Level 1 PYP Workshop in San Juan, PR (IB Americas)
| Location: | San Juan, United States |
| Date: | 19 June 2009 — 22 June 2009 |
| Registration Date: | 29 August 2008 — 18 June 2009 |
| Workshops: | Introduction to the PYP and Introduction to the PYP in Spanish (CANCELLED). |
| Language: | English. |
Level 1: Application & authorization workshop is a three-day workshop that provides training and assistance for schools that have decided to apply for IB authorization. For PYP, Level 1 covers Part B of the application process.
Location and Accommodation
The workshop will take place at the Caribe Hilton San Juan Hotel. IB North America has arranged for special room rates for the workshop. Please make your reservations by Saturday, 16 May 2009, and indicate you are with IB North America to receive the special rate. Rates are quoted in US funds and are exclusive of all taxes.
Caribe Hilton San Juan Hotel Los Rosales Street San Geronimo Street San Juan, PR 00901 USA |
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| Telephone | (787) 721-0303 |
| (800) 445-8667 | |
| Facsimile | (787) 725-8849 |
| Website | www.hiltoncaribbean.com/sanjuan |
| Check-in | 4.00 pm |
| Check-out | 12.00 pm |
| Single/Double Rate | USD $149.00 |
| Additional Person | USD $20.00 per person, per night |
| Early Departure Fee | USD $150.00 per person, per night |
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| Porterage Fee | USD $4.50 per person (includes both check-in and check-out) |
| Room Attendant Fee | USD $0.50 per room, per day |
| Municipality Tax | USD $5.00 per person,per room, per day |
| Resort Fee | 7% per room, per night cover the following: |
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Workshop Schedule Outline
Workshop check-in for participants will start at 3.00pm on Friday, 19 June 2009. The level 1 workshop begins with a general session on Friday, 19 June at 5.00pm and concludes on Monday, 22 June at 12.00pm. IB North America will provide a breakfast, a beverage break, and a lunch on Saturday, 20 June 2009 and Sunday, 21 June 2009. IB North America will provide a breakfast and a beverage break on Monday, 22 June 2009. Please be aware that dinner is not included in the conference registration fee and will not be provided on any of the workshop dates.
International Travel
All non-citizens must present proof of citizenship to enter the United States or Canada. An acceptable form of identification is a valid passport.
Ground Transportation
The hotel is located approximately 25 minutes from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. Taxicabs are available and the fare is approximately USD $25.00 one-way. Rates subject to change.
Parking
The hotel offers self-parking for approximately USD $16.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes. Valet parking is approximately USD $21.40 per car, per day plus applicable taxes. Rates subject to change.
Miscellaneous
Please remember that meeting room temperatures and personal comfort zones vary widely. It is recommended that you bring a sweater or jacket to all sessions.
Draft programme
Friday, 19 June 2009 |
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| 3.00 pm | - | 7.00 pm | Registration |
| 5.00 pm | - | 6.30 pm | General Session |
Saturday, 20 June 2009 |
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| 7.00 am | - | 8.15 am | Breakfast |
| 7.00 am | - | 8.15 am | Late Registration |
| 8.30 am | - | 10.00 am | Subject Sessions Convene |
| 10.00 am | - | 10.30 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10.30 am | - | 12.00 pm | Sessions Reconvene |
| 12.00 pm | - | 1.30 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm | - | 3.00 pm | Sessions Reconvene |
| 3.00 pm | - | 4.00 pm | Optional Session: Online Curriculum Centre & Q&A with Field Representative |
| 4.00 pm | Workshop Concludes for the Day | ||
Sunday, 21 June 2009 |
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| 7.00 am | - | 8.15 am | Breakfast |
| 8.30 am | - | 10.00 am | Subject Sessions Convene |
| 10.00 am | - | 10.30 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10.30 am | - | 12.00 pm | Sessions Reconvene |
| 12.00 pm | - | 1.30 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm | - | 3.00 pm | Sessions Reconvene |
| 3.00 pm | Workshop Concludes for the Day | ||
Monday, 22 June 2009 |
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| 7.00 am | - | 8.15 am | Breakfast |
| 8.30 am | - | 10.00 am | Subject Sessions Convene |
| 10.00 am | - | 10.30 am | Refreshment Break |
| 10.30 am | - | 12.00 pm | Sessions Reconvene |
| 12.00 pm | Workshop Concludes for the Day | ||
For more information and to register for this workshop, please download the IB Primary Years Programme Catalog.
There will be no refunds for cancellations received after Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
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