AASB's March Conference, Leadership for Developing a Highly Effective Staff, will take place in Birmingham this year at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel!
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Join us March 10 and 11 at The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel for AASB's Spring Academy Core Conference, Leadership for Developing a Highly Effective Staff (6 training hours). School board members will dive into how to use student achievement data to make effective staffing decisions. Our speakers will also explore employee recruitment, staff development and promoting staff health and wellness. Attendees will earn up to 6 training ours for this event. VIEW AGENDA

Main Conference Registration

2023 Spring Academy Core Conference ($199) | REGISTER NOW 

Conference Cancellation Policy: No cancellations after Thursday, March 2. Any registrations not cancelled or no shows the day of the event will not receive a refund. A $20 late registration fee will be incurred starting Friday, March 3.

NOTE: If you have a disability or dietary restrictions that require special attention, please contact Shelecia Robinson at srobinson@alabamaschoolboards.org.

Poverty Simulation & Early Bird Workshop Registration

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

• Poverty Simulation ($50) | March 10, 9 to 11:30 a.m. | REGISTER NOW
  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 ($75) | March 10, 1 to 3 p.m. | REGISTER NOW 
  Dr. Greg Price, Chief Technology Officer at Troy University and Pike County School Board Member, will discuss the dangers students face online in our pre-conference workshop, Bullies & Predators: Online Threats to Students. (Earn 2 training hours)

Hotel Information

The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel

2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203

The Sheraton Birmingham is ideally located near the city's downtown district, a short distance from attractions including the Protective Life Stadium, Top Golf, Birmingham Zoo, University of Alabama at Birmingham, several restaurants and a direct connection to the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC). 

AREA INFO: Birmingham Travel Guide | Birmingham Uptown Entertainment District Map

ROOM RATE: $199

LAST DAY TO BOOK A ROOM: On or before 5 p.m. EST - Thursday, Feb. 16

RESERVATIONS: The hotel room block is full. Please check back for cancellations. | By Phone: 800-229-9290 (Booking code AS5 or mention Alabama Association of School Boards)

CANCELLATIONS: If you must cancel your room reservation, please do so 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty charges. 

CHECK-IN: 4 p.m. | CHECK-OUT: 11 a.m.

PARKING: On-Site Parking Daily: $28 | Valet Parking Daily: $35 | VIEW PARKING MAP

Maps

Parking Map: VIEW PARKING MAP

Meeting Space Map: VIEW MEETING SPACE MAP

Speakers

Pre-Conference Workshop

Friday, March 10

Bullies & Predators: Online Threats to Students Dr. Greg Price Chief Technology and Security Officer at Troy University & Director of the Alabama Computer Forensics Institute Pike County Schools Board Member @PikeCoSchoolsAL

Conference

Friday, March 10

The Board's Role in Supporting a Highly Effective Staff  View Presentation	Why Teachers Leave the Profession They Love & How They Can Stay View Presentation	Curating Cultures of Growth and Hope For All View Presentation
André Harrison, Ed.D. Vice President at Cognia @ALdirectorH	Doris Santoro, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Education at Bowdoin College  @DorisASantoro	Anthony Colannino Founder/President of Leading and Teaching for Growth @AJCMindset

Saturday, March 11

Saturday Morning Breakout Sessions (will rotate once)

'Grow Your Own' Initiative View Presentation	Leading the Focus on Wellness  View Presentation View Handout	Navigating Alabama's Teacher Certification Pathways View Presentation
Jon Bret Smith, Ed.D. Superintendent of Lawrence County Schools @LCSMoves	Rachel Sullivan,LMFT, CFLE-P Owner & Founder of Solid Ground Counseling Center Solid Ground Counseling Center	Shavon Harris AL State Department of Education @AlabamaAchieves	Kelly Stanton, Ed.D. AL State Department of Education @AlabamaAchieves

GENERAL SESSION

Professional Learning Used as a Power Tool  View Presentation	Balancing Leadership for Student Learning View Presentation
Leilani Scott, Ed.S. Executive Director Leadership & Staff Development at  Gwinnett County Public Schools @mrsleilaniscott	Bryan Goodwin President/CEO of McREL International @McREL

Schedule at a Glance