VASS 2019 Annual Spring Conference
May 05 - May 07, 2019
This year’s Annual Spring Conference, which will be held May 5-7 at the Hotel Roanoke, will feature outstanding national speakers who will address the issues of social emotional learning, equity, and personalized learning that have become a major focus of school divisions nationwide. All of the featured speakers are working intensely with school divisions across the country to help them address these issues. The four main speakers of the conference include: Pamela Cantor, Founder and Senior Science Advisor, Turnaround for Children; Michael Lamb, Executive Director, Turnaround for Children, Washington D.C.; Luvelle Brown, Superintendent, Ithaca School District, NY; and Scott McLeod, Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Colorado.
In addition to the main speakers, there are several special sessions including: an optional media relations workshop for superintendents and staff members; a panel of Virginia students who will discuss how to have conversations with them about social emotional learning; a panel comprised of the main speakers and VASS members who will discuss the issues of social emotional learning, equity, and personalized learning and how they relate to each other; and break-out sessions on the leadership required for innovation and for making systemic changes.
The conference program will provide members with opportunities for group discussions on issues that are important to them as well as to socialize and have fun.
The Registration form for Superintendents and other School Division Leaders is at the bottom of this page.
If you represent a business and you would like to attend the conference as a Partner, Sponsor, Exhibitor, or Business Affiliate Member, please click below for more information and registration.
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The 2019 Spring Conference registration fee for superintendents, superintendent designees (other school division leaders), and retired superintendents is $275 per person.
The registration deadline is Friday, April 26.
In the registration form (below), required fields are indicated with a red asterisk. Mistakes made in completing the form will be highlighted in red.
Once you have submitted the registration, the person or people whom you have designated to receive a confirmation email should see that email (with registration information included) within 24 hours.
Pre-Payment is not required. However, if you would like to pay now by credit card or PayPal, you will be provided with a link to the VASS online payment portal after you submit your registration.
If you do not pay by credit card at registration, the person on the registration form whom you have identified as the billing contact will receive an invoice for payment after the conference.
If a purchase order number is provided on the registration form, it will be referenced on the invoice.
Notice of cancellation must be sent by email to Liza Scallet, the VASS Administrative Assistant, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26 . . . or you will be billed in full.
Registration for VASS Partners and Other VASS Business Members
If your business is a VASS Partner, please contact Liza Scallet, VASS Administrative Assistant.
If your business would like to participate in the Spring Conference as a Sponsor, Exhibitor, or Business Affiliate Member, please click here for more information and registration.
Please note that the registration form on this web page is for use ONLY by superintendents and school division members.
The Hotel Roanoke
VASS has arranged for a special block rate for Superintendents and School Divisions Leaders at The Hotel Roanoke of $162.00 per night (plus tax) for a single or double.
To reserve a room, please call 540-985-5900 or 866-594-4722 (toll free).
Superintendents and School Division Leaders who call The Hotel Roanoke should provide the following CODE: VAS 19
To reserve a room online, Superintendents and School Division Leaders should use the following LINK to their unique booking website: https://book.passkey.com/e/49871691
VASS has also arranged for a special block rate for VASS Business Members at The Hotel Roanoke of $167.00 per night (plus tax) for a single or double.
To reserve a room, please call 540-985-5900 or 866-594-4722 (toll free).
Business Representatives who call The Hotel Roanoke should use the following CODE: VAV 19
To reserve a room online, Representatives of VASS Business Members should use the following LINK to their unique booking website: https://book.passkey.com/e/49871829
The reservation deadline for The Hotel Roanoke is Thursday, April 11, or until all rooms are sold out.
Cancellations of room reservations must be received at least seven (7) days in advance, or the first night’s deposit (charged at booking) will not be refunded.
Blue Ridge Hotel and Conference Center
Additional overnight accommodations are available at the Blue Ridge Hotel.
Rooms - $85.00 – $100.00/night (plus tax) (rate depends on availability)
For Reservations, call 540-563-9300
For the best rate, book online, using the following link: http://blueridgehotelandconferencecenter.com/
Other Hotels
Click here for a listing of other accommodations near The Hotel Roanoke.
If you have questions or concerns, or would like to receive more information about the 2019 VASS Spring Conference, please contact our Administrative Assistant Liza Scallet.