Registration
For more information about registering for the Celebration of Teaching & Learning, please go to our Register page.
General Information
When is the 2009 Celebration of Teaching & Learning?
The Celebration will be held on March 6th & 7th, 2009. The Celebration begins at approximately 8:00am and ends at around 5:00pm.
Where does Celebration take place?
The Celebration takes place at the Hilton New York, 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10018.
Who can attend the Celebration?
Our conference is primarily for K-12 educators, including teachers, administrators, policy makers, parents, and anyone who is interested in learning about best practices in the world of Education.
Can I earn academic credit for attending?
Each school system in the tri-state metropolitan area has its own procedure and requirements for approval of teacher training for local professional development credit. In order to get professional development credit through your local school, district or region for taking part in the Celebration of Teaching and Learning Professional Development Conference, you will need to get your local supervisor or administrator’s approval.
Below, you will find a printable letter that will help your administrator to decide whether this conference will qualify for approval in your school system. This letter for your administrator provides information about the Celebration’s Professional Development Conference and presents the possibility of obtaining credit.
credit-letter (pdf)
How can I become an Educator Member of Thirteen and WLIW21?
Our special Educator Membership is offered to all registered attendees of the Celebration. For a discounted rate, you will receive a membership for both Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21. Benefits Include:
- One year membership for BOTH Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21
- Monthly Thirteen and WLIW21 program guides mailed to your home
- Member cards entitling you to discounts at museums, theaters, concert halls and retailers throughout the tri-state area (same benefits as regular membership)
- A commemorative Celebration cap
- Exclusive invitations/early announcements to professional development opportunities and program screenings throughout the year
You can set up your membership at the Celebration by visiting our Membership & Merchandise booth in the exhibit hall. There will also be an opportunity for Celebration attendees to sign up for an Educator Membership online for a limited time after the event takes place.
Can I volunteer to help out at the event?
Yes, we welcome all volunteers. Please note: If you choose to volunteer to help at the Celebration, you will be working and may not be able to sit in on any sessions. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer@thirteencelebration.org or fill out our volunteer form and someone will get back to you.
Download the Volunteer Form (pdf).
What are the Chase awards? How can my school participate?
Please see our Awards page for details.
How do I make arrangements for special needs/disabilities?
If any attendees require special accommodation for disabilities, please inform us at info@thirteencelebration.org or 212-560-4900 by January 15, 2008 so we may make every effort to provide suitable services.
Can I bring my children/students?
The Celebration of Teaching & Learning is not designed for children. There is no discounted rate for children.
Exhibiting
How can I become an exhibitor at this event?
For exhibitor information, please contact Colleen Boyden at colleen@cckevents.com.
Presenting
Whom should I contact regarding proposal questions?
We do not formally solicit proposals for presenters. However, we’d be happy to entertain suggestions. Please submit a brief paragraph or two suggesting speaker(s), and we’ll get back to you to let you know if we’re interested.
Other questions? Contact us at info@thirteencelebration.
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