One of the most exciting, rewarding and valuable benefits of your AASA membership is the National Conference on Education. Scheduled to be held Feb. 19-21, 2009, in San Francisco, the National Conference on Education is the only national conference aimed at your unique role leading K-12 school systems.

Save the date and target travel funds to ensure that you don't miss this new and improved annual event. Discounted registration is offered exclusively to AASA members from July 1-14 at.

Serving public education for 141 years, the National Conference on Education has stayed true to its core audience by offering programming, professional development, networking opportunities and an exhibit floor brimming with solutions to your day-to-day school system needs.

And just like you, we thrive on growth and innovation. AASA is pleased to introduce new initiatives that are certain to uncover more professional renewal and more value to you than ever before:

• Curriculum that works for you! New focus zones, including Executive Edge, developed for superintendents, executive directors and other senior level school system leaders, targeted curriculum for aspiring leaders, and the Communities of Practice zone highlighting issues regarding women, diversity and rural/urban/suburban school systems.
• An exciting shift in the schedule! The conference takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday with optional events on Sunday, to provide flexibility when planning your travel.
• More interactive discussions! You asked for more small-group discussions to speak freely and exchange ideas, and that's what you'll find at the National Conference on Education.
• Critical issues you can only find at the National Conference on Education! Introducing the Thought Leaders Series, evaluating how global, national and state issues will have an impact your schools and communities.

Visit www.aasa.org/nce to learn more about the National Conference on Education. We will post speakers and conference sessions as they are confirmed. And remember, AASA will open registration July 1-14 just for members. Register early to get the lowest rate available and first access to the hotel block.