Attend CEA 2023

The Career Educators Alliance (CEA) Conference, hosted by AACS, is the most respected education symposium serving cosmetology, barber, esthetics, nail, and massage instructors from all over North America. The objective of the CEA Conference is educating, supporting, and uplifting beauty and wellness educators in their quest to improve instruction for the students they serve. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or a newcomer looking to improve your teaching skills, there’s something valuable here for you! With three tracks of informative, collaborative sessions covering classroom awareness and management, teaching methodology, and technology in the classroom, you’ll choose your complete conference experience. Select which breakout sessions you’ll attend and earn up to 13 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while networking, learning, and having fun with fellow educators from around the county.

CEA Conference

Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Monday, July 17, 2023 EST

Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027

EDUCATIONAL TRACKS

Classroom methodology
Curriculum design
Curriculum models
How to teach specific topics

Time management
Texture, skin, and nail methodology
New learning modes: Flipped classroom, hybrid learning, etc.

General diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom
Mental health/coping with stress
Quick fitness/wakeup
Classroom management

Generational challenges and opportunities for educators and learners
Emotional intelligence
Empathy as a mindset
Accommodating different abilities

Understanding the value of technology for both educators and learners
Adopting a digital education mindset
Tech-games educators play

Understanding different technology attitudes from “digital foreigners” to “digital natives”
Understanding when to use technology and when not to
What to do when your technology plan fails: Plan your plan B

SCHEDULE (Tentative)

Saturday	July 15	8:00 AM – 4:00 PM	Exhibitor Set-up
		7:00 – 9:00 PM	Registration
		8:00 – 9:30 PM	Welcome Reception: Desserts after Dark
Sunday	July 16	7:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Registration
		7:30 – 8:30 AM	Coffee & Exhibitor Showcase
		8:00 – 8:20 AM	Welcome
		8:20 – 9:10 AM	Opening General Session
		9:20 – 10:10 AM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions
		10:10 – 11:40 AM	Coffee & Exhibitor Showcase
		11:40 AM – 12:30 PM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions
		12:30 – 2:00 PM	Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
		2:00 – 5:00 PM	Milady Methodology Session
		5:10 – 6:00 PM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Monday	July 17	7:00 – 9:00 AM	Registration
		7:00 – 8:00 AM	Coffee & Exhibitor Showcase
		8:00 – 8:15 AM	Day Two Kickoff
		8:15 – 8:30 AM	Milady/AACS Educator of the Year Award Presentation
		8:40 – 9:30 AM	Concurrent Education Sessions
		9:40 – 10:30 AM	Concurrent Education Sessions
		10:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Pivot Point Methodology Session Part 1
		12:00 – 2:00 PM	Lunch & Exhibitor Showcase
		2:00 – 2:50 PM	Concurrent Breakout Sessions
		3:00 – 4:30 PM	Pivot Point Methodology Session Part 2
		4:40 – 5:30 PM	Closing Session

Registration Fees:

Registration Category	Member Rate	Non-Member Rate
Early Registration (Ends May 19, 2023)	$429	$599
Regular Registration (May 20 – July 1, 2023)	$499	$599
Os-Site Registration (After July 1, 2023)	$549	$649

If your school is not a member of AACS, instructors are encouraged to join the Career Educators Alliance and receive member pricing for the CEA Conference. Click Here to Join

WHY HOUSTON

Houston, Texas is the country’s fourth-largest city. It’s a cosmopolitan destination filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. Houston’s central US location and two award winning international airports make it a quick and easy trip from most US cities.

ROYAL SONESTA HOUSTON

AACS has negotiated a discounted room rate of $159 per night (plus taxes). This rate is available until June 22, 2023, or until all rooms in the block are sold. To make your hotel reservations use the link below or call the Royal Sonesta reservations department at (855) 463-3091. Be sure to mention AACS CEA 2023 Conference to ensure you receive the discounted rate.

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