The 45th edition of the Reading for the Love of It conference is taking place on Thursday, February 24, and Friday, February 25, 2022 at the newly renovated Sheraton Centre Hotel, downtown Toronto.

This annual language arts conference is regarded as pre-eminent in bringing together local, national and international authorities in the field of literacy. The goal of the conference is to provide a wide spectrum of speakers to inspire and provoke thinking about literacy issues, and to promote the lifelong love of reading, all at an affordable cost to delegates.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2022 conference. Click here to check out the most recent 2020 conference highlights on our YouTube channel, or paste the following URL into your browser.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JIQ6vsLpUI

Register early!

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2022 Registration Guidelines:

- For registrants who wish to pay by credit card, we accept VISA, MasterCard and American Express

- If you plan to pay by cheque, you must also register online indicating that you will be mailing in your payment

- We cover the 13% HST in the registration fee rates

- Our association HST is included in the base registration fee rates, however, Eventbrite processing fees + HST apply to all registrations; additional processing fees will apply to those making payment by credit card;

- We will not be accepting any manual, faxed or mailed in registrations; mailed in cheque payments will be accepted.

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2022 Registration Notes:

1. If you are pursuing funding to cover your conference fees, please secure prior to completing your registration. Important: Eventbrite processing fees + HST will be retained should you elect to cancel, per a new policy.

2. Daytime Meal Keynote Presentations are an additional cost. You must be registered as a delegate for either Thursday or Friday if you want to purchase a breakfast or luncheon ticket for that day.

3. Those wishing to attend the Reception and Banquet on Thursday evening need not be registered for the daytime sessions. Tickets can be purchased independent of the conference.

4. Once registered and payment is confirmed, you will be emailed your official receipt/confirmation. If your e-mail is not entered correctly, you will not receive a receipt at the time of your registration. Please contact us at eys@readingfortheloveofit.com and we will check your registration, make any necessary adjustments to your email address, and re-send your receipt.

5. We will not be mailing a hard copy of your receipt. Print your online receipt or save it to your electronic device. You can also use your receipt to submit to your administrator or school board as proof of having paid for the conference, for reimbursement as needed.

6. Please bring your receipt with you to the conference to provide proof of purchase, most specifically if you have signed up for any meal keynote functions. All receipts will be checked for verification prior to being allowed entry into the meal keynote ballrooms.

7. If you plan to pay by cheque, self-register online indicating that you will be mailing in your payment; the system will recognize your payment as pending. Once payment is received, your registration record will be updated and a receipt will be emailed to you immediately. We will not accept post-dated cheques. There is a $50.00 charge for NSF cheques.

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Refund Policy:

Refunds will be issued up until Friday, December 31, 2021. All refund requests after that date will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We must receive an email request regardless of when a refund is requested, but generally refunds requested after January 1 , 2022, are only issued on an emergency basis. Refunds requested by telephone will not be honoured. Requests can be emailed via the Eventbrite system or sent directly to eys@readingfortheloveofit.com

Note: Our association and the professional development that we provide at Reading for the Love of it, is independent organization of all teacher unions. Any requests for refunds due to labour disputes after January 1, 2022, should there be any that would prevent a registered delegate from attending the conference, will not be provided.

Concerns and Inquiries:

Erica Townson @ 416-444-7473 or e-mail to eys@readingfortheloveofit.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register for the conference?

All registrations must be processed online using the Eventbrite registration system. You will be able to pay your registration fee with credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX), OR select an offline cheque payment option. Regardless of which payment method you choose, your registrations must all be processed online. Please also note that once you have selected your payment choice, this cannot be changed.

If you opt to pay your registration fee by cheque, please make your cheque payable to:

East York-Scarborough Reading Association OR EYS Reading Association, and forward to:

1315 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 309, Toronto, ON, M3A 3R3

Your registration will only be considered complete on receipt of payment.

How do I register for the sessions?

Attendance at all sessions/workshops is strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. But please note that your registration secures you a space at the conference since our daily capacity is limited.

You cannot pre-register for any of the general open sessions. The 2022 Programme Book will indicate the maximum capacity of each room so that you can plan accordingly using the Conference Session Planner on page 6 of the book, or using our online EventMobi app.

