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What to Expect

Conference Location

The Westin Copley Place Hotel
10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

What to Expect
 
You will meet a dynamic cross-section of educators, psychologists, clinicians, researchers, and special education professionals from throughout the United States, Canada, and more than two dozen other countries. We believe that you have much to contribute to -- and learn from -- each other, so we hope you will find the conference to be a vibrant, congenial atmosphere in which to meet, exchange ideas, establish contacts, and enjoy each others' company. The researchers presenting their findings are eager to explore and consider along with you the implications of the cutting-edge science of learning on education and teaching. We hope that this exchange will lead to creative and practical ideas for the critically important work you do with children and families.
 
You should feel free to attend your first choice concurrent sessions during the conference. The surveys you may have received were sent for our planning purposes only. Click here for our most up-to-date schedule, with descriptions of the sessions.

Alternatively, click HERE for a printable PDF version of the schedule.

Please note that while we will be providing complimentary coffee during the scheduled mid-morning breaks, all meals will be on your own. We recommend grabbing coffee and eating breakfast before you arrive and there are plenty of nearby options for lunch, including locations in the Westin Hotel, the Copley Place Mall, the Prudential Center, and along Boylston and Newbury Streets in Back Bay.
 
We would also like to point out that during large conferences, the hotel attempts to keep the temperature of the ballrooms between 68-70 degrees but is not always successful. If you know that you tend to run cold, especially while sitting for long stretches, please make sure to bring a sweater. If you know that you will be warm, please dress lightly. Wearing layers is always a safe choice.

 
Information Desk
 
You will be able to find answers to your questions and help with registration problems at the Learning & the Brain Help & Information Desk. This is where you can find direct representatives from Learning & the Brain, as opposed to hotel staff, temporary event staff, or volunteer helpers.
 
The Help Desk will be located on the Fourth Floor of the Westin throughout the conference. The Help Desk hours are from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM on Friday, November 17; from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM on Saturday, November 18; and from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 19.
 
 
Professional Development Credit

Professional development credit is available for live attendance, whether in Boston or via Zoom, only. An evaluation form will be e-mailed to you at the end of the conference which serves to verify your live attendance and request any type of certificate. Please note that speech-language pathologists will need to sign in and out each day in a special ASHA binder at the Help & Information Desk.

Credit certificates will be sent out 3-4 weeks after the conference via e-mail. If you have not received your credits by December 22, please call our office at 857-444-1500 x1. For more information on available credits, please check our website.
 
 
 
Exhibitors
 
We will have several exhibitors at our conference located in the America Ballroom Foyer of the Westin Copley Place Hotel, including conference bookstore, ALRANBooks. The bookstore will accept purchase orders, credit cards, cash, check, Apple Pay, and Venmo at the conference.
 
 

*The information above was part of a larger information e-mail that was sent on 11/07/23 at 9:00 AM ET to all attendees registered to attend live onsite in Boston.