Fighting for Change, Achieving Results

PARENTAL CHOICE ADVOCATES:
Fighting
for Change,
Achieving
Results
MARCH 22-24, 2007
PHILADELPHIA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Welcome to
Symposium 2007:
The Seventh Annual
Meeting of the
Black Alliance for
Educational Options!
Dear Parental Choice Advocate:
We are excited and proud to invite you to Symposium 2007, BAEO’s Seventh Annual Meeting!
BAEO has been a leader and has had tremendous impact in the parental choice movement. We are
relentless in pursuing our goal to give parents a choice and give children a chance – a chance to be
an active participant in securing a quality education that transform lives. We gather each year at the
Symposium to rededicate ourselves to the struggle for equality and opportunity for our children.
The theme for Symposium 2007, “Parental Choice Advocates: Fighting for Change, Achieving Results,“
furthers the legacy of struggle that defines BAEO. This year’s theme stands firmly and proudly on our
mission to actively support parental choice to empower families and increase quality educational
options for Black children.
We enthusiastically ask you to join us in this fight. Come to Symposium 2007 and interact and network
with parents, emerging leaders, clergy, policy makers, students and educators. Help us save our children.
We look forward to seeing you and
we promise to inform, inspire and
empower.
The struggle continues,
Howard Fuller
Chair,
Board of Directors
Deborah M. McGriff
Chair,
Program Committee
Lawrence C. Patrick, III
President & CEO
Pro gra m At- a - Glance
“Excellent, energetic
Symposium...
so many
choices [and] always
something to do”
– 2006 Symposium Participant
Wednesday, March 21 Early Arrival Registration and Join
BAEO Now! Opens
Thursday, March 22
“Utilize voice of the youth...
putting the child in power”
– 2006 Symposium Participant
• Registration and Join BAEO
Now! Opens
• Quality Educational Options
School Tour & Luncheon
• Bailey and Sullivan Leadership
Institute & Luncheon
• First-Timer’s Symposium
Orientation
• Opening Ceremony/Reception
Program At- a- Glance
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Friday, March 23
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Sunrise Prayer Service
Registration and Join BAEO Now! Opens
Special Features Open
° Aerobics
° BAEO Boutique
° Cyber Café
° Cultural Bookstore
° Revered Eddie Edwards Prayer and Reflection Room
° PowerBreaks Complimentary Massage
Welcome Breakfast: Fighting for Change
AM Concurrent Sessions
President & CEO Luncheon: Achieving Results
PM Concurrent Sessions
Conversation with Board Chair and President & CEO
Saturday, March 24
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Registration and Join BAEO Now! Opens
Special Features Open
National Board of Directors Meeting
Educators Curriculum Institute
BAEO Café Luncheon: Applying the Principles for Quality
Educational Options
Leading BAEO & Membership Sessions
Dialogue with New Members
Annual Meeting of the General Membership
Board Chair Dinner: Calling All Parental Choice Advocates
Host Chapter 2008 Social Event
Symposium
2007 Program
Highlights
Events and topics are
subject to change.
INFORM
• Quality Educational Options School Tour.
On Thursday, March 22nd, spend a morning with
some of the most innovative, high performing schools
in the city of Philadelphia. Following the visit, tour
participants will be welcomed back to the Marriott for
a networking lunch to debrief lessons learned and collect A-HA moments from the day. Pre-register now to
let us know your grade level and option preferences.
Preregistration is required. Additional registration fee of
$25.00 will apply.
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Concurrent Sessions. Learning is top priority
at Symposium 2007. Our schedule of concurrent
sessions will introduce new topics for discussion, and
bring back our most popular sessions from Symposium
2006. There is something planned for all stakeholders
(* indicates encore sessions.)
If you attend BSLI, you will not be able to attend
a school tour.
• Bailey and Sullivan Leadership Institute
(BSLI). BSLI will offer you tangible skills you can apply to any personal, professional or community setting.
Topics offered on Thursday, March 22nd will include:
• Getting Things Done: Acting on Your
Organizational Plans
• Leadership Coaching for a Better You
• Raising Money in the Community
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to the
first 100 registrants. If you attend a school tour, you
will not be able to attend BSLI.
