Keynote Session Speaker

 



Insights from the 2025 KY General Assembly & the 119th Congress on Public Education

Join us for an engaging and timely moderated discussion featuring KASA staff members Bob Rowland, Abby Piper, and Dr. Rhonda Caldwell, alongside AASA’s Noelle Ellerson Ng, as they unpack the pivotal developments leading up to Sine Die in the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly and the implications of the 119th Congress for public education. 

As we approach the final hours of the legislative session, our expert panel will provide critical updates on key bills, emerging trends, and the political landscape that shapes our schools. This session promises to be both informative and thought-provoking, diving into the good, the bad, and the ugly of recent legislative actions.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a vital conversation that will shape the future of public education in Kentucky and beyond!

KASA’s Dr. Rhonda Caldwell will moderate the conversation with Bob Rowland and Abby Piper of KASA, and Noelle Ellerson Ng of AASA.

Presented by Noelle Ellerson Ng, AASA, Rhonda Caldwell, Ed.D., Bob Rowland and Abby Piper, KASA




Operation Angel: Leveraging Partnerships to Combat Child Exploitation
This discussion will focus on the importance of coordination with corporate government and non-profit agencies working together to educate both youths and parents/guardians about child exploitation and trafficking. Unfortunately, predators from all walks of life are present in our communities. Preparedness, prevention, detection and deflection are keys to keep our youths safe.
Presented by Rick Nord, Retired Secret Service
Click here to learn more about Rick Nord




From BE Work to DREAM Work: Using Critical Thinking to Embolden Imagination
It is difficult to suggest bold, innovative changes in K-12 education without feeling that transitioning from how it's always been to how it ought to be is unrealistic. It could feel outright reckless to pursue goals that would require dramatic shifts the way our systems have been designed. This session provides practical strategies to support leaders seeking imaginative ways to not just PLAY the game but to SLAY the game altogether by providing an easy-to-implement framework for shifting from the BE work of system management to the DREAM work of system dismantling through critical thinking. Because if this work doesn't feel inherently unrealistic, it probably isn't transformational enough.
Presented by Colin Seale, thinkLaw
Click here to learn more about Colin Seale



Thank you to our Event Partners!

              

                   

Online registration has closed! Onsite registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. EDT on March 27 at the Central Bank Center.

March 27-28

Registration includes: Institute sessions, materials, up to 9 Hours of EILA/Finance Officer Credit or 6 CLE hours.

Cost:
Early Bird (before March 1)
Member - $349
Nonmember - $449

After Early Bird
Member - $449
Nonmember - $499

Location:
Central Bank Center
430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507
Meeting Rooms 1-8, 2nd Level
Enter through the main entrance off of High Street.
  
Parking: Central Bank Center parking lot is located in lot across from Rupp Arena.
Cost: $16 day (requires cashless payment – debit/credit card required).
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted to the KASA office in writing via email (lisa@kasa.org), fax (502) 875-4631, or to 87 C. Michael Davenport Blvd., Frankfort, KY 40601 no later than Monday, March 3, 2025. If eligible, refunds will be issued after the event, minus a $49 administrative fee.

Due to KASA’s commitments to various vendors and suppliers on your behalf, refunds cannot be granted for no shows, late arrival, or early departure.

Substitutions are encouraged to replace those individuals who are registered but unable to attend at the last minute. Please submit a written request to lisa@kasa.org. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with the substitution. The appropriate member/ nonmember rate will apply.
 
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the event/workshop will proceed as scheduled. Hotels and venues have strict cancellation policies and will not allow us to cancel the event due to weather-related issues. As a result, we cannot issue refunds for registration fees or accommodations in the event of a weather-related cancellation.