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1 Educator & Parent Retreat at Copper Mountain Resort Copper Mountain, Colorado June 25-27, 2014 Graduate Level Credit available from Brandman University!

2 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW Meet the Speakers... 3 Copper Mountain Resort Earn Graduate-Level Credit... 6 THE DETAILS Session & Speaker Details DAY 1: Jim Fay & Charles Fay, Ph.D. Love and Logic: Creating Self-Regulated, Respectful and Personally Responsible Youth... 7 DAY 2: Charles Fay, Ph.D. & Darrell Scott Creating Self-Motivated Kids: Why Love Equals Higher Achievement... 8 Foster W. Cline, M.D. Marriage and Parenting: He s all Logic She s all Love And they disagree a lot!... 9 DAY 3: Sally Ogden Decreasing Teacher and Student Stress: Restoring the Joy of Learning to the Classroom...10 David Walsh, Ph.D. ibrains: Guiding Children and Teens to Success in the Digital Age...11 Jim Fay Administrators & Counselors Session Love and Logic for School Leaders: Creating a Love and Logic School Culture...12 Copper Mountain Resort Details...13 Graduate-Level Credit Details Love and Logic Resource Store FAQs...19 High Altitude Awareness...21 Registration Form

3 MEET THE SPEAKERS: DAY ONE Jim Fay & Charles Fay, Ph.D. Love and Logic: Creating Self-Regulated, Respectful and Personally Responsible Youth Join this powerhouse father-son duo for an exciting and energizing day of story-telling, practical solutions and laughs. You ll see how Love and Logic can increase cooperation and responsibility with students, your children at home...and adults who act like children much of the time. DAY TWO: CHOOSE FROM TWO SPEAKERS Charles Fay, Ph.D. & Darrell Scott of Rachel s Challenge Creating Self-Motivated Kids: Why Love Equals Higher Achievement Join Dr. Fay as he shares the profound connection between loving relationships and academic achievement motivation. Hear why character and compassion are king...and how true academic success stems from goodness of character. Darrell Scott lost his daughter, Rachel, during the Columbine High School shooting. He ll provide a dramatic closing to Dr. Fay s talk with his powerful message of forgiveness, hope and love. Foster W. Cline, M.D. Marriage and Parenting: He s all Logic She s all Love And they disagree a lot! Foster Cline will be presenting another laugh and learn day! The co-founder of Love and Logic and the co-author of Parenting with Love and Logic will be providing everyone with his unique brand of humor and passion that insures an enjoyable and memorable day. Attendees will leave this session with an increased understanding of tools for effective communication with everyone they love adults and children. Video and audio examples will clarify and illustrate Love and Logic principles. 3

4 MEET THE SPEAKERS: DAY THREE: CHOOSE FROM THREE SPEAKERS Sally Ogden Decreasing Teacher and Student Stress: Restoring the Joy of Learning to the Classroom If you like to feel organized and enthusiastic, spend some time with Sally. Hear her powerful tricks for taking good care of yourself while building a culture of love and safety in your classroom. Hear why relationships are so important, and how to create a classroom culture where students support each other rather than bully and tease. If you are concerned about how students treat each other in your classroom, don t miss Sally! David Walsh, Ph.D. ibrains: Guiding Children and Teens to Success in the Digital Age The Digital Revolution is wiring this generation s brains differently. Children and teens routinely multi-task, play on-line video games, create their own YouTube videos, text their friends, hang out on social networking sites and surf the Internet. Dr. David Walsh will explain how technology is changing the ways that young people live, learn, and socialize. More importantly he will identify the three major strategies to assure that they maximize the digital benefits while avoiding the risks. ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS SESSION Pre-Registration Required * Seating is Limited Jim Fay Love and Logic for School Leaders: Creating a Love and Logic School Culture This session is for formal and informal school leaders who want to create a school where teachers treat kids with respect, students love and respect their teachers, and learning isn t derailed by constant disruptions. Attend this session if you want down-to-earth strategies for managing your team. Warning! Jim specializes in the politically incorrect stuff left out of most textbooks on school leadership. 4

