Frequently Asked Questions about PTAC
What time do the doors open at PTAC?
Entry doors open at 7:00 am, and check-in begins by 7:15 am. You will enter the doors underneath the 2nd awning
Entry doors open at 7:00 am, and check-in begins by 7:15 am. You will enter the doors underneath the 2nd awning
How do I check in at the conference?
- Check in is done by last name.
- General attendees will check in at a table by their last name.
- Directors/Assistant Directors will check in at a table specifically designated for Directors.
- You are not allowed to check in for other staff members.
Parking?
Please be sure to follow all signs and Parking Guides. We want to make sure everyone is safe entering and exiting our parking lots. We will also have parking in designated fields at the front of the property. Please drive slowly. We encourage you to car pool.
Please be sure to follow all signs and Parking Guides. We want to make sure everyone is safe entering and exiting our parking lots. We will also have parking in designated fields at the front of the property. Please drive slowly. We encourage you to car pool.
Food?
- A continental breakfast and lunch is included for each day of PTAC. LUNCH details will be provided via email closer to the PTAC Conference date.
- We would like to accommodate every ones dietary needs, but that is just not possible so please feel free to bring your own lunch and snacks; however, you will need to make sure you can carry it around with you.
- We are not a peanut-free facility
Environment?
- We make every effort to maintain a comfortable temperature but that is not always possible. We encourage you to bring a light sweater/jacket.
- Winter PTAC attendance can range up to 800 people and Summer PTAC attendance can range up to 1,000 people per day.
- Vendors will be located throughout our facility
- Classes will be spread throughout our facility so plan accordingly.
CEUs
- We will not offer CEUs at this time. CEUs are for those that have a CDA. Everyone will still receive 6 clock hours for each day of PTAC. Clock hours go towards licensing requirements and can also be put towards CDA hours.
Payments/Registrations
- All payments are final. NO REFUNDS.
- PTAC Online Registration requires payment via credit card. If registration is not completed through payment, you will not be registered for PTAC
- Online Registration Credit Card Payment - once you submit your registration form you will be directed to pay via PayPal. You DO NOT have to have a PayPal account. You are able to check out as a guest. Once you complete the payment process you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a PayPal payment confirmation it is possible that your payment did not go through. Please contact us if this happens; otherwise, we check PayPal periodically I will contact you regarding payment.
- If an attendee is unable to attend after registering, they can transfer their registration to a new attendee for that conference only. Registrations CANNOT be transferred to future conferences.
Badges
- Badges are required and must be visible when attending PTAC.
- Lost Badges can be replaced for a fee of $25
Where can I find Presenter notes?
- You can find presenter notes under the tab Summer Presenters or Winter Presenters. Click on the day's Breakout Session & Presenter Notes title and it will take you to a list of presenters for that day. If we were provided with notes, you will be able to click on the class title and download the notes. All notes are in PDF format.
- Notes will not be printed or handed out at the conference unless the Presenter provides it.
What to bring:
- We encourage you to bring a light sweater. We try to maintain a comfortable temperature but unfortunately that's not always possible.
- You will receive schedule breakout information upon check in.
- We encourage you to bring a pen and note paper for you to take notes.
Children:
- We do not allow children/infants to accompany attendees.