“I am inspired and energized to go into the new school year. I have tools to help me take the next steps and resources to help me along the way.”
Edna Loucke
Jamaica, NY
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Conference Venue & Accommodations
The Venetian/Palazzo Resort & Casino is the home for the 2012 National Conference on Singapore Math. In the heart of the Las Vegas strip, the Venetian/Palazzo offers five-diamond, luxurious suite accommodations, outstanding restaurants, spectacular entertainment, as well as a wealth of shopping opportunities. For a complete list of hotel amenities and a virtual tour, visit www.venetian.com. To book your overnight accommodations and secure the special rate for attendees click here.
The Venetian/The Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
For reservations and
directions call:
(888) 283-6423 and or visit www.venetian.com
Complimentary valet & self-parking
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“I had a wonderful time at the conference. The presenters were great and very informative. The information was very helpful and I can’t wait to use it!”
Annette Francis
Chinle, AZ
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Airport
The recommended airport is McCarran International Airport (LAS) which is just one mile from downtown Las Vegas. For flight information and general information visit: http://www.mccarran.com
Travel Tips
Download our Travel Tips for educators attending SDE's 2012 National Conference on Singapore Math (PDF document requires Acrobat Reader)
This handy reference guide will help to make your travel to and within the Las Vegas area as safe and easy as possible.
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“This was one of the best run national conferences I’ve been to. Signing up for sessions makes it less stressful.”
Michelle Porter
Brentwood, NH
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Viva Las Vegas!
Nothing beats Vegas for non-stop excitement. So we’re delighted to bring the conference back to the entertainment capital of the world, with its five-star restaurants, top-name shows, and world-class shopping. There’s always something new for you to explore and discover in Vegas – and many activities you’re sure to enjoy.
Click here to see a list of free shows or click here to view fun activities in the area.
- Entertainment at The Venetian/The Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino
From mesmerizing Las Vegas shows including Blue Man Group (exclusive 2-for-1 SDE ticket deal available!), Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular and Jersey Boys to four Las Vegas bars and lounges, including Tao Nightclub, V Bar, and La Scena, we maintain our celebrity status as a hotspot for the Las Vegas nightlife seeking crowd. Experience entertainment in Las Vegas like nowhere else at The Venetian.
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- The Fountains of Bellagio
Every evening, a water and music show plays again and again in the spectacular fountains filling the quarter-mile-long lake in front of the Bellagio. The show runs every 15 minutes or every half-hour, depending on the time of year (the fountains are still in high winds). The fountains' pattern, which varies with the season, is choreographed to a number of different pieces of songs, which last between five and ten minutes.
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- Eiffel Tower Experience
A ride to the top of this Eiffel Tower will literally take your breath away, unless traveling up the center of the tower at 340 feet per minute pushed up against the door of a glass elevator doesn't bother you. So, acrophobes and the faint of heart beware! The replica stands 540 feet, about half the 1,051 feet of the original. It also offers the posh Eiffel Tower Restaurant, which is by reservation only.
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- Elvis-A-Rama Museum
Elvis aficionados will be amazed at the expansive collection of Elvis memorabilia on display here. The self-guided tour begins with the museum's namesake, an 80-foot-long mural titled "Elvis-A-Rama." Created in Nashville in 1979, the mural chronicles the life of the music legend and has been signed by celebrities including Maria Shriver and Chet Atkins. You'll see covers from all 729 of his songs, spanning from 1953 to 1977, the only display of its kind.
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- Ethel M® Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden
The Botanical Cactus Garden is only 15 minutes from the "Strip", on the way to Hoover Dam. In its 2.5 acres, you'll discover an arid landscape rich with over 350 species of cactus, succulents and desert plants from the Southwest and other deserts of the world.
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- Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Deluxe Tour With Chocolate Factory
(Bus Tour, 8 hours)
Tours by bus and motor coach from Las Vegas, Nevada to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead with tour of Las Vegas and the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory, lunch included. Examine the history and present day function of Hoover Dam.
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“SDE has done it again—WOW! As a third-time attendee of this conference, I received new, innovative ideas at every session. If you are a teacher, specialist, or administrator and can attend one conference per year, this is it! See you next year!”
Angela Richman
Boulder City, NV
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Dining
Savor the art of cuisine at The Venetian – home to 20 critically acclaimed Las Vegas restaurants. From Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico to Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, Tom Maloney’s Aquaknox to Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio, our sumptuous Las Vegas dining options promise to satisfy every indulgence. Learn more
There are endless dining options in Vegas
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“I really appreciate the opportunity to meet with educators from all over the country to share ideas and insights. It was energizing!”
Theresa Culpert
Minneapolis, MN
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- Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian—With a painted fresco overhead, spacious walkways and a gondola-laden canal, the Venetian provides the perfect ambience for shopping. Using the canal as a guide, patrons sweep along twists and turns, with plenty to browse along the journey. The strolling juggler and the opera trio, dressed in regal opulence, keep all entertained. And the human statue stationed in St. Mark's Square's and the Oculus provides plenty of amusement.
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- Mandalay Place—Mandalay Place features world-class designers, retailers and restaurateurs in a unique setting. The 100,000-square-foot retail center is located on a sky bridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor and offers 41 shops and restaurants, many of which are new to Las Vegas.
Some of the stores located at Mandalay Place include Urban Outfitters, GF Ferre, Godt-Cleary Gallery, Fornarina, Chocolate Swan, Davidoff, Musette, the first-ever Nike Golf store, Oilily (a children's clothing store from Holland), Samantha Chang, Sauvage swimwear boutique and more.
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- Desert Passage at the Aladdin—The Desert Passage is the jewel in the crown of Las Vegas shopping. With more than 140 stores and eight restaurants, the mall has something for everybody (and every price range).
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