Thank you to everyone who submitted breakout session proposals. Notifications of acceptance/denial will be sent out to primary presenters by May 23, 2018.
The location of AESA 2018 Annual Conference is The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
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.)
