Fall Academy Core Conference: Leadership for Positive Climate and Culture

The climate and culture of a school plays a pivotal role in student achievement. A healthy school climate and culture creates the necessary conditions for effective teaching and learning to occur. 

AASB's Fall Academy Core Conference, Leadership for Creating Positive Climate and Culture, slated for Oct. 6 & 7 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, will feature expert speakers who will share strategies for developing high-quality learning environments that foster educational excellence. Attendees will earn up to six training hours for this core course in AASB's School Board Member Academy. View Schedule

2024 Fall Conference ($209) | Oct. 6 & 7  -  Please contact your board secretary to register.

Fall Conference Cancellations/No Shows:

- No cancellations after September 23, 2024.

- A $20 late fee will be applied to registrations after September 23, 2024.

- No shows will be charged the full conference registration fee. 

Post-Conference Workshop (2 hours) 

Extend your learning further and unlock the power of educational data in the Fall Post-Conference workshop, "Accountability Data Boot Camp for School Board Members." ALSDE Accountability Coordinator Dr. Marcus Vandiver will guide attendees through understanding and navigating State Report Cards and key student achievement data on the ALSDE's website. School Board members will gain the skills to access, interpret, and compare key achievement metrics to enhance informed decision making in their school systems. Earn two hours in the School Board Member Academy. Lunch is included.

Post-Conference Workshop ($109) | Oct. 7 | 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. - Please contact your board secretary to register.

Cancellations/No Shows:

 - No cancellations after September 23, 2024.

- No shows will be charged the full post-conference registration fee. 

Hotel Information

Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa

201 Tallapoosa Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Room rate: $149

Book a room: The hotel room block is now full. View overflow hotel information below.

Last day to book a room: Friday, September 6

Last day to cancel room without penalty: You must cancel at least 48 hours before your reservation to avoid penalty charges. 

Overflow Hotel Information

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel & Conference Center

300 Tallapoosa Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Room rate: $149

Book a room: BOOK A ROOM ONLINE

Last day to book a room: Saturday, September 7

Please note that this hotel is located across the street (walking distance) from the Renaissance Montgomery where Fall Conference is held.

Pink Day

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Wear your pink on Monday, Oct. 7 to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer on.

General Session Speakers

Kristi Krings CEO of Rachel's Challenge	Dr. David Arencibia Educator, Author and Leadership Coach
Kindness Culture	Building an Elite Culture: Creating Success with High Standards and a Positive Environment
@RachelsChalleng	@davidarencibia

Shonda Houston-Dotie Director of Youth Programs	Cindy Deck Secondary Social Studies Teacher/Peer Court Coordinator Huntington High School	Dr. Matthew Mitchell Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction Caddo Parish School District
Volunteers for Youth Justice
Youth Court: Making the Case for Student Ownership of School Culture
Facebook: Volunteers for Youth Justice

Breakout Sessions

Kristi Krings CEO of Rachel's Challenge	Dr. Mark Bazzell Pike County Superintendent	Dr. Donnella Carter Associate Superintendent	Dr. Raymond Bryant Educational Consultant BBB Educational Enterprise
Step-by-Step Rachel's Challenge Implementation: Bringing Hope and Connection to Your Districts	Fostering Positive Relationships with Key Education Stakeholders		How High-Performing Cultures Can Foster Improved Student Achievement
	@PikeCoSchoolsAL		Facebook: BBB Educational Enterprises, Inc.

Post-Conference Workshop

Dr. Marcus Vandiver Alabama State Department of Education Accountability Coordinator

Accountability Data Boot Camp for School Board Members

@AlabamaAchieves

Presentations

• Fostering Positive Relationships with Key Education Stakeholders - View Presentation
• How High-Performing Cultures Can Foster Improved Student Achievement - View Presentation
• Youth Court: Making the Case for Student Ownership of School Culture - View Presentation

At the request of the speakers the following presentations will not be shared online or via the AASB app:

• Kindness Culture
• Building an Elite Culture: Creating Success with High Standards and a Positive Environment 
  
• Step-by-Step Rachel's Challenge Implementation: Bringing Hope and Connection to Your Districts
• Accountability Data Boot Camp for School Board Members

Schedule at a Glance