Join us June 18 - 20 at the Lodge at Gulf State Park for AASB's 2021 Summer Conference! Arrive a day early and attend the School Law Clinic on Thursday, June 17, 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.
View Speaker Presentation and Handouts.
What’s New for Summer Conference 2021?
IMPORTANT: This year's Summer Conference will feature
several new scheduling and attendance options. Please read the following information carefully.
Health & Safety Precautions
The health and safety of AASB's members and staff are our highest priorities. AASB has meticulously planned this year's conference to incorporate recommended health guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Per CDC recommendations, facial coverings are strongly encouraged for people who are not fully vaccinated or those with compromised immune systems.
Vendors: Exhibit Booth Registration
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! The deadline to register for an exhibit booth is Friday, May 28. Act quickly because booth locations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exhibit booths are currently sold out.
Registration Links
Thursday, June 17: School Law Clinic (IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL)
Friday, June 18 & Saturday, June 19: Summer Conference (IN-PERSON)
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.
Friday, June 18 & Saturday, June 19: Summer Conference (VIRTUAL)
Sunday, June 20: Bonus Session (IN-PERSON ONLY)
This optional session is open to ALL in-person attendees. There is not a virtual option for Sunday's program.
Hotel Information
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
NOTE: The AASB room block at the Lodge at Gulf State Park has now sold out.
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.
SPEAKERS & PRESENTATIONS
Law Clinic Speakers
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Social Media & First Amendment Issues |
Redistricting |
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) |
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Discipline of Special Education Students |
Responding to Cyber Attacks |
Conference Speakers
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State Superintendent of Education
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Instructional Coach for Equity, Inclusion &
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Neuroscience Expert, |
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Founder & CEO, Harvard Diversity Project Twitter: @bpfleming |
Founder and President of the Center
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Amazon Best-Selling Author &
Leadership Coach Twitter: @kelvinredd |
Agenda
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Job Board
AASB’s mission is to develop excellent school board leaders through quality training, advocacy, and services. AASB’s more than 900 members of boards of education represent 138 local boards of education and other governing boards. AASB offers various levels and types of membership.
Advocacy is more than supporting a position; it's also about speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Alabama's school boards are expected to use their voice to translate for state policymakers the diverse needs and challenges of public education in their communities.
Providing school board leaders quality training is a key tenet of the Alabama Association of School Boards' mission statement. AASB offers coursework throughout the year in face-to-face sessions and 24 hours a day through the School Board U leadership development portal.
By pooling resources through its membership, the Alabama Association of School Boards provides services which one school board could not economically provide alone. Our services range from publications and strategic planning to policy analysis, risk management and evaluations.