The AIEA sponsors two conferences annually. This year they are:
1. The 2010 American Indian Youth Conference
to be held in November (date for 2010 TBA)
Location: University of Arizona - Memorial Student Union, Tucson, Arizona
Theme: "TBA"
Sponsored by the Arizona Indian Education Associatation and The University of Arizona
2. The 2010 American Indian Parent Conference
March 16 – 17, 2010
Location: Glendale Community College, 6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, Arizona
Theme: "Tradition of Life Long Learning: Mapping out a Child’s Journey through Education"
Sponsored by the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Indian Education Association, MCCCD Office of Early Outreach Native American Programs, Maricopa ACE Programs, Maricopa Hoop of Learning Programs, ACE Plus Program at Glendale Community College, Glendale Community Colleges Hoop of Learning Program
Theme of the 2010 American Indian Parent Conference:
"Tradition of Life Long Learning: Mapping out a Child’s Journey through Education"
For complete Registration Packet
(all needed forms and info included in this packet) download here:
Conference Location: Glendale Community College
6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, Arizona
Freeway and Campus Maps
Directions from I-17: Exit off of Dunlap Avenue; Head west on Dunlap Avenue; *(Note – Dunlap Avenue becomes Olive Avenue as travel westward continues)
Glendale Community College is located on north side of Olive Avenue
Conference Goals:
To support, inform, and advocate for Arizona’s American Indian parents in the education of their children.
Conference Objectives:
To serve as a network for information
regarding parent advocacy and involvement.
To present effective and culturally relevant education services and strategies.
To identify resources, research, and information related to education, health, community, and culture.
To showcase successful collaborations between schools and human service programs.
To present education policy issues and initiatives, including the potential impact
on the education of Indian children and their parents.
Workshop Tracks:
Health
Education
Community/Leadership
Culture
Conference Meals:
Breakfast and lunch will be provided with paid conference registration for both days. Dinner will be provided on Tuesday evening. Please reference tentative conference schedule.
TENTATIVE AGENDA Wednesday March 17, 2010 Registration Fee:
$100.00 per registrant
Fee covers conference registration and AIEA membership.
Payment Methods:
Business Checks, Purchase Orders, Money Orders
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Registration 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Continental Breakfast 9:00 am – 10: 00 am
Welcome/Keynote Speaker 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Session A Workshops 10:05 am – 11:00 am
Session B Workshops 11:05 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch/Keynote Speaker 12:05 pm – 1:00 pm
Session C Workshops 1:05 pm – 2:00 pm
Session D Workshops 2:05 pm – 3:00 pm
General Presentation 3:05 pm – 4:00pm
Light Dinner/Entertainment 4:05 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Full Breakfast 9:00 am – 10: 00 am
Opening Remarks 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Session A Workshops 10:05 am – 11:00 am
Session B Workshops 11:05 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch/Keynote Speaker 12:05 pm – 1:00 pm
Session C Workshops 1:05 pm – 2:00 pm
Session D Workshops 2:05 pm – 3:00 pm
Closing Remarks 3:05 pm – 4:00 pm
Please note: Conference schedule subject to change without notice.
Return Registration Form and Payment to:
AIEA, P.O. Box 13402, Phoenix, Arizona 85002
Cancellation Policy
No Refunds are allowed
Substitutes are acceptable.
For conference information contact one of the following individuals:
Theresa N. Price
Conference Co-Chair
Phone: 480-472-0582
Email: tnprice@mpsaz.org
or
Kathy Savala
Phone 602-257-4051
Fax 602-257-2837
Email: Kathy.savala@phxelem.k12.az.us
For Conference Location information contact:
Glendale Community College
Phone 623-845-4935
Hotel Reservations & Rates:
Spring Hill Suites Marriott
9425 North Black Canyon Fwy
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
602-943-9510
Special Conference Rate
Double Queen Suite $109.00 + plus tax
King Suite $109.00 + plus tax
Contact Briar Richardson using phone number listed above.
Specify AIEA Parent Conference when making reservations
Rate includes Continental Breakfast at hotel.
Towne Place Suites Marriott
9425 North Black Canyon Fwy
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
602-943-9510
Special Conference Rate
Studio Suite $99.00 + plus tax
Two Bedroom Suite $119.00 + plus tax
Contact Briar Richardson using phone number listed above.
Specify AIEA Parent Conference when making reservations
Rate includes Continental Breakfast at hotel.
Exhibitor's Form: Deadline date: Monday, March 8, 2010 Download the Adobe PDF Registration Packet above to obtain a copy of the Exhibitor's Form and information on insurance requirements.
| Last Updated: Monday January 30, 2010 | Contact the AIEA President |