<p> NORTH AMERICAN STUDY GROUP Reggio Emilia, Italy May 3 - 8, 2009 (arrival in Reggio Emilia May 2nd - activities begin May 3rd - departure May 9th) </p><p>STUDY GROUP PROFILE - A maximum of 300 spaces are available. - The group may include educators who are teachers, directors, principals, school superintendents, pedagogical coordinators and consultants in infant-toddler centers, preschools, kindergarten, and elementary schools; parents of young children; undergraduate and graduate students; college/university professors; political leaders, foundation staff, funders and others involved in work with children. - Individuals will have some knowledge about the Reggio Emilia experience, its theories and values, through readings, attendance at Reggio-related conferences, visiting “The Hundred Languages of Children” exhibit or the new exhibit, “The Wonder of Learning,” and through their own practice individually and collegially. - Participants are encouraged to attend with a colleague or in small groups to maximize the potential of this learning experience upon returning to their own contexts. - Prior study group participants as well as first time visitors are welcome to attend. </p><p>PROGRAM The venue for the week is the International Center Loris Malaguzzi and all its resources including the exhibition hall, the auditorium and meeting rooms, the atelier/workshop spaces, and the Center for Documentation and Educational Research. The Study Group Program will begin on Sunday, May 3 and will end on Friday, May 8, 2009. </p><p>The organization of the program offers:  background and history of the Reggio Emilia educational project and projections toward the future  visits to preschools and infant-toddler centers of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia Istituzione  presentations/seminars by pedagogistas, teachers and atelieristas on the values and principles of the Reggio philosophy  presentations of research projects carried out in the Reggio Emilia infant toddler centers and preschools  topics including: the image of the competent child; teachers as researchers; observation, interpretation and documentation; children with special rights; the role of the environment; the pedagogy of listening; materials and the 100 languages of children; parents’ involvement in the life of the school; and ReMida center for recycled materials  time and space to interact with other participants and Reggio educators on specific occasions when opportunities will be given to dialogue and exchange experiences and reflections  cultural encounters within the city of Reggio Emilia</p><p>1 PARTICIPATION FEE: $3120 / $3020 (NAREA members) Participants are expected to arrive on Saturday, May 2nd and depart on Saturday, May 9th. The inclusive participation fee is for all study group program-related costs and double occupancy accommodations. North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA) members receive a $100 discount. For information about membership please visit: www.reggioalliance.org. </p><p>Participation Fee includes: - hotel accommodations for 7 nights based on double occupancy; single room supplement is $455 - buffet breakfast daily - credit card services, foreign currency transfer fees, administrative services and taxes - coordination of the study group experience with the intention of supporting the professional development, collaboration, dialogue and collegiality of the participants - welcome reception and introductory meeting - Reggio Children fee which includes: the organization of the program; presentations by and meetings with pedagogistas, teachers, atelieristas, administrators and parents; visits to infant- toddler centers and preschools; a folder for each participant with information and materials concerning the city of Reggio Emilia, its municipal infant toddler-center and preschool experience and Reggio Children; private bus transportation from and to the centers in Reggio Emilia when required by the program; insurance as specified below; coffee breaks; farewell reception; and Italian/English interpreters when required by the program</p><p>Accommodations Blocks of rooms at hotels in or near the center of Reggio Emilia have been reserved at group rates for 7 nights. Hotel rates for accompanying non-participants and for additional nights are available upon request. Arrangements for accommodations at the Ghiara Youth Hostel, which offers a more economical option, are also available upon request. </p><p>REGISTRATION & PAYMENT Spaces are limited to 300 and will fill quickly. To reserve a space, please send a check made payable to: International Study Tours in the amount of $500 along with the completed Registration Form to: Angela Ferrario dba International Study Tours, 15 Beach Street Extension, Milford, MA 01757. Phone: 508 473 8001. Email: [email protected]. Registrations are processed in the order they are received. Confirmation and Invoice for Balance Due will be sent by email. Amount of balance may be paid by check or credit card due no later than March 28, 2009.</p><p>REFUNDS AND CANCELLATION: All monies are refundable in full minus a $50 processing fee, until March 28, 2009. After March 28, 2009, participants will be refunded 85% of the total cost for cancellations communicated in writing to Angela Ferrario by April 18, 2009. No refund will be due for cancellations made after April 18, 2009.