The people on our AERO Conference listserve got a heads up on this and they are very excited about it! The next AERO conference will be in Portland, Oregon, from June 26 to June 30! This was partly a result of the poll of AERO readers a few months ago in which more than 60% of respondents selected Portland as their first choice. The hotel remembered us from three years ago and made us a great offer, with the room night cost even less than it was when we were there last time, even though Portland has become an even bigger destination.
A committee has already formed to help organize the conference. The committee and people on the listserve have been coming up with all kinds of ideas for the conference. We’ve agreed that we want to have it as interactive and experiential as possible. In the recent AERO conference, students had an important role in leading workshops and major presentations. This year we want to increase that involvement. Let us know your suggestions ASAP!
With the recent passing of John Gatto, our focus turned to thinking about those who have been pioneers and leaders in the movement toward learner-centered, self-directed education. At the conference we will have a memorial event for John Gatto. And out of these discussions we have created a theme for the conference: “Where we Have Been, and Where We Are Going!”
Several noted people have already volunteered to be presenters or keynoters, and many others have been suggested. We want to have school visits, maker spaces and other hands-on, experiential activities.
If you already know you want to go to the AERO conference in Portland, we have a great opportunity for you. We have a Super-Earlybird Special that will save up to $90 on the regular registration: If you become an AERO sustainer for just $15 a month you will be registered for the AERO conference. Otherwise you can now register for $199 for the whole 4-day conference.
To see the brand-new 2019 AERO Conference site, go here . You can alsopropose a workshop there .
To register for the conference, go here .
To reserve a room at the hotel at our discounted rate go here.
We look forward to seeing you in Portland!
