General Information
Registration Information
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To receive the Early Registration Fee, please register by January 27, 2012.
DAY ONE: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
INVESTMENTS IN EARLY LEARNING: LET EVIDENCE LEAD THE WAY
The First 5 California Conference is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, February 8, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshment break, all Conference materials and an evening reception hosted by the Water Cooler to honor Rob Reiner’s contribution to the development of early learning in our state and across the nation. Please register each person planning to attend by checking the appropriate box on the registration form.
DAY TWO: Thursday, February 9, 2012
STRONGER TOGETHER: WINNING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE
The Water Cooler Conference is scheduled to begin on Thursday, February 9, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration includes an evening reception honoring Rob Reiner on Wednesday, February 8, and breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments, and all Conference materials on Thursday, February 9. Please register each person planning to attend by checking the appropriate box on the registration form.
BOTH DAYS: Wednesday, February 8 & Thursday, February 9, 2012
First 5 California INVESTMENTS IN EARLY LEARNING:
LET EVIDENCE LEAD THE WAY & Water Cooler
STRONGER TOGETHER: WINNING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE
Join us Wednesday, February 8, and Thursday, February 9, for the full Conference. Registration includes two continental breakfasts, two lunches, afternoon refreshment breaks, a reception honoring Rob Reiner, and all Conference materials.
Registration Fees
Day One only:
The early registration fee is $100 and must be received on or before January 27, 2012.
The late registration fee is $125 and will be charged to those who register after January 27, 2012.
Day Two only:
The registration fee is $100.
Both days:
The early registration for attending both days is $200 and must be received on or before January 27, 2012.
The late registration fee is $225 and will be charged to all participants who register after January 27, 2012.
Payment
Full payment must accompany all registrations or be paid on-site prior to admittance into the Conference.
Note to attendees and public officials participating on Thursday, February 9, 2012:
Attendance at this event by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift. We will gladly provide you with an estimate of the value of this gift. Since this event is funded by philanthropy as well as fees paid by participants, actual costs may exceed registration fees.
Conference Location
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-1700
Hotel Reservations and Conference Rates
The discounted room rate at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel is no longer available. Please contact the hotel’s central reservation office at (800) 325-3535 to check on the available rate.
Other Nearby Hotels:
Hyatt Regency Sacramento
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA
(916) 443-1234
Link: Hyatt Regency Sacramento
Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park
1121 15th Street, Sacramento, CA
(916) 443-0500
Link: Residence Inn Sacramento Downtown at Capitol Park
Embassy Suites Sacramento
100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento CA
(916) 326-5000
Link: Embassy Suites Sacramento
Hotel Parking
Hotel parking is available at 900 13th Street, which is located at the northwest corner of 13th and J Streets. Valet parking is available for $28 per 24-hour period for non-registered guests, and $25 per 24-hour for registered guests. Self parking is available for $1.50 per 20 minutes with a maximum of $18 per day. Overnight parking is available for $24 per vehicle. Billing occurs at 24-hour intervals, with car retrieval as many times as requested. Self-parking ticket must be stamped by the hotel (front desk or concierge) with your room number added. For hotel guests, no money is to be paid directly to the parking garage attendant. (Rates are subject to change without notification.)
Airport Transportation
The Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel does not offer ground transportation to/from the Sacramento International Airport. The preferred transportation provider from the airport to the hotel is Super Shuttle and is available 24 hours per day at approximately $13 per person, per trip. Super Shuttle reservations can be made at www.supershuttle.com or (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826). (Rates are subject to change without notification.)
Taxi Cabs
Taxi service is available through National Taxi at (916) 444-8294 or Yellow Cab at (916) 441-3492. Please call to verify rates prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing by January 9, 2012, are subject to a $25 processing fee. After that date, substitutions will be allowed, but no refunds will be made. No-shows will be billed the full registration fee. To cancel your registration, please e-mail your request to CSUS, CCE Conference & Training Services (see Participant Registration form).