Classified School Employees, Confidential & Classified Management — join us as we celebrate all that you do for the students of Central California! Perhaps American composer Cole Porter said it best in his 1934 song, You’re the Top! As the hard-working support staff in the San Joaquin Valley’s schools, we think you deserve special recognition for your role in supporting teachers and administrators, particularly in this year of budget challenges. So join us, as we celebrate in elegant style your dedication to students at the 17th Annual Tulare County Support Staff Conference! You’ll enjoy timely breakout sessions, vendors, entertainment, plenty of good food and acclaimed speaker, Larry Helm! 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.: Registration, Breakfast & Vendors 8:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Conference and Lunch Feel free to come dressed in black and white attire. Featured Speaker Dr. Larry Helms Dr. Larry Helms is a nationally-recognized and respected expert in the field of industrial psychology and personal development programs. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has also studied in Yugoslavia and Eastern Europe. Early in his career, Larry was a public school teacher and coach in Michigan, and later a principal and superintendent of schools in Alaska. He is currently the vice-president of a personal and business development company specializing in the practical application of industrial psychology. A former collegiate and interpretative speech champion, Dr. Helms has been called an "edutainer" and "fun-tastic" for his ability to weave humor into serious training messages. Timely Breakout Sessions Plus Vendors and Entertainment Register by Monday, April 13, 2009 to receive confirmation and a name badge prior to the event. Final deadline to register is Friday, April 24. Cost includes breakfast and lunch. Cost: $35 per person (school employees within Tulare County) $45 per person (school employees outside Tulare County) Make check or purchase order payable to: Tulare County School Service Fund Mail your check or PO with a copy of this completed form to: Tulare County Office of Education 2009 Tulare County Support Staff Conference Attn: Marlene Moreno P.O. Box 5091 Visalia, CA 93278-5091 No cancellations or refunds will be made after Friday, April 24. District / Site / TCOE: Contact Person: Contact Phone: Contact E-Mail: Mailing Address: City: Zip: Payment: A check will be mailed. Purchase Order # TCOE Budget # Please complete one line for each person attending: Name Position Vegetarian Meal? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 BEFORE SUBMITTING: Please print two copies of this form: Keep one for your records; Send one with your check or purchase order. Thank you. If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration, please contact: Christine Chapman, e-mail: chrisc@tcoe.org; phone (559) 733-6302.