2008 Spring Educators Conference

April 5-7, 2008 -- Bangkok, Thailand

NESA educators will gather in Bangkok at the Shangri-La Hotel, April 5-7, 2008. NESA has worked with its Teacher Representatives to plan an outstanding program featuring keynotes, institutes, teacher-led workshops, Idea Exchanges, and of course, opportunities to network with colleagues.

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM


Download the program


ADMINISTRATIVE/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTS INSTITUTE AT SEC


NESA will again offer a strand exclusively for administrative/executive assistants, facilitated by MARC LEVINSON, associate director of the National Business Officers Association (NBOA), and N.C. MOHAN, Human Resources Manager, American Embassy School, New Delhi.

Download speaker biographies and an institute outline.

(Please note the required reading has changed! This is an updated document as of February 19.)


ADVANCED PLACEMENT INSTITUTES


Three AP institutes will be offered in Bangkok, during the three days of the conference.

  • Subjects: Economics; Physics; and World History
  • Dates: April 5-7
  • Registration fees:
    Regular members: $615
    Associate members: $700
    Non-members: $790
  • Fee includes: institute cost, conference bag & program, nametag, entrance to plenary keynote presentations, conference social events, coffee breaks and lunch for the three days.
  • To register: Please see  below 'Conference Registration'
  • Room Reservations:  Please see below 'Room Reservations'
  • Graduate Credit: Will be available from Buffalo State-State University of New York (SUNY).  Please see below 'Graduate Credit'

Download AP Institute flyer with descriptions and facilitators' biographies.



HANDOUTS/RESOURCES


NESA is not able to provide photocopying services in Bangkok. Check the Handouts/Resources page frequently, as materials are posted as they are received. MATERIALS FOR BOTH SPECIALIST SPEAKERS AND TEACHER PRESENTERS are available. Download necessary materials prior to the conference.


SPECIALIST SPEAKERS


Download a list of speakers


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION


Online registration for the NESA Spring Educators Conference is closed.
To register, or to make changes to your registration, please contact NESA at conferences@nesacenter.org

The individual conference registration fee includes: entrance to all conference sessions, social events and the exhibition; eligibility to book rooms at the conference hotel at a special NESA rate; the conference program, nametag and bag.
 
All accompanying adults are required to register as ‘co-delegates’.
SEC Board Cancellation Policy
'Early Bird' deadline: February 20, 2008 (after Feb. 20, 'late' registration fees will apply; see below).

'Early Bird' Registration Fees Until February 20, 2008:


School Delegates
NESA Regular Member: $465/person
NESA Associate Member: $550/person
Non-member: $640/person
Codelegate: $140/person

Exhibitor Delegates
NESA Member: $490/person
Non-member: $880/person
Codelegate: $140/person

Exhibit Tables
  • NESA Member: $500/table (with the reservation of at least one exhibit table, an additional table is free)
  • Non-member: $760/table



'Late' Registration Fees After February 20, 2008:


School Delegates
NESA Regular Member: $495/person
NESA Associate Member: $580/person
Non-member: $670/person
Codelegate: $170/person

Exhibitor Delegates
NESA Member: $520/person
Non-member: $910/person
Codelegate: $170/person

Exhibit Tables
  • NESA Member: $500/table (with the reservation of at least one exhibit table, an additional table is free)
  • Non-member: $760/table



ROOM RESERVATIONS


Hotel reservations will be handled directly by the Shangri-La Hotel.

Shangri-La Hotel Room Rates

Inclusive of taxes & buffet breakfast
Single/Double: $164
Executive River View: $177
Deluxe Balcony River View: $177
Executive Suite: $290
Horizon Executive Suite: $395
Extra Bed: $45

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations received any later than two weeks prior to the arrival date will be subject to one nights room charge. The same applies for no-shows.


For reservations, visit the Shangri-La Web site.
NOTE: To guarantee the NESA conference room rate shown above, please use the NESA Group Code [GCA030408A] in all correspondence with the Shangri-La Hotel.


CHILDCARE PROGRAM


The Childcare program will be organized as follows:

  • 0-3 year olds - Daycare at the Shangri-La Hotel - La Tache room
  • 4-6 year olds - Field trips and Tumble Tots Nursery School
  • 7-11 year olds - Field trips around Bangkok
  • 12-17 year olds - Field trips around Bangkok

To obtain Childcare Program Information and Pre Registration form, go to www.nichetravel.co.th


GRADUATE CREDIT


Graduate credit will be available from Buffalo State-State University of New York (SUNY).
Download an information sheet and registration form:
Information sheet: word file
Registration form: word file


BANGKOK TRAVEL AGENT


Please contact Paul Lertvatrakan, NICHE TRAVEL paul@nichetravel.co.th for the following service:

  • airport transfers (not provided by NESA)
  • tours and trips

Download tour details and prices Niche_Travel_Tour Options.pdf or check the Niche website http://www.nichetravel.co.th for package deals and hotel listings/prices outside of Bangkok.


HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: ONE-DAY BUILD


habitat-for-humanity.jpgThe NESA family has always loved coming to the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand.  Why not take a small “vacation with a purpose” and give something back to this beautiful country? Join us for a one-day build following the Teachers’ Conference on April 8.  Habitat for Humanity-Thailand www.habitatthailand.org  began working in Thailand in 1998 and has built close to 1,000 homes.   Habitat is asking for a $50 USD contribution plus a small transportation fee to help defer costs and provide additional housing loans for future builds.  Details and sign up will be available at the Habitat for Humanity booth at the NESA teachers’ conference.