2012 National Conference

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conference schedule at a glance

Please note that the schedule is tentative and subject to change.

 
 
 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
 
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Pre-Conference NPDS Seminars
 
2:30 p.m. – 5:00p
 
Miscellaneous Meetings
 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
 
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
Conference Registration Opens for Attendees
 
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
 
 
Legislative & Regulatory Briefing for Leadership, Committee/Task Force Meetings, and Related Activities
 
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Pre-Conference NPDSs Seminars
 
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
 
 
Special Events for Attendees
·City Tour—Many Faces of Nashville
·Nashville’s Backstage Pass
 
9:30 p.m. - midnight
 
 
Special Events for Attendees
·Party with a Purpose
 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
 
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
 
 
·Rise & Shine Yoga
·Morning Zumba
 
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Conference Registration
 
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Miscellaneous Meetings
 
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
 
First Time Attendees Overview
 
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
 
Opening Plenary Session
 
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
 
Grand Opening Tour of Exhibits & Lunch
 
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
 
Concurrent Sessions
 
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 
Tour of Exhibits & Refreshments
 
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
 
 
Special Events for Attendees
·City Tour—Nashville by Night
 
8:00 p.m.
 
 
Special Events for Attendees
·Sunday Night Football
 
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29
 
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
 
 
·Rise & Shine Yoga
·Morning Zumba
 
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
Conference Registration
 
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
 
Lessons from Abroad
 
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
 
Miscellaneous Meetings   
       
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
 
Continental Breakfast
 
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
 
Plenary Session
 
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
 
Concurrent Sessions
 
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
 
Tour of Exhibits & Lunch
 
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
Lessons from Abroad
 
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 
Concurrent Sessions    
 
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
Tour of Exhibits & Refreshments
 
7:30 p.m. – midnight
 
Evening Event
 
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30
 
6:15 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
 
 
·Rise & Shine Yoga
·Morning Zumba
 
7:00 a.m. – 11:00a
 
Conference Registration
 
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
 
Continental Breakfast
 
8:30 a.m.  – 11:30 a.m.
 
Board of Governors & Annual Business Meeting
 
8:30 a.m.  – 10:00 a.m.
 
Concurrent Sessions
 
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
 
Concurrent Sessions
 
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
Closing Plenary Session & Awards of Excellence Presentations
 
1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
 
NPDS Proficiency Tests & Certification Exams
 
 
 
 
 
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