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The AAEA Fall Conference is sponsored by Cognia. 
Agenda:
| 7:30 - 8:30 |
Registration |
| 8:30 - 8:35 | Welcome
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| 8:35- 9:35 | Leading Boldly in the Age of AI Giancarlo Brotto, Paveedu AI, Inc. |
| 9:35 - 9:50 | Break - Sponsored by EBI |
| 9:50 - 10:50 |
Breakout Session I Session 1 - Structuring CTE connections for Students, Dr. Shannon Tisher, Springdale School District Session 2 - AI in the Workforce, Giancarlo Brotto, Paveedu AI, Inc. Session 3 - School Letter Grade and AI to Support Student Learning, Hope Worsham and Ross White, DESE Session 4 - Funding support for CTE, Dr. Lee Smith, Mena School District |
| 10:55 - 11:55 | Breakout Session II Session 1 (Repeat) - Structuring CTE connections for Students, Dr. Shannon Tisher, Springdale School District Session 2 (Repeat) - AI in the Workforce, Giancarlo Brotto, Paveedu AI, Inc. Session 3 (Repeat) - School Letter Grade and AI to Support Student Learning, Hope Worsham and Ross White, DESE Session 4 (Repeat) - Funding support for CTE, Dr. Lee Smith, Mena School District |
| 12:00 - 1:00 |
Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Breakout Session III Session 5 - From Policy to Practice: Building Handbooks and Action Plans- Shantele Raper, Rivercrest SD; and Justin Neel, Caddo Hills SD Session 6 - Scheduling and Building CTE Pathways for MS/HS, Stephanie Freeman, Fort Smith School District Session 7 - Navigating Licensure Plans in a Postn Waiver World - Dr. Brandie Benton, Dr. Matthew Sutherlin, DESE Session 8 - Building Industry Partnerships in Arkansas, Randy Zook, AR State Chamber |
| 2:00 - 2:20 | Break - Sponsored by Arkansas Army National Guard |
| 2:20 - 3:20 |
Closing General Keynote Dr. Ken Warden, Commissioner of AR Division of Higher Education Comment end |
| 3:20 - 3:30 | Closing Comments |
Keynote Speakers: 

Registration:
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE: $250 for AAEA Members & $330 AAEA Non-Members VIRTUAL REGISTRATION: $200 for AAEA Members & $330 for AAEA Non-MembersLATE REGISTRATION (After November 5, 2025): $305 for AAEA Members & $380 AAEA Non-Members
Online Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Lodging:
Lodging: Fairfield Inn & Suites 17320 I-30 Benton, AR 72019 $110 King or Double - Click here to reserve a room. Deadline for conference rate: November 5, 2025
AAEA Contact Information:
Lana Webb
AAEA Membership & Certification Coordinator
l.webb@theaaea.org
501-372-1691
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