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Conferences 
October 25th through October 28, 2009
IACTP IACTP is proud to announce that the 25th Annual Call for Presentations When coming to this year’s conference don’t just plan on sitting through the workshops because this is your opportunity to share your knowledge with your peers. IACTP is always looking for Correctional training practitioners, educators, researchers, and advocates to present workshops at our Annual Trainers' Conference. Suggested workshops length should be approximately 90 minutes and the topic should be training or corrections related. If you are interested in presenting a workshop, please fill out the Workshop Proposal Online Form and submit it no later than the 30th of April. IACTP Awards of Excellence in Correctional Training
Opportunities for Exhibitors Vendors! This is your chance to present your products and services to an international community.
Vendors! This is your chance to present your products and services to an international community. The members of the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel are the ones who are often called upon to test new products or evaluate additional services, so it only makes good business sense to seize this opportunity. Think about it. This is a chance to network one on one, with training professionals, Just check us out to see what we have to offer: Click Here
Interested? Click here to obtain the 2009 Exhibitor Prospectus.
Conference Regristration Why wait? Register now for the 2009 IACTP Trainers' Conference (October 25 – 28, 2009) and get set for the time of your life. Early registration is $229 for members of the association and $294 for non-members (non-member’s conference registration fee includes a one year membership). However, after October 1 st the rate will go up to $250 for members of the association and $315 for non-members (non-member’s conference registration fee includes a one year membership). To register for the conference Click Here. Conference Location and Accommodations IACTP is excited to announce that this year’s conference will be at The INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA offers the perfect setting for any occasion. Enjoy 28 acres of lush, native palm trees, sparkling pools, select amenities and deluxe hotel accommodations set to the highest standard of personal comfort. Whether you are looking to enjoy an Orlando vacation or are coming here for business come see why we are an unparalleled location for leisure and business travelers alike. INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA is set in a rich tropical Their attention to detail has all been done to simply provide you with
Click here for more Features & Services at this Remarkable Orlando Hotel. Hotel Contact Information International Plaza Resort and Spa 10100 International Drive Orlando, FL 32821 Reservations – 1-800/327-0363 IMPORTANT NOTE: To get the lodging rate of $99.00 those registering must state that they will be attending IACTP Conference. Reservations MUST be made prior to October 2, 2009 to obtain the negotiated conference rate. While the International Plaza Resort & Spa doesn’t provide a shuttle service to and from the airport they do recommend that guests use Orlando FREE Airport To Hotel Shuttle Service ( http://www.orlandofreeairporttohotelshuttle.com/). While Orlando FREE Airport To Hotel Shuttle Service does allow you to quickly arrive at your hotel destination without the hassle of ordinary mass transit bus transportation to say it is free isn’t exactly accurate. This is Orlando's ONLY BUY ONE GET ONE FREE shuttle service to All International Drive Area Hotels, when you purchase your return trip in advance*. *Transportation from Orlando International Airport to your tourist area hotel is absolutely free when you prepay for your return trip at our regular one-way shuttle rates! This is a buy-one-get-one-free offer. For questions, please call 1-866-219-3733 Attractions and Area Events As always IACTP conference locations have area attractions that With so many things to do in Orlando where do you start? Fortunately the INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA puts you at the heart of some of the most exciting Orlando theme parks, attractions, outdoor activities, shopping & dining. SeaWorld® is located at the hotel’s doorstep and with Universal Orlando® Resort and Walt Disney World® just a few minutes away, the world’s most acclaimed theme parks are ready to entertain you and your family. Maybe you would rather experience something more “natural” and Need transportation from the hotel to the area attractions? I-Ride Trolley Service is expanding its service to include the soon-to-open, Aquatica - SeaWorld's Waterpark. The I-Ride Main Line route travels primarily along International Drive north and south, beginning at Prime Outlets International and traveling southbound to Orlando Premium Outlets. The Green Line begins service in the Major Boulevard area and encompasses Kirkman Road and Universal Boulevard, then shadows the Main Line as it continues service down to Orlando Premium Outlets. For more information and a trolley map, visit www.iridetrolley.com. Let’s face it, there area so many attractions in Orlando that they can’t all be listed here but we can provide you some links to help you consider what to visit first: http://www.internationaldriveorlando.com/50ways/index.asp http://www.orlandoinfo.com/ http://www.goorlandocard.com/orlando-attractions.html http://travelwithkids.about.com/od/orlandowithkids/tp/Top-Things-to-Do-in-Orlando.htm http://www.touristflorida.com/ http://www.usatourist.com/english/places/florida/orlandoattractions.html Conference Registration Why wait? Register now for the 2009 IACTP Trainers' Conference (October 25 – 28, 2009) and get set for the time of your life. Early registration is $229 for members of the association and $294 for non-members (non-member’s conference registration fee includes a one year membership). However, after October 1 st the rate will go up to $250 for members of the association and $315 for non-members (non-member’s conference registration fee includes a one year membership). To register for the conference Click Here. Looking back at the 24rd Annual IACTP Trainers’ Conference The Arizona Department of Corrections hosted 24th Annual IACTP Trainers’ Conference in beautiful Tempe, Arizona, a city which is packed with history, culture, shopping, dining, nightlife, sports and special events. AZDOC once again proved an exceptional host as they created a conference that provided outstanding workshops, exciting special events and wonderful opportunities to network with peers from the field of correctional training.
