Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Become an Annual Conference Presenter
Technology Tools
Other
Registration
Check back in Fall 2012 to register for Annual Conference.
What is the registration fee?
Click here to see a full listing of 2012 conference registration fees. We offer several options for registration including combination discount fees for attending both Pre-Conference and Annual Conference together, senior and student discounts, and savings up to $100 for registering early.
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How can I save on registration?
- Save on both conference and pre-conference registrations.
Receive a discount when you register for Annual Conference and a Pre-Conference Institute at the same time. (ASCD refers to this as a combo fee.) Combo fees are not available on-site at the conference.
- Save when you send a team.
Every fifth person who registers from your school or district may attend Annual Conference, Pre-Conference Institutes, or both for free. To take advantage of this offer, all team members must register at the same time and for the same events—either Annual Conference, Pre-Conference Institutes, or both.
All five registration forms must be mailed together. (For Pre-Conference Institutes, registrations must include materials fees for all attendees, including the attendee with the free registration.)
- Save as a student or senior (62 or older).
Receive this discount when you register over the phone with a credit card or purchase order. Call 1-800-933-2723 (toll-free) or 1-703-578-9600, then press 1, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. eastern time. This discount option is not available online.
You may also mail or fax your registration form and payment to ASCD. Checks and money orders are accepted via mail. Students, when you mail or fax your registration, please include a copy of your current student ID.
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Can I register online?
Yes, web registration will open in Fall 2012. If you would like to register by phone, please call 1-800-933-2723 and press 1 to speak to a Service Center Representative.
If your registration is successfully submitted, you will receive a registration submission acknowledgement online and via e-mail. This message is not a confirmation letter; it acknowledges your request to register, not an actual registration. Your registration will be processed by ASCD staff within 48 hours.
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Can I use my Premium membership voucher to register for the conference?
The only voucher that can be used for ASCD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show registration is the Institutional membership Professional Development Institute (PDI)/conference voucher. The Premium membership voucher can only be used for other ASCD PDIs.
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What are accepted forms of payment for registration?
You can pay with a MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover Card, purchase order, money order, or check.
With a credit card, you may register online.
You can also register by phone with a credit card or purchase order. Call 1-800-933-2723 (toll-free) or 1-703-578-9600, then press 1, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. eastern time.
You may pay by check or money order when registering by mail.
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How long does it take to receive a registration confirmation letter?
Confirmations will be mailed starting in October. You should receive your registration confirmation letter 10 business days after the processing date of your registration.
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Is there a registration deadline?
Registration deadlines are rolling. More information about early bird and other specific deadlines will be posted in Fall 2012.
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How do I find out where my session is located?
Please visit You Are Here to see an example of AC 2012 session locations. AC2013 will be available in Fall 2012.
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What if I am on a waiting list for an Annual Conference Pre-Conference Institute?
Registrants on the waiting list will be informed that there is an opening as soon as one becomes available. If there have been no cancellations 14 days before the event, everyone on the waiting list will be notified immediately that registration for the Pre-Conference Institute has been closed.
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Become an Annual Conference Presenter
Where do I submit a concurrent proposal?
The 2013 online submission process will be open January 15 through May 15, 2012. Click here to submit.
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How many concurrent proposals can I submit?
You can submit up to two concurrent proposals.
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What's the difference between research and concurrent proposals?
Research proposals are by invitation only. Any submissions that are received that have not been invited will unfortunately not be considered. We do, however, encourage you to submit a concurrent proposal, which is open to everyone, for the 2013 Annual Conference. Proposals will be accepted until May 15, 2012.
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Where can I learn more about the ASCD Annual Conference theme?
Please check out our page about the 2013 Annual Conference theme, "Learning: Our Story. Our Time. Our Future."
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Where can I find information on proposal guidelines?
Please check out the instructions for submitting a concurrent proposal.
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What is the deadline for submitting a concurrent proposal?
The online proposal system for the 2013 Annual Conference is open January 15 through May 15, 2012. Click here to submit.
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How and when will I find out if my proposal has been accepted?
For the full timeline for 2013 notification process, please click here.
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Whom should I contact regarding proposal questions or changes?
Proposal questions or changes should be sent to the Annual Conference staff.
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Technology Tools
Where can I learn more about the technology and social media at conference?
Learn more about the technology offered at the Annual Conference and Exhibit Show by visiting our technology page. There, you can check out in-depth information on new technology tools like You Are Here and the enhanced Annual Conference digital program guide. You Are Here will be available with updated 2013 information in Fall 2012. Click here to learn more about how to use these tools.
We also feature information on social media tools—including Facebook, Twitter, ASCD Inservice, and ASCD's own networking site, ASCD EDge®—that ASCD uses to connect educators locally, nationally, and globally. Connect with us on these platforms to keep up with the latest news and be eligible for special offers.
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What is You Are Here, and how do I use it?
You Are Here is the most up-to-date Annual Conference and Exhibit Show program available. It is a multiplatform, interactive web, mobile, and on-site tool that allows you to download and plan your conference experience before and during conference via our website, your PDA, or one of the on-site stations positioned around the convention center.
Read more in-depth instructions on how to use this tool.
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What is the digital program guide, and how do I use it?
The digital program guide is an enhanced version of the print program we produce each year for our Annual Conference and Exhibit Show. It has several added benefits, such as the ability to search for specific speakers, content, or sessions; share session information with colleagues; and explore active hyperlinks throughout the program book. Attendees can access additional information about ASCD products, exhibitors, professional development events, community programs, and much more.
Read more in-depth instructions on how to use this tool.
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I want to digitally plan my Annual Conference experience. How do I do this?
Plan your conference using our interactive You Are Here Agenda Planner tool. Learn more about how to use this tool.
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Other
How do I volunteer?
Click here to get all the details on volunteering at an ASCD Conference or Institute.
Are session handouts available online?
Handouts will be available online beginning two weeks before and one month after Annual Conference. Please check back for instructions on how to download them.
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What is a guest pass?
ASCD provides two different kinds of guest passes for the Annual Conference and Exhibit Show:
- The Exhibits-Only Guest Pass allows access to the Exhibit Show only. The cost is $12. Participants purchasing this pass may not attend any sessions or ride the shuttle bus.
- The Noneducator Guest Pass is for those people who are with a registered attendee and who wish to attend the general sessions and visit the Exhibit Hall. The cost is $75. This pass entitles the holder to ride the shuttle buses. Holders of this pass may not attend any sessions other than the three general sessions.
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If I am unable to attend, what is the cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend the ASCD Annual Conference or Pre-Conference Institute for which you've registered, notify ASCD in writing or by e-mail 14 calendar days prior to the start of the event that you're registered for to request a credit voucher or refund. A $35 cancellation fee will be charged ($70 if canceling both conference and pre-conference registrations).
We encourage you to send someone in your place. To do so, call the ASCD Service Center at 1-800-933-2723 (toll-free) or 1-703-578-9600, then press 1, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. eastern time, to notify us of your substitution.
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Can I earn academic credit for attending?
It is not ASCD's policy to provide clock hours or CEU credits except through our university partners. We do provide a certificate of attendance for each attendee that is e-mailed to you following the completion of conference.
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Where will future conferences be held?
Visit our Upcoming Conferences page for a list of upcoming conferences.
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