It is time to register for the 2009 Maryland Assessment Conference. Please mark your calendar for November 18-20 at the Clarion Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland.

Once again we are preparing an exciting line-up of workshops and presentations. We are working very hard to bring you the most up to date information from the Maryland State Department of Education. Our program team is working with MSDE staff on many different levels of involvement.

As we prepare to review presentation submissions, we have been assured that all of our major vendors and sponsors will once again be joining us this November. This is great news in these hard economic times.

In order to help all who wish to attend the conference, I have even better news. We are rolling back the registration fee to 2006 prices. That means the 2009 individual registration fee will be $165.00. Also, we want to encourage school and central office groups to send as many teams as possible. Any group registration of 4 or more people will be $155 a person.

Be assured that a reduction in price does not mean a reduction in the amenities and quality you have come to expect. All meals and hospitalities will still be included.

So, use end of year money to make your reservation now. As we learn more about the program, I will update the website for your review.

Have a great end of the school year and I look forward to seeing you in Ocean City in November.

Julian Katz
Executive Director, MAG
Maryland Assessment Group