5 COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT Vacation at one of America s most beautiful and fun locations! The scenery is simply breathtaking. Click here for more stunning views. At Copper Mountain Resort, enjoy Colorado at its best. At 9,600 feet above sea level, Copper Mountain Resort is a world-class destination. Click here for more information. Conference sessions end by 3pm each day! We believe that people learn best when they have time to rest and enjoy fun with friends and family. There s plenty of fun to be had! Activities include hiking, biking, bumper boats, zip line, chairlift rides, shopping, fishing and much more! Click here for more information. It s affordable! Room rates range from $120 - $352 per room per night. Call (and mention Love and Logic) for more information and to reserve a room today. Space is limited! 5

6 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT EARN GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDITS & CEUS Cost: $95.00 per credit. Graduate-Level Credit Earn up to 3 graduate-level credits from Brandman University! Up to three semester hours of graduate-level credit can be earned. Visit to see Brandman University s website where you can view additional details and obtain registration materials. For each single credit, participants must: 1. Attend and participate in one full day (5hr) session. 2. Study the publication required for that session. (See page 16 for more details.) 3. Complete a Reaction Form for that session, and obtain a Certificate of Attendance from the Love and Logic Institute. 4. Complete a three page report. To earn a total of three graduate-level credits, each participant must complete the requirements above for three separate full day sessions. Their report would be a minimum of nine pages. 6

7 DAY ONE: JIM FAY & CHARLES FAY, Ph.D. Lunch is Provided! Wednesday, June 25th, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Love and Logic: Creating Self-Regulated, Respectful and Personally Responsible Youth with Jim Fay & Charles Fay, Ph.D. Join this powerhouse father-son duo for an exciting and energizing day of story-telling, practical solutions and laughs. You ll see how Love and Logic can increase cooperation and responsibility with students, your children at home...and adults who act like children much of the time. You ll learn: The Five Basic Principles of Love and Logic Why learning and behavior are dependent The Science of Control upon respect and dignity The Science of Shared Thinking Why success rests on relationships The Empathy-Consequence Formula And more! Jim Fay Click to see him in action! -> Jim Fay is one of America s most sought-after public speakers. His dynamic presentations have revolutionized the way professionals and parents approach working with children. He has received international acclaim for his ability to translate theory into practical strategies. People leave his presentations empowered to use his techniques immediately. The most common statement about his techniques is, They re easy and they work! Jim is a prolific writer and producer of training materials as well. As co-founder of the Love and Logic Institute, Inc., Jim has developed the most extensive collection of training materials focused specifically on a philosophy of working with children. This philosophy is known as Love and Logic. It has fast become the philosophy of choice for professionals and parents who want to teach children to become responsible and resourceful. Jim is a master storyteller who teaches through real-life examples and anecdotes. His audiences marvel at the way time flies while they learn with him. Many participants say, I just hate to see Jim s sessions come to an end. I could listen to him forever. Charles Fay, Ph.D. Click to see him in action! -> Charles Fay is a parent, internationally known consultant, and author. Thousands of educators, mental health professionals, and parents have profited from his wealth of practical, down-to-earth solutions to the most common and frustrating problems displayed by youth of all ages. These solutions come directly from years of research and experience serving severely disturbed youth and their families in psychiatric hospital, public school, and home settings. Charles presents Love and Logic seminars and personal appearances throughout the nation. His audiences laugh and learn as they hear stories and examples illustrating his unique perspective on the Love and Logic approach to discipline. Many conference attendees have written comments such as, The time went so fast a very entertaining speaker and I m so relieved that he gave us things we can actually use rather than lots of theory and impractical stuff. 7

8 DAY TWO: CHARLES FAY, Ph.D. & DARRELL SCOTT Thursday, June 26th, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Creating Self-Motivated Kids: Why Love Equals Higher Achievement with Charles Fay, Ph.D. & a special keynote presentation by Darrell Scott of Rachel s Challenge Join Dr. Fay as he shares the profound connection between loving relationships and academic achievement motivation. Hear why character and compassion are king...and how true academic success stems from goodness of character. You ll learn: The Science of Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Regulation A Paradigm for Developing Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Regulation The role of Educators: A Step-by-Step Plan The role of Parents: A Step-by-Step Plan How to repair damaged relationships What to do when a student says, You can t make me! Responding to perfectionism-based underachievement And more! Lunch is Provided! Darrell Scott lost his daughter, Rachel, during the Columbine High School Shooting. He ll provide a dramatic closing to Dr. Fay s talk with his powerful message of forgiveness, hope and love. Charles Fay, Ph.D. Click to see him in action! -> See page 7 for a full bio of Dr. Charles Fay. Darrell Scott Darrell Scott is the founder of the Rachel s Challenge program. He has spoken to over five million people in live settings around the world, not counting the millions he has spoken to through programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, CNN, and the Today Show. He has authored or co-authored five books, and meets with politicians and educators regularly concerning issues of school violence. AWAKEN THE LEARNER is the story of lessons learned from Darrell Scott s journey from the most horrific day in his life when his daughter Rachel was killed at Columbine High School to the present. 8

