Registration Information

11/30/05: ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR THE 2005 CONFERENCE.

Registration Policies and Procedures
To register to attend the conference, please complete the Registration Form on the next page. Registration forms may also be downloaded from the NSDC web site www.nsdc.org, or you can register online with a credit card.

Fees for Saturday and Sunday include lunches, morning break, and materials. Fees for Monday and Tuesday include the Sunday evening reception, breakfasts, lunches, and materials. The Wednesday fee includes brunch and the post conference session.

If you are not a current NSDC member, you must join. “Taste Test” Trial Memberships do not apply.

Three Ways to Register
Registrations will be accepted via mail, fax, or online. If you register by fax or online, do not mail the registration form. If you mail the form, do not fax or register online. This can cause duplicate charges! All registrations require payment for processing.

Registration Deadline
Registrations must be postmarked on or before November 15. Call the NSDC Business Office at 800-727-7288 after that date to check on conference availability.

Early Registration Discount
If your registration is postmarked on or before October 1, you may deduct $25 from your total conference fees.

Presenter & Academy Discount
All presenters may deduct an additional $25 from their conference fees. Current Academy members may also deduct an additional $25.

Group Discount
A 10% discount on registration fees for 10 or more persons will be granted to school districts if 10 or more registrations are completed and are included in one envelope with a school district check (no purchase orders or credit cards) for the total amount due.

Cancellation Policy
A full refund less a $50 administrative fee will be issued upon written request received in the NSDC Business Office by November 10, 2005; one-half refund less a $50 administrative fee by November 21, 2005; no refunds will be issued for cancellations received after November 21, 2005. No refunds will be issued until after the conference.

Confirmation
You will receive registration confirmation via e-mail. Please make sure we have your current e-mail address. Please call the NSDC Business Office (800-727-7288) if you have NOT received confirmation within two weeks of registering. Please bring your registration confirmation to the NSDC registration area to receive a nametag, session tickets, and additional conference materials.

Registration Form
SECTION I - Registration Data must be filled out completely. Your current membership number appears on your address label.
SECTION II - Registration Fees must accompany registration. No registrations will be processed without payment in full.
SECTION III - Form of Payment. Fees are payable by check, Visa/Mastercard, or purchase order. The purchase order must be enclosed or faxed with the registration. NSDC will invoice your school/district on the purchase order upon receipt. Payment of the invoice must be received before the conference.

Something New
Wednesday Postconference: NSDC is offering specially selected three-hour sessions (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm) after the traditional brunch and close of the conference at noon on Wednesday. This is available to participants who register for Wednesday only one-day regular conference. Three-day or five-day registrants may add the Wednesday postconference for $50.

Session Selection Process
In order to get the best selection of preconference and concurrent sessions, please register early. Because the number of participants for each session is limited, it is important that you indicate your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th choices for each time period. Full and cancelled sessions will be listed on our web site. Please list a 5th and 6th choice if you register after October 15.

A New Session Selection Option
Choose the “Expert” track and you will receive tickets for all Keynote Q&A’s and Distinguished Lectures.

Take advantage of the NSDC website, www.nsdc.org even if you do not register on-line. Search the database on-line and make your selections; then fill out the form.