Location 

Hilton Albuquerque

1901 University Blvd.

Albuquerque 87102

(505) 884-2500

www.hiltonalbuquerque.com

Directions

At junction of I-40 and I - 25 in the heart of Albuquerque

From Santa Fe: Southbound I-25 to Comanche/Candelaria/Menaul exit. Southbound on frontage road to Menaul. Left on Menaul, right onto University. Right into parking lot.

For door-to-door directions go to:  www.mapquest.com

Lodging

If you are traveling more than 45 miles (one way) to the Institute, you are eligible for shared accommodations, courtesy of the Institute. Your District Liaison is responsible for submitting the name of your roommate from the members of your district team. Please speak with them directly regarding any special roommate preference. (Click here to see a list of district liaisons) Attendees have the option of upgrading to a single room at the hotel's current rate.

You will receive confirmation of your hotel reservation from the Institute office via e-mail. Please note that you will be asked to present a credit card upon check in for any incidental expenses you may incur (phone, movies, room service, etc.)

Districts within 45 miles of Albuquerque that are not eligible for lodging include:
 
     Albuquerque Public Schools
     Belen Consolidated Schools
     Bernalillo Public Schools
     Los Lunas Public Schools
     Moriarty Municipal Schools
     Rio Rancho Public Schools

Districts eligible for one night's lodging on October 27 include:

     Estancia Public Schools
     Santa Fe Public Schools

Attendees who choose to stay at the hotel on October 26 and pay for their own room (at the current rate) may contact the hotel directly to make their reservation.

Substitute Reimbursement

The Institute is covering the cost for up to two days of substitute pay. You will receive a reimbursement form at the conclusion of the Institute that you are to provide to the individual in your school/district that is responsible for accounts receivable. The form will include detailed instructions on what is required by the Institute office in order to pay for the substitute(s). Please note, substitute pay reimbursement forms will only be distributed at the end of the Institute. 

Cancellation

If you find yourself unable to attend, please contact the Institute office immediately at (505) 266-3451 so that we may make the appropriate arrangements.  You may NOT send a replacement without approval from the Institute office.  We may have a wait list and those individuals will receive priority on any available open spaces. Please note that if you do not cancel your participation, your school will be charged for any expenses incurred on your behalf.

Special Accommodations

If you are in need of special accommodations, i.e. sign language interpretation, please contact the conference office at (505) 715-5222 by October 1, 2009. TDD or TTY users may access this number via the New Mexico Relay Network at (800) 659-8331.

Dress

Trying to find a room temperature at which everyone can be comfortable is nearly impossible. Half the attendees are usually too cold and the rest too hot. Therefore, we highly recommend you bring a sweater or light jacket and dress in layers so you can adjust to the room. Dress is business casual. Please note that you may be doing some light physical activity so dress accordingly.

Children

Although the content of the Institute is centered on the needs of children, please note that this conference provides professional training to adults and is NOT SUITABLE for children.