Thank you to all of our 2018 Annual Conference Sponsors!
Conference Lodging Update: The Broadmoor is fully booked for the night of Thursday, November 29th, but the hotel has a wait list. For more lodging information, please scroll down.
2018 Annual Conference: A Powerful Event You Don't Want to Miss!
The location of AESA 2018 Annual Conference is The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
Please Note:
Hotel information is included in the confirmation email sent to conference attendees after they register. It is important that you follow the directions in this email.
The Broadmoor Hotel is the conference site. Please check first with The Broadmoor for hotel reservations.
At this time, the block of rooms available at the conference rate is fully booked for Thursday evening, however cancellations occur. The Broadmoor is accepting names on a waiting list. If you or your group would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact Chasity Morey at (719) 577-5775 or you can email her at cmorey@broadmoor.com.
Please note that only reservations made before midnight October 24, 2018 at The Broadmoor qualify for the discounted room rate associated with AESA's Conference.
If you are unable to book your room(s) at The Broadmoor for your desired dates, AESA is recommending the Cheyenne Mountain Resort as an alternative. AESA will provide a shuttle service between these two hotels at designated times, to be determined.
Broadmoor Parking:
Valet Parking: Valet parking is available to all overnight guests. The charge is $30 per night. Valet parking is complimentary for day visitors.
Parking Garage: Self-parking for a 24-hour period is $23 per night, with in and out privileges. Day charges are $4 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour up to a maximum of $12 per day.
This multi-day event features presentations on education topics of national importance; break-out sessions featuring ESAs and experts from around the country; and an Exhibit Hall.
The link for hotel reservations is sent with the confirmation email after participants complete the Annual Conference registration.
Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education
Opening Keynote Address
Throughout his career, Dr. Randy Watson has been sought out by schools, districts, education organizations and others for his educational insights as well as his clear thinking about the issues and challenges facing policymakers, educators, and students. Since 2015, Dr. Watson has served as the Kansas Commissioner of Education, the state’s chief education officer. He draws on his experience as a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent as he provides leadership to the Kansas State Department of Education.
Friday, November 30, Keynote 9 a.m
Peter DeWitt, Ed.D, Author and Educational Consultant
Collaborative Leadership: 6 Influences that Matter Most
Whether we are teacher leaders, instructional coaches, or building and district leaders, there needs to be a focus on the student learning, as well as the adult learning, and impact. Collaborative Leadership: 6 Influences That Matter Most focuses on how leaders use six of John Hattie’s high effect influences on learning to foster growth in their teachers and put the focus on learning for students. Peter DeWitt Ed.D brings 19 years of experience as a former K-5 teacher and principal to his leadership trainings and coaching, which focus on collaborative leadership and fostering inclusive school climates.
(Dr. DeWitt will continue the conversation during a Deep Dive session on Friday for interested conference attendees.)
Saturday, December 1, Keynote 10:30 a.m.
Richard Culatta, Chief Executive Officer, ISTE
The Future: How Tech Must Transform and Equalize Learning
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, learning analytics: New technologies hold tremendous promise for engaging learners and offer endless careers opportunities for our students. However, equity in education remains our Achilles heel. Access to transformative learning is a key social justice issue of our time.
Richard Culatta discusses the tension between the great potential of new technologies and the troubling reality of ongoing equity gaps. He highlights exciting, worldwide innovations that may bridge these areas, including learning analytics and new approaches to pedagogy and student engagement. His keynote
inspires a modern vision of what education transformation can look like - right now and in the future - to equalize student learning.
(The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) will also present a Deep Dive on Friday. See more about Deep Dives.)
