 2012
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 19-21, 2012• SAN JOSE, CA
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Conference registration includes access to over 150
workshops, the exhibit hall, evening events, Focus Speaker
sessions, and General Sessions.
Advance registration is now
closed. Thank you to all of you who registered in advance.
This does not mean that you cannot attend. On-site registration
will be available. Please see the registration desk
schedule below. Want to arrive at the conference ready
to register? Download and complete the registration
form (using on-site rates) that is a part of the registration
brochure.
Hotel reservations are still
being accepted - incredible rates available. Click
here for online reservations and pricing details.
On-Site Registration Desk:
The on-site registration desk will be located in the
San Jose Convention Center just outside Hall 1 on the
upper level. Click here for
directions to the convention center.
Registration Desk Hours:
Thursday, October 18, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, October 19, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 20, 7:00 am - 5:45 pm
Sunday, October 21, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Registration FAQs: Click
here
2012 Conference Registration Rates:
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Early
Bird
On or Before July 1 |
July
1 - October 1 |
On-Site
On or After October 1 |
CSTA
Member Registration* |
Full Registration
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$105 |
$125 |
$145 |
Weekend Only
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$90 |
$105 |
$120 |
CSTA
Student Member* |
Full Registration
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Weekend Only
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$35 |
$40 |
$45 |
Nonmember
Registration |
Full Registration and 1-Year CSTA Membership
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$144 |
$164 |
$184 |
Full Registration
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$158 |
$177 |
$198 |
Weekend Only and 1-Year CSTA Membership
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Weekend Only
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Other
Rates |
Group+>20 |
$83/person |
$100/person |
n/a |
Guests |
$70 |
$85 |
$105 |
*Membership paid through November 1, 2012 or later.
+Groups of 20 or more qualify for this special
rate regardless of the membership status of each registrant.
All forms (one for each registrant) must be accompanied
by a single check or purchase order and received by
October 1, 2012. Group registrations will not be accepted
at on-site registration.
Registration FAQs
Q:
What is included in the conference registration fee?
A: Your registration
fee includes over 150 one-hour workshops, the opening
and closing general sessions, evening events, Focus
Speaker sessions, and full access to the exhibit hall.
Weekend-only registrations include only those workshops,
evening events, and Focus Speaker sessions held on Saturday
and Sunday, October 20 - 21 and access to the exhibit
hall on Saturday.
Other ticketed events such as the Awards Breakfast,
Short Courses, and Field Courses are not included in
your registration fee.
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Q:
What forms of payment does CSTA accept?
A: CSTA accepts
checks and purchase orders (see note below) for conference
fees, made payable to CSTA. We also accept VISA, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover. CSTA's federal tax ID
number is 94-2926545. CSTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3)
corporation.
Special Note Regarding Purchase Orders: POs used as
payment for the conference must be received by October
1, 2012. You may use a Purchase Order if you register
on-site, however, you must have a copy of the original
purchase order. We are not able to accept just the purchase
order number as payment.
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Q:
I want to register at the Early-Bird Rate, but I won't
be able to secure funding from my district or school
until the fall. Can I still register at the Early-Bird
rate?
A: Yes. Complete
your registration on-line or via fax with payment. When
we receive payment from your school/district in the
fall, we will refund the fees in full to your credit
card.
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Q:
My school district has approved my request to attend
the conference but the purchase order will not be processed
by the registration deadline. If I pay the conference
fees myself, will I be refunded after CSTA receives
payment from my school district?
A: Yes, CSTA
will refund any funds that were submitted by you once
payment has been received from your school district.
We recommend you submit your payment with a credit card
which will allow us to process your refund more quickly.
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Q:
Are registration fees transferable?
A: Yes! In fact,
if you are registered for the conference and then find
that you cannot attend yourself, we encourage you to
send a colleague in your place along with a signed letter
stating you wish to transfer your registration fee.
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Q:
What is your cancellation policy?
A: If you need
to cancel your registration, the cancellation notice
must be made in writing and received by CSTA prior to
October 15, 2012. Cancellations should be directed to
the Executive Director and can be mailed (3800 Watt
Ave, #175, Sacramento, CA 95821), faxed (916) 979-7023),
or e-mailed (registration@cascience.org) to CSTA. Cancellations
are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Registration
fees are fully transferable; if you need to cancel you
are strongly encouraged to send a colleague in your
place. To transfer your registration to another person,
send a request in writing stating to whom you wish to
transfer your registration fee.
REFUNDS
A full refund of the registration fee, less a $25 administrative
fee, will be granted for all written cancellation requests
received by October 15, 2012. No refunds will be made
for cancellations received after this date. Refunds
will be issued based on the manner of payment by December
15, 2012. Refunds will not be processed at the conference
and there are no refunds for no-shows. Meal purchases
cannot be refunded, and no refunds will be issued for
amounts under $25.
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Q:
Can I register at the conference?
A: Yes, you may
register at the On-Site registration desk; however,
CSTA strongly recommends that you pre-register, which
allows you to save time and money. It also ensures you
space in ticketed events.
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Q:
I've pre-registered for the conference. Will I receive
my conference materials in the mail?
A: You will receive
an e-mail registration confirmation but the conference
materials will not be mailed. The entire conference
schedule will be available on the CSTA web site beginning
in May. The schedule is searchable by presenter name,
subject matter, grade level, professional development
strand, and day. CSTA encourages you to view the on-line
schedule and plan your participation prior to the conference.
Pre-registered attendees may report directly to the
Pre-Registration counter and pick up their conference
materials.
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Q:
Can my spouse/partner attend the conference with me?
A: Registration
for a spouse/partner allows admission to exhibits area,
general sessions, evening events, and Focus Speakers
events only. Spouse/Partners may not participate in
Field Courses, Short Courses, or workshops.
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Q:
Can I bring my child to the conference with me?
A: While we recognize
that some events may be of some interest to children,
our primary concern is for the enjoyment and benefit
of our adult attendees. It is not our intention to prohibit
attendance by children; however, CSTA assumes no liability
for the actions, supervision, care taking, or well being
of children. Any children brought to a CSTA event must
be accompanied at all times by their parent or adult
guardian. Children are required to register for the
conference. Children's registration provides admission
only to the same activities as the spouse/partner registration.
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