AASB's 2025 March Conference, Leadership for Financial Accountability, will take place in Florence, Ala. at Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa!

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Join us February 28 and March 1 at Marriott Shoals for AASB's Spring Academy Core Conference, Leadership for Financial Accountability (6 training hours) View Schedule

2025 Spring Academy Core Conference ($209) | February 28 & March 1  | Registration opens Tuesday, Jan. 7

NOTE:

• Cancellations: Please note, there will be no cancellations after Thursday, February 20.
• There is a late registration fee of $20 after Thursday, February 20. 
• Any registrations not cancelled or no shows the day of the event will be charged full price ($209).

Extend your learning even further and earn additional training hours by signing up for these pre-conference events:

Each event requires a separate registration.

Pre-Conference Leading for Educational Equity Workshop | Thursday, Feb. 27, 3 to 6:15 p.m. & Friday, Feb. 28, 8 to 11:15 a.m. | Registration opens Tuesday, Jan. 7

Build a stronger foundation for student success through AASB's Leading for Educational Equity workshop. This engaging session helps board-superintendent teams assess current efforts and develop action plans for meaningful change. (Earn 6 hours)

NOTE: Full board-superintendent teams who attend the Leading for Educational Equity Workshop can fulfill the 2024-2025 whole board training requirement. 

Poverty Simulation ($59) | February 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m. | Registration opens Tuesday, Jan. 7

Alabama has the sixth highest poverty rate in the nation. Do you understand the challenges your students and their families face? Get a sobering glimpse into the day-to-day realities of students and families living in poverty by participating in this interactive simulation. (Earn 2.5 training hours)

Early Bird Workshop: "Digital & Physical Threats to Schools Friday" ($79) | March 1, 1 to 3 p.m. | Registration opens Tuesday, Jan. 7

This workshop will examine emerging security challenges facing schools, including technology-enabled threats and coordinated disruption attempts. Board members will gain insights into threat assessment, response protocols, and communication strategies to strengthen district-wide security during critical incidents. (Earn 2 hours) 

Hotel Information

Hotel room booking opens Tuesday, Jan. 7. 

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa

10 Hightower Pl, Florence, AL 35630

Room Rate: $179/night

Last day to book: Friday, Jan. 31

Last day to cancel without penalty: 48 hours before check-in

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