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Conference Location

Helen Bernstein High School
1309 N. Wilton Place
Hollywood, CA 90028-8526

Hotel Reservation Information

We have negotiated a special rate with Hotel Figueroa.

Hotel Figueroa

939 South Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 213-627-8971
Web: www.figueroahotel.com

Reservations
Rate: $124.00 plus tax for single or double room
(this rate applies 3 days before and 3 days after the training)
Phone: 1-800-421-9092
Group Name for Discounted Rate: Digital Media Arts

There are also several other quality hotels in the area such as the Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn – Los Angeles City Center/Convention Center

1020 South Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 1-213-7481291
Web: www.holidayinn.com

Reservations
Rate: Range from $155-$195 depending on room selection
Phone: 1-800-972-2576
Web Reservations: www.holidayinn.com

Logistics for Participants

Arrival at the airport

The LAX website provides information on several ground transportation options including rental cars, and shared-ride vans.

driving Directions

If you are driving, we recommend you use an online tool to print directions from your home to the Figueroa Hotel or Helen Bernstein High School.

If you are renting a car at LAX airport, we recommend using an online tool to print directions from LAX Airport to the Hotel Figueroa or Helen Bernstein High School. To travel from the hotel to the school or back we recommend using an online tool.

Parking Information

Parking at the Hotel Figuera is $12/day.

Parking at Helen Bernstein High School is free. The garage is on the corner of Wilton and Fountain. Accessible parking is on the second floor. Please note that the parking is tandem. You will be asked to provide the location of your car in the morning when you register so that we can locate anyone whose car may need to be moved to allow someone to leave early.

Puplic transportation

The nearest metro stop is at the corner of Hollywood and Western, between a half and three-quarters of a mile away.

Hotel Shuttle Information

A shuttle service will be run from the Hotel Figueroa to Helen Bernstein HS and back each day for those that requested this service when registering online. The shuttle will leave promptly at 7AM on Monday and at 7:30 AM all other days. The shuttle will only make one trip. If you miss the shuttle you will need to find your own alternative transportation to the school.

registration

Registration will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday, July 13, for teachers attending all 5 days.  Registration will begin at 8AM on Wednesday, July 15, for everyone attending Wednesday through Friday.

The registration area will be located in the main quad just outside of the auditorium. The registration area will be visible when you exit the parking garage.  If you enter the school through any other entrance there will be signs posted directing you to the registration area.

other important information

You must bring an ID with you on Wednesday.  Without an ID you will not be able to participate in the field trip to Universal Studios or DreamWorks on Wednesday afternoon.

We will be hosting a networking reception at the Hotel Figueroa at 6:15 PM on Thursday evening.  We hope you will be able to join us.

Documents to Review

Agenda
Program of Study
Professional Development Philosophy