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How do I register for a seminar? Where is the seminar, and how do I get there? Is there a registration deadline? When is my payment due? Can I register using a purchase order? What are the starting and ending times of the seminar? What if I need to cancel my registration? Can someone else substitute for me at the seminar? Will the seminar be canceled if bad weather is expected? How do I get a hotel room for the night before the seminar? If I can't attend, can I purchase the seminar materials separately? May I tape record or videotape the seminar? Is attendance verification available? What other types of re-certification credits are available? Is university credit available as an option? Are SDR seminars available for on-site training? (Back to Top) How do I register for a seminar? You can register for any SDR seminar any one of the following ways: Online Registrations. Search for the seminar you would like to register for by State, locate the seminar on the search results page, then click on Register Now. Complete the Registration form (one for each participant), then click the Submit Registration button at the bottom of the form. Fax or Mail Registrations. Search for the seminar you would like to register for by State, locate the seminar on the search results page, then click on Register Now. Print out the Registration Form and Fax your completed form to (310) 534-1002 or mail with your payment to SDR, P.O. Box 3168, Torrance, CA 90510-3168. You can fill in your registration information on the computer and print it out without submitting online, or fill it out by hand (please write legibly). Phone Registrations. Call (800) 678-8908, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Please have the title, date, location and payment information available for the registrar. (Back to Top) Where is the seminar, and how do I get there? To find out when and where a seminar is being held and to get a map and directions: First, Search for the seminar that you want to attend, Then, click on "View Brochure" to find the name, address and phone number of the seminar site and hotel accommodations, Next, click on "Get Directions" to view a map and get driving directions from MapQuest. If you are still unsure how to get to the seminar, call the seminar site for directions. (Back to Top) Is there a registration deadline? There is no cut-off date for accepting registrations. We accept registrations up to the day of the seminar, including walk-in registrations (space permitting). Seminars are closed to registration when they reach the capacity of the seminar site. Please register as soon as possible! (Back to Top) When is my payment due? Registration fees are due and payable prior to the seminar. Checks, VISA and MasterCard accepted. No cash please. (Back to Top) Can I register using a purchase order? Yes you may register with a School or District purchase order. Simply supply SDR with the purchase order number and the name, address, and phone number of the school or district responsible for payment at the time you register. (Back to Top) What are the starting and ending times of the seminar? All seminars are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On-site registration and check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. Lunch break is approximately 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Back to Top) What if I need to cancel my registration ? Your paid registration fee is fully refundable if you can't attend and notify us at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the program. Late cancellations receive credit toward a future seminar. Please call our registration department at (800) 678-8908, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, if you need to cancel your registration. (Back to Top) Can someone else substitute for me at the seminar? Substitutions may be made at any time. Please call our registration department at (800) 678-8908, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with the name and registration information of the person who will be taking your place if you know prior to the seminar. Otherwise, your substitute may notify the on-site registrar at the seminar, telling them the name of the person they are substituting for. (Back to Top) Will the seminar be canceled if bad weather is expected? SDR makes every effort to hold all scheduled seminars. In cases of severe weather, please call the meeting site directly the morning of the program to confirm whether or not the seminar will be held that day. If you need to cancel due to inclement weather please call our registration department at (800) 678-8908, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. (Back to Top) How do I get a hotel room for the night before the seminar? Please make your own reservations directly with the hotel listed on the seminar brochure at least three weeks in advance. Be sure to mention Staff Development Resources to receive the meeting rate (if available). To find the hotel address and telephone number: First, SearchThen, click on "View Brochure" to find the name, address and phone number of the seminar site and hotel accommodations. (Back to Top) If I can't attend, may I purchase the seminar materials separately? No, SDR does not sell any of our seminar materials separately from seminar attendance. (Back to Top) May I tape record or videotape the seminar? Audio or video recording is not permitted at any seminar due to copyright/trademark issues. (Back to Top) Is attendance verification available? All seminar attendees will be provided verification of hours of participation, which may be used to meet individual continuing education or re-certification requirements. (Back to Top) What other types of re-certification credits are available? Re-certification credits and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) options vary from state to state. SDR is an approved provider for most State re-certification credits. Please check our Continuing Education Units page for details. (Back to Top) Is college credit available as an option? One semester hour graduate-level (professional development) credit is available through Loyola Marymount University for an additional fee and successful completion of a follow up assignment. Please check our College Credit Options page for details or ask at the on-site registration dest at the seminar. (Back to Top) Are SDR seminars available for on-site training Many of our programs are available on-site in your school or district. Please call our Programs Department at (800) 678-8908, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, for scheduling and pricing information.