2010 National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity Professional Development Institute A New Decade for Equity April 12-15, 2010 Doubletree Hotel Crystal City, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA Now Available: 2010 Program Book | | Prepare NOW for Advocacy Day Steps to prepare to take advantage of your chance to be on Capitol Hill. After a morning of public policy briefings by our coalition partners, members of the Administration, staff of the House Education and Labor Committee and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, you will have the afternoon available to visit the offices of your Senators and Representatives. Read How Proposed Agenda Revised 3.22.10 Across the country, many Americans are struggling to gain the skills necessary to enter high-skill, high-wage employment. For those facing multiple barriers to education and training--such as single parents, low-income individuals, individuals with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency--the path to economic security is even more challenging. Read workshop dates, times, titles, and descriptions. Please register with us at the PDI. Why attend the NAPE PDI? Download this memo to assist you in providing justification to your agency for attendance at the PDI. Conference Fees (rates subject to change) NAPE member full conference price $450 Non-member full conference price $550 Daily Rate $185 (rates subject to change) Your registration gives NAPE all rights of usage for all photos taken at the PDI Hotel Information Doubletree Hotel Crystal City 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA The Hotel Block is FULL! Please call Joyce 610.593.8038 for room availability RESERVE ONLINE or call 1-800-222-8733 reference NAPE or the 3-letter reservation code WWC Room Rate: $199 plus tax Rate good for 3 days prior and 3 days following based on availability Speakers at the NAPE PDI: Confirmed: Brenda Dann-Messier, Assistant Secretary, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, US Department of Education, will speak at the Wednesday, April 14, Public Policy Day Opening. More about Brenda Dann-Messier Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary, Office of Employment and Training Administration, US Department of Labor, will be speaking at the Tuesday, April 13, luncheon. More about Jane Oates Russlynn Ali, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education will be speaking on Wednesday, April 14 for our Public Policy Day Opening. More about Russlynn Ali Additional Events STEM Equity Pipeline Pre-Conference $100 Monday, April 12, 2010 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Representatives from the STEM Equity Pipeline State Teams will meet to share their accomplishments and challenges in implementing professional development efforts in their states. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to the project's future implementation in its remaining duration. Team members will receive technical assistance and conduct future planning for their states activities. (registration is required for this event $100) Tour of Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School Wednesday, April 14, 2010 2:00 pm This event is included in your registration fee and is for those who don't wish to visit their representatives on Public Policy Day. More information to come An Evening at the Lincoln Theatre $50 Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7:30 pm The Duke comes home to the Lincoln with Sophisticated Ladies, the award-winning musical revue that explores the legacy of our local jazz hero starring Broadway legend Maurice Hines This glorious re-creation of the big band sound features some of the most memorable music from the Roaring Twenties to the Swing Era, including such classic songs as "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," "Take the ‘A' Train," "Satin Doll" and the haunting "In a Sentimental Mood." With one show-stopping number after another, this stylish and brassy retrospective travels through a history of American song and dance, from Charleston to swing to virtuosic tap dancing. It's an abundance of riches from the most sophisticated and sassy jazz king of all. Silent Auction Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:00 pm Don't forget to bring your donations of unique items, state-specific products, or equity-related items for our silent auction. All proceeds are used to support the NAPE Education Foundation and its projects and are tax deductible. This event is included in your registration fee.  |  Opening Session Mimi Lufkin, CEO NAPE  Workshop Session Below: Annual Silent Auction  | |