2024 ASBA Annual Conference

2024 ASBA Annual Conference

Welcome to the ASBA’s 71st Annual Conference! We’re happy you have joined us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the achievements of Arkansas’s school board members and educators.

Amanda Bittle

McGehee SD

Federal Programs/Curriculum Coordinator

McGehee, AR

7:30am CST

Pick Up Registration Packets Osage (SHCC)

8:30am CST

The BEARS Way! Hoffman (Marriott)Kristen Thomas • Ashley Collinsworth

9:45am CST

Boardroom Best Practices: Lessons with Laughter Salon A (Marriott)Cody Kees

11:00am CST

Making Sense of School Finance Manning (Marriott)Robyn Keene

12:00pm CST

Networking Lunch Governor's Hall II (SHCC)

1:30pm CST

Combating the Opioid Crisis: Insights and Strategies Salons B & C (Marriott)Kirk Lane

2:15pm CST

Empowering Students & Communities Through Choice and Partnerships Salons B & C (Marriott)Beau McCastlain

7:00am CST

Continental Breakfast Governor's Hall I (SHCC) Pick Up Registration Packets Osage (SHCC)

8:30am CST

Welcome and Opening Ceremony Grand Ballroom (Marriott) & Virtual

8:45am CST

Keynote: Willow Sweeney, Living a Top 20 Life Grand Ballroom (Marriott) & VirtualWillow Sweeney

10:00am CST

Networking / Visit Exhibitors / Refreshments Governor's Hall I (SHCC) / Marriott Hotel

10:30am CST

Future-Ready Grading: Creating Clear Pathways for Student Success Izard (SHCC)Dr. Bobby Hart • Bethany Philpot • Andrew Sills • Amanda Sims • Lauren Taylor

11:30am CST

Awards Luncheon & 1st Place Student Speaker Governor's Hall II (SHCC) & VirtualSenator Kim Hammer

1:15pm CST

AI in the Classroom Grand Ballroom (Marriott) & VirtualChris Chism

2:45pm CST

Networking / Visit Exhibitors / Refreshments Governor's Hall I (SHCC) / Marriott Hotel

7:30am CST

Breakfast Buffet & Welcome Grand Ballroom (Marriott)

8:30am CST

Secretary Jacob Oliva Grand Ballroom (Marriott)Jacob Oliva

9:00am CST

2nd Place Student Speaker, Board of Excellence Award, 3rd Place Student Speaker Grand Ballroom (Marriott)

10:00am CST

Legislative Panel: Current Topics of Interest in Education Grand Ballroom (Marriott)

11:00am CST

Wrap Up & Adjournment Grand Ballroom (Marriott)