REGISTRATION BROCHURE

Get Rid of the Noise & Listen to the Music!

AESA 30 th Annual Conference

December 2-5, 2015 Hyatt Regency • New Orleans, LA

Registration Includes: • • • • • • • •

Welcome Reception Keynote Presentations Breakfast and Lunches Networking Experiences Exhibit Hall Access Closing Brunch Over 80 breakout sessions Outstanding Keynote Speakers

Register Now! http://www.aesa.us

AESA Colleagues and Friends: I would like to personally invite each of you to New Orleans for the 30th Annual AESA Conference. “The Big Easy” provides a perfect venue to savor tradition and experience renewal blended with incomparable opportunities to share and learn. The 2015 conference theme “Get Rid of the Noise and Listen to the Music” promises to stimulate thoughtful dialogue and guide ESAs to enhance the success of each student as well as the districts we serve. This year we will be joined by dynamic keynote speakers who will offer their perspectives on what we must do to innovate and invigorate the work of ESAs across the nation. Choose from a myriad of concurrent sessions as colleagues offer best practices and share inspiring processes designed specifically to meet the ever changing needs of CEOs, board members, and ESA staff. I also encourage you to make a trip to the exhibit area where you will meet our remarkable business partners and sponsors who are an important part of the AESA family. I thank you for attending and bringing your expertise to our gathering. Educational experts often describe leadership as learning through collaboration. Your voice matters to the AESA membership as our agencies and national organization continue to grow and adapt, remaining always, energized, motivated and responsive.

Conference at a Glance Tuesday, December 1 NAMTC Leadership Summit

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 2 NAMTC Leadership Summit

7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Registration Open

2 – 6 p.m.

Exhibits Open

4 – 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 3 Registration Open

7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Continental Breakfast

7:30 – 9 a.m.

Exhibits Open

7:30 – 9 a.m.

Opening General Session

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Exhibits Open

10:30 a.m. – Noon

Sessions/Workshops

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Lunch and Awards Program

Noon – 1:15 p.m.

Exhibits Open

1:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Sessions/Workshops

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon Social

2:30 – 3 p.m.

Sessions/Workshops

3 – 4 p.m.

President’s Reception/ Foundation Auction

4 - 5:30 p.m.

Friday, December 4 Registration Open

7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

State Leaders Meeting

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Second General Session

9 –10:30 a.m.

Sessions/Workshops

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Lunch and Awards Program

Noon – 1:15 p.m.

I am looking forward to seeing you in New Orleans at what promises to be a stimulating event as We Listen to the Music!

Sessions/Workshops

1:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Coffee Service

8 – 9 a.m.

Dee Cockrille, President AESA Executive Council

Concurrent Sessions

9 – 10 a.m.

Brunch and Closing General Session

10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 5

Prior to the AESA Annual Conference, you may wish to consider the Technology Leadership Summit, a separate event sponsored by the National Association of Media and Technology Centers (NAMTC).

The AESA 30th Annual Conference has something for everyone! From the dynamic keynote speakers to the informative concurrent sessions, this conference is sure to exceed your expectations! Refer to the Conference at a Glance for a full listing of activities scheduled for Wednesday to Saturday. Don’t forget about the networking opportunities that await you in the Exhibit Hall!

Speaker Friday, December 4th, we will feature Dana Mortenson, Co-Founder and Executive Director of World Savvy. Dana’s passion is working in partnership with educators to close the global competence gap in American education. She believes in the transformative power of global education to contribute to peace, justice and equity on a global scale. A recognized expert in the field of global education, she has spoken at the Harvard University School of Education, 21st Century Schools Consortium and the Social Venture Partners national conference.

Breakout Session Strands College and Career Readiness College and Career Readiness are more than buzzwords! They are the result of a dialogue between the school and the communities they serve regarding the skills and abilities required of students to be successful. What does this mean in your ESA? How have you addressed this in your organization and what programs can you showcase as great examples of preparing students. You may wish to present what has worked and what has not worked as you focus on preparing students for the future.