9 DAY TWO: FOSTER W. CLINE, M.D. Thursday, June 26th, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Marriage and Parenting: He s all Logic She s all Love And they disagree a lot! with Foster W. Cline, M.D. In addition to the effective examples of Love and Logic skills, techniques and principles, this year Foster will emphasize how couples, laughing, communicating and learning together, can be more effective in reaching and raising children. Highlights will include effective rules for couple communication; rules for blended families; avoiding triangulating situations following divorce and responding effectively when children visit between birth parents with conflicting rules. Foster will help everyone have an overview of how nuclear family scripts play a role in present day stressful situations. You ll learn: The Logic that makes Love work: Basic rules for couple communication. Effective Problem solving involves a plan! Blended, not stirred rules for blended families. Lunch is Provided! That s not the way I think he should be handled. Amicably resolving parenting disagreements. That s not the way I was raised. Nuclear family s impact on parenting. Character Conflict: When Janet s controlling and Jack s passive resistant. And all the major Love and Logic skills, tools and techniques that make every day enjoyable. Foster W. Cline, M.D. Click to see him in action! -> Dr. Cline, a nationally recognized psychiatrist, is co-founder of the Cline/Fay Institute, Inc. He is a favorite consultant to psychiatric institutes, schools, and parent groups. His writings are the source of many revolutionary approaches to dealing with childhood problems. Foster is known for his ability to provide creative, effective solutions for behavior problems. His presentations are lively and humorous, while providing practical techniques that produce immediate results. His most recent book, Parenting Children with Health Issues: Essential Tools, Tips and Tactics for Raising Kids with Chronic Illness, Medical Conditions and Special Healthcare Needs is now available. 9

10 DAY THREE: SALLY OGDEN Lunch is Provided! Friday, June 27th, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Decreasing Teacher and Student Stress: Restoring the Joy of Learning to the Classroom with Sally Ogden If you like to feel organized and enthusiastic, spend some time with Sally. Hear her powerful tricks for taking good care of yourself while building a culture of love and safety in your classroom. Hear why relationships are so important, and how to create a classroom culture where students support each other rather than bully and tease. If you are concerned about how students treat each other in your classroom, don t miss Sally! Sally Ogden Click to see her in action! -> Sally Ogden is an energetic and charismatic teacher and speaker with thirty-two years of experience, having taught French, Spanish and Psychology in the public schools. She spent most of her tenure at Chatfield Senior High School in Jefferson County, Colorado and previously taught thirteen years in middle school. For over twenty-five years she has directed workshops and conferences for teachers and parents throughout the United States. People who have heard her speak say that a day with her flies by with lots of laughs and great stories. They leave with practical tools that they can t wait to use. She s even received standing ovations after presenting at required teacher in-services! Sally is a graduate of Colorado State University, with a master s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Northern Colorado. In 1977, Sally was selected as the Colorado Teacher of the Year, and received an Honor Alum Award from Colorado State University. In 1998 she filmed the video, No Thanks, I Just Had a Banana! and followed with the book Words Will NEVER Hurt Me: Helping Kids Handle Teasing, Bullying, and Putdowns. After many requests from conference participants, in 2008 Sally introduced a 4 CD audio set titled: Thank God it s Monday! and Creating Peace & Joy in the Classroom and Home. She has been an adjunct instructor for CSU, Adams State College, University of the Pacific, and Chapman University. Ogden is trilingual, loves sports, art, photography and ballroom dancing. Sally is proud to say that her high school seniors honored her with the Favorite-Female Teacher title every year! 10

