2026 AAEA Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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8:15am CDT

Homegrown Leadership; Planting Seeds for Success in your District

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT

The art of leadership is one that has to be developed. As leaders in our District we must help develop the next generation of educational leaders. This presentation will give you some ideas of how we do it in Siloam Springs that you can adapt to your district's needs.

Speakers

Shane Patrick

Superintendent, Siloam Springs School District

Shane Patrick is the Superintendent of the Siloam Springs School District and a veteran educator with more than three decades of experience in public education, leadership, coaching, and school administration. Throughout his career, he has championed student-centered practices, organizational... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 8:15am - 9:15am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)

Transformational Leadership, Breakout Session 6

Company AASA

9:30am CDT

The Finance Five: What Matters Most Right Now

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT

Arkansas Ballroom (M)

District leaders navigate increasingly complex financial, legislative, and operational challenges. This fast-paced session will break down five of the most important finance topics impacting Arkansas K-12 schools right now, including the new State Captive Insurance Program, property tax pressures and assessment trends, shrinking or shifting enrollment patterns, and economic development incentives. Participants will gain practical insight into how these issues impact school systems across Arkansas.

Speakers

Janet Schwanhausser

Bentonville Schools

The Finance Five pptx

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
Arkansas Ballroom (M)

Finance/HR/Operations, Breakout Session 7

Company AASA

2026 AAEA Summer Conference

8:15am CDT

Shane Patrick

9:30am CDT

Janet Schwanhausser

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