• Educators Curriculum Institute. For educators
who are seeking a professional development opportunity, Symposium 2007 will offer a three-hour curriculum
institute on Saturday, March 24. This year, we will
feature Bob Pavlik, a trainer who specializes in understanding how children learn, and strategies for teaching
language arts and critical thinking skills.
Parents
• Uniting the Voices of Teachers and Parents
• NCLB: What are Your Rights?
• Out of School Time Fills the Gap
• Parent Empowerment 101: Win-Win
Relationships with Your Child’s Teacher
• Grassroots Organizing 101*
• Fighting for What’s Best for Your Child
Educators
• Project Graduation: Getting More Black Students to Finish High School
• Charter Schools: Changing Education with Innovation
• School Vouchers at Work
• Quality Teachers Making a Difference
• Evaluating Satisfaction and Impact of Your Work
• Generation Education: Using Multimedia to
Change Education*
• BAEO-Gates Small High School Overview*
EMPOWER
Youth and Emerging Leaders
• Making It To and Out of College
• Walk College Row: Local Colleges and University Exhibit
• A College Education for Every Child: Understanding the Admissions and Financial Aid Process*
• Youth and BAEO Taking It to the Next Level*
Clergy and Elected Officials
• BAEO Mobilization Update: Enacting, Expanding and Protecting
Parental Choice
• Bridging the Party Divide*
• Say it with Pride! How to Launch Effective Local Media Campaigns*
INSPIRE
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Sunrise Prayer Service. For the first time, Symposium 2007 will
feature a Sunrise Prayer Service on Friday, March 23rd. Early risers will
be able to join our most noted clergy leaders for a wake-up call to action
for our children.
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Symposium 2008 Social Event. Take some time to shake loose
the pressures of organizing, mobilizing and educating. Join us for a few
hours of great music and dancing. This year’s closing celebration will
feature jazz, hip hop, and sounds of the Caribbean as we bid farewell
to Philadelphia and get ready for Symposium 2008.
Board Chair Dinner: Calling All Parental Choice Advocates.
Plan to leave on Sunday morning, because you don’t want to miss the
main event taking place on Saturday evening. On Saturday, March
24th, we will bring together all the faces of BAEO – parents, youth,
clergy, elected officials, and educators – to the stage to deliver a message
of social justice, empowerment, celebration, and action. The night will
feature performances, special presentations, and the closing address by
Dr. Howard Fuller.
No one can get the parental choice fires burning like our very own Board
Chair, Howard Fuller.
TAKE ACTION
For folks who want to get more involved with BAEO, join now with your
Symposium registration or join on-site and you will be able to attend
sessions in order to better understand the mission of BAEO and our efforts across the country to protect, expand, and create parental choice
programs.
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First Timer’s Symposium Orientation
Conversation with Board Chair and President & CEO
Dialogue with New Members
Annual Meeting of the General Membership
Participant
Registration
Information
Tell us about yourself!
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MI
Last Name
Organization
Address
Please update
my address.
City
State
Day Phone
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Fax
Zip
E-mail Address
Preferred Name on Badge
How many times have you attended Symposium:
Choose one
If you are a member of a chapter, please tell us which chapter:
Signature Required for All Participants (Registrants under 18 years of age must have the signature of a parent/guardian before
registration can be processed.)
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Clergy
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This information is strictly confidential and is tracked for statistical purposes only.
Program
Registration
Please select the session(s) you plan to attend:
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Please note these activities happen simultaneously.
*Quality Educational Option School Tours
OR
*Bailey & Sullivan Leadership Institute
(*Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants.)
First Timers’ Orientation (First time Symposium participants only.)
Opening Ceremony & Reception
Friday, March 23, 2007
Welcome Breakfast
President & CEO Luncheon
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Educator’s Curriculum Institute - $25 Admittance Fee
Networking Lunch
Annual Meeting of the General Membership –
FOR MEMBERS ONLY
Board Chair Dinner/Closing Ceremony
Host Region 2008 Social Event
Registration
Fees
Registration Fees for Entire Symposium ~ Please select one fee type.
