2024 Summer Conference: Remember Your Why
Registration now!
10-Jan-2024
Join your fellow board members and superintendents from around the state June 28-30 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park for three days of learning and networking. AASB's 2024 Summer Conference will feature an agenda filled with inspiring and informative keynote speakers who will help your board stay focused on the primary goal - student achievement. Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit the education trade show with more than 20 vendors. We hope to see you there! View Schedule
We've made some changes! Here's what you need 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.)
- NEW Single Session Schedule: Back by popular demand! Summer Conference will follow a single session schedule Friday through Sunday. Members will NOT have to choose between morning or afternoon schedule tracks!
- NEW School Safety Summit: The pre-conference workshop, School Safety Summit, will be Friday, June 28 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch is included. Board members will receive 3.5 training hours.
- NEW Sunday Session: Registrants MUST attend Friday, Saturday and Sunday's general sessions in order to receive full credit.
- 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 your school systems operate more efficiently. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to win exciting prize drawings and giveaways.
- Training Hours: Earn up to 7 hours
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Registration Links
Friday, June 28: School Safety Summit ($159)
Online registration has closed for this event. Please contact Joy Brownell if you would like to attend.
- Cancellations for registration will be accepted until June 19, 2024.
- All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to jbrownell@alabamaschoolboards.org.
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30: Summer Conference ($349) |
Summer Conference will operate on a single session schedule (Friday through Sunday). Registrants must attend Friday, Saturday and Sunday's general sessions to receive full credit.
- There will be a $75 fee for any conference cancellation.
- Cancellations for registration will be accepted until June 19, 2024.
- All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to jbrownell@alabamaschoolboards.org.
- A late registration fee of $20 will be added to all registrations starting June 20.
Hotel Information
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
NOTE: You must register for Summer Conference before booking a room. Hotel booking information will be in your confirmation e-mail.
The hotel is sold out for Friday, June 28 & Saturday, June 29. Please click here to add your name to the waitlist.
Room Rate: Varies from $289-$329 + tax
Last day to book a room:Tuesday, May 26, 2024
Overflow Hotel Information
Hotel Indigo
22843 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561(1.8 miles from The Lodge at Gulf State Park)
Reservations: By phone at 251-981-1737 or click here to reserve your room online.
Room rate: Varies from $349 - $479
Group code: ASB
Cancellation Policy: Must cancel 5 days prior to arrival to avoid a penalty of the 1st night room & tax.
Hampton Inn Gulf Shores
1701 Gulf Shores PkwyGulf Shores, AL 36542 (2 miles from The Lodge at Gulf State Park)
Reservations: By phone at 251-948-1020, press "0" to reach the front desk, or click here reserve your room online
Room rate: $223; Credit card required to hold room for after 6 p.m. arrival
Group name: Aasb June Conference
Cancellation: If you must cancel your room reservation, please do so 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid one-night penalty charge.
Additional Lodging
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. There is a three-night minimum per reservation.
Phone: 1-888-633-7101 | "AASB AL School Board–Group ID 1659" (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.
Note: 4th of July Blackout Date is June 29-July 6 2024; Group discount not available on the nights of June 29-July 6, 2024.
Safety Summit Speakers
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Chief Rod Ellis Former Chief of Police & Safety Coordinator Glynn County Schools | Rachel Salter Intelligence Analyst at Alabama Fusion Center & Instructor at The Univ. of Alabama | Shaundalyn Elliot, MA Education Specialist at ALSDE Prevention and Support Services Section | Vaughn Baker President of Strategos International |
The Rings of K12 Security | Alabama Fusion Center's School Safety Initiative | Suicide: Where the Warning Signs, Action Steps and Outcomes Collide | Intruder Preparedness |
Speakers
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Dr. Donna Beegle Poverty Expert, Author & Motivational Speaker President of Communication Across Barriers Inc. | Chuck Underwood Founder & Principal of The Generational Imperative, Inc. (TGI) |
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| Leadership Matters: Changing Lives for Alabama's Students Impacted by Poverty | GenZ, Mil, X'ers, Boomers, Silents: They're Vital to Your Success |
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| Dr. Eric Mackey Alabama State Superintendent of Education | Dr. Tom Bertrand COSSBA Executive Director |
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| Sen.Kirk Hatcher | Sen. Donnie Chesteen | Rep. Anthony Daniels | Rep. Nathaniel Ledbetter |
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Vendors: Exhibit Booth
Don’t miss your chance to build relationships with Alabama’s school board members and superintendents! AASB's Summer Conference is expected to draw more than 500 local education leaders representing virtually every public school system in the state. We are pleased to offer up to 25 exhibit spaces as well as wonderful opportunities for event sponsorship!
Exhibit booth registration is now FULL.
Please email Blakely Pemberton at bpemberton@alabamaschoolboards.org for questions related to exhibiting at Summer Conference.
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 28-30 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.
Schedule at a Glance
