REGISTRATION PACKAGES, FEES, AND POLICIES
What's Included
Full Conference Registration
INCLUDES: Wednesday evening opening, all plenary sessions, panels, symposia, special film screenings, and concurrent sessions on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Thursday Exhibit Fair Opening Celebration (dinner provided), Friday afternoon dessert buffet during Authors’ Corner in exhibit hall, Friday evening Annual Stapp Scholarship Live Auction and Reception, and the Saturday Awards Luncheon.
Not included with this rate: Research Symposium registration, Field Experiences, Wednesday Workshops, Saturday Closing Networking Event.
Thursday Registration
INCLUDES: All plenary sessions, panels, symposia, special film screenings, concurrent sessions, and the Exhibit Fair Opening Celebration (dinner provided) on Thursday, October 11, 2012.
Not included with this rate: Research Symposium registration, Field Experiences, Wednesday Workshops, Saturday Closing Networking Event.
Friday Registration
INCLUDES: All panels, symposia, special film screenings, concurrent sessions, afternoon dessert buffet during Authors’ Corner in exhibit hall, and the evening Annual Stapp Scholarship Live Auction and Reception on Friday, October 12, 2012.
Not included with this rate: Research Symposium registration, Field Experiences, Wednesday Workshops, Saturday Closing Networking Event.
Saturday Registration
INCLUDES: All panels, symposia, special film screenings, concurrent sessions, and the Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 13, 2012.
**Saturday is also K-12 teacher focus day and the only day we offer a special rate for K-12 teachers.**
Not included with this rate: Research Symposium registration, Field Experiences, Wednesday Workshops, Saturday Closing Networking Event.
Fees and Policies
Mailed or faxed registrations: A $20.00 administrative fee will be applied to all mailed or faxed registrations. NAAEE strongly encourages you to use the online registration system.
Registration name changes: You will be assessed a $50.00 administrative fee for registration name changes.
Refund Policy: Only Full Conference and one-day (excluding K-12 Teacher Saturday rate) registration fees are eligible for refunds. Special events, field experiences, workshops, the Research Symposium, and the K-12 Teacher Saturday registration fees are nonrefundable.
You will be charged an administrative fee ($50 - $100 depending on your registration type) on written refund requests postmarked or emailed by September 9, 2012. Refunds will be processed following the conference. DO NOT EXPECT TO RECEIVE YOUR REFUND BEFORE JANUARY 15, 2013.
In most cases, no refunds will be given after September 5, 2012. However, NAAEE recognizes that “life happens” and in rare cases we will issue refunds or offer a credit for the 2013 conference for extenuating circumstances. We must receive these types of requests in writing by December 1, 2012, receipt date, not postmark date). Please email your name, contact information, and the reason you are requesting a refund to darlene at naaee.org. Individuals will be notified of NAAEE's decision in mid-December.
Cancellation Policy: Field experiences and workshops are subject to cancellation if registration numbers for these events are exceedingly low. If an activity is cancelled, you will be notified no later than September 5, 2012. You will be offered an alternate field experience and/or an alternate workshop if the one you signed up for is cancelled. If you choose not to accept an alternate option, you will receive a refund. NAAEE cannot be held responsible for travel arrangements made by participants in the event of a field experience or a workshop being cancelled.
Please note that the Research Symposium, Field Experiences, Wednesday Workshops, special event tickets, and Saturday K-12 Teacher registration are not eligible for a refund if you are unable to attend.
Liability Waiver: In submitting your conference registration, you confirm that you will participate in all of the 2012 NAAEE Annual Conference activities at your own risk. Accordingly, you agree to hold the NAAEE Board, its staff, contractors, and agents harmless against all injury that you might suffer at any time during this conference.
Photography/Video Agreement: In submitting your conference registration and attending the 2012 NAAEE Conference you understand photographs and video may be taken during the conference in which you may be included, and you agree and understand that these images may be used by NAAEE for promotional purposes in print, video, and on the World Wide Web.
ADA Compliance: All facilities used in Oakland are ADA compliant.
Online registration closes on September 15. Paper registration forms can be completed and turned in at the registration desk in Oakland.