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Dames Point, Jacksonville

LDA 48th Annual International Conference

February 23-26, 2011
Jacksonville, Florida

   

Upcoming Conference

February 23-26, 2011 in Jacksonville, FL

Future Conferences

2012 Feb. 22-25
Chicago, IL
2013 Feb. 13-16
San Antonio, TX
2014 Feb. 19-22
Anaheim, CA
2015 Feb. 25-28
Chicago, IL
Plans are currently under way to offer high-quality presentations which will provide practical knowledge and research to help address problems in both children and adults with learning disabilities. We invite you to join us in February in Jacksonville for what promises to be another outstanding 4 days of the latest research and dialogue on learning disabilities, including specific workshops on Medical, Mental Health, Teacher Preparation, Public Policy, Adults, Assessment, Research and much, much more!

All events will take place at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront – located on the beautiful St. Johns River and adjacent to the “Jacksonville Landing” – for your dining and entertainment pleasure! Jacksonville captures the essence of a lifestyle and landscape reflecting the real Florida. Discover the heart of the city and endless stretches of pristine beaches, while exploring the region’s unique shopping, numerous dining options and warm Southern hospitality. With a moderate temperature year round, Jacksonville is home to numerous festivals, national and international sporting events, exceptional golf courses and world-class art and culture. Get to know Jacksonville - where Florida begins! For further information on our host city, please visit their official website at www.visitjacksonville.com

Housing Accommodations
LDA has arranged for special group rates at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel. Don’t go around the block. Rooms not utilized in our room block impacts LDA financially, so please keep this in mind when booking your rooms. Click here to make your reservations, or contact the Hyatt’s reservation department via phone at (888-421-1442. If making reservations via phone, be sure to mention LDA to get these rates.

Single/Double - $179.00
Triple - $204.00
Quadruple - $229.00
Regency Club - $50.00 additional
Executive Guest Rooms - $40.00 additional

Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 14.13%) in effect at time of check-out. Rates quoted are available three days pre and post conference dates based on availability. Reservations must be received on or before Friday, January 21, 2011. After that date, reservations will be accepted based on availability.

Exhibitors, Advertisers & Sponsors – Become a part of our growing group of vendors and advertisers at the leading conference on learning disabilities. Join publishing companies, private schools, summer camp programs, software and educational product vendors. This is your best opportunity to reach educators and decision makers across the country. The full prospectus is available here. For further information Contact us.

Who Should Attend This Conference: Adults with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Parents of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Teachers of special education and general education, Principals, Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers, Researchers, Medical and Mental Health Professionals, Education Policy Advocates and College Student Support Personnel.

What: The largest meeting on learning disabilities in the world, featuring over 300 workshops and exhibits.

Why You Should Attend: Discover the latest in LD research; learn effective teaching techniques and strategies; hear from leading experts in the LD field; network with colleagues and make new friends; learn about critical policy issues; earn graduate and/or continuing education credits (CEUs) and much more.

Visitors to Jacksonville can explore nature on an excursion to Big and Little Talbot Islands, featuring miles of undeveloped beaches, a driftwood forest, hiking trails, and a wealth of wildlife. Golfers can tee off on 72 area courses that challenge players of every skill level. And for the culturally inclined, the city is home to such venues as Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, the Jacksonville Museum of Modern Art, and the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, welcoming frequent jazz and blues concerts as well as dance performances.

skyline with boats water taxi Jacksonville landing at night

For even more reasons to visit Jacksonville go to www.visitjacksonville.com.



Did you miss the 2010 LDA Conference in Baltimore? You can order CDs of the sessions here!

 
 
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