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Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services
2007 Virginia School Safety Conference
The Virginia Center for School Safety within the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with the Governor's Office for Substance Abuse Prevention, the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia State Police to sponsor the 2007 Virginia School Safety Conference and Pre-Conference Workshops.
The 2007 Virginia School Safety Conference will be a wealth of information for anyone interested in the most current school safety concerns. The conference will be held August 7-9, 2007 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center located at 1610 Coliseum Drive in Hampton, Virginia. A lovely 295-suite John Q. Hammons Embassy Suites Hotel connects to the convention center by covered walkway. In addition to the Embassy Suites, there are several other hotels located within walking distance or a short drive from the convention center. The conference will feature general sessions with keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions focusing on specific school safety issues. The conference will also feature the required D.A.R.E. annual in-service training for all Virginia D.A.R.E. instructors.
Hotel Notice:The Embassy Suites Hotel is now full. We have made arrangements to hold a block of 40 rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Hampton at 1917 Coliseum Drive for conference attendees. Individuals desiring overnight lodging should contact the hotel directly at 757.838.3300 or 800.321.2211 to make their lodging arrangements. Be sure to mention that you will be attending the Virginia School Safety Conference in order to receive the rate of $73.00 plus tax per night. This rate will be honored for August 5-8, 2007. The reservation cut-off date is Monday, July 16th.
- Pre-Conference Workshops
- Basic Conference Information
- Online Registration Information
- Request for Presentations
- Hotel Information
- Contact Information
Pre-Conference Workshops
All pre-conference workshops will be held Monday, August 6, 2007. It is not necessary to attend the conference in order to attend a pre-conference workshop. The workshops are optional and free but require registration separate from the conference registration.
| Date: | August 6, 2007 |
| Times: | Check-in for all-day and morning workshops begins at 7:30 AM Check-in for afternoon workshops begins at 12:00 Noon |
| Location: | Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 |
| Directions: | Hampton Roads Convention Center |
| Registration Fee: | Free |
| Registration Deadline: | July 20, 2007; 5:00 PM |
| Workshops: | Pre-Conference Workshop Agenda (.pdf or .doc, 1 page) |
| Workshop Registration: | Workshop Information and Online Registration |
Basic Conference Information
| Date: | August 7-9, 2007 |
| Times: | Check-in begins at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, August 7th Opening session begins at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, August 7th Final session ends at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 9th |
| Location: | Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 |
| Directions: | Hampton Roads Convention Center |
| Accommodations: | Embassy Suites Hotel (see hotel details below) |
| Participant Fee: | Before July 1, 2007: $100.00 After June 30, 2007: $150.00 The registration fee is required and non-refundable unless registration is canceled prior to 5:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2007. This also applies to registrants who register but who do not attend the conference. A late fee of $15.00 per person will automatically be applied to all outstanding accounts not received at D.C.J.S. or at the conference by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. |
| Vendor Fee: | All vendor registrations include 1 conference registration and 1 table.
Additional tables are $125.00 each. Additional personnel must register as a conference participant. State Agencies: $200.00 Not-for profit organizations: $250.00 For profit organizations: $400.00 |
| Agenda: | Tentative Agenda (.pdf, 5 pages) - The agenda will be updated as event plans are finalized. Last updated: 07/20/2007 03:20:14 PM |
Online Registration Information
| Registration Deadline: | July 20, 2007; 5:00 PM |
| Confirmation: | Please verify that all data entered at registration is correct and that the registration process is complete. You will receive an “Order Confirmation” page when your registration has been accepted. This will also be e-mailed to you if you enter a valid e-mail address. Please do not register multiple times. If you are unsure if your registration was complete or you need to correct any entered information, please contact Lynn McHugh at 804.225.2454. Confirmation letters will not be mailed. Any necessary correspondence will be done via e-mail. Please ensure that you have entered a valid e-mail address if you wish to receive further information. Updates and information will be posted on this website. Please check periodically for changes or additions. |
| Cancellations/Refunds: | Cancellations received by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after the registration deadline will not receive any refund. |
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Hotel Information
Hotel Notice:The Embassy Suites Hotel is now full. We have made arrangements to hold a block of 40 rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Hampton at 1917 Coliseum Drive for conference attendees. Individuals desiring overnight lodging should contact the hotel directly at 757.838.3300 or 800.321.2211 to make their lodging arrangements. Be sure to mention that you will be attending the Virginia School Safety Conference in order to receive the rate of $73.00 plus tax per night. This rate will be honored for August 5-8, 2007. The reservation cut-off date is Monday, July 16th.
| Hotel: | Embassy Suites Hotel 1700 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 |
| Contact: | 757.827.8200 or 1.800.EMBASSY or Embassy Suites Hotels Website |
| Directions: | Embassy Suites Hotel |
| More Info: | Hotel Website |
Contact Information
For further information, please contact one of the following:
| Donna Bowman | 804.371.6506 | |
| Steve Clark | 434.947.2938 | |
| Melissa Leigh | 804.786.8467 | |
| Lynn McHugh | 804.225.2454 | |
| Carol Porter | 804.225.4334 |
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