What is the Registration Fee?
$169 from November 3, 2026 to January 22, 2027 and $209 from January 23, 2027 until group registration closes on February 2, 2027 and individual registration closes on February 9, 2027. Registrations will NOT be accepted after these dates and there is no onsite registration.

What does the registration fee include?
The registration fee includes classes, a lunch buffet on Tuesday and Wednesday, a conference bag, activities, access to the Exhibitor Area, and a certificate of completion.

What are the payment options?
You can pay when you register by personal or district credit card or debit card, personal or district check, or district purchase order. All payments are due no later than February 9.

When does registration close?
Registration closes on February 2, 2027, for group registrations of 10 or more and February 9, 2027 for individual registrations and group registrations of two to nine participants. Registrations will NOT be accepted after this date and there will be no onsite registration at the conference. Payment must be received in full by February 9.

How do I see what classes will be offered and how do I sign up for classes?
Go to the Class page for class information. The full listing and schedule of classes will be available to approved registrants in February. In the meantime, you will be able to see what was offered in 2026 to give you an idea of the types of classes offered. Approved registrants will receive an email invitation in February to sign up for classes. See the Registration page for details.

How do I know I am registered?
After you self-register or are registered as part of a group, you will receive an email notifying you that your registration has been received and is pending. Your registration will be approved once we confirm your CSEA membership and have verified your payment by credit or debit card, check, or purchase order. You will then receive an email letting you know your registration is approved. See the Registration page for more details. If you have not received an email, and were registered by someone else, contact that person directly to find out what email they used to register you. Otherwise email para@csea.com for assistance.

Can I attend the conference if I am not a CSEA member?
No. Only CSEA members can attend and register for this conference. If you are a potential member, you can register after submitting a signed membership application.

I am interested in the conference but cannot attend all three days, can I register for just one day at a lower registration fee? The registration fee is the same if you attend one, two or three days.

I have a large group to register of 10 or more. How do I proceed?
Download the Excel template from the Registration page. Detailed instructions are provided in the template. If you have questions, email para@csea.com. Payment may be made by district check, credit card or purchase order. The excel template must be completed and received no later than February 2 (subject to availability). Payment is due by February 9. If you are paying by purchase order, we will send an invoice upon receipt of the purchase order.

How do I know what email address CSEA has on file for me?
Visit the My CSEA page on the CSEA website and click on the “Edit My Info” tab. This page displays your contact information, including the email address CSEA has on file for you. (Note: you must be logged into the website to view this information.)

I am registered but cannot attend. Who do I contact about a refund or substitution?
If you registered yourself, reach out to para@csea.com for a refund by February 9, 2027. If you were registered as part of a group, contact the person who registered you. If you do not know who that person is, email us at para@csea.com and we can assist you. If you were registered by your district or chapter, they need to initiate any changes, including cancelling your registration or substituting another person. Refund requests must be received by email to para@csea.com by February 9, 2027. Substitution requests can be emailed to para@csea.com.

What amenities do the hotels in CSEA's room block have?
See the Hotel page here for all the details. All offer free wi-fi and most offer free parking. All hotels on our block have a restaurant where dinner can be purchased. The hotel rooms have varying amenities in the room such as small refrigerators, coffee makers, and microwaves.

What food and beverage options are available at the convention center during conference hours?
A complimentary full buffet lunch will be provided on Tuesday and Wednesday of the conference. There will also be a variety of food, beverage, and snack choices available for purchase at the convention center including sandwiches, salads, coffee, beverages, snacks, and desserts. No cash is accepted. Debit cards, credit cards, Apple and Google Pay are accepted for payment.

What hotels offer complimentary breakfast?
Azure and Holiday Inn include a complimentary hot breakfast as part of the room rate. See the hotel page for details on which hotels also have an onsite restaurant. The convention center will have coffee, breakfast and snack options available for purchase.

What food options are available for dinner?
See the hotel page for details on which hotels have onsite restaurants. There are several restaurants near the convention center and the hotels including Denny's, Wendy's, In n Out, Subway, and more. Check with your hotel front desk regarding the best options near your hotel.

I have a special accommodation request. How do I make arrangements?
Advance notice is required for us to accommodate attendees with disabilities. Please submit your request no later than February 2 via email to para@csea.com.

How do I get to the airport after the convention ends on Thursday, March 11? Check with your hotel regarding any available airport shuttle service. If no shuttle is available, you can either go back to your hotel, pick up your stored luggage, and call for an Uber or Lyft or you can call for Uber or Lyft from the convention center.

Do you have questions that are not answered here?
Please email para@csea.com.