Join us June 16-18 at the Lodge at Gulf State Park for AASB's 2023 Summer Conference! Arrive a day early and attend the School Law Clinic on Thursday, June 15, our popular early bird workshop featuring local school board attorneys and experts with guidance on a variety of legal issues of importance to school boards.

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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.)
  
• Multiple Attendance Options: In-person and virtual attendance options for the School Law Clinic and Summer Conference
  
• Early Bird: The School Law Clinic will be on Thursday, June 15 from 1 - 5 p.m. Lunch is included.
  
• Morning & Afternoon Schedule Tracks: Friday and Saturday will feature two schedule tracks for attendees -- a morning track (breakfast is included) and an afternoon track (lunch is included). Both tracks feature the same speakers and session topics. Attendees will register for and attend ONE of the two schedule tracks. For example, if you select the morning track, you will attend the Friday and Saturday morning sessions only.
• Bonus Sunday Program (optional): This session is open to all in-person attendees. Breakfast is included. Please note, there is not a virtual option for Sunday's session. 
• 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 you school systems operate more efficiently. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to win exciting prize drawings and giveaways.

Registration Links

Thursday, June 15: School Law Clinic
 

School Law Clinic: Registration opens Thursday, February 16.

Law Clinic Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations and refunds for registration will be accepted until June 8, 2023. 
• Registration cancellations received on or after June 9, 2023 will not be refunded. 
• No shows will not receive a refund. 
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to jbrownell@alabamaschoolboards.org.

Friday, June 16 & Saturday, June 17: Summer Conference 

Friday and Saturday will feature two schedule tracks for in-person attendees -- a morning track (includes breakfast) and an afternoon track (includes lunch). Both tracks feature the same speakers and session topics. 

Morning Schedule Track: Registration opens Thursday, February 16. 

Afternoon Schedule Track: Registration opens Thursday, February 16. 

Law Clinic Cancellation Policy:

• There will be a $75 fee for any conference cancellation. 
• Cancellations and refunds for registration will be accepted until June 8, 2023. 
• Registration cancellations received on or after June 9, 2023 will not be refunded.
• No shows will not receive a refund.
• All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to jbrownell@alabamaschoolboards.org.
• A $20 late fee will be added to all registrations after June 9, 2023 and on-site registrations.

Sunday, June 18: Bonus Session 

This optional session is open to all attendees.

Sunday Morning Bonus Session: Registration opens Thursday, February 16.

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Hotel Information

The Lodge at Gulf State Park

21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Last day to book a room: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

NOTE: If you were unable to reserve a room at the Lodge, you will not be able to place your name on any kind of waiting list. Hotel inventories change by the second so please be sure to periodically check the reservation link each week to see if there is a room available. After the above cut-off date, the group rate will not apply, and rooms will be sold through the Hilton standard reservation channels. 

 

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. 

Phone: 1-888-633-7101
Group Code: AASB AL School Board Conference 2021 ID#195 (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.

 

 

 

AASB Summer Conference Book Drive

 We're pleased to announce our Second Annual Summer Conference Book Drive! We're asking Summer Conference attendees to donate new or like-new books to help promote literacy and combat the "summer slide" for students at all grade levels.

See below to find out what grade level books your district is asked to provide, and drop off your donation at the AASB Summer Conference June 15-18 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park!

AASB Districts 1, 2 & 3: Please donate books for grades K-5.

AASB Districts 4, 5 & 6: Please donate books for grades 6-8.

AASB Districts 7, 8 & 9: Please donate books for grades 9-12. 

 

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SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS

Conference Speakers 

Derek W. Black	Dr. Sanee Bell	Dr. Eric Mackey
Author & Professor of Law at The University of South Carolina Twitter: @DerekWBlack	Author & Former Principal  Twitter: @SaneeBell	State Superintendent of Education Twitter: @AlabamaAchieves Twitter: @egmackey

 

Dr. John Almarode	Dr. Wendy Troop-Gordon
Author & Professor of Education at James Madison University   www.johnalmarode.com	Professor of Human Development and Family Science at Auburn University & Lead Researcher at AU Social Development Lab Twitter: @auhdfs

Agenda

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