2024 Teachers Institute and Leading Change Conference:

DATE: Wednesday, June 5 – Friday, June 7

LOCATION: Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa Glendale, AZ

ADDRESS: 9495 W. Entertainment Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305

EVENT OVERVIEW:

Come together with Arizona's dedicated educators, including teachers, administrators, and other professionals for a transformative experience of learning and growing! Immerse yourself in a three-day conference in the beautiful city of Glendale, Arizona, featuring inspiring keynote speakers and a rich array of sessions. All sessions are delivered by experienced educators, administrators, and field experts, these sessions cater to the needs of educators from birth to grade 12. This event provides a unique opportunity to collaborate, connect, learn, and grow TOGETHER! Explore diverse topics including technology in education, academic standards, effective leadership, assessments, evidence-based practices, and much more. Just as a well-fed plant extends its leaves to reach new heights, the Teachers Institute and Leading Change Conference will empower you to expand your horizons and thrive this summer and beyond!

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: If you have any dietary needs, please be sure to update your account page under "Edit Account" with the appropriate information. Breakfast and lunch are provided on all three days of the conference.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5), Elementary Education (K-5), Secondary Educators (6-12), K-12 Educators, Administrators, School/District Instructional Leaders, Other School/District Support Staff.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration for this event must be completed in the ADE Professional Learning and Development system (APLD). Participants must have an ADE Connect account to complete the registration. Registration closes when full.

**THE LEARNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEY ARE REGISTERED AND HAVE PAID FOR THIS EVENT.**

Please verify an accurate email address when registering. Emails are used to communicate conference information and give credit/certificates through the ADE Professional Learning and Development system (APLD).

PAYMENT INFORMATION: Acceptable methods of payment are purchase order (PO), check, or credit card. If paying with a PO or check, an electronic copy is required during the registration process. If paying with a credit card, Visa or Mastercard (not American Express) are accepted.

Please note that sending a purchase order directly to the Arizona Department of Education does not constitute a completed registration for this training.

**Immediately after registering, you will receive an email stating that your registration is "PENDING" verification of the purchase order or check. ADE will complete the verification process within 10 days. Once the verification process is complete, you will receive another email stating your registration is “CONFIRMED.” The confirmation email secures your spot for the conference. Check the TILC Website for directions if you do not receive a confirmation.**

If you are bulk-enrolling, each participant must already have an APLD account. Please see guides below for general registration and bulk registration:

General Registration How-To

Bulk Registration How-To