FALL CONFERENCE FOCUSCaptivating Community. As an organization, we must continue to grow by adapting to changing needs and environments. The focus of Fall Conference 2024 is to better engage as a community while learning in the rustic, natural surroundings of Petit Jean State Park. We will gather in different locations within a mile or two of one another. From Mather Lodge to the Visitor’s Center and finally to the Winthrop Rockefeller Center for our business meeting and luncheon. Fall Conference 2024 will be a rustic experience where we will rely on one another to know where we are going, literally and metaphorically. CONFERENCE RegistrationAs with any event, there are multiple costs related. These fees cover facility rentals, meals, and other related costs to provide an enriching event. Register early to avoid fee increases. These must be passed along as vendors will charge us for late ordering. Register Today! LODGING AND RATESMather Lodge has reserved several cabins and rooms for us at reasonable rates. NOTE: the rooms at Mather Lodge are very ‘cozy’. Cabin rooms are more spacious and comfortable. This will encourage us to gather in the many scenic and social spaces at the lodge or one another’s cabins.
If staying at Mather Lodge, you must reserve by August 20th. Otherwise, a room cannot be guaranteed. They cannot book Group Reservations online. Group #833387 should be used to make confirmation with our Lodge at 501-727-5431 (open 24 hours, 7 days a week) Conference ScheduleHere is a link to the draft schedule. This year's conference is designed to ensure their are professional development opportunities for any discipline area, with opportunities for both content specific professional learning communities (PLC) and general educator collaboration, ATTIREThe only ‘professional dress’ events for this conference is our business meeting and awards luncheon at the Show Barn at the Winthrop Rockefeller Center on Saturday. Even for that venue, business casual is acceptable. For all other events at Petit Jean, dress casually with comfortable shoes. This will allow you to enjoy the rustic environment with comfort and safety. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITThe Arkansas Department of Education approves ACTAA to offer certified professional development sessions for both district and state-level requirements of professional development. Evidence of professional development credit will be provided only to paid registrants to the conference. At the end of the session, facilitators will provide participants who completed the session a QR code that will direct participants to Google Form. Each participant must complete the respective Google Form for each session to receive credit for professional development. Upon completing each Google Form, the participant will receive a unique link to that session's PD verification documents. Following the conference, Tiffany Tucker, Professional Development Coordinator can be contacted to email PD verification documents to each paid registrant who attended each respective session/ meeting. QUESTIONSIf you have any questions or need additional information, I’m here to help. Just shoot me an email: lharrison@bentonvillek12.org. |