Previous Trainings: Mesa

Priority 1-UB Training

Open to all Upward Bound Staff
Training for Upward Bound staff on record keeping, program evaluation, reporting student and program performance. 

Friday, December 4, 2009
9:00 AM Check-In Table Opens and Continental Breakfast
9:30 - 9:45 AM Introductions and Training Overview
9:45 - 10:45 AM The Law and Regulations Affecting Upward Bound
10:45 - 11:00 AM Break and Snack
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Implementing an Effective Evaluation Plan (with Practicum)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Provided
1:00 - 2:15 PM Participant Record Keeping for Compliance (with Practicum)
2:20 - 3:30 PM Record Management for Program Management
3:30 - 3:45 PM Break & Snack
3:45 - 5:00 PM Record Keeping for Financial Management
6:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner Provided, Speaker & Social Activity
Saturday, December 5, 2009
8:30 AM Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 AM CAS Standards
10:00 - 10:15 AM Break
10:15 - 11:30 AM Potential Changes Resulting from the HEOA
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch Provided, Drawing and Final Evaluation
1:00 - 5:00 PM OPTIONAL: Topics and Discussion for Upward Bound Staffs

Training Hotel Information

Arizona Hotel

Arizona Golf Resort
425 South Power Road,
Mesa, Arizona, 85206

Please do not make travel plans until you receive notification of your acceptance.

For reservations: Reserve Online. The training group rates are $99/night + tax (single/double).  For a suite:  $119/night + tax (single/double).  Additional guest is $15.

Ground Transportation

Sky Harbor International Airport is 20 miles/25 minutes to the resort.

  • Super Shuttle- is one recommendation for arrival, as reservations are not required.
    The current fare per person one-way is: $20.00*
    For Group Arrangements with Super Shuttle call: 602-225-2225

  • Meet & Greet Service: $45.00* one way – Town car can accommodate up to 4 passengers
    Meet & Greet Service: $90.00* one way – Van can accommodate up to 10 passengers
    Cabs and rental cars are also available.

    To schedule the Meet & Greet Service call -T & T Transportation (ph: 480-832-3483). If several guests are arriving at the same time at the airport – they can share a ride – and share the cost.  Greeted on arrival in the baggage claim area, there to assist you with your luggage and transfer directly to our property without any additional stops.

    *2009 Pricing; Rates Subject to Change