February 21-24, 2009

Join ASTE for our 29^th Annual Conference, held this year at The Hotel Captain Cook.  We will be under one roof, simplifying networking, conference accessibility, and your enjoyment of Anchorage's sunny weather!

The yearly Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) conference is the largest of its type for K-20 educators, administrators, and technology coordinators in Alaska. It is the purpose and mission of ASTE to promote access to technology, connectivity to information resources and technology integration for all Alaskan learners. This year's conference will emphasize classroom practices that combine technology with educational standards.

Join us in Anchorage, Alaska to "Connect | Discover | Inspire". This year's conference promises to provide educators state-wide a myriad of opportunities, including hands-on workshops, excellent keynote and featured speakers, exhibits and more!

Preconference: 

Saturday, February 21 & Sunday, February 22

Opening Session:

Sunday, February 22 about 5:00 PM

Conference:

Monday, February 23 & Tuesday, February 24

Registration Fees:

* Full Conference (Monday AND Tuesday) = $210.00

* One Day Conference (Monday OR Tuesday) = $135.00

* Pre-Conference - Full Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $110.00

* Pre-Conference - Half Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $60.00

Late Registration Fees (Begin on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009):

* Full Conference (Monday AND Tuesday) = $260.00

* One Day Conference (Monday OR Tuesday) = $160.00

* Pre-Conference - Full Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $160.00

* Pre-Conference - Half Day (Saturday OR Sunday) = $85.00

Please note: All late registrations will NOT be able to receive meal function tickets.

Contact: Email Conference-Chair David Piazza at david.piazza@aste.org or call the Southwest Region School District at (907) 842-8223

Hotel Accommodations and Event Location:

The Hotel Captain Cook

4^th & K Streets

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

(907) 276-6000

(800) 843-1950

www.captaincook.com

Ask for the ASTE group rate:  $99/room  (Staying at the Cook will help hold down our costs!)

Online hotel reservations may be made on the Hotel Captain Cook's Group Rate reservations web site. Enter "ASTE09" as the group code.

ASTE Online Registration Confirmation

Online registration will be available through the RegOnline system via our website.  Visit www.aste.org and follow the links for online registration once they are posted on the home page.

Acknowledgment of your registration will be emailed to the address you provide on the online registration form. If you do not receive your confirmation shortly after submitting your registration, please send an email to registration@aste.org.

Onsite Registration

Onsite registration will be available at The Hotel Captain Cook beginning Friday, February 20 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor sign-up and information is available through our site on the RegOnline Registration system.

Booths are approximately 8' x 10' with fabric walls ("Pipe and Drape"). These booths will consist of an 8' back wall and two 36-inch high side dividers. The booth includes one 6' skirted table, one 500 Watt electrical outlet, and two chairs. The Exhibit Hall is carpeted. Your company name will be displayed on and Exhibitor ID Sign (7" x 44").

Alaska Event Services should be utilized to aquire additional equipment or to handle your freight. They may be contacted directly at: P.O. Box 200291, Anchorage, AK 99520. (907) 345 - 8789. (907) 345-5018 FAX. You may download their exhibitor forms packet.

College Credit

Registration forms for University of Alaska graduate non-graded credit will be available at the conference registration desk. To receive credit, you must sign-up for the course at the conference and complete all requirements.  One credit or two credit pass/fail will be available for this conference.

UAA Credit Course - Variable Pass/No Pass - 1 or 2 Credits
One Credit ($99): Attend 15 hours of conference sessions
Two Credits ($129): Attend 30 hours of conference sessions

For either option, hours may include pre-conference sessions, lunch meetings, keynote speakers, and student presentations.

All coursework must be submitted by March 17

Instructor: Dr. Darla Jones
jones_darla@asdk12.org
(907) 742-4433

Cancellation Policy

Refund requests must be emailed to registration@aste.org. Be sure to write "ASTE REFUND REQUEST" in the subject line. Refund requests will be subject to a $25 administrative fee, and those received after February 16, 2009, regardless of time sent, cannot be honored.

Please be certain of your registration choices as a $25 change fee will apply to each registration change made by the administrator after your initial choices. You may follow the link in your registration confirmation email to make changes on your own any time before February 17, 2009.

Have questions? Need more infomation now?

Email Conference-Chair: David Piazza at david.piazza@aste.org.