Who will attend the conference?
The Coordinating Council expects policymakers, juvenile justice specialists, educators, health professionals, social workers, faith-based and community leaders, law enforcement professionals, and other practitioners.

What does my registration fee cover?
The registration fee ($350) covers conference materials, all conference sessions, three beverage breaks each day, and two luncheons. (Note: The registration fee does not include preconference sessions.)

Can I register for only 1 day of the conference?
No. The registration fee covers all 3-1/2 days of the conference.

Is there a discounted fee for students or for teams of people from the same organization?
No; however, a discounted fee of $275 is available for individuals who complete their registration by December 16, 2005.

Are scholarships available for the conference?
Unfortunately, scholarship funds are not available for the conference.

What does the preconference registration fee cover?
The preconference registration fee ($100) covers training materials, three beverage breaks, and lunch. (Note: You can register for only one preconference session.)

Can I register for only a preconference session?
You must register for the conference in order to register for a preconference session.

Do I have to register online or can I register a different way?
There are three ways to register for the conference. (1) You can register online by clicking here. (2) If you are paying with a credit card, you can print out the registration form by clicking here; fax the completed form to 443-526-0443 along with your credit card information. (3) You can print out the registration form by clicking here; mail the completed form, along with a check made payable to Aspen Systems Corporation or credit card payment information to:

               Building on Success
               Attention: Registrar
               Aspen Systems Corporation
               2277 Research Boulevard, MS 6N
               Rockville , Maryland 20850

               Federal Tax ID: 52-1143803

What forms of payment are accepted?
You may pay by Visa, MasterCard, or check. (Other credit cards are not accepted.)

Can I register onsite?
If we have not reached maximum capacity, you can register onsite. If you register onsite, you may pay by Visa, Mastercard, check, or cash. (Note: If you plan to register at the conference, please check the Web site to make sure that space is available.)

Will there be exhibits?
The conference will feature an exhibit hall with more than 80 booths and tables where organizations will have the opportunity to display their services and products.

What are the exhibit hours?
The exhibit hall will be open daily during the conference, from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.; on Friday, January 13, it will be open from 7:30 until 9 a.m.

How can I learn more about exhibiting at the conference?
You can learn more about exhibiting at the conference by clicking here.

Do I have to register for the conference in order to be an exhibitor?
Exhibitors are not required to register for the conference, although they are welcome to do so.

Are there opportunities for additional speakers to present at the conference?
All speaker slots have been filled. You can view the full conference agenda by clicking here.

Are there any special sessions?
In addition to 70 concurrent workshops, the conference will feature four plenary sessions, interactive sessions in the exhibit hall, interactive cyber workshop sessions, a town hall meeting on January 11, and a Tribal Youth Program demonstration on January 10 featuring exhibits, dancing, and more. Additional details about special events will be available soon.

Will continuing education units (CEUs) be available?
No; however, the conference organizers will provide a certificate of attendance that you can submit.

Will workshop sessions be audiotaped?
No.