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1/21/2026 to 1/22/2026
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January 21-22, 2026
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DoubleTree Hotel
424 West Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
United States
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Lana Webb
l.webb@theaaea.org
(501) 372-1691
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Sponsored By: Stephens AGENDA:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | | 8:15 - 11:15 | New Superintendent Session Stepping into the superintendent’s chair is both exciting and overwhelming. This session will help new superintendents successfully navigate the critical first stages of leadership. Participants will explore strategies for building strong communication with staff, the board, and the community; developing a resilient and focused leadership mindset; and addressing “purpose anxiety” that often accompanies the role. Practical guidance will also be shared on moving from survival mode in the early months to establishing credibility, confidence, and effectiveness as a district leader. Presenters: Dr. Tony Thurman, Superintendent, Lake Hamilton School District; and Jane Balgavy, Director of Educator Effectiveness, Lake Hamilton School District | Pre-Conference Sessions | 10:15 - 11:15 | Pre-Conference Sessions | | | | | | | Main Conference:
| | 11:45 - 12:30 | Opening Lunch Session | | 12:30 - 1:30 | Finish Empty Leadership - Jason Curry, Founder, Finish Empty® | | 1:30 | Break | | 1:45 - 2:45 | Fiscal Solutions for Leading Change - Dr. Jared Cleveland, Jim Ford, Dr. Jeremy Owoh, Dr. Lee Smith, Heidi Wilson | | 2:45 - 3:45 | Financial Options through Funding Simulations - Dr. Josh McGee, University of Arkansas, Education Reform Professor | | 3:45 | Announcements and Adjourn | | | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | | 7:30 - 8:00 | Breakfast Served | | 8:00 - 8:45 | Unification of Teams Working Together - Alan Wilbourn, Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations, Fayetteville School District | | 8:45 - 9:35 | Innovation Superintendent Transformation | | 9:35 - 9:45 | Break | | 9:45 - 10:35 | Third Grade Promotion - Dr. Kiffany Pride, Assistant Commissioner of Learning Services; and Stacy Smith, ADE Deputy Commissioner | | 10:35 - 11:35 | Legislative Changes and Partnerships Through a Coordinated Effort - Legislative Panel | | 11:35-11:40 | Closing Remarks/Adjourn |
REGISTRATION: ONSITE PARTICIPANTS: $185 for AAEA Members & $230 AAEA Non-Members LATE REGISTRATION: $260 for AAEA Members & $280 AAEA Non-Members Online Registration Deadline: January 13, 2026 LODGING: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Little Rock
424 West Markham St.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 $146 for Standard King or Double Queen Click here to reserve a room or call 1-800-HILTONS and reference the AAEA Superintendent Symposium room block. Step by Step Directions: 1. Go to doubletreelr.com 2. Enter arrival/departure dates 3. Click the "Special Rates" box 4. Enter "91Z" in the Group Code box 5. Click the "Check Rooms & Rates" box.
AAEA Contact Information: Lana Webb AAEA Membership & Certification Coordinator l.webb@theaaea.org Lenett Thrasher l.thrasher@theaaea.org
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