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General Information Packet for Leadership Tools for International Teacher Leaders (TLI 101) The Heart of the Teacher Leader Role: Curriculum (TLI 102) Taking Place 20-21 September 2019 **IMPORTANT REMINDER: YOU MUST BRING A LAPTOP TO YOUR SESSION** TLI Dubai Fall 2018, Leadership Tools Class Institute Hotel Address: Airport Road, Garhoud – Dubai United Arab Emirates Phone: + (971)(4) 217 0000 Hotel Email Link Hotel Website Link 1 HOW TO THERE The hotel is 5 minutes from Dubai International Airport. Exchange enough for a taxi or other transport before leaving the airport: Taxi from airport costs about $9-$10 USD* (AED 35-40). Hotel Car service is available. If you are arriving in a group, it may be beneficial to arrange a van to pick you up. Airport Transfers from Dubai International Airport prices: Terminal 1 for a fee of 50 AED Terminal 3 for a fee of 55 AED *Currency conversions are approximations VISAS 2 Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may have different entry requirements. Follow this link to check your visa and passport requirements. For the most up-to-date information, check your passport holding country’s government website in relation to visas needed. If you are a US Citizen – Follow this link for more visa specific information. If you are a non-US citizen – follow this link for more visa specific information Please be mindful All applications are subject to the Ministry's approval, rules and regulations. There may be fees involved. If you require hotel sponsorship, check with your hotel with plenty of advance notice to inquire about any fees or steps you may need to take. Please secure your visa as soon as you are able to, in order to support a timely visa process. WHAT TO BRING A LAPTOP WITH WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS IS REQUIRED. Download Adobe Reader DC (free) and course materials to your laptop before your arrive. If you must bring an iPad or other tablet make sure the PDF reader on your tablet allows you to annotate the course book sent to you. A laptop is preferable. Cord for charging lap top and compatible adaptor, if necessary. Any items required to make your stay more comfortable in the hotel room. COURSE MATERIALS Your course materials are digital and will be sent to you for download via email prior to the start of your course. You will want to download Adobe Reader DC (free) as the material will be an interactive PDF. No print copies will be available. ARRIVING AT THE INSTITUTE Friday, 20 September 2019 7:30 am – 8:00 am: TLI Institute registration in the hotel will take place outside of the Wasl 1 and Wasl 3 rooms. Please arrive in time to pick up your name badge and other institute related material. Bring your laptop so coordinators can ensure you have downloaded your course book. 8:00 am: Courses begin promptly in Wasl 1 and Wasl 3. ACCOMMODATION If you require accommodation, we recommend booking at least 19 and 20 September to ensure timely arrival for early morning sessions on 20 and 21 September. 3 Participants requiring accommodation may choose the institute hotel or one from a range of hotels within a couple of blocks of the event. These are recommendations. No special rates will apply except with the TLI site hotel**. Booking early allows for the best possible rates and room selection. See list below for full information. TLI Site Le Meridien Hotel & Conference Center Hotel location Airport Road, Dubai, UAE phone +971 4217 0000 Hotel Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai location Casablanca Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai 13018, UAE phone +971 4702 8888 Hotel Dubai International Hotel location Dubai International Airport, Transit Area, Near Terminal 1, Dubai, UAE phone Tel +971 4224 4000 Hotel Al Bustan Rotana location Casablanca Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE phone +971 4282 0000 DAILY SCHEDULE Day One Registration from 7:30 - 8:00 am 20 September Class from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Day Two Class from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 21 September Note: Participants must complete the full institute in order to receive a certificate of completion. Those who arrive late or depart early will not receive confirmation of participation. GRADUATE CREDIT Graduate credit is not offered for this course. INTERNET ACCESS 4 The Le Meridien Hotel provides free internet access in hotel public areas and the TLI meeting room. Be sure to have the appropriate UAE adapter plugs for your computer, if necessary, as these are not supplied. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Rashid Hospital ADDRESS Al Riyadh St - Dubai - United Arab Emirates PHONE +971 4 219 1000 EMAIL [email protected] CANCELLATION POLICY Full payment due at time of registration. Cancellation policy: Before 1 September 2019 - $200 of total cost (per course) is NON-REFUNDABLE. After 1 September 2019 – Course fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Note: All refundable fees will be held as CREDITS for the following year unless other arrangements have been made with the PTC. TLI CONTACT If you have any questions or need any other assistance, contact the TTC/TLI office: Address Principals' Training Center (PTC) 1666 79th Street Causeway, Suite 207, North Bay Village, FL 33141 Phone: +1 508 790-1748 Fax +1 508 232-6006 Email: ail [email protected] TLI Dubai Fall 2018 Supervision Tools Class Fall 2018 5 .