TFI:BTA BIRMINGHAM CONFERENCE INFORMATION

Conference Location

The Sheraton Birmingham
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North
Birmingham, AL 3520
205-324-5000 (voice)
205-307-3085 (fax)
www.sheraton.com/birmingham

 

Conference Themes

Language Development & Literacy
Promoting High Intellectual Performance
Enrichment
Learning Needs of Boys
Culture and Learning
Education Preparation

   
Lodging Rates

Special conference rates have been set for the conference.  Please note that these rooms will fill up quickly so make your reservations now. This is Talladega weekend and the conference was able to block only a limited number of rooms.

   
  $119.00 per person, per day (based on single occupancy)
$119.00 (based on double occupancy)
$129.00 (based on triple occupancy)
$139.00 (based on quadruple occupancy)
   
 

Please call 800-324-3535 to make your hotel reservations and use group name National Urban Alliance to make your reservations by April 5, 2007

   

Or, go to www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ntlurban07 to make your reservations.

 

Additional Hotel Space

Additional hotel space is available at:

The Historic Redmont Hotel
21010 Fifth Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
1-877-536-2085
www.theredmont.com

The Tutwiler Hotel
2021 Park Place North
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-322-2100
www.tutwilerhotel.com

Travel Arrangements
Participants must make their own travel arrangements.
 
Air Transportation
The Birmingham International Airport (BHM) serves the Birmingham area.  Main airlines flying to BHM are United, US Air, Continental, and Delta.
   
  For additional information on airlines and airfares, please consult your travel agent
   
Ground Transportation Information for taxicabs and rental cars are located in the baggage claim area of the airport.  The Sheraton runs a complimentary airport shuttle.  Call the hotel at 305-324-5000 for the schedule.
   
Special Services The National Urban Alliance is committed to addressing the special needs of individuals at our conferences.  If you have a special request that may interfere with your ability to fully participate in the sessions, let us know when registering so that we can accommodate your request.
   
Graduate Credit Graduate credit is available for an additional fee. CPU, CEU and CPDU credit is also available.  Participants will receive a certificate of completion.  Please click here for information.
   
Book Store The Book Store will be open each day and will feature books written and/or recommended by session presenters.
   
Program Information Further conference information is available at the conference web site: www.believetoachieve.org
   
Refunds Conference registration refunds will not be given.  Participants may substitute attendees.
   
School Visits

On Thursday, April 26, 2007, attendees will have the opportunity to visit Birmingham City Schools.  Details about the school visits will be posted on the web site and sent to all registrants.

 

   

 

For answers to questions, to be placed on the conference mailing list,
or to register, contact the conference planner, LJF Educational Resources,
at 847.397.8527 or email to ljfedresources@aol.com