11 DAY THREE: DAVID WALSH, Ph.D. Lunch is Provided! Friday, June 27th, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. ibrains: Guiding Children and Teens to Success in the Digital Age with David Walsh, Ph.D. The Digital Revolution is wiring this generation s brains differently. Children and teens routinely multi-task, play on-line video games, create their own YouTube videos, text their friends, hang out on social networking sites and surf the Internet. Dr. David Walsh will explain how technology is changing the ways that young people live, learn, and socialize. More importantly he will identify the three major strategies to assure that they maximize the digital benefits while avoiding the risks. This workshop will answer important questions like: Are children and youth really good multi-taskers? How can we teach children to concentrate in a culture of chronic partial attention? Is cyberaddiction real? What are the signs and symptoms and what can parents do? How can we teach kids to use technology to connect rather than disconnect? Is the time youth spend online affecting their real world social skills? What are healthy boundaries and parameters around technology use? How can parents use Love and Logic strategies to foster digital discipline? What are the three pillars for digital success and how can we make sure our children and teens develop them? David Walsh, Ph.D. Click to see him in action! -> David Walsh, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist and in-demand international speaker. He is one of the world s most trusted authorities on children, teens, parenting, family life, the impact of technology, and translating brain science for everyday practice. He founded the renowned National Institute on Media and the Family, which he led till In 2010 he launched Mind Positive Parenting. Dr. Walsh is on the faculty of the University of Minnesota, is a senior advisor at Search Institute and has published many articles in the professional and general press. Dr. Walsh is the author of ten books, including two national best sellers. His books have been translated into eight languages. Dr. Walsh presents to parents, educators, and professional audiences throughout the world. His workshops blend humor, warmth, scientific substance, and practical advice. He and his wife Monica live in Minneapolis and have three adult children and four grandchildren. 11

12 DAY THREE: JIM FAY (ADMINISTRATORS SESSION) Lunch is Provided! Friday, June 27th, :00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Love and Logic for School Leaders: Creating a Love and Logic School Culture with Jim Fay This session is for formal and informal school leaders who want to create a school where teachers treat kids with respect, students love and respect their teachers, and learning isn t derailed by constant disruptions. Attend this session if you want down-to-earth strategies for managing your team. Warning! Jim specializes in the politically incorrect stuff left out of most textbooks on school leadership. Pre-Registration is required. Seating is limited. Jim Fay Click to see him in action! -> See page 7 for a full bio of Jim Fay. 12

13 COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT DETAILS One of America s Most Beautiful Settings... Copper Mountain Resort is everything a resort should be. A master-planned alpine village nestled in the Colorado Rocky Mountains about 75 miles west of Denver, it is the perfect place to treat yourself to a combination of work and play. Excellent conference accommodations and a variety of leisure activities are available - everything that is needed for a successful conference as well as a great family vacation. See page 15 for a full list of activities! Quality lodging units ranging from hotel rooms to three bedroom condos are available, all connected by a complimentary village shuttle if you wish to ride from the conference center. There is also a good selection of eating establishments, shopping, and a grocery store, all within the village. Copper Mountain Resort boasts low humidity year-round with average summer temperatures in the 70s, and delightfully cool, brisk mornings and evenings to enjoy leisurely walks throughout the area. Air Travel & Transportation Travel Coordinator: Roberta Fish will assist with flights, rental cars, and other travel options to and from Denver International Airport. Call or roberta@coloradotravelservices.com Within Copper Mountain: Complimentary shuttles are provided for travel within the resort. Parking: Free while staying at the resort. Lodging Call and mention Love and Logic (group # 1417) to receive discounted rate. Rates valid when booked on or before May 24th, Cancellations prior to 30 days will be given a refund less 10%. After that no refund will be honored. Deposit of 15% required upon making reservations. See page 14 for room descriptions and pricing. Meals Lunch will be provided (buffet style) to attendees, along with coffee & tea in the mornings. Jack s Food Court will be available for breakfast and lunch, and you ll find a wide variety of restaurants throughout the resort. High Altitude Awareness Summit County s average altitude is over 9,000 feet, and being in good physical condition has no bearing on one s ability to acclimate. 20%-30% of all visitors will have some altitude illness symptoms. See page 21 for more information on how you can improve your acclimation to the altitude. 13

