Join your fellow board members and superintendents from around the state June 19-21 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park for three days of learning and networking. AASB's 2026 Summer Conference will feature an agenda filled with inspiring and motivating sessions that will help you "Make Your Mark" as a school board member. View Schedule

2026 Summer Conference: Make Your Mark

Main Conference ($349) | Please contact your board secretary to register.

• Training Credit: Board members will receive up to 7 hours of credit in the AASB School Board Member Academy and satisfy a core course requirement. Hours will also be applied toward the state training requirement.
• Cancellations: There is a $75 cancellation fee. Please note, the last day to cancel is Thursday, June 11. Cancellations after this date, as well as no-shows the day of event will be charged full price. 
• Late Registration Fee: There is a $20 late registration fee beginning Thursday, June 11. 

School Safety Summit ($159) | Friday, June 19 | 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Please contact your board secretary to register.

• Training Credit: 3.5 hours
• Cancellations: The last day to cancel is Thursday, June 11. Cancellations after this date, as well as no-shows the day of event will be charged full price ($159). 

Things To Know: 

• Location: The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton hotel (NOTE: you must first register for the Conference before booking a room at the Lodge.)
• Schedule: Summer Conference will follow a single session schedule Friday through Sunday. Registrants MUST attend Friday, Saturday and Sunday's general sessions in order to receive full credit.
• School Safety Summit: The pre-conference workshop, School Safety Summit, will be Friday, June 19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch is included. Board members will receive 3.5 training hours.
• Exhibit Showcase: Be sure to take time to visit with the vendors participating in the AASB Exhibit Showcase. You'll learn more about a variety of products and services available to help your school systems operate more efficiently. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to win exciting prize drawings and giveaways.
• Training Hours: Earn up to 7 hours 

Dietary Restrictions and Needs:

If you have a disability or dietary restrictions that require special attention, please fill out the form HERE.

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Hotel

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

21196 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Room Rate: $309-$349

Update: Friday night is now full. You may add your name to the waitlist here. 

Note: A spot on the waiting list does not guarantee a room will become available. You also may consider taking advantage of one of the additional discounted group blocks below.

Cancellations: Cancellations or changes to reservations less than 30 days in advance of arrival will incur one night room and tax penalty. 

If you need cancel your hotel reservation prior to the 30-day cutoff, please email Blakely Pemberton at bpemberton@alabamaschoolboards.org with your hotel confirmation number so that we can reallocate the hotel room promptly.  

Hotel Check-In: 4:00 p.m.

Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.

For Overnight Guests: Valet: $22 + 10% tax/day | Self-Parking: $15 + 10% tax/day

For Day Guests: Valet: $10/day | Self-Parking: Free

Overflow parking is available in the gravel lot near the traffic light if the main lot is full.

Overflow Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Indigo

22843 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561(1.8 miles from The Lodge at Gulf State Park)

 By phone at 251-981-1737 or online at Hotel Indigo. 

Reservation cut-off date: 5/19/26 (or until the hotel sells out; whichever comes first) 

Deposit of 1st night room & tax is required 5 days prior to arrival 

Deposit by check is due to the hotel 14 days prior to arrival. Mail to P.O. Box 2289, Orange Beach, AL 36561 

Hampton Inn & Suites

25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 (4.7 miles from The Lodge at Gulf State Park)

By phone at 1-800-HAMPTON (Use code ASB) or online at Hampton Inn & Suites 

Reservation cut-off date: 5/19/26 

In order to reserve, a credit card is required.

Additional Lodging 

Brett Robinson Rentals 

AASB has arranged a special 10% discount for condos booked through Brett Robinson rentals. 

IMPORTANT: You can visit the Brett Robinson Rentals website to view properties; however, reservations must be made by phone to receive the 10% discount. There is a three-night minimum per reservation. 

Phone: 1-888-633-7101 | Reference - "AASB AL School Board–Group ID # 2724" (10% discount)

The call center is available for reservations every day from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. every day, including weekends and holidays. 

• Payments and Deposits: A non-refundable reservation processing fee of $199 is due at time of booking.  The remainder of the balance is automatically charged to the card on file 30 days prior to check-in.  Reservations made within 30 days of arrival are charged the grand total of reservation at time of booking.

Cancellations: If the reservation is cancelled 31 days or more prior to arrival, all monies will be refunded minus the non-refundable $199 reservation processing fee.  If the reservation is cancelled 30 or few days prior to arrival, the grand total of booking (rent, fees, and taxes) will be forfeited.  

• There are no refunds for early departures or inclement weather.

Speakers

Raven Solomon  Author & Strategist	Rennie Curran Author, Leadership Coach & Former Professional Football Player

Vendors: Exhibit Booth

Don’t miss your chance to build relationships with Alabama’s school board members and superintendents! AASB's Summer Conference is expected to draw more than 500 local education leaders representing virtually every public school system in the state. We are pleased to offer up to 25 exhibit spaces as well as wonderful opportunities for event sponsorship! 

Check back later for exhibit booth registration information.

Please email Blakely Pemberton at bpemberton@alabamaschoolboards.org for questions related to exhibiting at Summer Conference.  

Schedule At A Glance