ALAS 2025
Ignite Greatness: Trust, Lead, Inspire
with a book study of Trust and Inspire by Stephen M.R. Covey
Renew and refresh at the 24th Annual ALAS!
The Ashland Leadership Academy Seminars (ALAS) is a Professional Learning Retreat designed exclusively for K-12 Administrative Leaders and Aspiring Leaders. Join colleagues from over 40 K-12 districts for engaging seminars, legal analysis by Ennis Britton Co., L.P.A., legislative updates from BASA, a book study and plenty of opportunities to relax, network and have some fun! Available for 3 Graduate Credits from Ashland University.
ALAS is brought to you by the Telego Center for Educational Improvement and the Department of Professional Development Services at Ashland University.
ALAS 2025: January 10-11, February 7-8, March 7-8
Fridays: Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7
In-Person:
- 5:30 p.m. Reception and Banquet
- 7 - 8 p.m. Welcome and Keynote
Virtual:
- 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Log-in, Welcome and Keynote
Saturdays: Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8
In-Person:
- 7 - 8 a.m. Breakfast
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Welcome and Leadership Workshops
Virtual:
- 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Log-in, Welcome and Leadership Workshops
Speakers
Here are just some of the leaders who will be speaking this year. Stay tuned as we update our schedule!
- Adam Dovico
- Danee Pinckney, Ohio Teacher of the Year
- Jim Mahoney
- Charles Fonbuena of FranklinCovey
- Dr. Anthony Jackson
- Leadership and the Law with Ennis Britton Co., L.P.A.
"What a refreshing escape! The hotel provided the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Comfortable rooms, delicious food, and a spacious ballroom made my stay truly enjoyable. It was exactly what I needed."
"This conference couldn't have come at a better time. The theme of the book and the insightful presentations addressed crucial issues in education today. The legal discussions added valuable perspectives, giving me new insights to navigate challenges in my district."
"ALAS continues to exceed my expectations, and connecting with fellow educators and sharing experiences is always a highlight! The presentations are informative, and I appreciate the practical ideas I can implement in my work. The legislative updates were invaluable for managing our district effectively."
Registration & Rates
Leadership Workshops (In-Person or Virtual)
Graduate Credit (separate registration process)
- District Pay:Click on the link below to register for grad credit on our Elevate System. Enter Promo Code DP25 at check out in order to make your balance owed $0. We will then invoice your district for the $600.
- Self Pay: Click on the link below to register for grad credit on our Elevate System. You can pay the $600 online at checkout.
- Personal Checks: If you need to mail a personal check instead, please fill out everything required in Elevate and then save and exit before you get to the payment screen. Once your check is received, it will be processed and applied to your account.
- Checks can be made out to Telego ALAS and mailed to:
- Telego Center, Ashland University
401 College Ave, Patterson Hall 305
Ashland, Ohio 44805
- Telego Center, Ashland University
- Checks can be made out to Telego ALAS and mailed to:
All ALAS Attendees need to register for the Workshop. If you wish to earn grad credit, please also register for grad credit separately.
Rates (District Pay or Self Pay)
- In-Person Workshop: $900
- Virtual Workshop: $750
- Emerging Leaders (in the process of earning an Administrative License):
- Emerging Leaders from Columbus City Schools: Choose to attend in-person or virtually one, two or three weekends for only $190 per weekend! If you are a new ALAS attendee, your first weekend is FREE (covered by the Wallace Foundation Grant). Graduate credit is not available at this rate.
- Emerging Leaders (NOT covered by the Wallace Foundation Grant): Choose to attend one, two or three weekends for only $200 per weekend! Graduate credit is not available at this rate.
- 3 Graduate Credits: $600 (Register for Workshop first, then register for grad credit – two different systems, thank you for your patience!!)
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(IF District Pay, enter PROMO CODE: DP25)
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- In-Person Workshop + Graduate Credit: $1,500
- Virtual Workshop + Graduate Credit: $1,350
Hotel Group Rates
ALAS takes place at the lovely Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Discounted group rates are available to ALAS attendees!
Sheraton Suites
Address: 1989 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (map)
Phone: 330-929-3000
Rooms are only $129 per night. Book ahead by the deadline to receive your discount!
Sponsorship Opportunities
About ALAS: Entering its 24th year, ALAS is a transformative series of workshops hosted over three weekends at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls, as well as virtually for leaders across the state. As a unique retreat for K-12 administrative leaders, ALAS not only offers valuable insights from high-profile leaders in education but also provides a much-needed break from the daily pressures of their roles. The program fosters an environment for collaborative problem-solving among trusted peers, creating lasting connections.
Your Opportunity: By becoming an ALAS sponsor, your organization can align itself with this prestigious event and reach influential leaders in the education sector. We offer three sponsorship tiers, each with unique benefits tailored to maximize your visibility and engagement with our audience.
Event Sponsor - $1,000:
- Company/organization name, logo, and link on our website before, during and after ALAS has concluded
- 5-minute live address to our audience on one of the three Saturdays
- Logo on-screen each weekend, visible to in-person and virtual audiences
Program Sponsor - $1,500:
- All Event Sponsor benefits
- Inclusion of your name, logo, and link on our digital Padlet
- Featured in ALAS Social Media posts with cross-posting to Ashland University's main channels and audience
Weekend Sponsor - $2,000 (only 3 available!):
- All Program Sponsor benefits
- Opportunity to address the audience on a Friday evening one of the weekends. Available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Invitations for company representatives to attend the networking reception, banquet, and Keynote Address
If your business or organization would like to become an ALAS sponsor, please contact Michelle D'Ambrosio, Manager, Telego Center for Educational Improvement, at mdambros@ashland.edu.
Join our Planning Committee!
Help shape content and keep this powerful leadership experience fresh and relevant to the challenges school districts are facing. Fill out this Planning Committee Interest Form and we'll be in touch!
- Time Commitment is minimal but impactful!
We meet once in the summer to brainstorm theme and book study ideas, as well as workshop content. After that, we touch base via email throughout the Fall (and if needed, one more meeting). - Spread the Word and Engage!
Our committee members also are crucial in getting other leaders to attend ALAS each year. Being invited by a colleague is always more effective than general marketing, and who knows best about the value of ALAS than those who've been there?