Welcome to AAAE
July 10 – 12, 2024
Rogers Conference Center
Conference Session Evaluations
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Friday July 12, 2024
Thursday July 11, 2024
Conference At A Glance
Our Keynote Speakers
Devin Siebold – Thursday July 11 8:15 am
Laura Didier – Friday, July 12 8:00 am
Director of Outreach Song For Charlie
After tragically losing her 17 year old son Zach to a counterfeit pill in December of 2020, Laura began her partnership with Song For Charlie. Utilizing Song For Charlie materials, she gives counterfeit pill and fentanyl awareness presentations to students, parents, and community organizations. She has participated in the creation of multiple public awareness campaigns in Northern California. Laura also maintains correspondence with the bereaved family members who contact Song For Charlie, providing them with compassion and resources.
Ann Burns Smith Alternative Education Student Scholarship
Applications for the Ann Burns Smith Scholarship are now being accepted.
The Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators is an organization whose membership is made up of teachers
and administrators responsible for providing effective education programs in alternative environments throughout the state.
A.A.A.E. has three main goals:
- Provide an instrument through which educators can communicate and network statewide with other Alternative Educators.
- Gather and disseminate information which is relevant to Alternative Educators.
- Provide a unified voice for Alternative Education practitioners in Arkansas.
Ray of Hope Mini-Grant
Applications for the Ray of Hope Mini-Grant will be open May 10, 2024 through September 10, 2024
$500 per region.