</p><p>ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE Please book your own flights. Air transportation is not included. Most participants will fly on Friday, May 1, arrive in Italy on Saturday, May 2, and return home on Saturday, May 9, 2009. Bologna Marconi Airport, Milan Malpensa Airport and Milan Linate Airport are the nearest airports to Reggio Emilia. </p><p>2 TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN AIRPORTS & REGGIO EMILIA Private Transportation for Individuals or Groups Assistance with making private arrangements for individual or group transportation by car, mini bus, or motor coach between the airport and Reggio Emilia is available. If you would like information about cost, please contact Angela Ferrario. Phone: 508 473 8001 Email: [email protected]</p><p>Reaching Reggio Emilia On Your Own You can reach Reggio Emilia by public transportation from Bologna Marconi Airport, which is the nearest to Reggio Emilia, and also Milan Malpensa Airport and Milan Linate Airport. </p><p>Website Information In general, you can find out everything about how to get to/from all three airports on the following websites: Bologna Marconi Airport: www.bologna-airport.it Click British flag icon; To & From the Airport Milan Malpensa Airport: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it Click Malpensa airport; Connection; From or To Malpensa; By train or By bus Malpensa Express train: www.malpensaexpress.it Click EN for English; Departure Station Malpensa Aeroporto; Arrival Station Cadorna (Milano) Milan Linate Airport: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it Click Linate airport; Connection; From or To Linate; By bus </p><p>Italian train schedule: www.trenitalia.com Click English in the top right corner</p><p>PLEASE NOTE: It is recommended that you are at the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled flight departure time. By privately hired car, mini-bus, or motor coach, it takes approximately 2 ½ hours to reach Milan Malpensa Airport from Reggio Emilia and approximately 1 hour to reach Bologna Airport from Reggio Emilia, depending on traffic conditions. Using public trains and buses, you should allow additional time – at least another 1 to 2 hours depending on train schedules. When booking your flight please calculate your timing carefully.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITY Angela Ferrario dba International Study Tours: Professional Development Abroad acts only as the agent for the several hotels and other suppliers providing accommodations and services to participants. International Study Tours shall not be liable for any cancellation, injury, loss, damage, expense, delay or inconvenience which may be caused or sustained by any participant. Reggio Children S.r.l is released from any charges and obligations related to possible cancellations or date changes when due to circumstances beyond Reggio Children’s control or for any other reason not directly imputable to the failure of Reggio Children S.r.l. In such an instance, Reggio Children S.r.l. undertakes to agree with Angela Ferrario new dates, or if an agreement is not reached, to release Angela Ferrario and thereby participants from all payment obligations. Participants are responsible for issuing an individual insurance policy for accidents of any type which may occur during the Study Group when not inside a municipal institution. Reggio Children S.r.l. will provide insurance for participants for damages caused to people or things inside the municipal institutions. Travel Insurance is not included and should be secured by the individual participant.</p><p>3 NORTH AMERICAN STUDY GROUP Reggio Emilia, Italy May 3 - 8, 2009 Registration Form</p><p>Name ______</p><p>Address ______</p><p>City ______State ______Zip code______</p><p>Phone Number ______Email Address ______(Please provide an email address that you check regularly as this is how we will communicate with you.)</p><p>Title/Affiliation ______</p><p>Professional Profile Please include a professional profile of experience and interests (maximum 75 words) to be compiled and shared with other participants as a means of introduction. Please send it as a separate document by email to: [email protected]. </p><p>Please Check yes or no: I consent to have my professional profile shared with the group: [ ] yes [ ] no I consent to have my email address included in the group list: [ ] yes [ ] no I am a member of the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA): [ ] yes [ ] no</p><p>Please Check One: The per person inclusive participation fee covers all study group program-related costs and double occupancy accommodations for 7 nights from check-in on Saturday, May 2nd to check-out on Saturday, May 9th. The single supplement cost is an additional $455. North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA) members receive a $100 discount. For information about membership please visit: www.reggioalliance.org. [ ] Shared Double Room $3120 [ ] Shared Double Room $3020 (NAREA member rate) [ ] Single Room (additional $455 supplement)</p><p>Please Check One: [ ] I have a roommate. My roommate’s name is: ______[ ] Please find me a roommate, if possible. (The difference of $455 will be charged if a roommate cannot be found.)</p><p>To reserve a space, please send this Registration Form along with a $500 check deposit made payable to: International Study Tours and mail to: Angela Ferrario dba International Study Tours, 15 Beach Street Extension, Milford, MA 01757.</p><p>Registrations are processed in the order they are received. Confirmation and Invoice for Balance Due will be sent by email from Angela Ferrario, U.S. Liaison for Study Groups to Reggio Emilia. Amount of balance may be paid by check or credit card due no later than March 28, 2009.</p><p>Please refer to Refunds & Cancellation policy.</p><p>4</p>