14 COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT DETAILS Room Descriptions & Pricing Gold: These units represent some of the finest accommodations available and are strategically located throughout the village allowing convenient access for participation in all of the Resort s exciting activities. You ll enjoy a fitness room, outdoor hot tub, and heated underground parking in the buildings. The rooms offer gas fireplaces, cable TV and full kitchen in the condominium suites. Silver: These units are well-designed for comfort and aim to meet your every lodging need. Located mountain-side or within yards of our complimentary shuttle system, they remain some of our most requested and valued guest units. Standard Rooms: A room with one king/queen bed, two double beds or a queen Murphy bed. Most units have a small sitting area. Each room is equipped with ironing board and iron, coffee maker, and hair dryer. Deluxe Studios: Offering a small kitchen and a queen size Murphy bed, these units work well for individuals who like to cook an occasional meal or who prefer more living space. One Bedroom Condominium Suites: Whether it is a couple interested in more room or an attendee to have small, informal meetings in their unit, these are equipped with a spacious living room, full kitchen and a separate bedroom. One king/queen bed and one queen size pull-out sofa bed, the one bedroom condos sleep up to four people. Two Bedroom Condominium Suites: The two bedroom units offer a master bedroom with attached bathroom, another bedroom and bathroom and a queen size pull-out sofa, sleeping up to six. Families or individuals wishing to share a unit, but not a bedroom fit comfortably in these units. Bedding arrangements vary from kings and queens to double beds. Three Bedroom Condominium Suites: The largest of our condo units, three bedrooms and three bathrooms allow enough room for whatever you are looking to do and whoever you are bringing! Room Type Nightly Rate (Gold) Nightly Rate (Silver) Approx. Occupancy Standard $134 $120 up to 4 people Deluxe Studio $144 $129 up to 2 people One Bedroom $165 $147 up to 4 people Two Bedroom $211 $188 up to 6 people Three Bedroom $352 n/a 6+ people Come early or stay after to play, rates are good three days prior to & three days after the retreat! 14

15 COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT DETAILS Activities * Bumper Boats * Paddle Boats * Fishing * Bungee Trampoline * Zip Line * Bike Rentals Discounted Activities Rates available to attendee & family. Must be booked 24 hours in advance to receive discount. * Golf * Chairlift Ride * Mini-Golf * Diggler (rugged scooter) * Go-Kart * Climbing Wall Free Activities * Bocce Ball * Croquet * Giant Checkers * Horseshoes * Hopscotch * Four Square * Disc Golf * Hiking * Receive 10% off Spa Services! * 15

16 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT DETAILS Graduate-Level Credit Offered Through Brandman University Course Title: Responsibility, Respect, Self-Control and Motivation: Strategies for Teaching These in Our Schools and Homes Course Instructors: Charles Fay, Ph.D., Jim Fay, and additional presenters. Cost: $95.00 per credit. Up to three semester hours of graduate-level credit can be earned. Visit to see Brandman University s website where you can view additional details and obtain registration materials. For each single credit, participants must: 1. Attend and participate in one full day (5hr) session. 2. Study the publication required for that session. Note: to pre-purchase these materials, simply click on each title. Continued... Day 1: Jim Fay & Charles Fay, Ph.D. Teaching with Love and Logic (book or CD) Day 2: Charles Fay, Ph.D. From Bad Grades to a Great Life! (book) OR Foster W. Cline, M.D. Helping Kids Face Today s World (DVD) Day 3: Sally Ogden No Thanks! I Just Had a Banana! (DVD) OR David Walsh, Ph.D. Smart Parenting, Smarter Kids: The One Brain Book You ll Need to Help Your Child Grow Brighter, Healthier and Happier OR Jim Fay (Administrators & Counselors Session) Creating a Love and Logic School Culture (book) 16

17 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT GRADUATE-LEVEL CREDIT DETAILS 3. Complete a Reaction Form for that session, and obtain a Certificate of Attendance from the Love and Logic Institute. 4. Complete a written report in which they: Describe three skills/strategies from the session in detail, using narrative form. Each skill/strategy must be at least one full page. Do not use bullets, numbers or incomplete sentences). The description should be thorough, assuming the reader is not familiar with the topic. Write specific learning objectives for each skill/strategy. Include what they wish to achieve and how they will do so. Describe how they implemented each skill/strategy in their classroom or other work setting. Report the results of using each skill/strategy, including how students or other adults reacted, whether there was improvement in behavior or achievement, etc. Write a self-evaluation of their own strengths and weaknesses as they implemented each skill/strategy. Describe what they would do differently next time, and suggest areas for improvement. Note: This report must be at least three pages, typed (12 point font) with 1 inch margins. To earn a total of three graduate level credits, each participant must complete the requirements above for three separate full day sessions. Their report would be a minimum of nine pages. 17

