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The ACA Annual Conference & Exposition, co-sponsored by the North Carolina Counseling Association, is the largest gathering of professional counselors in the world and is the premier source for professional development across all counseling specialties and work settings.

Join more than 3,000 counseling professionals for a comprehensive program in 2009 including:

• More than 350 Education Sessions in 30 categories, offering 20 CE credits at no additional cost
• 36 intensive pre-conference Learning Institutes, offering 18 more CE credits (registration fee ($95/$135) applies for these full day and evening sessions)
• Networking with peers from around the world
• Job interviews and career assistance
• Free consultations on ethics and private practice issues
• The largest Expo dedicated to professional counseling resources
• Special programs for Graduate Students and First-Timers

Inspiring Keynote Speakers

Judy Shepard
Hear her powerful personal story about hate crimes.

C. Adolfo Bermeo
Discover how to create a climate of access, equity and excellence in education.

See Charlotte! A fast-growing city steeped in history.

PHOTO of Charlotte from CVB. In fact, we can use several photos of charlotte-or rotate them. You might as well select a bunch for use over the next year.

Register today!

Watch this site for updates.

Have you submitted a program proposal? Acceptance/rejection notices will be emailed no later than August 15.

Hotels - Reserve by February 16, 2009. Housing Form Will Be Posted in mid-August

All ACA Conference hotel reservations can be made using the ACA Housing Bureau. Please do not call the conference hotels to make your reservations. The ACA Housing Bureau will accept reservations made online, fax or mail. Please refer to the official housing form which will be posted here in mid-August.

The Westin Charlotte
(ACA Headquarters Hotel)
Single/Double $172.00 (Rates do not include 15.25% tax – tax is subject to change)

Hilton Charlotte Center City
(ACA Co-Headquarters Hotel)
Single $168.00 / Double $178.00 (Rates do not include 15.25% tax – tax is subject to change)

Omni Charlotte Hotel
Single/Double $163.00 (Rates do not include 15.25% tax – tax is subject to change).

Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City
Single/Double $153.00 (Rates do not include 15.25% tax – tax is subject to change)

Government rated rooms are available on a first come first served basis at the per diem rate.  You will need to present a government ID at check-in.