TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS | Washington Legislative Summit (WLS)

EPLP Fellows,

The Education Policy Leadership Program (EPLP) looks forward to hosting you in the nation's capital for the Washington Legislative Summit (WLS). Please use the following information as you make flight plans in advance of the dates. 

-- Preferred Airport: Please book your flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 

-- Hotel Information: The program will be staying at the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle Hotel, located at 2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Please do not make hotel reservations on your own, the program has scheduled a cohort room block. We will provide more information on the hotel and procedure in a subsequent email.

-- Families are Welcome: Please consider bringing your families. While you'll be busy participating in agenda activities, there is plenty for them to do on their own. They are also welcome to join us for Thursday night's group dinner.  

-- Date Extensions: Please let Tyson Elbert know as soon as possible if you'd like to add dates to your stay. Thanks to those that have already submitted your requests. 

-- Washington Legislative Summit (WLS) Dates: The Education Policy Leadership Program's Washington Legislative Summit (WLS) will be held on Wednesday, April 15th through Friday, April 17th. Both the United States Senate and House will be in session during that time. Tuesday, April 14th will be your inbound travel day.

-- Tuesday Itinerary: For planning purposes, please plan to use Tuesday, April 14th as your travel day (unless you are coming early). The program will host a welcome reception and happy hour that evening. 

-- Wednesday Itinerary: Wednesday, April 15th's agenda will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at or around 5:00 pm. Breakfast will be on your own. Lunch and dinner (7:00-9:00 pm) will be included on this date. 

-- Thursday Itinerary: Thursday, April 16th's agenda will begin at 9:00 am and conclude after our group dinner that evening (7:00-9:00 pm). Breakfast will be on your own. Lunch will be on your own in the Longworth House Cafeteria. The program will provide the group dinner.

-- Friday Itinerary: Friday, April 17th's agenda will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at or around 12:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be on your own. If you plan on scheduling flights home on Friday, you'll want to depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You are expected to participate in the scheduled meetings Friday morning. We ask that you schedule your departures no earlier than 3:00 pm as a result. If you schedule a flight that departs earlier than 3:00 pm, you'll be asked to change the reservation. 

Note* EPLP directors will respond to communication from program Fellows only. It is program policy that planning be coordinated by those attending and not support staff and/or third parties. 

Please be patient as the Washington Legislative Summit's (WLS) plans are revealed. The program has a long history of hosting this event. Let us reward your patience and assist in the process. 

Thanks to all,

Tyson Elbert