I did not receive a receipt when I registered online.

If your e-mail is not entered correctly, you will not receive a receipt at the time of your registration. Please contact us at eys@readingfortheloveofit.com and we will check your registration, make any necessary adjustments to your email address, and re-send your receipt. We will not be mailing a hard copy of your receipt, so please ensure to print the copy that is emailed to you.

What is the cost of attending sessions only?

The 2022 sessions are $155 per day; the 2-Day Rate is $280 + applicable processing fees. HST is included in our base rates. HST @ 13% is applied to the Eventbrite processing fees. Meal keynote sessions are an additional cost.

Can I attend for a half day?

Registration is for a full day only at a daily rate $155, or for two days at the 2-Day Rate of $280, plus applicable Eventbrite processing fees and related HST @ 13%.

Is there a student rate?

The student teacher rate is $65 per day, plus applicable processing fees and related HST @ 13%, and provides access to all workshop sessions and the exhibits. Meal keynote sessions are an additional cost. Students are welcome to attend either Thursday or Friday at the $65 rate.

When is the final full detail conference programme available?

The final Programme book is posted on our website mid-December. Printed copies are mailed to registered teachers starting in early January.

Full conference details are also available on our EventMobi RFTLOI2020 Mobile Conference Guide App. Go to https://eventmobi.com/rftloi2022/ to instantly access and download your mobile conference guide OR you can also download EventMobi from the App Store.

May I attend the exhibits only?

Only educators registered as delegates for the day (Daily Rate: $155 / 2-Day Rate $280) can visit the exhibits.

I registered for Friday, but now I want to add Thursday (or vice versa); OR, I would like to switch my one day registration to the other day; OR I would like to add a meal ticket.

Please email eys@readingfortheloveofit.com in regards to making any changes to the days for which you have registered.

Is the hotel accommodation included in the conference fee?

The Sheraton Centre Hotel, downtown Toronto accommodation is a separate cost and must be booked directly with the hotel. Please refer to the information below to book your accommodation OR refer to the Registration Brochure for additional hotel details. Please tell the hotel that you are with the Reading Conference.

Hotel Accommodation:

Arrangements have been made for a reduced rate for delegates wishing to stay at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel from Tuesday, February 15 to March 6, 2022.

Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

Downtown Toronto

123 Queen Street

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

M5H 2H9

Daily 2022 rates: Single/Double: $223.00/ Triple: $253.00/Quad: $283.00. Taxes: 13% HST and currently 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax is extra. Note: Cancellation is 72 hours prior to arrival.

To make reservations, please call:

The central reservations number at 1-888-627-7175

Tell the hotel you are with the Reading Conference.

OR click here to book your accommodation online.

OR paste the following URL into your browser: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1617738019069&key=GRP&app=resvlink

The hotel group rate is available until Monday, January 31, 2022, subject to availability.

Meals

We do offer tickets for purchase to attend meal keynote presentations, but otherwise you are on your own. Meal function Keynote Speakers are an additional cost. You must register and pay additional fees to attend these sessions.

Some local teachers often 'brown bag' it. However, if that does not work for you, the Sheraton Centre is connected to a network of underground shops and restaurants from where you can purchase a meal. The network is called The PATH. Click here it visit their web page for maps and more information:

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/visitor-services/path-torontos-downtown-pedestrian-walkway/

Where is the closest parking to the Sheraton Hotel?

2021 rates: $3.50 / half hour with a daily maximum of $20.00 (7am - 6pm); nightly maximum of $6.00 (6pm - 7am); Saturday/Sunday & Holidays daily maximum of $8.00 (7am - 7pm); Click here for the location map and details.

OR, paste the following URL in to your browser:

https://parking.greenp.com/find-parking/?a=queen+%26+nathan+phillips+square

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Reading for the Love of It is hosted by:

East York-Scarborough Reading Association

1315 Lawrence Avenue East, Unit 309, Toronto, ON M3A 3R3

Tel: (416) 444-7473; Fax: (416) 444-9282; Email: eys@readingfortheloveofit.com

www.readingfortheloveofit.com