Roland Pourdavood – General Chairperson
Anne Reynolds & Patrick Wachira – Program Chairpersons

Kent State University- College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services
A Thursday evening get-together will be followed by sessions on Friday and Saturday, ending at noon or mid-afternoon on Saturday.
Presentations are from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday and 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

HIGHLIGHTS  Include:

Opening Session: Thursday Evening Reception

Thursday Evening Keynote Speech:  Wilson Lecture

• Dr. Julian Earls – Executive In Residence, Nance College of Business Administration, Cleveland State University , OH
• Presentation: Things They Don't Teach in College about Mathematics and Science Education
  

Friday Evening Keynote Speech:

• Dr Jean Schmittau - State University of New York – Binghamton
• Presentation: Meeting the Challenges to Mathematics Education in the 21^st Century: Is There a Role for Cultural-Historical Psychology?

WYNDHAM HOTEL @ PLAYHOUSE SQUARE
It is anticipated that the entire meeting will be held at the Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square.  The hotel is centrally located in the heart of Cleveland ’s business and Theatre District.  It is a short walk or taxi ride from live theatrical performances, two major indoor shopping venues, The Flats Entertainment District, many fine restaurants, Cleveland’s Lakefront, The New Gateway Sports Complex, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Indians Jacob’s Field, Quicken Loans Arena - home of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns Stadium, and a number of corporate headquarters, including the Cleveland Clinic. In addition, the conference location gets us back to our roots at Kent State University.

HOTEL INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS

Room reservations should be made directly with the hotel.
Visit the hotel Website at http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/CLEPS/main.wnt

1260 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: (216) 615-7500
Fax: (216) 615-3355
Rooms at the Wyndham Cleveland Hotel are:

Single

$83

Double

$83

Overhead Projectors and screens will be provided, presenters needing additional A/V equipment, such as laptop and LCD projector are required to provide their own equipment or make arrangements to rent at their own expense. Contact the hotel for more information.
 
Internet access is available in the guest rooms for a fee. Free internet and other communication services may available to the guests. Please contact the hotel for details.
From Cleveland Hopkins Airport:
Highway 71 North to East 9^th Street.  Take East 9^th street to Euclid Avenue and turn right.  The Wyndham Cleveland is on the right hand side.

From Akron/Canton:
Highway 77 north to East 9^th Street.  Take East 9^th street to Euclid Avenue and turn right.  The Wyndham Cleveland is on the right hand side.

From Chicago/Toledo/Detroit:
Highway 90 east to Downtown Cleveland.  Exit East 9^th street to Euclid Avenue and turn right. The Wyndham Cleveland is on the right hand side.

From Youngstown/Pittsburgh:
Highway 76 to the Ohio Turnpike (I-80).  Follow I-80 West to exit 10 (I-71 North) to East 9^th Street.  Take East 9^th street to Euclid Avenue and turn right.  The Wyndham Cleveland is on the right hand side.

From Columbus/Cincinnati:
I-71 North to East 9^th Street.  Take East 9^th street to Euclid Avenue and turn right.  The Wyndham Cleveland is on the right hand side.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport serves all major carriers.  It is 15 minutes away from downtown.    
WEATHER
Get up to the minute temperatures and conditions as well as the local forecast for the Cleveland Area.

LODGING
UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
University Circle is a world-class center of innovation in health care, education, & arts and culture. It's the fastest growing community in the Cleveland region and becoming one of the world's premier urban districts.
University Circle is an extraordinary cultural, medical, educational and religious district just minutes from downtown Cleveland. In this one square mile, you'll discover museums, gardens and concert halls including:
·        The Cleveland Orchestra,
·        Cleveland Museum of Art,
·        Cleveland Museum of Natural History and
·        Cleveland Botanical Garden,
Visit the University Circle website to learn more.
 
Also visit www.Cleveland.com for everything Cleveland..