More than 550 education leaders are expected to attend AASB's Annual Convention, Dec. 5 - 7 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel. The event will feature informative and inspiring sessions designed to help school board members strengthen leadership and boardmanship skills. 

Attendees will earn up to eight training hours and enjoy several powerful general session speakers who will expand upon this year's Convention theme, Unleash the Champion Within.  

Convention Speakers

Power of One Brad Cohen, motivational speaker, teacher, school administrator, and author who will share his story of living with severe Tourette's syndrome and overcoming his disability to live life to the fullest.  NO POWERPOINT FOR THIS SESSION	Unleash the Champion Within 2018 World Toastmasters champion and former teacher, Ramona Smith, is on a mission to inspire, connect and transform through the power of words. She will challenge Convention attendees to unleash their inner champion.  VIEW PRESENTATION	Equitable Education for All Children 2019 National Teacher of the Year Rodney Robinson will share how a "whole child" approach to education and positive school culture help students who are most vulnerable. VIEW PRESENTATION

Delegate Assembly

Delegate Assembly, AASB's annual business meeting, will be held Dec. 5. Download Delegate Assembly handbook.

Clinic Sessions

In addition to several inspirational and thought-provoking general sessions, this year's Convention will feature a variety of clinic sessions full of practical, timely information designed to help school board members improve governance and boardmanship skills. View or download clinic presentations below:

• Ask the Education Law Experts - Jayne Williams, AASB General Counsel & Director of Legal Advocacy
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• 2020 Legislative Preview - Lissa Tucker AASB Director of Governmental Relations, Alabama State Rep. Tracy Estes
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• Fiscal Forecast - Kirk Fulford - Alabama Legislative Fiscal Office
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• Board Presidents Roundtable - AASB President James Woosley & Vice President Gwen Harris-Brooks
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• Special Education Services That Don't Break the Bank - Lana Tew, Director of Special Education (Morgan County Schools)
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• Reclaiming My Time: The Impact fo Chronic Absence on Instructional Time - Dr. Marcus Vandiver, Education Administrator (ALSDE)
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• How New Age Thinking and Technology Can Change Your District's Trajectory - Kyle Keith and Todd Smith, Schneider Electric
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• Suicide Prevention: It Matters - JacQuan Winters, Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation
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• STEAM in the Blackbelt - Dr. Avis Williams, Superintendent of Selma City Schools
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• Improving Schools: Focusing on What Matters Most - Dr. Camille Wright, AASB Consultant
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• From Old Shop Class to 21st Century STEAM Lab: A Transformation - Kyle Kallhoff, Superintendent of Demopolis City Schools
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• In-School Apprenticeship Opportunities - Josh Laney, Director of Alabama Office of Apprenticeship
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Awards Luncheon & All-State School Board

AASB will recognize school board members who have advanced in the School Board Member Academy and will honor this year's All-State School Board Award recipients during the annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 6. The All-State School Board Award recognizes up to five present or past school board members who have exhibited exemplary boardmanship and is one of the highest honors bestowed by AASB.

The 2019 All-State School Board Members are as follows:

• Ms.Louise Conner, (former) Eufaula Board of Education;
• Mr. Adam Moseley, Alabaster Board of Education;
• Mr. Bill Roberts, (former)Trussville Board of Education;
• Ms. Mary Louise Stowe, Madison County Board of Education; and
• Ms. Regina Watson, Brewton City Board of Education.