Register Now for 2021 Spring Academy Core Conference!

11-Jan-2021

AASB's March Conference, Leadership for Policy and Planning, will take place both in-person and virtually March 5 and 6 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel.
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Join us March 5 and 6 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel for AASB's Spring Academy Core Conference, Leadership for Policy and Planning (6 training hours), with informative sessions to help boards develop policies that raise student achievement, fulfill their responsibilities and comply with the law. This course emphasizes vital topics for every local board of education such as strategic planning, using technology and keeping the community informed.

Arrive early and earn extra hours by participating in the early bird workshop, Conflict Ahead: Navigating Difficult Conversations and People (2 training hours), Friday, March 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. Dialogue about sensitive or controversial topics such as inequality, religion or politics can be challenging, yet these issues frequently make their way into board discussions. Without a clear sense of purpose, these conversations can stray off course, causing misunderstandings that damage relationships. This interactive session will focus on strategies for engaging in much-needed but often-avoided conversations in a way that promotes better understanding and preserves relationships.

Main Conference Registration | $155

• In-person Option: UPDATE: We have reached our maximum capacity for in-person Conference slots.  
  
  
• Virtual Option: Register Now

Early Bird Workshop Registration | $75

• In-person Option: UPDATE: We have reached our maximum capacity for in-person Early Bird Workshop slots.  

• Virtual Option: Register Now

Reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham - The Wynfrey Hotel online or by phone.  

ONLINE: Click here to book your reservation online

BY PHONE: Call 1-800-233-1234 and use Group Code G-1124

Important: COVID-19 Safety Precautions

The health and safety of AASB's members and staff are our highest priority. We have meticulously planned this conference to incorporate recommended health guidance such as maximum social distancing among attendees, eliminating self-service food and beverage lines and requiring facial coverings. We're also eliminating the on-site registration process and the scanning of name badges. All badges and conference materials will be placed at assigned seating for in-person attendees.

  General Session Speakers

Crisis Planning & Emergency Management for School Systems Brian Hastings, AL EMA Director	Demographic Trends Impacting Alabama’s Schools  Ryan Hankins, PARCA Executive Director	Workforce and Job Growth Trends Greg Canfield, Alabama Secretary of Commerce	CARES Act Funding: Mitigating COVID-19 Learning Loss Angela Martin, Assistant State Superintendent of Evaluation, Accountability and Support	Building Resilience Through Stewardship Jeff De Cagna, Executive Advisor, Foresight First LLC

  Mini Clinic Sessions

Best Practices in Policy Development  Attorney Melissa McKie	Risk Management and Minimizing Lawsuits  Attorney Lucy Hester Sellers

  Early Bird Workshop Presenters

Cristin F. Brawner, Executive Director David Mathews Center for Civic Life	Gabrielle Lamplugh, Education Director David Mathews Center for Civic Life

Schedule-at-a-Glance