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Virginia Association of Test Directors (VATD) 2014 Conference

October 30, 2014 - October 31, 2014

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond - Midlothian
1021 Koger Center Boulevard
Richmond ,  Virginia  23235
804-379-3800

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Conference Information

 VATD 2014 Assessment Conference

"The Testing Prism:  Reflections in Virginia"

October 30 - 31, 2014

The VATD 2014 Conference will again directly follow VDOE's Richmond meeting of the Virginia Assessment Program Administration Updates for Division Directors of Testing on October 29th.  VATD will pick up where Shelley and Sarah leave off with general and break-out sessions from the local, state and national perspectives on current assessment and instruction issues confronting all of us.  

Dates and Events:

Wednesday, October 29 - Registration begins at 4:00PM following the VDOE Fall 2014 DDOT Workshop.

Thursday, October 30th (full day) - General Sessions, VDOE presentations, breakout sessions and vendor exhibits.

Friday, October 31st (half day) - Morning breakout sessions; Brunch with speaker.

Participants will have plenty of opportunity to network with colleagues, VDOE, and exhibitors.

If you would like to share your best practices, please consider doing a break-out session.  To submit a session Click Here.

*For more conference information, please click below.

Conference Registration Fees

VATD accepts payment by check or purchase order. 

Conference registration fees include all conference meals. 

Payment must be postmarked no later than October 22, 2014 in order to keep the advance registration rate.

After October 22, 2014 registration fees will increase to the onsite rate of $110.00 per person.

Groups of 2 or more (on one invoice) may register using the group registration form Group Registraion.

Fees
Advance Registration $85.00
Presenter (include session title on registration form) $45.00
Onsite Registration $110.00

Cancellation fee - on or before October 22, 2014- $35.00. No refunds after October 22, 2014.
Included Meals

Several meals are included in the conference fee.  In order that we have an accurate count, please choose the meals you will attend.  You will receive tickets for the meals you have chosen at the conference.

 

Following is the list of Included Meals:
Date Start Time End Time Function Name Cost
October 30, 2014 12:00 PM 01:00 PM Conference Luncheon - sponsored by ETS $0.00
October 30, 2014 05:30 PM 07:00 PM Conference Dinner $0.00
October 31, 2014 10:00 AM 11:00 AM VATD Awards Brunch $0.00

Click here to view/print a description of the above functions.

Hotel Reservations

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond - Midlothian (formerly the Holiday Inn Koger Center)

1021 Koger Center Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23235; 804-379-3800; http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/virginia/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-richmond-midlothian-RICKSDT/index.html

Each spacious, beautifully renovated guest room features a microwave and refrigerator, comfortable Serta beds, an executive work area with ergonomic chairs and complimentary WiFi.

A special group rate of $83.00 has been negotiated with the DoubleTree.

If you will be attending BOTH the DDOT Workshop and the VATD 2014 Conference, you can book your hotel room all the way through (beginning 10/28).

To book a room reservation online Click Here

The special room rate will be available until October 8th, or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.

You may also call the DoubleTree direct at 804-379-3800.  Use the group booking code "VAT" when making reservations. 

All reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card or a one night's deposit.