Held at the Fiesta Resort Conference Center, Ideally located between Phoenix and Scottsdale, this spirited hotel provided a colorful menu of things to see and do in this Southwestern paradise. Lush Comfort and Impeccable Service highlighted the upbeat charm and flair of this colorful Tempe Arizona hotel. If you’re traveling to Tempe be sure to book your reservations at this unique Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired resort which extends true warmth and comfort in the finest tradition of Southwestern hospitality. Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: (480) 967-1441 What a special event! An exciting special event at TASER International Headquarters proved to be a remarkable affair. TASER, the leader of electronic control devices, provided IACTP conference goers with a wonderful social event featuring guided tours through the 100,000 square foot TASER factory; an opportunity to socialize with TASER employees and IACTP members while enjoying outstanding food and beverages; a cigar bar hosted outside on a spacious patio deck and an opportunity to experience the effects of a TASER electronic control device. Each guest of TASER was provided a TASER tactical bag and a certificate for free Instructor Certification at any of the 400 classes offered nationwide. 
TASER International17800 N. 85th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85255-6311 USA www.taser.com "Our mission is to protect life by providing safer, more effective force options and technologies." Details concerning the recipients of these awards can be viewed by selecting the Awards of Excellence link: Click Here Conference Planning Guide If you are interested in hosting next year's conference, please see our Conference Planning Guide.
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Trainers’ Conference will be hosted by the Orange County Department of Corrections in beautiful Orlando, Florida. The Orange County Department of Corrections operates the 3rd largest jail system in the state of Florida with more than 1,800 employees including over 1,000 certified correctional officers and this year they have invited IACTP to experience the wonder of Orlando.
Orlando, Florida the home of Disney World, Universal Studios, the new Worlds of Discovery parks (which include Aquatica – SeaWorld’s Waterpark, Busch Gardens Africa, SeaWorld Orlando and Discovery Cove) and if that’s not enough Orlando is less than 50 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. 
Another important aspect of IACTP’s Annual Trainers’ Conference is the opportunity to recognize those who have excelled in the training arena through the IACTP Awards of Excellence in Correctional Training. IACTP strives to identify and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding individuals and programs in the field of criminal justice training but to achieve this goal we need your help. Truly exceptional training programs are difficult to accomplish and as a training professional you know what should or should not be recognized and rewarded. Support those organizations or individuals who have made
a difference in training by submitting them for recognition with an IACTP Award of Excellence through the following link: 
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landscape in the heart of Orlando, minutes from the destination's most popular attractions. Located next door to SeaWorld and directly across the street from the SeaWorld's new Aquatica water park, the resort is convenient to Universal Orlando® Resort, the Orlando - Orange County Convention Center and International Drive, Central Florida's main convention and family entertainment corridor. Guests of the Balinese-inspired INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA also enjoy ideal proximity to world-class dining, shopping and more, as well as easy access to Orlando International Airport.
the best in Orlando lodging. Enjoy a variety of newly renovated guest accommodations and suites at the INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA. Each well-appointed guest room and suite at the INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA is specially made to offer the ultimate Orlando accommodations with service, convenience and comfort.
In addition to some of the most comfortable, well-appointed hotel rooms in Orlando, INTERNATIONAL PLAZA RESORT & SPA features a wealth of on-site amenities designed for our guests’ enjoyment and convenience. Designed to envelope guests in a luxurious tropical paradise, we offer exciting Orlando resort amenities. On-site recreation and relaxation includes:
For meeting success, International Plaza Resort & Spa offers the three most important factors to any meeting: facilities, service and location. With 60,000 square feet of flexible space featuring some of Orlando’s finest meeting rooms, we can accommodate virtually any function, from small meetings to large conferences. Space includes:
extend beyond the conference site but Orlando provides extraordinary opportunities for conference goers and their families to tie a vacation into an outstanding conference.
lucky for you the Atlantic Ocean beaches are just 45 minutes away for surfing, boating and deep sea fishing. If you prefer the white sands of the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, the Tampa Bay area on Florida’s west coast is a short 90-minute drive from the hotel.
