ON-2019-08-13 2019 Fall Conference

2019 Fall Conference

13-Aug-2019

AASB's Fall Academy Core Conference, Leadership for Academic Achievement, will be held Sunday, Oct. 6 and Monday, Oct. 7 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. Earn up to six training hours and hear from speakers who will explore a variety of topics that address curriculum alignment, testing, data-driven decision making, research on effective learning and such related topics as special education and federal programs. The conference will feature several informative general and breakout sessions. Register now. | View conference agenda.

Post-Conference Talk & Tour (3 training hours)

Extend your learning even further on Oct. 7 from noon to 3 p.m. by attending the Post-Conference Talk & Tour, a powerful experience that will include a visit to the Equal Justice Initiative's nationally recognized, award-winning Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace & Justice. Listen as EJI staff explain connections between the history of injustice and present-day challenges affecting education, such as disproportionate representation in special education, discipline referrals, the school-to-prison pipeline and more. Lunch is included. Register now.

School Supply Drive

Help AASB make a difference in the lives of area schoolchildren by participating in our annual school supply drive. Backpacks, notebooks, binders, crayons, pens, pencils -- you name it -- all will be donated to a local nonprofit organization to help ensure students are prepared for the classroom year-round.

Watch the Website and Mobile App for Updates and Materials

Be sure to bring your smart phone, tablet or other wireless device to access any handouts and/or presentations. You will be able to download materials from our website or the AASB mobile app before and during the conference.

Featured Speakers


Phil Gore Leadership Team Services, Texas Association of School Boards The School Board's Role in Academic Achievement Student achievement is the ultimate measure for educational value. But what is the school board's role in improving achievement?	Dr. Jim Mahoney Executive in Residence, Ohio University, Voinovich School Session 1: Learning Without Limits (There is no handout for this presentation.) Session 2: Leading Without Limits (There is no handout for this presentation.) How can we dare to make education about learning, not tests; about improvement, not judgment; and about relevance, not limits?

Randy Wilkes Superintendent Phenix City Schools Creating a Culture of Excellence Four years after arriving at Phenix City Schools, Randy Wilkes has boosted his system to statewide esteem and improved academic achievement by cultivating a culture of teamwork and excellence.	Patrick Briggs Northeast States Director AVID All Means All: Bridging the Achievement Gap Patrick Briggs is a thought-provoking speaker who will encourage you to examine your mindsets and practices as you consider if "all means all" when serving students.