ESA Board Leadership Visionary leaders and administrative teams are only as innovation as the boards that govern them. What is the role of ESA Boards as their organizations provide support to school districts and their students. Your colleagues will be eager to learn more about the work that you have done with our Board to facilitate change while maintaining appropriate accountability.

Open Here is your opportunity to highlight a new product, service or partnership to create new opportunities for students, forge new efficiencies that allow districts to direct more resources to the classroom or collaborative effort among stakeholders to support students and increase achievement. Anything that doesn’t fit into the other three categories is welcome here?

STEM Science, technology, engineering, math and innovation design is the currency of 21st Century powerhouse corporations and entrepreneurs alike. How has your ESA provided support to your schools in the areas of professional development and student programming for STEM? How do we make sure that our teachers are ready to provide instruction with STEM in mind? Have you come up with creative ways to introduce STEM in earlier grades?

Networking Opportunities At the conference there are a number of networking opportunities from spending time in the exhibit hall to the Opening and President’s Receptions to the Friday morning Networking Breakfast. In addition to these formal activities there is time between sessions and during the two lunches for you to get re-acquainted with your colleagues or make new friends among the conference attendees and exhibitors.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans, LA Hyatt Regency 601 Loyola Avenue • New Orleans, LA 70113

Experience the Big Easy like never before at Hyatt Regency, conveniently located in vibrant downtown New Orleans. Enjoy spacious guestrooms and suites with city featuring stunning city views and incredible amenities including Bywater Pool, StayFit™ gym, and Le Jardin Spa. Conference Room Rates: $239 single & $264 double occupancy Please note that you must register for the conference prior to obtaining the link for hotel reservations.

Travel Tips

• Bring comfortable walking shoes as there are many popular attractions and walking tours nearby • See the city the way locals do, via street car! Streetcar fare is $1.25 each way and Jazzy Passes for unlimited rides are $3 per day. Visit the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority website for more information about public transportation options in the city. • Be sure to bring swimwear so that you can fully enjoy the experience of Bywater Pool Deck & Bar

Getting Around the Big Easy You will enjoy chaffered car transportation and taxi services when staying at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Numerous streetcar lines, including the Loyola Avenue Streetcar which passes directly in front the hotel, can take attendees on a scenic tour of New Orleans’ most famed attractions including the famed French Quarter, Bourbon Street and Garden District. Streetcar fare is $1.25 each way and Jazzy Passes for unlimited rides are $3 per day. For more information about New Orleans transportation options including New Orleans streetcar access and limousine service, please contact concierge.

Parking Hyatt Regency New Orleans offers premium valet services starting at $10 for one hour. Overnight valet rates are $40. In addition to the hotel’s valet, there are also a number of nearby parking lots.

Restaurants New Orleans has so many options to choose from. AESA reccommeds checking with the hotel concierge for suggestions.

Transportation to and from the Airport Taxicabs: A cab ride costs $33.00 from the airport to the Central Business District (CBD) for one or two persons and $14.00 (per passenger) for three or more passengers. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage. Taxis are required to offer a credit card payment option. Airport Shuttle: Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in the CBD for $20.00 (per person, one-way) or $38.00 (per person, round-trip). Three bags per person. Call 1-866-5962699 or (504) 522-3500 for more details or to make a reservation. Advance reservations are required 48 hours prior to travel for all ADA accessible transfers. Please call in advance of your travel date for the specially-equipped shuttle to be reserved. www. airportshuttleneworleans.com.transportation Public Transit: The Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) Bus picks up outside airport Entrance #7 on the upper level. The fare for Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) is $2.00. The fare boxes will accept $1, $5, $10, $20 dollar bills and all U.S. coins. The Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) provides service from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, down Airline Drive into New Orleans, which takes approximately 50 minutes. The Airport bus stop is on the second level of the Airport in the outer lanes at Door 7. For more information on public transit in the area, visit the Jefferson Transit website, www. jeffersontransit.org, or the RTA website www.norta.com.

