2008 Annual Meeting
National Council on Measurement in Education
2008 Annual Meeting & Training Sessions, March 23-27, 2008,
New York, New York
NCME Program and Supplement
An on-line, downloadable version of the program will be posted on NCME’s website (www.ncme.org) in early February. In addition, printed versions of the program will be mailed to registered attendees in February. Printed programs will not be mailed to late registrants; this includes individuals residing in the United States who register after February 8, 2008 and individuals with non-U.S. addresses who register after January 25, 2008.
Late registrants may pick up a copy of the program and program supplement on-site in the AERA/NCME registration area at the Hilton New York or at the NCME information area at the Crowne Plaza Times Square.
The Program Supplement, which may contain important changes, additions and corrections to the program, will be distributed on-site.
Airfare
NCME and AERA have arranged exclusive discount airfares for 2008 NCME and AERA Annual Meeting registrants with United Airlines and Continental Airlines. Inquiries regarding travel arrangements should be directed to United Airlines and Continental Airlines through their special meeting desk lines. If you normally use the services of a travel agent, have the agent place your reservations through the following toll-free numbers for United and Continental to obtain the same advantages for you. United Airlines may be contacted at 1-800-521-4041 (Please reference the AERA file number 563NH). Continental Airlines may be contacted at 1-800-468-7022 (Reference the AERA file code ZDN6 and Agreement Code AQ9VKQ when booking your flight).
For all booking inquiries, detailed flight information, as well as applicable discounts, click on the United and Continental links on the AERA website (http://www.AERA.net).
Information for Persons with Disabilities
NCME encourages persons with disabilities to attend the Annual Meeting. Most hotels are accessible to the disabled. To reserve a hotel room better suited to meet the needs of the disabled, please indicate your needs in the appropriate space on the Housing Request Form. Individuals with a disability should check the appropriate box on the registration form and attach a note outlining specific needs to make the meeting more accessible. This includes participants who may need interpreting assistance or any other special assistance. A note from a physician may be requested in extraordinary circumstances.
Child Care
Services will be provided by KiddieCorp at the Hilton New York for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. The Child Care Center’s experienced staff will include an on-site supervisor. The organization is licensed, bonded, and insured. Nutritious snacks and beverages along with age-appropriate toys, games, movies, and cartoons will be provided. Ratios of staff to children are 1 to 2 for infants, 1 to 3 for toddlers, and 1 to 5 for school age children.
The Child Care Center will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Monday, March 24, and from 8:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 to Thursday, March 27. On Friday, March 28, it will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. To ensure the center is properly staffed and to facilitate planning games and other activities for the children, advance registration is required. On-site registration may be possible, at a slightly higher cost, if space is available.
If you are interested in receiving further information and the registration form, mark the appropriate space on the Advance Registration Form. You can also contact KiddieCorp directly at 1-858-455-1718. Rates are included with the materials you will receive. The deadline for child-care registration is March 2, 2008. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Tours
AERA has arranged for a wonderful selection of tours to be made available to NCME and AERA meeting attendees. To learn more about these tours, please visit AERA's website (http://www.AERA.net) for a full description of the tours and their prices.
Register Early!
Securing your hotel reservations early is strongly advised if you want to obtain a reservation at the hotel of your choice. Although a large block of rooms have been made available, these rooms may disappear rapidly, as New York City is a very popular destination for meeting attendees.