AACS is looking for volunteers to help execute our three major conventions in 2019. The AACS Event Committee brings together industry leaders from multiple areas to collaborate and create events that are the premier forum for beauty and wellness education professionals. There are multiple ways to get involved, click here to learn more!

This March in Washington DC, the 2019 School Leaders Summit & Capitol Hill Day will focus on key topics such as government relations for federal and state, accreditation, and succession planning. Our goal is to inform, educate, and provide guidance on best practices for school owners and administrators. If you’re interested in speaking at this event, please click here to apply and be considered.

Please note that the national office will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday November 23rd in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Applications for Spring 2019 Beauty Changes Lives scholarships will be accepted starting Saturday, December 1. Check out this Modern Salon article to learn about several new Sydell & Arnold Miller Family Foundation scholarships being offered in 2019 and please visit the online calendar to see all scholarships being offered throughout 2019. In addition to application dates, your school’s students can also check out tips for how to wow the judges!

Democrats made significant gains in state control as a result of last week’s election.  Prior to Election Day, Republicans had a “trifecta” – meaning that they controlled the state’s House, Senate and Governor – in 26 states.  Democrats fully controlled 7 states and 17 were divided.

Once the newly elected office holders are sworn in early next year, Republicans will fully control 21 states, Democrats will control 14 states, and 13 will be divided.  Nebraska with a non-partisan unicameral legislature and Georgia with a governor's race that has yet to be officially called are not included in this count.   

Most significantly, Democrats picked up… Click here to read the full article.

Beauty Schools Marketing Group in a partnership with AACS will be presenting a more in depth look at some of the marketing and enrollment trends presented at the 2018 AACS Annual Convention & Expo. Based on attendee feedback we have gone back to explore some of the hottest topics from the presentation and provide additional insight into what schools want to hear about.

Presented by: Beauty Schools Marketing Group

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Join us in Washington DC at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City for informative sessions, Hill Day prep and networking opportunities with fellow school owners and industry partners. Followed by an influential day on Capitol Hill meeting with your Senators and Representatives to let our voices be heard.

Click here to register – Early registration ends January 7, 2019.

Click here to book hotel – Book by February 15, 2019 to receive group rate pricing.

As a special thank you for your AACS membership renewal for 2019, all renewals received by Monday, December 3, 2018 will receive a 50% discount off of their first registration to the 2019 Annual Convention & Expo September 27-30 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.

Renewing your membership has never been easier.  You can pay for your membership online, via mail or call the national office for assistance.  To get all the details on membership, visit to our website at http://www.beautyschools.org/renew.

Questioning and listening are essential elements of communication—especially when working with students. AD115 - Effective Questioning and Listening provides an in-depth understanding of the purpose and types of meaningful questions. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of both questioning and listening, as well as new tools and techniques to help you refine your questioning and listening skills.

Get your discounted Enrollment Keys here!