Attendee Information

We are pleased you will be joining us for our annual Members’ Seminar. Each year, we set aside three days to recognize the accomplishments of our partners. We gather to share thoughts, ideas, and experiences that have made differences in our schools.

Members’ Seminar Location

Portland Marriott, Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR

What to Bring to the Seminar

Please bring any materials you think might be useful for others. For example, you may wish to share training materials or video clips you have developed, local reports you have designed, news releases, parent reports, or custom graphs and charts. We will have a materials display table where shared materials will be available for all attendees. If you would like to distribute your materials yourself, please call us at 503-624-1951 to obtain an accurate count of attendees and distribution information.

Lodging and Travel Information

Participants are responsible for their own lodging and travel arrangements.

The Portland Marriott Downtown is holding a block of rooms at a discounted rate until June 2, 2008 or until all rooms are booked. You are encouraged to reserve your room early, as they fill up quickly. Room rates are $142/night for both single and double occupancy rooms. This rate does not include the Portland city occupancy tax, currently 12.5%.  To make reservations, call 1-800-228-9290 and ask for the Northwest Evaluation Association conference group rate.

Check-in time for the Marriott is 4:00 p.m. The hotel recommends that you take the Blue Star Shuttle Service between the Portland airport and the hotel, with service every 30 minutes between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary; simply meet the shuttle near the baggage claim area. The cost for the shuttle is $15 one way. Taxi service is approximately $30 one way. If you prefer renting a car, parking is available at the Marriott hotel for $26/day.

You can also take MAX, Portland’s light rail transportation, directly from the airport to downtown for approximately $3. It is a 10-minute walk from the MAX station at S.W. Third & Yamhill to the Marriott.

More information is available at the Marriott web site.

Transportation in Portland

You’ll find a great deal of transportation flexibility in Portland even without a car. The city is one of the most pedestrian-friendly in the nation, with modern light rail and trolley transport free within the downtown corridor. European-style half-size blocks invite walking within the compact and vibrant downtown core.

Transportation options include:
Taxi – approximately $30
MAX light rail - $3.00, 10-minute walk to the hotel
Shuttle services, such as Blue Star, outside the airport baggage claim – approximately $15

For those who would like to rent a car to explore the Portland area, we have negotiated special rates with Hertz for your convenience. To reserve your special rates, please provide the following code: CV# 047W0001 when making reservations. You can also make reservations online at hertz.com or call Hertz directly: 1-800-654-2240 use this direct link.

Visitor information

The Portland Oregon Visitors Association provides information about events, area attractions, hotels, and restaurants.

Portland events, news, and weather

The OregonLive web site provides news, events, and other information.

We invite you to join us for a social before the Seminar on Tuesday evening.  Appetizers and beverages will be served from 4:00 to 6:30 in the Exhibit Hall of Marriott.