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Policies/FAQs

“Building Expertise provides the tools and strategies to implement into our classroom.” – Courtney Gourley, Teacher, Osceola County School District

Policies

Registration Policy

Your registration signifies that you have read and accepted the Substitution and Cancellation Policies below and that you agree to receive emails containing information about this event.

Please note that photography, audio, and video recording may occur during Instructional Empowerment events. By registering for Building Expertise, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording during the event and its/their release, publication, or reproduction to be used by Instructional Empowerment and representatives for promotional purposes, including on IE’s website and in social media. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use, streaming, webcasting, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Instructional Empowerment or the person or entity designated to do so by Instructional Empowerment.

Cancellation and Substitution Policy

Registrants who find they are unable to attend the conference and/or preconference institute may identify a substitute who will attend the conference and/or preconference institute in their place. There is no fee for substitutions made prior to the first day of the event. Cancellation refund requests for conference and/or preconference institute registration payment must be received via email to [email protected] by May 1, 2025.

For invoices that have already been paid, the refund will be processed (less a $100 cancellation processing fee per registrant) within 15 business days of the cancellation request. For invoices that have not yet been paid, the $100 cancellation fee is due within 15 business days of the written cancellation request. I.E. encourages registrants to identify a substitute attendee to take their place to avoid a cancellation fee.

We are unable to honor refund requests made after May 1, 2025. Refunds are not granted for failure to attend, late arrival, unattended events, or early departure. I.E. is not responsible for weather-related cancellations or for airfare, hotel, or other costs associated with the conference and/or pre-conference if the registrant is unable to attend.

The event is subject to cancellation or change. Liability is limited to funds remitted for conference and/or preconference institute registration. Speakers are subject to change without prior notice. I.E. reserves the right to cancel any registration, at any time, for any reason. If your registration is canceled by I.E., you will be issued a refund for the full price that you have paid for registration. You will not be reimbursed for travel or other charges that arise due to I.E. canceling the registration.

FAQs

Can I register by mail?

Currently, we do not accept registration by mail. We only accept online reservations. However, we do offer a registration worksheet you can use to pre-plan online registration for your group/team.

Are continuing education credits available for the conference?

Conference attendance counts towards professional development credit hours depending upon the attendee’s state-specific requirements.

When will I get my certificate for attending?

Attendees will be able to download their personalized certificate of attendance once the conference has concluded.

What payment types do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards, or you may request an invoice. Purchase orders are also accepted. Please keep in mind that seats at the conference are not guaranteed until payment has been made.

Where can I find IE's W-9 form?

Get the 2024 W9 Form