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Join us March 6 & 7  at The Hotel at Auburn University for AASB's Spring Academy Core Conference: Leadership for Developing a Highly Effective Staff. Go beyond the basics to better understand how to use student achievement data to make effective staffing decisions and explore innovative best practices in recruiting, hiring, training and retaining staff. (6 training hours) View Schedule

2025 Spring Academy Core Conference ($209) | March 6 & 7 | Please contact your board secretary or AASB to register.

NOTE:

• Cancellations: Please note, there will be no cancellations after Thursday, Feb. 26.
• There is a late registration fee of $20 after Thursday, Feb. 26. 
• 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.

Poverty Simulation ($59) | Friday, March 6, 9 to 11:30 a.m. | Please contact your board secretary or AASB to register.

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: ($79) | Communicating with the Media | Friday, March 6, 1 to 3 p.m. | Please contact your board secretary or AASB to register.

This workshop will explore essential do's and don'ts for engaging with reporters and feature hands-on practice with interview strategies that help you communicate your school system's message with confidence and clarity. (Earn 2 hours)

NOTE FOR ALL PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS: 

• Cancellations: There will be no cancellations after Thursday, Feb. 26.
• Any registrations not cancelled or no shows the day of the event will be charged full price for the event.

Hotel Information

The Hotel at Auburn University 

241 South College Street, Auburn, Alabama 36830

Room rate: Varies from $199-$249

Last day to book: Tuesday, Feb. 3 

Parking: Overnight Valet - $25 | Overnight Self-Park - $20 

Update 1/8/26: Friday night is sold out.

Click here to book a room

Amenities: 

• In-Room dining | Available  6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
• Outdoor pool
• Wellness rooms 
• Gift shop
• Microwave and fridge 

Additional Hotel Options:

• The Laurel Hotel And Spa (0 miles)
• The Collegiate Hotel (0 miles)
• Courtyard by Marriott Auburn (4 miles)
• Staybridge Suites Auburn - University Area by IHG (3 miles)
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Auburn University Area (1.5 miles)
• Tru by Hilton Auburn (4 miles)
• Hampton Inn Auburn (4 miles)
• Hilton Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika (4 miles)

Speakers

Jonathan Alsheimer Best-selling Author, Educator &  International Speaker	Kim Mitchell Education Specialist ALSDE Educator Recruitment and Retention	Mona Coan Education Specialist ALSDE Educator Recruitment and Retention	Dr. Deborah L. Wortham Best-selling Author, Educational Leader & Executive Coach
Train	Recruit & Hire		Creating Cultures Where Educators Want to Stay

Schedule at a Glance