By Nov. 30, 2006
By Jan. 17, 2007
By Mar. 2, 2007
On-site***
BAEO Member
$175
$185
$195
$210
Non-BAEO Member
$200
$215
$230
$245
BAEO Team Discount*
$140
$160
$160
-
Non-BAEO Team Discount**
$185
$200
$210
-
$95
$105
$110
$120
Student
Educators Curriculum Institute
$25
* Once team has reached 20 non-student registrants by a specific deadline, that rate will be available for all subsequent team, nonstudent registrants until the final advance registration deadline. Each person must complete his/her own registration form.
** Must provide evidence of current full-time enrollment in high school or college.
*** Note: On-site registration is not guaranteed. On-site registration may not receive Symposium materials or have access to all meals.
Registration Fees for One Day of Symposium ~ Please select one fee type.
By Mar. 2, 2007
On-site***
BAEO Member
$185
$210
Non-BAEO Member
$200
$245
BAEO Team Discount*
$140
Non-BAEO Team Discount**
$185
-
$95
$120
Student
ALL REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
Membership
Types & Fees
Payment
Information
Membership Types & Fees
Life Membership Options
Diamond
$2,500
Gold
$1,500
Silver
$900
Bronze
$500
(minimum
(minimum
(minimum
(minimum
of
of
of
of
$250/year
$150/year
$150/year
$100/year
for
for
for
for
10 years)
10 years)
6 years)
5 years)
Single-year Membership Options
Family
$100
Individual
$100
Retired
$100
Student*
$20
*Must be at least 16 years of
$50
$35
$50
$25
$50
$25
$10
age to join BAEO.
TOTAL
Registration Fees Paid
TOTAL
Membership Fees Paid
METHOD OF PAYMENT - Please check form of payment.
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c/o A Meeting Place
411 Washington Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
877.212.2214
Between 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday (EST)
202.429.0038
Substitution Policy
All fees are nonrefundable, however, they are transferable. If you wish to transfer your registration, please send a written substitution
notice to include the name of your replacement postmarked by March 2, 2007. If notice is not postmarked by March 2, 2007, you
will remain responsible for payment of any outstanding fees.
Travel
American Airlines
You can access American Airlines via
Web site:
Telephone:
Access Code:
www.aa.com
800.433.1790
A7237AH
Participants may receive up to 5% off of current rates. American Airlines flies to and from Philadelphia from cities across the country to include
Atlanta, Austin, Denver, Los Angeles and Minneapolis.
Midwest Airlines
Midwest Airlines can be reached via
Web site:
www.midwestairlines.com
Telephone:
800.452.2022
Discount Code:
CMZ1521
Participants may receive a discount up to 10% off any published fare provided all fare restrictions are met. Tickets must be purchased 60
days in advance to receive 10% discount. Midwest Airlines offers direct service from Milwaukee, WI to Philadelphia.
Southwest Airlines
You can access Southwest Airlines via
Web site:
www.southwest.com
Telephone:
800.IFLY.SWA or 800.435.9792
Southwest flies to and from Philadelphia from cities across the country such as Columbus, Dallas, Indianapolis, and Tampa Bay.
Location & Lodging
Symposium 2007 will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Listed below is the contact information.
Address:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number
Web site Address:
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.625.2900
215.625.6000
www.marriotthotels.com/phldt
To secure lodging at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, please call 215.625.2900.
Check-in Time:
3:00 p.m.
Check-out Time:
12:00 p.m.
Please notify the agents that you are attending BAEO’s Symposium 2007 to receive the group rate of $110 for single or double occupancy plus 14% service charge of $15.40, for a
total of $125.40. You must reserve your room by February 23, 2007 to receive the discounted rate. Any room cancelled after 6pm on the date of arrival will be charged one night’s
room and tax. Room rate and availability are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Photographs & Taping
By registering for Symposium 2007, please be aware that BAEO intends to photograph, audio record, and/or audiovisually record some of our sessions and other activities. BAEO
may make use of such photographs and recording including creating, distributing, and transmitting copies of them, and/or promotional or advertising uses, without restriction of media.
If you do not wish to be photographed, audio recorded, and/or audiovisually recorded, please feel free to excuse yourself from any potential photographs and recordings during the
Symposium.
All registrants under 18 years of age must get a parent or guardian to sign the registration form on his/her behalf before the registration form can be processed.
Also, by registering for Symposium 2007, you release BAEO, sponsors, and service providers from any and all liabilities incurred before, during, and after your participation at the
Symposium.