June 26-29, 2006 (Mon-Thurs)

Location:

Southwest Higher Education Center
http://www.swcenter.edu/pages/mcf_default.asp
(Virginia Highlands Community College campus)
One Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24212

Map:

http://www.swcenter.edu/pages/mcf_default.asp
(click on "Location" at the bottom of this website)

Directions:

Exit 14 off I-81, on the Virginia Highlands
Community College Campus

Lodging:

Please note: you are responsible for all lodging arrangements. Reimbursement must be handled be your school division.

A block of rooms has been reserved at:

Comfort Inn
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/hotel/VA112
170 Jonesboro Road
Abingdon, VA
276-676-2222

The rate is $60 + taxes. When you call for a reservation please mention
that you are a Virginia teacher with the UVA Reading First program. The deadline for reservations with this rate is May 26.

Places to Eat:

Please note: You are responsible for all meals.
Reimbursement must be made through your school division.

Follow this link for a list with descriptions!

http://www.abingdon.com/VisitAbingdon/Dining/tabid/71/Default.aspx

Links for more info:

Town of Abingdon: http://www.abingdon.com/

The Virginia Creeper Trail: http://www.vacreepertrail.org/

The Arts Depot: http://www.abingdonartsdepot.org/

Barter Theater: http://www.bartertheatre.com/

Frequently Asked Questions:

Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)