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There are three ways to register for NAEYC’s 2008 Annual Conference—

1. Online—Click here if you are paying by VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.
   
   
2. By fax—If you are paying by credit card, fax the Registration form to:
   NAEYC Registration, c/o CompuSystems, Inc., at 708-344-4444.
   
   
3. By mail—Fill out the Registration form and send with payment to:

NAEYC Registration
c/o CompuSystems, Inc.
P.O. Box 506
Brookfield, IL 60513-0506

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Questions about Registration?

All NAEYC Conference Registration forms and payments are processed for NAEYC by Compu­Systems, Inc. If you have any questions regard­ing your Conference Registration, you may call NAEYC Conference Registration at CompuSy­stems, Inc., Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) at 877-303-0726 or 708-486-0726.

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Register early—save $$ and time!

If you register by September 19, not only will you save money, but also your Registration creden­tials, including your name badge and a copy of the 2008 Annual Conference Final Program, will be mailed to you prior to the Conference!

If you do not receive your Registration materi­als prior to the Conference, you may pick up the 2008 Annual Conference Final Program and confer­ee name badge (permitting admission to sessions) in the NAEYC Registration Area, Dallas Conven­tion Center, during the following days and hours:

Tuesday, Nov. 4	1:00–6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 5	7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 6	7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 7	7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8	7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Registrants—Alert NAEYC in advance to any special needs you have.

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Don’t leave home without your name badge!

Due to supply costs, there will be a $10 badge re­print fee for any badges that are reprinted on-site at the Dallas Convention Center.

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Exhibit hall entry
Due to safety concerns, children are not allowed in NAEYC’s exhibit halls. Only paid registrants (adults only) with a conferee name badge will be permitted to enter NAEYC’s exhibit halls.

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Payment
All Registration must be accompanied by pay­ment. Purchase Orders are NOT accepted. If a check, money order, or credit card is not submit­ted with your Registration form, you will NOT be registered.

DO NOT FAX YOUR FORM MORE THAN ONCE—Your credit card is charged each time your Registration is received! Please make your check payable to “NAEYC Registration.” Non-U.S. registrants—be certain your fees are paid in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank, bank draft, or credit card. CompuSystems, Inc., will process payment for your Conference Registration only. All other payments, including membership, must be mailed directly to NAEYC.

Students— Enclose a copy of your valid student ID with your Registration form to be eligible for Student Registration.

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Registration fees and deadlines!

Early Bird Registration Fees (if completed by September 19)
NAEYC member	$199
Nonmember	$289
Full-time student member	$99
Full-time student nonmember	$179

*** Save $10 off each Registration for groups of 10 or more***

Regular Registration Fees (if completed between September 20 and October 17)
NAEYC member	$229
Nonmember	$319
Full-time student member	$99
Full-time student nonmember	$179

*** Save $10 off each Registration for groups of 10 or more***

On-Site Registration (After October 17, you may still register online or on-site only, but you will be charged the higher fees listed below)
NAEYC member	$289
Nonmember	$379
Full-time student member	$99
Full-time student nonmember	$179

*** Save $10 off each Registration for groups of 10 or more***

Saturday-Only Fees (registrants may register online, by fax, or by mail until October 17. After October 17, you may register only online or on-site)
NAEYC member	$109
Nonmember	$199

Saturday-Only registrants—your Conference materials will be available for pickup on-site on Saturday, November 8, in the NAEYC Registration Area, Dallas Convention Center, during Registration hours. Conference materials will not be mailed in advance. Saturday-Only registrants are NOT eligible for a group discount. For religious purposes only, a different day (Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday) may be substituted for Saturday-Only Registration. For more information, please call NAEYC’s Conference Department at 800-424-2460, ext. 2004. This special Registration is for Saturday-Only registrants and does not apply to other Registration categories.

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Separate-Fee Workshops—Tuesday, Nov. 4
Annual Conference Registration is not included in the Workshop fee. The Registration deadline is October 17. There will be no onsite Registration for Separate-Fee Workshops.

To see the complete workshop descriptions, please click here.

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Texas AEYC Special Event: A Night at Eddie Deen’s Ranch
Thursday, November 6
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Join the Texas AEYC and your fellow early childhood colleagues for a night of great Texas food and music at the world famous Eddie Deen's Rance!

Sharpen your pool cue, and pack yor boots for dancing, bull riding, a great Texas BBQ dinner, and more!

Purchase your Texas AEYC Night at Eddie Deen’s Ranch tickets ($45 per person) on NAEYC’s Conference Registration form. You may pick up your tickets on-site at the TAEYC booth in NAEYC’s Registration Area at the Dallas Convention Center. Tickets must be purchased by October 17; tickets may not be purchased on-site. Cancellations must be submitted in writing by October 17 to receive a full refund (substitutes are permitted). After October 17, fees are non­refundable. Questions? Call TAEYC at 512-451-2392. Mail refund requests by October 17 to:

TAEYC Night at Eddie Deen’s Ranch
c/o CompuSystems, Inc.
2805 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155-4531

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Refunds/cancellation of Registration
All fees are nonrefundable after October 17. Cancellation prior to October 17 will incur a $50 processing charge per Registration. Telephone cancellation is not accepted; certified mail is recommended. When submitting a refund request, please include the name and registration ID of each registrant, the name of the organization or person receiving the refund, and the address to which mail the refund. There are no refunds for group registrations, only substitutions. Re­fund requests must be mailed to:

NAEYC Annual Conference Refunds
c/o CompuSystems, Inc.
2805 South 25th Avenue
Broadview, IL 60155-4531

Refund requests are processed after the Conference.

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Membership
Your Registration fee does NOT include member­ship in NAEYC. To receive the member discount, you must provide your valid NAEYC membership ID# and expiration date. If this information is not provided, it will delay the processing of your Con­ference Registration.

Join NAEYC online at www.naeyc.org or call NAEYC’s Member Services at 202-232-8777 or 800-424-2460, ext. 2002. Pay by check or credit card and receive your membership ID# and ex­piration date immediately. If you mail your pay­ment, please allow 3 to 6 weeks after your appli­cation has been processed to receive your Wel­come Packet containing your membership card with the membership ID# and expiration date. By mail, send a check or money order, payable to NAEYC, to:

 NAEYC Membership
 P.O. Box 97156
 Washington, DC 20090-7156

School or agency administrators: NAEYC membership must be in the name of an indi­vidual. A director’s membership does not extend to other staff members. NAEYC-accredited pro­grams: NAEYC Accreditation does not include membership in the Association.

International registrants: NAEYC is pleased to extend the member registration rate to mem­bers of early childhood associations outside of the United States that are our Global Alliance partners. Visit www.naeyc.org/about/global.asp to see a list of participating organizations. To register at the member rate, please indicate your Global Alliance # on the Registration form. If you do not know your Global Alliance #, please con­tact your association directly. (Note: NAEYC Staff and CompuSystems, Inc., are not able to provide this information.)

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Tax deductibility
Expenses of training—including tuition, travel, lodging, and meals—when incurred for the purpose of maintaining or improving your skills in your present profession are tax deductible. Con­sult your tax advisor for details.