2009 International Christian Educator Recruiting Fair
November 19–24, 2009
Dallas, TX
The International Christian Educator Recruiting Fair provides a platform for international administrators and recruiters to interact with college students and Christian educators about teaching internationally. The first half of the fair is held in Chicago, Illinois. The second half of the recruiting fair is held in conjunction with one of the larger ACSI teacher conventions.
We would like to extend a personal invitation for Christian educators, representatives of international schools and their sponsoring agencies to join us at the recruiting fair. Many educators and schools have used our recruiting services to get in contact with each another; we now encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to meet face to face!
When and Where?
November 23–24, 2009: Dallas, TX
Schools Registered in 2008
Belize, China, Ecuador, Russia, Taiwan...the list of countries represented at the International Christian Educator Recruiting Fair goes on and on. See which schools were in attendance last year.
List of Registered Schools—2008
Why Make the Effort to Come?
- Free admission for attendees
- Investigate short-term and career opportunities for every major
- Meet face-to-face with representatives from 30+ international Christian schools
- Conduct on-site interviews and save money later on in the application process
- Network with other international school representatives
What to Expect as an Attendee
Read about what to expect as an attendee and how to prepare yourself for the recruiting fair.
What to Expect—International Recruiting Fair
Schedule
Exhibitors: Please refer to the following schedule. If you are planning to attend the Dallas Teacher Convention, please make plans to arrive in time to set up your booth and participate in the Parade of Nations rehearsal on Sunday, November 22. Rehearsal for the Parade of Nations will take place Sunday, November 22, from 5:30–6:00 p.m. The fair will also be open to attendees from 7 p.m.–9 p.m. on Sunday, November 22.
2009 Recruiting Fair Exhibitor Schedule
Attendees: Please refer to the following schedule. If you are planning to attend the Dallas Convention, please visit the Dallas Convention website for more information.
2009 Recruiting Fair Attendee Schedule
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Exhibitor Registration
Registration is now closed for the 2009 International Christian Educator Recruiting Fair. The deadline for standard registration was November 1, 2009. Registrations received after this date are a late fee of $75. A full refund for cancellations was available until November 10, 2009.
Please contact the Event Coordinator with any questions regarding your registration status.
Registration Fees for Schools
All fees are quoted in USD. Schools and agencies are considered Exhibitors.
| |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Exhibitors: Dallas |
$515 |
$765 |
Exhibitors: Chicago only |
$215 |
$265 |
| Exhibitors: Dallas only |
$390 |
$565 |
| Exhibitors: Late Fee (added after November 1, 2009) |
$75 |
$75 |
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Attendee Registration
Please register to attend the 2009 International Christian Educator Recruiting Fair. Registration for attendees is free. Boxed lunches and/or participation in the Parade of Nations is not available to attendees.
If you wish to attend the fair, please contact the Event Coordinator.
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Chicago Recruiting Fairs
The recruiting fair will be held at three locations in the Chicago area, November 18–20, 2009. Please refer to the schedule and to the links below for more information.
Wednesday, November 18th: Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL
Thursday, November 19th: Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Friday, November 20th: North Park University, Chicago, IL
Exhibitors: If you are attending the Chicago fairs and are in need of special equipment (i.e. TV, DVD player) or electricity for your display, you must email the Event Coordinator
Please specify the equipment that you need. All attempts will be made to accomodate your request; however, special equipment and/or electricity is not guaranteed at any university.
Exhibitors are responsible to bring their own extension cords and adapters if necessary and should bring their own table coverings if desired.
Transportation to Chicago Recruiting Fairs
Fly into Chicago's O’Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). Recruiters are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport and recruiting fair sites.
If you are interested in carpooling with other recruiters while in Chicago, contact the Event Coordinator ACSI will not arrange or coordinate carpools; however, a list of names and contact information can be distributed to those who are interested in this option.
O'Hare Rental Agencies
Midway Rental Agencies
Chicago Housing Options
Each recruiter/mission representative and attendee is responsible for making his own hotel reservations.
A room block has been reserved at the Best Western River North Hotel in downtown Chicago, near the campuses of Moody Bible Institute and North Park University, where the fair will be held on November 18 and November 20. ACSI has secured a conference rate of $99/night at this hotel. This rate includes free parking (standard size vehicles only), free wireless internet, pool access, and access to the hotel restaurant.
It is highly recommended that recruiters plan to stay at the Best Western River North Hotel for the duration of the Chicago Recruiting Fairs. Staying at this hotel will minimize your need for travel and relocation during the Chicago Recruiting Fairs, as you will only need to commute to Wheaton college on Thursday, November 19.
The room block at Best Western River North was available until October 17, 2009. The room block has now been released to the public and special rates are no longer available. To make reservations at Best Western River North, please email reservations@rivernorthhotel.com, or call 800.727.0800.
If you choose to stay at a hotel in the Wheaton area for part or all of your time in Chicago, please be aware that conference pricing and room blocks have not been negotiated with the following hotels. Several hotel options are listed below, located near the Wheaton area:
Crowne Plaza Hotel Glen Ellyn/Lombard
Holiday Inn Carol Stream
Hampton Inn Chicago—Carol Stream
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Dallas Teacher Convention
If you are attending the Dallas Teacher Convention in Dallas, TX, please be aware of the following details:
The convention will be held November 23–24, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Reunion
in Dallas.
Please refer to the following documents for more details regarding convention logistics, decorating, electricity availability, etc. If you are in need of electricity for your display, you must submit the Electrical Order Form that is included in the Decorator Kit.
ACSI Dallas Convention Confirmation Packet
ACSI Dallas Convention Decorator Kit
Please visit the Dallas Teacher Convention website for more details.
Parade of Nations
Recruiters and school administrators attending the Dallas Teacher Convention in connection with the International Recruiting Fair are invited to participate in a special presentation during the first general assembly of the convention. One representative from each school may dress in a national outfit from their school's country and may carry their country's flag in a Parade of Nations. The parade will take place at the beginning of the first general assembly and will help set the international tone for the convention. ACSI will provide each delegate with a flag from his or her country.
If you are interested in participating in this parade, please indicate your interest on the registration form. If you have already registered and would like to participate, please contact the Event Coordinator.
Please send 1–2 photos of your school for use in the Parade of Nations slideshow which will be played during the parade. The parade will also be accompanied by special music provided by the ACSI South Central Region.
There will be a short practice for those participating in the parade on Sunday, November 22, 2009, at 5:30 PM. Exhibitors are allowed to set up their booths from 1 p.m.–6 p.m. on Sunday November 22, and the practice will take place during the last 30 minutes of this time. If you are unable to attend the rehearsal but still wish to participate in the Parade of Nations, you are welcome to do so.
Dallas Transportation Options
Fly into the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Recruiters are responsible for their own transportation to and from the airport and recruiting fair sites.
Please visit the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport website for ground transportation options.
Dallas Housing Options
Each exhibitor is responsible for his or her own hotel arrangements. It is highly recommended that you make reservations at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Reunion, where the convention will be held, as booking options at other hotels in the surrounding area are very limited, and those wishing to stay at another hotel will have to commute.
The Hyatt Regency Hotel at Reunion has requested that all reservations be made online.
Exhibitors: Visit the Hyatt Regency Hotel Group Rate page to receive the ACSI Dallas Convention group rate of $92/night. Please refer to the Convention Confirmation Packet above for more details. If you experience difficulty, please contact the Event Coordinator.
The room block at the Hyatt Regency Hotel was available until November 1, 2009. The room block has now been released to the public and special rates are no longer available.
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