Level 1 PYP Workshop in Ottawa, ON (IB Americas)

Location:	Ottawa, ON, Canada
Date:	3 December 2009 — 6 December 2009
Registration Date:	5 February 2009 — 3 November 2009
Workshops:	Introduction to the PYP.
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.

Please note that all IB Americas workshops taking place in Canada are subject to a mandatory 5% GST (goods and services tax). Please see additional information on registration form.

Location and Accommodation

The workshop will take place at The Westin Ottawa Hotel. IB Americas has arranged for special room rates for the workshop. When you make your hotel reservation, please indicate you are with IB Americas to receive the special rate. Rates are quoted in Canadian dollars and are exclusive of all taxes.

The Westin Ottawa Hotel 11 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9H4 Canada
Telephone	(613) 560-7000
Telephone	(800) 228-3000
Facsimile	(613) 234-5396
Website	http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1083
Check-in	3.00 pm
Check-out	1.00 pm
Single/Double Rate	CAD $129.00 Non-Refundable Rate: Full prepayment at the time you reserve the room. Non-Refundable and Non-Changeable. Checks* and major credit cards are acceptable for payment. All credit cards will be charged immediately. CAD $149.00: Traditional Rate: First nights’ deposit required. Refundable up to 72 hours in advance of your workshop date. Name changes are permitted. Cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival to avoid cancellation penalties (first nights deposit). Checks* and major credit cards are acceptable to establish prepayment. All credit cards used to prepay will be charged immediately *Checks must be received by the hotel at least 14 days prior to their date of arrival and must include room and tax for the total amount of hotel stay.
Additional Charge	3% destination marketing fee per room, per night
Additional Person	CDN $20.00 per person, per night
Early Departure Fee	50% of the room rate

Workshop Schedule Outline

Workshop check-in for participants will start at 3.00pm on Thursday, 3 December 2009. The level 1 workshop begins with a general session on Thursday, 3 December at 5.00pm and concludes on Sunday, 6 December at 12.00pm. The level 2 and 3 workshop begins on Friday, 4 December at 8.30am and concludes on Sunday, 6 December at 12.00pm. IB Americas will provide a continental breakfast, a beverage break, and a boxed lunch on Friday, 4 December 2009 and Saturday, 5 December 2009. IB Americas will provide a continental breakfast and a beverage break on Sunday, 6 December 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 35 minutes from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). YOW Airporter offers shared van shuttle service and the fare is approximately CDN $14.00 one-way or CDN $20.00 round trip. The shuttle departs from airport every half hour, 5 and 35 minutes after the hour. For reservations, please call (613) 260-2359 or access http://www.yowshuttle.com/. Taxicabs are also available and the fare is approximately CDN $30.00. Rates subject to change.

Parking

The hotel offers self-parking for approximately CDN $20.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes without in and out privileges. Valet parking is approximately CDN $32.00 per car, per day plus applicable taxes with in and out privileges. 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

Thursday, 3 December 2009
3.00 pm	-	7.00 pm	Registration
5.00 pm	-	6.30 pm	General Session
Friday, 4 December 2009
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
Saturday, 5 December 2009
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
Sunday, 6 December 2009
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

Please note that all IB Americas workshops taking place in Canada are subject to a mandatory 5% GST (goods and services tax). Please see additional information on registration form.

For more information and to register for this workshop, please download the IB Primary Years Programme Workshop Catalog.

There will be no refunds for cancellations received after 3 November 2009.