18 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT LOVE AND LOGIC RESOURCE STORE The Love and Logic Bookstore at Copper Mountain Resort will be open Wednesday, June 25th, through Friday, June 27th. You will find a variety of follow-up resources in the bookstore, including the required textbooks for the graduate-level credit. We welcome cash, check, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, American Express and school purchase orders. This will be a great opportunity to visit with Love and Logic representatives who can recommend the best resources for you and your family or school. Be sure to look for sale items, and we ll even ship your order for FREE! All of our products are also available on our website at: 18

19 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT FAQs Where can I register for the conference? There are four ways to register for the Love and Logic Educator & Parent Retreat: 1. Call and speak to one of our friendly customer care specialists. 2. Register on the Love and Logic website at 3. Register by mail. Send your registration form and payment to the Love and Logic Institute: 2207 Jackson Street, Golden, CO Register at the conference. How do I pay the conference fee? The conference fee is $ A $95.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. The deposit will be deducted from the full conference fee. For those holding a spot with a deposit, the balance is due by May 31st, We accept payment by cash, check, money order, school district purchase order, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, and American Express. To register with a purchase order, please fax it along your registration form to Your name, home address, and phone number must be included on purchase orders. To pay by check, please make checks payable to the Love and Logic Institute, and mail them to 2207 Jackson Street, Golden, CO Is conference attendance going to be limited? Yes. We encourage you to sign up early to ensure yourself space at the conference. The Administrator Session on Friday with Jim Fay requires pre-registration. How early can I register on Wednesday for the conference? Representatives will be available at 7:00 A.M. on Wednesday. Please be aware that class begins promptly at 8:00 A.M. each day. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. How will I gain access to the presentations? Nametags will be given to each participant at check in. They must be worn each day to enter class. How will I recognize the Love and Logic representatives if I need help? Look for our employees wearing nametags as well as Love and Logic shirts. Our staff is happy to help! What is the conference attire? Conference attire is casual. Will I be able to hear all the speakers? Probably not. Each presentation is a full-day session. Your conference fee guarantees excellent speakers each day. The sessions are on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage you to arrive early each day to ensure a spot in the session of your choice. More on the following page... 19

20 WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS WORLD CLASS RESORT GRADUATE LEVEL-CREDIT FAQs What if I make a wrong choice of speakers? Please feel free to change the presentation you are attending, as long as there is room in another session. You need only to make a notation of your change on your reaction sheet. How will I know where to find the session I want to attend? The room schedule will be handed out at registration and detailed in your conference workbook. You will be advised of any changes. Will people who are not attending the conference be able to have lunch with me? Yes, your lunch will be provided at Jack s Slopeside Grill. Friends and family are welcome to join any credentialed attendees at their own expense. What if I have special diet needs? The lunch that s provided will be buffet style, so there will be plenty of options to accommodate vegetarian diets and food allergies. When will I register for the college credit? Forms describing the graduate-level credit process will be available at the conference. See page 16 for details. What if I want a Certificate of Attendance but am not taking the class for credit? Simply complete daily reaction sheets (found in the back of your workbook) to receive a certificate, and turn them into the Love and Logic Institute by July 20th, How do I find Copper Mountain Resort? Copper Mountain resort is located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado on I-70 West. Exit 195, Copper Mountain, turn right into the resort entrance. When can I check into the resort? What time is checkout? Check-in time is 4:00 P.M. Checkout time is 10:00 A.M. What is the cutoff date for room reservations at the resort? The room block is only good through May 24, Reservations may be available after that date, but at a higher rate. What will I do if I have a problem with my lodging? If for any reason you have problems with lodging registration, please contact us at and we will do our best to resolve the problem. Will I have a problem if I don t get checked out of my room early on the last day of the conference? Copper Mountain Resort does require a timely checkout. 20