List of Local Area Attractions • • • • • • • • •

Mercedes-Benz Superdome – 0.1m Champions Square – 0.1m Smoothie King Center – 0.2m Julia Street Art Galleries – 0.2m World War II Museum – 0.7m French Quarter – 0.8m Aquarium of the Americas & IMAX Theater – 1.1m Port of New Orleans – 1.8m Mississippi Riverfront – 2.2m

NAMTC Leadership Summit

Meaningful and Authentic Learning with Digital Resources & Devices:

Helping Schools Make the Transition Hyatt Regency • New Orleans December 1 & 2, 2015 Meaningful and Authentic Learning with Digital Resources & Devices: Helping Schools Make the Transition is the topic for the 2015 NAMTC Leadership Summit, December 1-2 at the New Orleans Hyatt Regency. Education Service Agencies are the perfect support system to help administrators, faculty members and students transition from traditional print resources to engaging and innovative digital content. Students are no longer just consumers of information but now create information and build new knowledge with the help of digital resources and content. The Leadership Summit will use the Open Spaces concept to allow participants to discover how they can support our schools and promote deeper learning through instructional practices, adoption of digital resources, and the seamless transition as devices replace textbooks. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, December 1 from 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and continue on Wednesday, December 2 from 7:30 -11:30 a.m. Two continental breakfasts and one luncheon are included. Registration fee is $275 per ESA participant. Corporate attendees are asked to register directly with NAMTC by contacting Betty Ehlinger, NAMTC Executive Director, [email protected].

Get Rid of the Noise & Listen to the Music!

AESA 30 th Annual Conference

AESA 30th Annual Conference Registration • Online to save money at: http://www.aesa.us • U.S. Mail to 53 Hotchkiss Grove Rd., Branford, CT 06405-5409 • FAX to 203-483-7550 CONTACT INFORMATION First Name_______________________________Last Name _______________________________Name for Badge_______________________________ District/Agency______________________________________________________________Position___________________________________________ Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work Phone_______________________________FAX_______________________________Email Address_____________________________________ Please list any special needs____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Spouse/Guest: First Name_______________________________Last Name _______________________________Name for Badge_______________________________

REGISTRATION RATES PER PERSON • Rates include two breakfasts, two luncheons, a brunch and two receptions. Before November 1

On/After November 1

Quantity

Total

AESA Member (Per person fee for each employee or board member of an ESA, and non-exhibiting business and institutional members)

r Online with credit card

$835

$935

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r Online with check or P.O.

$890

$980

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r Fax or mail

$890

$980

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Non-Member (Use only if your ESA or business is NOT a member of AESA)

r Online with credit card

$980

$1080

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r Online with check or P.O.

$1220

$1320

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________

r Fax or mail

$1220

$1320

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________

Registered Spouse/Guest (Please complete the Spouse/Guest section in contact information above)

r Registered Spouse/Guest r Unregistered Spouse/Guest Technology Leadership Summit, Sponsored by NAMTC

$635

$735

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________

$0

$0

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________

$275

________

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$275

Ticketed Conference Events for Unregistered Spouse/Guest (Please complete the Spouse/Guest section in Contact Information above)

r Lunch on Thursday, December 4

$61

$61

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r Lunch on Friday, December 5

$61

$61

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r Brunch/Closing Session on Saturday, December 6

$61

$61

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TOTAL

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METHOD OF PAYMENT r MasterCard

r VISA

r American Express

Card No.: _____________________________________

r P.O. No.: _____________________ r Check No.: ____________________

Expiration Date: ________________________________ Name: ________________________________________ as it appears on card

Send form and full payment to: AESA Registration 53 Hotchkiss Grove Rd. Branford, CT 06405–5409 FAX: 203–483–7550

Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________________

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made in writing before November 1 will be refunded in full, less $100 per person processing fee. Cancellations received on or after November 1 will not be refunded. Cancellations may be emailed ([email protected]), faxed (AESA Registration 203–483–7550) or mailed (AESA Registration, 53 Hotchkiss Grove Road, Branford, CT 06405–5409).