The AIEA sponsors two conferences annually. This year they are:

Registration Packet (all needed forms and info are included in this packet.

Conference Location:
Glendale Community College, 6000 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, Arizona
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 Parking:
Attendees can enter campus via Olive Avenue entrances. There are two parking lots available to conference attendees. There is no charge for parking.
Please reference Glendale Community College Campus Map in the Registration Packet for parking locations. Please note the arrow and site circled on the map.
Main Conference gatherings will be located in Student Union.

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.

Conference Workshops:
Health
Education
Family
Culture

Conference Meals:
Breakfast and lunch will be provided with paid conference registration for both days. Please reference tentative conference schedule.

Tentative Conference Schedule
Monday March 12, 2012
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Registration/Continental Breakfast
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Welcome/Keynote Speaker
10:10 am – 11:10 am: Session A Workshops
11:20 am – 12:20 pm: Session B Workshops
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch/Keynote Speaker
1:40 pm – 2:40 pm: Session C Workshops
2:50 pm – 3:50 pm: Session D Workshops
4:00 pm – 5:00pm: General Presentation

Return Registration Form and Payment to:
AIEA, P.O. Box 13402, Phoenix, Arizona 85002

e-mail to:
Kathy Savala
kathy.savala@phxschools.org
Phone: 602-257-4051

Cancellation Policy
No Refunds are allowed. Substitutes are acceptable.

For Registration information contact:
Kathy Savala
kathy.savala@phxschools.org
Phone: 602-257-4051

For general conference information contact:
Julie Nevarez at
Glendale Community College
Phone 623-845-4935
Julie.nevarez@gcmail.maricopa.edu

NO CHILDREN
Childcare facilities are not available per College policy, please make other arrangements.

Conference Host Hotels & Rates:
Towne Place Suites Marriott
9425 North Black Canyon Fwy
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Phone: 602-943-9510
Special Conference Rate – until March 11- 14, 2012
Studio Suite $99.00 + plus tax
1 queen Bed plus sofa sleeper, fully equipped kitchen sleeps up to 4 people
Note: Contact front desk using phone number listed above.
Specify AIEA Parent Conference when making reservations
Registration cutoff date 2/18/12. – 5pm AZ time
Rate includes Continental Breakfast at hotel.

Payment: Option 1) Credit Card/ debit Card upon check in
Option 2) Company check for room and tax must arrive a minimum of 7 days before guest check in date.
Option 3) Obtain a Credit Card authorization form by calling hotel desk 602-943-9510.
NO PURCHASE ORDER

Spring Hill Suites Marriott
9425 North Black Canyon Fwy
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Phone: 602-943-9510
Special Conference Rate - until March 11-14, 2012
Double Queen Suite $109.00 + plus tax
2 queen beds plus sofa sleeper. (Sleeps up to 6)
King Bed Suite $99.00 + plus tax
1 king bed plus sofa sleeper. (Sleeps up to 4)
Note: Contact front desk using phone number listed above.
Specify AIEA Parent Conference when making reservations
Rate includes Complimentary Hot buffet breakfast
Payment: Option 1) Credit Card/ debit Card upon check in
Option 2) Company check for room and tax must arrive a minimum of 7 days before guest check in date.
Option 3) Obtain a Credit Card authorization form by calling hotel desk 602-943-9510.
NO PURCHASE ORDER

All Required Forms are in the Registration Packet
including the Parent's Registration Form,
Exhibitor's Form,
Maps and Directions etc.