2008 State Policy Network 16th Annual Meeting - Scottsdale, Arizona


Online registration for this event is closed.

Start:  Wednesday, September 10, 2008
End:  Friday, September 12, 2008

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Confirmed Speakers

  • Hon. David M. Walker, president and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation and former Comptroller General of the United States.
  • Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary, United States Department of Labor
  • Dr. Howard Fuller, Chairman, Black Alliance for Educational Opportunities (BAEO)
  • James R. Leininger, M.D., Chairman Emeritus, Texas Public Policy Foundation

Agendas

Please note, third party organizations may schedule events immediately prior to- or following the official agenda.

Registration Fees

K-12 Education Reform Summit:

  • No registration fee

Annual Meeting Attendance:

  • Complimentary registration for SPN members
  • Non-member registration $250
  • Guest/Spouse: $75 (must register separately)

Resource Room and Materials Shipping Information

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Hotel Information

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM BLOCK IS SOLD-OUT WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 & 11.

The Scottsdale Plaza Resort (Currently Full)
7200 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
(800)832-2025

Please note, in addition to the $139.00 per night room rate, attendees will also be charged an additional $10.00 per day resort fee and a $2.00 per day housekeeping gratuity. A one-time bellhop fee of $8.00 will also be charged per attendee.

The following two hotels will have FREE shuttle transportation throughout the K-12 Education Summit and 16th Annual Meeting. No room block or preferred rates are available:

Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch
7401 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ
USA 85253-3548
(480) 948-5050
0.7 miles from SPR

Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
7700 East McCormick Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 991-9000
2.0 miles from SPR

Other nearby hotels to Scottsdale Plaza Resort

Double Tree Paradise Valley Resort
5401 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250-7090
480-947-5400
2.2 miles from SPR

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Chaparral Suites
5001 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 949-1414
2.2 miles from SPR

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Gainey Suites Hotel
7300 E Gainey Suites Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 922-6969
1.9 miles from SRP

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Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 444-1234
2.9 miles from SPR

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Scottsdale Mondrian
7353 East Indian School Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 308- 1100
3.4 miles from SPR

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Transportation

  • Flying: The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the nearest airport to the 16th Annual Meeting conference site.
  • Ground Transportation: A shuttle bus is available to and from the Scottsdale Plaza for $20.00 per passenger. From the airport, contact the hotel via courtesy phones located in the baggage claim area to arrange for pick-up.

A full run-down of Transportation options can be found here.

Registration Information

This event is invitation only. Click the 'Register' button to initiate the registration process for both the K-12 Education Summit and the 16th Annual Meeting.
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