July 21, 2010

Project Director's Meeting

Annual Demonstration Grant Project Director’s Meeting
July 21, 2010
Holiday Inn Capitol
Washington, DC

Please Register

2010 SAC Opening

2010 Native American Student Artist Competition Exhibit Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
July 21
U.S. Department of Education- Auditorium
Washington, DC

Facts from NIES

The 2007 National Indian Education Study (NIES) was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics on behalf of OIE. Part I focuses on the performance of AI/AN 4th- and 8th-graders on the 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress in reading and math. Part II presents information about the educational, home, and community experiences of the students represented in Part I.

NIES 2007 Part II: Schools That Serve AI/AN Students

AI/AN students attended schools that offered teacher/family conferences 5 or more times a school year were 14% in grade 4 and 23% in grade 8. A higher percentage of students attended high density schools that offered teacher/family conferences 3 to 4 times a year than low density schools. more

NIES 2007 Part II: Integration of AI/AN Language and Culture

Overall, 33% of AI/AN 4th grade students attended AI/AN ceremonies and gatherings “several times a year.” more

Accommodations and Transportation

Accommodations
The 2009 Partnerships for Indian Education Conference will be held in Norman, Oklahoma at the Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel & Conference Center, April 17-19, 2009. The special room rate for attendees is $125 per night.

Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel and Conference Center

Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel and Convention Center ballroom

For hotel reservations, visit the Embassy Suites Norman website or call 405-364-8040. Purchase orders are accepted for hotel lodging accommodations. Please contact the Groups Room Coordinator at 405-253-3547 for more information.

Included with your reservation:

Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast
Evening Managers Reception
Two-room suites
Cable television with in-room pay movies and video games
2-LCD televisions in each suite
Microwave and refrigerator
In-room business amenities
State of the art workout facility
Indoor swimming pool and spa

Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel & Conference Center
2501 Conference Drive
Norman, OK 73069

Map and directions

The hotel also houses the following:

Caffeina’s Marketplace offering Starbucks coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries
North Park Grille offering seafood to new American cuisine

North Park Grill in the Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel and Convention Center

King Suite in the Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel and Convention Center

Transportation
The Embassy Suites Norman is located about 20 minutes from Will Rogers World Airport. Shuttle and taxi service are available. The hotel offers plenty of free parking for overnight and daily guests.

Shuttle
Cost: $14-$38 each way, depending on the
number of passengers. To guarantee your arrival time,
please make reservations 24 hours in advance.

More information and reservations

Taxi
Cost: average fare is $38-$50 each way

More information

Car Rental Services
Advantage Rent-A-Car, 800-777-5500
Alamo, 800-GOALAMO (800-462-5266)
Avis, 800-331-1212
Budget, 800-527-0700
Dollar, 405-681-0151
Enterprise, 405-685-4193
Hertz, 800-654-3131
National, 800-CARRENT (800-227-7368)
Thrifty, 405-685-7727

Driving Directions

From Oklahoma City
Take I-35 South 12 miles to Norman. Exit at Tecumseh Rd. Turn left on W Tecumseh Rd. Turn right on 24th Ave NW. Turn left on Conference Dr.

From Dallas
Take I-35 North. Exit Robinson St and turn left. Turn left on 24th Ave. Turn right on Conference Dr.

From Will Rogers World Airport
Take I-44 W to I-240 at exit 1A. Exit 4A onto I-35 S. Take Tecumseh Rd. exit. Turn left onto W Tecumseh Rd. Turn right on 24th Ave. Turn left onto Conference Dr.