Arrival Times

1st and 2nd Year Locals will arrive on Sunday, July 19. Breakfast will be available starting at 7:00 am on Monday, July 20. The program for 1st and 2nd Year Locals will begin promptly at 8:30 am and end by 10am on Friday, July 24.

3rd Year Locals can arrive at 3pm on Monday, July 20 to set-up for the gallery walk. The gallery walk and reception will begin at 5:00 pm. The program for 3rd year locals will conclude by 11am on Thursday, July 23.

Conference Registration

Each team member has received the link in an email. Registration must be received by Friday, May 22, 2026. Additional conference details will be emailed as necessary.

Conference Costs/Accommodations/Transportation

NYSUT will fully fund your local’s participation at the LAP Conference, including double room accommodations, meals, and round-trip driving costs. Toll expenses will be reimbursed only with valid receipts.

Single rooms are available at a $150 per night charge to the individual, payable directly to The Fort William Henry when you check in.

Hotel accommodations will be reserved for you in your name. Please do not attempt to change your room assignment directly with the hotel. Check-in at The Fort William Henry is any time after 4:00 p.m. If your room is not ready when you arrive, you can check your baggage until your room is ready. If you have any questions, or issues with your room, please contact Shöna Ziegler at (518) 906-1938 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance.

You are responsible for any personal hotel charges, which must be paid for upon check-out.

Mileage will be reimbursed at 72.5 cents per mile per NYSUT’s travel policy. We strongly encourage carpooling where possible as it is most cost-efficient means of transportation. To encourage carpooling, in addition to the 72.5 cents per mile rate, NYSUT will provide $35 to any driver traveling beyond a 75-mile radius of Albany (150 miles round trip) who uses his/her personal car to carpool with other attendees. To receive this, the driver must list the names of all passengers on the expense voucher.

Expenses

You will receive a NYSUT expense voucher in your conference materials for reimbursement of transportation and meal costs when traveling to and from the conference. Receipts must accompany all expenses including tolls.

Dress

Casual attire is appropriate throughout the conference. However, some participants may like to dress up a bit for the Wednesday night dinner and celebration of the 3rd year Locals event.

Equipment and Materials

Each team should bring a laptop that is able to use MS Office. If you do not have one available, please contact Shöna. The Fort William Henry is equipped with high-speed wireless internet access throughout the hotel and conference center.

Team Photos

Team photos will be taken during team planning time. We will let you know when you arrive at the conference the date and time that your team is scheduled for a photo. Teams are encouraged to wear the 2026 LAP wearable distributed at registration or their local colors for the photograph.

Evening Activities – Casual dress is appropriate for all special events.

Monday – All Locals will attend a welcome dinner followed by music trivia at the Fort William Henry.
Tuesday – Dinner on your own. See details below.
Wednesday – Dinner & Celebration of 3rd Years with NYSUT Officers followed by a Dueling Pianos show By Savage Pianos.
Thursday – All locals attend a dinner at the Lighthouse Grill followed by fireworks or time on your own.

Tuesday Dinner on Your Own

Dinner on Tuesday is on your own. NYSUT will reimburse each participant up to $55 for Tuesday night’s dinner. Since this is at the peak of the tourist season, advanced dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Information on area restaurants can be found on the Lake George website at https://www.lakegeorge.com/.

The Hotel

For more information on the hotel, visit their website at https://www.fortwilliamhenry.com/resort-overview/.

Gratuities

Gratuities for all meals at The Fort William Henry are included in the NYSUT package price(s). Gratuities for housekeeping services are not included. Suggested minimum amount is $3.00 per day; add $1 for each additional person staying in the room, per day. This is a reimbursable expense.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the LAP Program, please contact Carrie Andrews, Director of Constituency Programs and Services at (800) 342-9810. Questions involving accommodations, registration, and travel should be directed to Shöna Ziegler at: (518) 906-1938. You can also email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.