Greetings:
The Louisiana Parent Congress will host its thirteenth Parent EXPO at the Riverfront Center in Alexandria, LA on May 7th, 2010.
Educators and parents become active participants in a festival of good ideas and information. Over fifty booth spaces are available for showcasing, and it is imperative that parishes and educational agencies come on board to make this year's EXPO a wonderful and fulfilling event! You will be proud to part of such an experience!
It is very important that you adhere to all deadlines and forward all required forms as requested. The following information is online:
- Registration Form
- please submit one per attendee
- Showcase Description Form
- AV Request Form
- Hotel Information
Please follow the time lines as indicated:
- March 26th, 2010 (15 days) - Showcase Description Form [one per showcase booth]
- April 9th, 2010 (29 days) - AV Request Form
- April 9th, 2010 (29 days) - Registration Form [everyone must register!]
Our theme this year is "PARENT POWER...Hustle On Over...See What We Have to Offer."
We are asking each parish to bring 3 table decorations with an Educational theme to be used for door prizes. [Don't forget the men in the audience.]
As educators and parents who truly believe that family involvement is the key to a child's success in school, let us pledge to work together to make this the best EXPO ever!
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, May 6th, 2010:
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Showcasers may set up their booth in the Riverfront Center
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Early Bird Registration [only for those working their booths Friday.]
Friday, May 7th, 2010:
8:00 AM - Registration - Riverfront Center - lower level
8:30 AM - Opening of Showcases - upper level
12:30 PM - Lunch & Program
12:30 PM - Close of Showcases
Luncheon Program
If additional information is necessary, please contact me at:
318-442-8891 (between the hours of 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM)
Janet Howell
EXPO 2010 Chairperson
Rapides Parish School District
501 Elliott St., Alexandria, LA 71301