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Conference Schedule
This schedule is subject to change.
Friday, November 1
Arrival day!
3:00 pm
- Registration Desk opens | Whitebirch I & II Lobby, 2nd floor
- Parents Welcome Table, hosted by Minnesota Hands & Voices | Whitebirch I & II Lobby (3:00 - 5:45 pm)
- Dinner on your own
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Informational Sessions
8:00 - 8:15 pm
8:15 - 8:30 pm
- Kick Off Ceremony | Whitebirch I & II
8:30 - 9:00 pm
- Dessert Reception | Whitebirch Lobby
Saturday, November 2
A full day of exciting opportunities, networking, and learning!
6:00 - 8:00 am
- Breakfast | Marina II Restaurant
- Optional - Regional/District Teams
8:00 - 8:15 am
- Welcome & Opening Remarks on Building our Future Together | Sonia R. Smith, J.D., Director of the Special Education Division, with special remarks provided by Minnesota Department of Education Commissioner Willie Jett. | Whitebirch I & II
8:15 - 9:45 am
9:45 - 10 am
Refreshment Break | Whitebirch I & I Lobby
10:00 - 11:00 am
Concurrent Session Block #1
11:00 - 11:15 am
Break (15 minutes)
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Concurrent Session Block #2
12:15 - 1:45 pm
- Lunch Reception / Exhibit Hall Open | Minnesota I & 2
- Fireside Chat with Dr. Stacey Tucci from 1:00 - 1:30 pm | Heartland I & II
1:45 - 3:15 pm
3:15 - 3:30 pm
Refreshment Break | Whitebirch I & II Lobby
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Concurrent Session Block #3
4:30 - 4:45 pm
Break (15 minutes)
4:45 - 5:45 pm
Concurrent Session Block #4
5:45 - 7:15 pm
- Dinner Reception / Exhibit Hall Open | Minnesota I & II
- Fireside Chat with Dr. Naomi Caselli from 6:30 - 7:00 pm | Heartland I & II
7:15 - 8:15 pm
Evening presentations (choose one)
Sunday, November 3
Time to wrap up.
6:30 - 8:30 am
- Breakfast | Marina II Restaurant
- Parents Breakfast hosted by Minnesota Hands & Voices | Marina II Restaurant, in a reserved room
8:30 - 10:00 am
10:00 - 10:15 am
Break (15 minutes)
10:15 - 11:15 am
Concurrent Session Block #5
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
- Conference Closing | Whitebirch I & II
- Take home box lunch provided | Whitebirch I & II
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Hotel Reservations
Don't forget to book your hotel room after you register for the conference. Online hotel reservations are preferred. Please make every effort to complete your hotel reservation online before calling.
Go to the Breezy Point Resort website.
- Click online reservations
- Select arrival date
- Select number of nights
- Select number of adults (include any roommates in this count)
- Enter Group ID 442392
- Click check now
- Select room type and proceed with reservation
The lodging instructions above must be followed exactly OR the search results will say no rooms available. This means the dates and Group ID are both entered correctly. Using these dates with the Group ID code is the only way to get a room reserved at the group rates for the Collaborative Experience.
All king rooms have been reserved. please make your reservation online in any available room in the block.
Cabin options are available for groups of 3-24 people. This might especially be of interest to school districts. Please call Breezy Point at 218-562-6810 about this option.
If you are booking a room for 1 person – it is encouraged that you select a king room and let people sharing rooms reserve the “Breezy Inn 2 Queen”, “Breezy Center Double Double”, “Breezy Center Suite”, and “Lodge Studio Apartments” which all have two beds in each room.
The lodging block expires on 10/1/2024. Thereafter, reservations are based on availability. Rates are $109 per room, per night, plus 7.375% tax. All rooms are priced the same regardless of type for this conference.
When a reservation is made, $117.04 will be charged to your card as a deposit. This deposit is required. Our lodging policy posted on our website will apply. Guests must cancel 30 days before arrival to receive their deposit back (less a $25 cancellation fee). Cancellations made within 30 days of arrival forfeit their deposit. No shows will be charged for the entire length of their stay.
The resort does not utilize Credit Card Authorization Forms. The card used to make the reservation will be the card used to pay for the room. The card on file can be changed at the front desk at check-in or check out or by calling 1-800-432-3777.
If you will need a receipt following your stay. Please make sure to check-out in person at the front desk and keep the folio (receipt) provided.
The November 1-3 weekend at the resort will have a high demand for hotel rooms due to hockey tournaments this weekend. To ensure lodging at the resort for the conference, please make your reservations by October 1, 2024.
View the lodging descriptions and pictures.
The resort does not allow pets or smoking inside. WIFI and parking is free throughout the resort.
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Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
Learn more about opportunities to be a sponsor or exhibitor at the Collaborative Experience Conference, 2024 Sponsor and Exhibitor Guide (pdf).
Exhibitors can sign up by filling out the Conference Registration form as an exhibitor today! For any questions, please email danelle.gournaris@state.mn.us.
Thank you to our Lanyard Sponsor.
Thank you to our Access Sponsors.
Thank you to our Break Sponsor.
Thank you to our Event Partners (in kind donations).
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CEUs and Clock Hours
There are several types of continuing education clock hours or units available. For any CEU questions, please contact Kathy Manlapas at katherine.x.manlapas@state.mn.us.
Education
Certificate of attendance will be available to participants after completing the session evaluation survey. A link to this survey will be provided with a CEU document. 1.0 or 1.5 CEU per session/ keynote will be given.
BOSA
BOSA CEU will be offered on Sunday; 11.5 CEUs will be given.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is an approved RID Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional & general studies program is offered for 1.15 CEUs at the some content required knowledge level. The number of professional and general studies CEUs will depend on which sessions you attend.
There is a place on the conference registration form for attendees to request ADA accommodations.
Target audience: Parents, DHH teachers, and educational professionals, including sign language interpreters, serving students who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.
Educational objectives: Gain resources needed to serve children who are deaf, deafblind & hard of hearing, and their families
The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing prohibits discrimination in its public services because of race, color, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, sex, public assistance status, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability. We expect all individuals present to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for others.
