2024 Fall Educators Conference

October 11, 2024 | Charles Wright Academy | Tacoma, WA 

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A note about our 2024 date: We are aware and regret that this conference begins on the eve of Yom Kippur. We tried to avoid this conflict, but we could not make other options work. Because of this, we will be wrapping up this conference at 2:30pm to allow attendees celebrating the holiday to travel.

 About Our Theme:

EDUCATION [R]EVOLUTION:
EMPOWERING CHANGE IN OUR STUDENTS AND OURSELVES

As the educational landscape continues to evolve in the post-pandemic era, educators face an increased need for resilience and adaptability. This year's conference will focus on how teachers can embrace change, shape it, and forge a new path to meet the dynamic, ever-evolving needs of students. 

We will focus on three pathways as we explore this work:

• Adapting Pedagogical Approaches: Exploring innovative teaching methods and approaches that cater to the evolving needs and learning styles of students.
• Student Empowerment: Focusing on fostering a sense of agency and self-efficacy among students, enabling them to navigate change confidently.
• Cultivating Wellness: Providing strategies for educators and students to support resilience and strategies for ongoing success in the face of uncertainties and challenges.

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Conference Overview  

8:00-8:30               Registration, Light Breakfast and Coffee

8:35-8:45               Opening Remarks

8:45-9:30               Keynote Address

9:30-10:00             Coffee Break and Book Signing

10:00-11:00           Session A: Featured Speakers and Breakout Sessions

11:00-12:00           Lunch        

12:15-1:15             Session B: Featured Speakers and Breakout Sessions 

1:30-2:30               Session C: Closing Speakers and Breakout Sessions 

Attending in Person Vs. Virtually

NWAIS Fall Educators Conference Is Now Hybrid!

Now Offering In-Person and Virtual Attendance

Registration for the virtual conference will offer individuals and member schools options for asynchronous participation. Registrants will have access to recordings of 6 of the conference's most anticipated sessions for three months following the conference.   

Recordings of Sessions Will Be Active Through January 15, 2025

Live and In-Person Pricing and Registration 

NWAIS is happy to be able to offer in-person conference registrations at the same cost as 2023!

Virtual and Asynchronous Pricing and Registration 

NWAIS is happy to offer virtual registrations at a significant savings over 2023 pricing

General Registration is NOW OPEN

Conference Housing and Accommodations

Stay at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown

NWAIS has secured a block of rooms at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown at a group rate of $179/night. Book early - this hotel has sold out for this event in the past. 

Book your room by September 2, 2024.

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Substitution, Cancellation and Switching Policy 

Substitutions may be made any time prior to the conference. Written cancellations received by October 4, 2024 are eligible for a refund after a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellations received after October 4, 2024 are ineligible for any refund. 

Switching from In-Person to Virtual

Registrants may switch from in-person to a virtual attendance and receive a refund for the difference in cost if switches are made in writing by October 4, 2024. After October 4, in-person attendees can switch to virtual, but will not be eligible for a refund of the difference in price. 

Clock Hours / STARS Credits

Attendees of the IN-PERSON CONFERENCE ONLY will be eligible for 4 WA clock hours and/or STARS Credits. There is no cost for professional credits. 

To remain in compliance with OSPI regulations, attendees are required to opt-in for clock hours and STARS credits prior to or on-site at the conference on Friday, October 11, 2024. 

Any opt-in submissions received after October 11, 2024 will be deemed ineligible. 

We can only provide these credits to credentialed educators in Washington State at this time. If you are credentialed outside of Washington and need to petition another agency for credits or you would like a certificate for your files, NWAIS is happy to provide one upon request at no charge. 

To opt-in for clock hours and/or STARS credits, click here.

To request a certificate of participation, click here.

If you are unsure of which professional credits you need, please visit our CEU FAQ page. 

NWAIS May Help Cover Travel Costs

The NWAIS travel reimbursement policy is designed to reimburse candidate and accredited member schools for some travel costs. This policy applies to a school’s total travel expenses (not the cost of rooms and meals), no matter how many people the school sends to the workshop. If your school spends more than $150 dollars on travel for this event and is traveling a distance greater than 250 miles you will be reimbursed a percentage of your expenses. 

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSOR!