Welcome to the National Blueprint for Excellence Conference 2011!

Tailor Your Conference Experience

WE ACCEPT Purchase Orders

• Register to attend conference via Eventbrite (this site)

• Reserve lodging, park tickets for park via Disney's Reservation site: http://www.disneyurl.com/BlueRibbon                      Make sure to Book Room by NOVEMBER 4th.                 The Room Block Ends Today, November 4th. The above Reservation Link will Expire at Midnight.
  After November 4th, guests can STILL ACCESS the Reservation Link but will be directed to a phone number to book reservations.

• Register to present during a Concurrent Session by completing the Concurrent Session Form:http://blueribbonschools.com/disneyconference
  
• Register to attend Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence via: http://www.disneynow.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x577237355  

Follow the steps to experience one of the most energizing professional development opportunities around!

Step 1.  Register for 3-Day Professional Development Conference  

(Wednesday through Friday) by selecting the "Ticket Type" and "Order Now".

Make sure to select a ticket that includes the "Options" you desire.  Pricing will vary to include the options selected.

 Ticket Options: 

·  3-Day Professional Development Conference--Wednesday through Friday
Select the preferred  ticket to include optional activities such as Lighthouse Awards Banquet & EPCOT Candlelight Processional

·  Individual Banquet Ticket--Select Banquet Ticket for any additional non-registered guests to attend ceremony with you.  (i.e. Spouse, Child, Friend, Student, etc.)  Each person attending the banquet must have a ticket. Ticket cost $25

·  Individual EPCOT Candlelight Processional Ticket--Select EPCOT Candlelight Processional Ticket for any non registered guest to attend with Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence group.  Limited number of tickets available.  Ticket cost $40

Tailor Your Sessions:

For School Site Visits--Select School Site Visit by Grade

(1st Choice & 2nd Choice)

Elementary Level Sites:

Highland Elementary School

Narcoossee Elementary School

Middle School Level Sites: 

Neptune Middle School

Narcoossee Middle School

Multi-Level Sites: 

Celebration K-8

Westside K-8

High School Level Sites: 

Celebration High School

St. Cloud High School

For Presenters--Select "Yes" if presenting. 

If presenting as a team, every team member must register to attend the conference.  The lead presenter must complete the form on http://blueribbonschools.com/disneyconference.

Payment Method:

Currently, we are accepting payment via: 

All major Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Purchase Orders and Checks. 

For Purchase Orders: 

Complete the online registration via Eventbrite to reserve your registration.

1.     Select the quantity of the appropriate Ticket Type

2.    Select “Show Other Payment Options” link.  (This is a very small link under Order Now)

3.    Select “Pay Offline”

4.    Complete the Required Fields

5.    Select “Send Invoice”

An email confirmation with the final cost will be submitted to the email address of the registrant.  Use this information to secure the purchase order from your purchasing agent. 

Please fax a copy to 803.781.3198, Attention: Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Convention.

Step 2: Reserve Lodging

Walt Disney World® Contemporary Resort Lodging Registration Link:

Step 3: Register to Present at a Concurrent Session

If presenting as a team, every team member must register to attend the conference.  The lead presenter must complete the form on http://blueribbonschools.com/disneyconference

Schedule of Events: 

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Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Pre-Session Leadership Institute:  Tuesday

Morning Session: 9:00 until Noon

What are we going to do with these kids? --Facilitated by Dr. Mel Pace.  Session cost $99. 

Afternoon Session:  1:00 PM until 5:00

Disney's Approach to Excellence in Leadership--Use the following link to register for this half-day session:   www.disneyurl.com/BlueRibbonSchools

Blueprint for Excellence National Conference Agenda:   Wednesday

Opening Ceremony - Dr. Mel Pace, Craig Martin, and Bart Teal w/ Magical Guest

Concurrent Sessions

Lighthouse Award Banquet

Blueprint for Excellence National Conference Agenda:      Thursday

General Session - Warren Phillips - 2004 Disney Hand Award: Disney's Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year

School Site Visits

Best Practices Fair & Luncheon

Concurrent Sessions

Blueprint for Excellence National Conference Agenda:   

Friday

General Session - Keynote:  Mike Geisen - 2008 Teacher of the Year

Technology Sessions or Captivating Your Audience-STEM Field Study @ Haunted Mansion Attraction

Concurrent Sessions

Epcot Candlelight Processional & Reception

Blueprint for Excellence National Conference Agenda:   

Saturday

SMART Technologies Session  REGISTRATION CLOSED!

Captivating Your Audience- Humanities Field Study @ Hall of Presidents Attraction

Captivating Your Audience- STEM Field Study @ Haunted Mansion Attraction

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Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Student Leadership Institute

Theme: Save Our World Schedule of Events: 

Student Leadership Institute

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Register your students for an unforgettable collaboration project with students from across the nation and around the world.

Grades 3-12    Activities will be organized for the various age groups!

December 7:  Student Leadership Institute & Banquet

December 8:  Disney YES Program:  Energy & Waves

December 9:  Disney YES Program: Properties and Motion & EPCOT Candlelight Processional w/ Reception

Student registration is $395 and includes all Conference Amenities, Unlimited 4-Day Park Hopper®, and a $25 Meal Card. 

Select the Ticket:  Student Institute:  3-Day Registration

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