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St. Edwards University
Moody Hall
3001 S Congress Ave,
Austin, TX 78704
SCHEDULE
Monday | Day 1 - Preconference Full Day Sessions
7:30 am | Doors Open
9:00 am - 4:00 | Full Day Sessions
The full day conferences require registration. Please click the here for a list of sessions you would like to attend or click the individual session below. You may only attend ONE session on this day. Just registering for the main conference does not reserve you a seat for the full day sessions. You must register for the full day sessions separate of the main conference.
Tuesday| Day 2 - General Sessions
7:00 am | Doors Open
9:00 - 2:45 | General Sessions View the Schedule
Please keep in mind that daily sessions are on a first availability. Reserving a seat through the sched app does not save you a seat. If there is a session you are highly interested in, the best thing to do is to arrive early.
Wednesday| Day 3 - General Sessions
7:00 am | Doors Open
9:00 - 2:45 | General Sessions View the Schedule
Please keep in mind that daily sessions are on a first availability. Reserving a seat through the sched app does not save you a seat. If there is a session you are highly interested in, the best thing to do is to arrive early.
Schedule is subject to change. Make sure to check back for updates. Please keep in mind that daily sessions are on a first availability. Reserving a seat through the sched app does not save you a seat. If there is a session you are highly interested in, the best thing to do is to arrive early.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The AISD Academics Conference is a 3-day professional learning experience open and free to all PreK-12 educators in the Austin area. This year marks our 2nd anniversary, and our first collaboration with Austin ISD Math and Science X Con. Elementary teachers are encouraged to attend both events. The conference will feature interactive, educator-led sessions. We will also have representatives and PD sessions from the Technology Integration Team, the Multilingual Team, Special Education, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), the SEL team, and the Creative Learning Initiative (CLI).
Austin ISD teachers will receive extra-duty pay for attending. CPE credits and pay are calculated based on recorded attendance during the conference. Teachers will be required to sign in online before the start of the morning and afternoon sessions; you will also be asked to sign a paper attendance sheet for each session you attend. Teachers can earn up to 4.5 CPE credits each day of the general conference (2.25 for AM + 2.25 for PM) and between 5 and 7 CPE credits for attending a full-day session during the PreCon. Similarly, teachers can earn a total of 4.5 paid hours each day of the conference (2.25 for AM + 2.25 for PM) and between 5 and 7 paid hours for attending a full-day session during the Pre-Con. The scheduled pay rate for attending the conference is $15/hr.
Please note: For Austin ISD Teachers attendance at the Conference will not count towards your Exchange Days.
Conference strands for this year include:
LOCATION
FAQ
ATTENDEES
Where do I park?
Check out his parking map. Make sure you don't park in faculty parking. They will ticket you.
You will also need to register your car online (link works best in Firefox).
Do I need to register ahead of time for the pre-conference sessions?
Yes. If you want to attend one of the pre-conference sessions, you must register here for the individual sessions before July 30th.
Do I need to register ahead of time for the general sessions?
No. It is strongly encouraged that you register here; however, we will not turn away teachers who did not register.
Do I need to check in?
Yes. If you expect to receive credit and payment for attendance, you will need to make sure to check in online in the morning and afternoon.
Am I required to attend all days if I register?
No. You are free to attend at your leisure. You will only receive credit and payment for those sessions you attend.
How are CPE credits and pay calculated? (Applies to AISD teachers only)
CPE credits and pay are calculated based on recorded attendance during the conference. Teachers will be required to sign in online before the start of the morning and afternoon sessions; you will also be asked to sign a paper attendance sheet for each session you attend. Teachers can earn up to 4.5 CPE credits each day of the general conference (2.25 for AM + 2.25 for PM) and between 5 and 7 CPE credits for attending a full-day session during the PreCon. Similarly, teachers can earn a total of 4.5 paid hours each day of the conference (2.25 for AM + 2.25 for PM) and between 5 and 7 paid hours for attending a full-day session during the Pre-Con. The scheduled pay rate for attending the conference is $15/hr.
How is credit awarded for Non-AISD attendees?
Non-AISD educators who attend the conference will need to record their attendance and submit a session tracking sheet before the end of the conference; session tracking sheets will be available at the information area in Moody Hall. Please also make sure to sign into each session. A certificate of attendance will be emailed 2-4 weeks after the conference indicating the total number of continuing education hours.
Should I bring my own device?
Yes. Many of the sessions require the use of technology.
Will internet access be provided?
Yes. St. Edward's provides free WiFi access to all attendees.
PRESENTERS
Where do I park?
Check out his parking map. Make sure you don't park in faculty parking. They will ticket you.
You will also need to register your car online (link works best in Firefox).
How do I know when and where I am presenting?
All presenters should have received an invite from "Sched," our conference management program, inviting them to edit their profile and view their scheduled sessions. Presenters can also visit the speaker page in the Sched app, click on their name, and view their session times and locations. Click here to view campus and building maps for Moody Hall.
Where should I check in when I arrive?
Please visit the Information and Presenter Check-in Area outside Moody Hall to receive your welcome packet.
What technology and materials will be available in my room?
All rooms are equipped with a computer (open-access), projector and screen, speakers, and adapters to connect your own device (HDMI and VGA). Most rooms are also equipped with a document camera. Each room will also have a presenter kit that includes sticky notes, markers, glue or tape, and chart paper.
Can I upload and share my presentation?
Yes. When you log into Sched to view or edit your profile, you will have the option to upload a file.
Will internet access be provided?
Yes. St. Edward's provides free WiFi access to all attendees.
How many participants can I expect?
Attendance varies greatly by session and is difficult to predict. Each room can accommodate 25-30 attendees.