Instructional Coaching

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION

Hotel Information (PDF)

Airport and Lawrence Transportation Information

Plan to fly to Kansas City International Airport (official FAA abbreviation: "MCI"; known around here as "KCI"). It is located northeast of Lawrence, approximately one hour by car. You may want to rent a car or use the transportation services described below. If you are driving from the airport to Lawrence, take I-435 Topeka exit and then I-70 west. Leave the turnpike at the east Lawrence exit if you are staying at SpringHill Suites, the Eldridge Hotel, or the Halcyon House. For other places, the west Lawrence exit is more convenient.

SDM Transportation
Reservations: 785-979-2428, sdmtransporation@yahoo.com
Mention Mona Tipton and KU-CRL for reduced rates.

KC Classic Limousine, Inc.
Reservations: www.kcclassiclimo.com/ or call 866-546-6490
Town cars, vans, or limousines. Door to door service. Clean, dependable.

Ground Transportation Inc.
Phone: 888-467-3729
Town Car: Up to 3 passengers
Shuttle: Door to door service, do have to go on route with other passengers to drop off/pick up.
Mention that you are with KU for a discounted rate.

TESS Limo and Shuttle Service
Phone: 913-385-1100 Fax: 913-345-1486
Speak to Fozan. Say you are with KU Center for Research on Learning and mention Mona Tipton. They have up to an 18-passenger van. Great for groups attending together.

Rental Car Companies at KCI

Alamo 816-464-5151 www.alamo.com	Dollar 800-800-4000 www.dollar.com	National 816-243-5700 www.nationalcar.com
Avis 816-243-5760 www.avis.com	Enterprise 816-464-2500 www.erac.com	Payless 800-258-1288 www.paylesscarrental.com
Budget 816-243-5757 www.drivebudget.com	Hertz 816-243-5765 www.hertz.com	Thrifty 816-464-5670 www.thrifty.com

Rental Car Companies in Lawrence

Academy Car Rental
785-841-0102
www.academycars.com

C & G Auto Sales and Rentals
785-749-1904

Enterprise
785-842-2160

TAXI in Lawrence: 785-842-8294

Rates within Lawrence are $9 for a ride for anywhere within the city limits. Each additional passenger rides for an additional $2. It is $2.50 per additional stop, and there is a charge of 50c per minute after 3 minutes of waiting.

Hotels

Prices quoted are for single occupancy unless otherwise specified. Prices are subject to change without notice to CRL. All rates are quoted without tax. Taxes will be added.

Motel/Hotel	Contact	Approx. Rate
Hampton Inn 2300 W. 6th St.	785-841-4994 www.hamptoninn.com/hi/lawrence to book online Group Code = CRL	$75 Deluxe Hot breakfast bar with rotating menu, indoor pool, hot tub, work-out room and free access to Lawrence Athletic Club 1/2 block away, free hi speed Internet.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 3411 Iowa (NOT same as Holidome)	(Local) 785-749-7555 (Toll Free) 866-695-0459 Walk to movie theaters, restaurants and South Iowa shopping. Clean and well run.	$79 - double Incl. pool, hot tub, High speed internet in every room, exercise center, complimentary breakfast bar. Additional discount may apply for group bookings.
Springhill Suites 6th and New Hampshire	785-841-2700 Located downtown, walk to restaurants and shopping. Book online www.marriott.com/lwcks To book on-line: 8/6-8 No group rate available 8/10-12 use ICDICDA for double and ICDICDB for King 10/5-7, use code ICEICEA for double and ICEICEB for King 10/12-14 use ICFICFA for double and ICFICFB for King	$77 All suites, indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, business center, data port, free deluxe continental breakfast, wireless Internet access.
Lawrence Best Western 2309 Iowa St.	785-843-9100 Walk to shopping centers, restaurants Easy bus ride for sessions at Burge Union	$70 Incl. refrigerator, coffeepot, Continental breakfast, indoor pool & Jacuzzi.
Eldridge Hotel 701 Massachusetts	785-749-5011 Only Kansas Hotel included in Historic Hotels of America. Located downtown, walk to restaurants and shopping. Mention that you are coming to a KUCRL Instructional Coaching event to receive the $125 rate	$125 Beautifully renovated in 2005, if you are looking for unique lodging, this is it.
Halcyon House 1000 Ohio St. Bed and Breakfast	785-841-0314 www.thehalcyonhouse.com 9 rooms available, close to campus and downtown VERY convenient for sessions at the Alumni Center	$49-$149 Single and double room rates. Lower rate (sharing a bathroom). Private baths start at $89. Full breakfast offered. Wireless internet.
University Inn Econo Lodge 222 W. 6th (6th and Iowa)	785-842-7030	$60 Outdoor Swimming pool and free wireless internet.
Executive Residences Various Locations along Clinton Parkway	785-843-9200 www.exresks.com 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartments, not on bus route Mention you are booking with KU CRL to receive KU Rates Daily, weekly, monthly rates available	See website Fully furnished, washer/dryer, linens/towels, cookware, utensils supplied. Covered parking. All have outdoor pools and exercise rooms in complex.

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About the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning

Established in 1978, the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning is an internationally recognized research and development organization noted for creating solutions that dramatically improve the quality of life, learning, and performance, especially for those who experience barriers to success. Components of KU-CRL's Strategic Instruction Model--a comprehensive approach to teaching adolescents who struggle with becoming good readers, writers, and learners--have been adopted by more than 3,500 school districts as well as several state departments of education. SIM is made available to schools through a network of more than 1,000 staff development specialists throughout the country, supported by KU-CRL. Our instructional coaching research is a natural extension of our work with students, teachers, and staff developers.