Professional Development University Credits

The ACEI Annual International Conference & Exhibition, offers hundreds of  exciting professional meetings, workshops and research sessions.  Each year, the event attracts leading educators from  around the world who enjoy lively presentations, educational exhibits, and informal networking with like-minded colleagues.  
    The Hall of Excellence, Global Sharing Fair, and Virtual Presentations share the world's best practices in whole child education

• ACEI's Annual International Conference encourages the exchange of diverse opinions.
• The ideas presented do not necessarily reflect ACEI's official position on the issues.
• ACEI assumes no responsibility for any statement of fact or opinion presented at the Annual International Conference & Exhibition.
• Acceptance of presentations, advertising, or exhibits does not imply endorsement of any product, service, or opinion by the Association.

Symposia Topics

• This We Believe: Taking a Stand for Children and Families
  
• Collaboration: Working Across Disciplines To Benefit Children and Families
  
• Best Practices: Providing Opportunities for All Children To Reach Their Potential
  
• Educating Children To Be Moral
  
• Children Growing Every Which Way

        Reduced Housing Rates

Special housing rates have been arranged with the Westin Michigan Avenue. Reserve your room online today!

When ACEI holds its Annual International Conference & Exhibition in a city, our staff negotiates with the headquarters hotel to block a sufficient number of guest rooms for attendees. We do this in order to provide safe and secure accommodations, while enjoying the hospitality of quality, upscale lodging. Keep in mind that if ACEI does not fill the contractual obligations with the headquarters hotel, the Association will be required to pay significant financial penalties.

The Westin's downtown location is just a few short blocks from the key financial and business offices.

Please support your professional Association by planning to make your reservation with the Westin Michigan Avenue - the headquarters hotel for the 2009 Conference. Thank you!

        Registration

All attendees, including presenters, guests, and facilitators, must register. Student registration fees are for full-time students and your advisor's signature is required on the registration form if you are registering as a student. Proof of registration (Conference badge) is required for admission to sessions, meetings, functions, the exhibits, and other ACEI-sponsored events. 

        Dress

For most of the Conference, business attire is appropriate. Otherwise in Chicago, casual and comfortable clothing is recommended. Some restaurants may require a jacket and tie.