The Acellus School Administrator Conference (ASAC) is a two-day symposium attended exclusively by district and school administrators. The environment of this conference is designed to allow thought leaders in education to collaborate with their peers and the experts at Acellus on best practices and strategies for deployment of blended learning. It also provides an opportunity for administrators to provide insight and feedback to the team at Acellus as we work to advance the cutting edge of adaptive learning in education. Those attending the conference will gain insight on successfully implementing Acellus in various deployment areas, including STEM, Special Education, Social and Emotional Learning, Virtual Education, Credit Recovery, Intervention and more.
ASAC 2020
ACELLUS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE
ASAC 2020 has been postponed due to COVID-19. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming dates for ASAC.
Discover
new trends in education including the announcement of the Electronic Classroom
Experience
the latest STEM technology
Collaborate
with Acellus education developers and leading educators from across the nation
ASAC 2020 Program
Keynote Speaker
Roger Billings, Acellus Chairman
Roger Billings, a great polymath of our time, is known for his pioneering work in Hydrogen Energy and for building the first Personal Computer. He invented the Client-Server Model of Computer Networking, b² Cryptography, and the Acellus Learning System.
Topic: Electronic Classroom – Unveiling
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd
Featured Speakers
Pajét Monet
Acellus Course Instructor, International Academy of Science
Topic: Social Emotional Learning
Stephanie Merkley
Acellus Courseware Developer, International Academy of Science
Topic: English Language Learners
Charlene Tucker
District Summer School Coordinator, Pasadena Unified School District, CA
Topic: Summer School
John Billings
VP, Research & Development, CybrSecurity Corporation
Topic: STEM 3: Electronics & Coding
Robert Younce
Virtual Education Coordinator, Johnson County School District, KY
Topic: Alternative Education
ASAC 2020 Agenda
Monday – June 22nd
Early Registration 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Welcome Reception: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday – June 23rd
Registration Opens at 8:00 am
Sessions: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
– The Science Behind the Acellus Learning Accelerator
– How to Develop an Adaptive Learning Program
– Launching a District-wide Virtual School Program
Luncheon: 12:00 pm — 1:00pm
Sessions: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
– Creating a Cohesive Elementary through High School STEM Program
– Keynote featuring Roger Billings – The Electronic Classroom – Unveiling
– Creating Personalized Learning Programs for Students with Special Needs
– Designing an effective Social Emotional Learning Program
Wednesday – June 24th
Morning Mingle (Informal Gathering) at 8:00 am
Sessions: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Ensuring Successful Outcomes: How to Monitor the Use of Acellus In Your District
– Discover English: Effectively Educating Students in ESL Programs
– Increasing Graduation Rates through Adaptive Credit Recovery Programs
Luncheon: 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
Sessions: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
– Building Intervention Programs to Elevate Standardized Test Scores
– Innovative Deployment Methods of Acellus
– How to Effectively Teach Writing in the Online Environment
Training Ends at 4:30pm
Projected Attendee Demographics
ROLE IN EDUCATION
- Supt./Asst. Supt.
- School Board Members
- Director Curr./SPED
- Principals
GRADE LEVELS SERVED
- Secondary/Senior High
- Middle/Junior High
- Elementary
- Preschool - Kindergarten
Continuing Education Credit
Participants will receive 20 professional development hours under the IAS Professional Development program for school board members and administrators. These credits are generally accepted.
Some districts require prior approval for re-certification and/or salary advancement. Attendees are responsible for obtaining any required pre-approvals from their district.
Acellus STEM-10 Labs
ASAC attendees will get hands-on experience with the Acellus STEM-10 Robotics Labs.
The STEM-10 program is built on the realization that coding is a fundamental ability needed by all students. The 10-year program begins at the elementary level, usually in the 3rd grade, expanding each year in sophistication and complexity. In the last years, the program spreads out to three paths, each preparing students for a cutting edge career of their choice or for advanced learning by attending college.
VENUE
Embassy Suites
by Hilton
Kansas City International Airport
7640 NW Tiffany Springs Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri, 64153, USA