone Registration
    1.800.280.6218 (U.S and Canada)
    or 1.541.346.3537 (8 am–5 pm, M–F Pacific Time)
    Please complete the registration form before calling.
    Pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Purchase Order (P.O.)
    Phone registration is available through June 15, 2005.

  • Fax Registration
    1.541.346.3545 (available 24 hours per day)
    Pay by Visa, MasterCard, or Purchase Order (P.O.)
    Fax registration is available through June 15, 2005.

  • Mail-In Registration
    NECC 2005
    1277 University of Oregon
    Eugene, OR 97403-1277

    Pay by check, money order, traveler's check, Visa, MasterCard, or P.O.
    Postmark by June 10, 2005.

  • Onsite Registration
    Pennsylvania Convention Center
    Philadelphia, PA, USA
    June 26–30
    Pay by cash, check, money order, traveler's check, Visa, MasterCard, or P.O.

Reaccess your Registration
If you've already registered, use your e-mail address and confirmation number to reaccess your registration to add workshops, tours, and other ticketed events.

Please Note: when you reaccess, only additions can be made to your registration. If you need to make substitutions or cancellations, you will need to telephone or send an e-mail to the registration office.

Reaccess your Registration

Cancellation Policy
Conference Registration and ticketed event cancellations, except tours and Kids' Camp, will be accepted through June 20, 2005. ISTE membership fees are non-refundable.

Tour cancellations accepted through May 27.

Kids' Camp cancellations accepted through June 10.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing; send an e-mail to or fax to 1.541.346.3545.

Full registration cancellations will be subject to a $25 service fee. After the cancellation deadlines, changes to your registration will not be accepted. If you are unable to attend, you may substitute another individual in your place at no extra charge. The approved refunds will be processed following the conference in August 2005.

Ticketed events include Workshops, Professional Development Events, Wednesday Evening Social Event, Tours, Kids' Camp, and Conference Luncheon & Keynote.

Please note: NECC reserves the right to cancel workshops, tours, and any other ticketed event that does not have enough enrollment to cover expenses or does not meet the enrollment minimum. In the event of this type of cancellation, the ticketed event fees will be fully refunded.

Registration Confirmation
For all registrants providing e-mail addresses, final confirmations will be sent via e-mail beginning May 25, 2005. Otherwise, postal confirmations will be mailed beginning May 27, 2005.

Continuing Education Credits

  • Certificates of Participation/Attendance
    NECC will provide attendees with certificates to document their participation in the conference and attendance at workshops. Certificates of Participation for the general conference will be available at the Information Booth beginning Sunday, June 26. Certificates of Attendance will be available in each workshop and, in some cases, must be signed by the workshop presenter. Please check with your district or state to see if this is a requirement before coming to NECC 2005.

  • Your State or District Requirements
    Continuing education requirements vary by state. Be sure to check with your state or district representative beforehand so that you know exactly what you must do to qualify and what documentation is required. Your Final Program, handout materials, session overviews, etc., may be needed to document content, so please keep them to submit with your certificate. Specific requirements for several of the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regional states are listed below:

State
Requirement
Approved by
State Web Site or E-mail
Alabama Certificate of Attendance with record of registration and Final Program. District office Professional Education Personnel Evaluation Program
Florida Check with your district professional development director regarding requirements for possible inservice credit and required documentation. District office
Georgia Attendee to bring form from their district office to NECC 2005. District office Georgia Dept of Education
Kentucky Certificate of Attendance District office
Louisiana Certificate of Attendance, record of registration, and portfolio (course overview, handouts, product). Be sure to document actual instruction time. District office
Maryland Check with your local district office or state for requirements and documentation. Maryland Higher Education Commission Maryland Higher Education Commission
Mississippi CEU approval and application not available for NECC 2005 Delta State University
New Jersey Continuing Education Credits not available for NECC 2005. Professional Standards and Learning, NJ Department of Education Professional Standards and Learning
New York Check with your local district office regarding specific requirements and documentation for continuing education credits prior to coming to NECC 2005.
Office of Teaching Initiatives
Ohio Check with your local Professional Development Committee prior to attending NECC 2005. District's Professional Development Committee
Pennsylvania Act 48 Credits provided onsite PAECT PAECT

NECC05_Act48info.pdf (download pdf)

Tennessee Certificate of Attendance District Office Tennessee Dept of Education
Texas NECC Provider Application in process. State Board for Educator Certification State Board for Educator Certification
Virginia Certification of Attendance District Office Virginia Dept of Education

NECC Publications
Past NECC attendees and NECC 2005 registrants will automatically be mailed our Advance Program by March 2005. If you're not already on those lists and would like to receive an Advance Program, please send an e-mail with your address to .

Housing Reservations
Housing is separate from the Registration process. Please see Housing/Travel for information on how to reserve a hotel room beginning November 3, 2004. Rooms go quickly so reserve early for best selection. Already registered for the conference and still need to reserve your hotel room? Click here to forward your contact information to the online housing reservation.

Questions?
For help or additional instructions, please call the Registration Office at 1.800.280.6218 (U.S. & Canada) or 1.541.346.3537 (8 am–5 pm Pacific Time), or send e-mail to .



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