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The 2019 CEA & AMP Convention will take place June 22-25 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. This year's event will take us back to the basics, while challenging us to innovate for the future. Key topics such as teaching methodology, marketing & social media, and technical training continue to be highly popular with our attendees. Our goal is to send educators home with solid takeaways that bring excitement to the classroom. Help us celebrate the 25th year of this event in style. Deadline to apply is tomorrow! George Miller serves as Senior Education Advisor to Cengage Learning. In this role, he provides strategic council to CEO Michael Hansen and the Executive Team on a wide range of issues, including public policy and business strategy. Prior to joining Cengage, George served as a Member of Congress for 40 years, representing the 11th Congressional District that encompasses the East Bay of San Francisco and the majority of Contra Costa County. He was one of the longest-serving members of Congress in history and is highly regarded on both sides of the aisle for his passion and commitment to education equity, working families and the environment. During his time in Congress, George served for many years on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, including as chairman, and played a key role in many pieces of landmark legislation, including the No Child Left Behind Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Affordable Care Act. At the time of his retirement, George was the ranking member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, as well as co-chair of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, a leadership position. Come to the 2019 School Leaders Summit & Capitol Hill Day to hear George speak about “Delivering Your Message on Capitol Hill” (sponsored by Milady) on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Will we see you there? Click here to register America's Beauty Show® (ABS) is one of the largest professional events in the global beauty industry today and is open only to licensed salon professionals and students to attend. The show in 2019 will be held March 30 – April 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. ABS is offering a discounted registration rate to students who attend AACS member schools. Students can use the promotional code 19AACS at registration for access to all 3 days of ABS for only $20!
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Arizona State Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita (R-Scottsdale) introduced a blow drying and hair styling deregulation bill earlier this week. SB 1401 would exempt from licensure “persons who dry, style, arrange, dress, curl, hot iron or shampoo and condition hair if the service does not include the application of reactive chemicals to permanently straighten, curl or alter the structure of the hair.” The bill is similar to HB 2011 which Senator Ugenti-Rita introduced last year while serving in the state’s House of Representatives. That measure died before receiving a vote on the House floor… Member Events
The Duane Morris Higher Education team will be offering a Legal Workshop before the kick off of the 2019 School Leaders Summit & Capitol Hill Day at the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City. It will be a full day covering topics such as: labor and employment regulations, privacy protection laws, and disability rights laws, just to name a few. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited so add it to your registration for Summit. *Additional fee required. 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. Schedule – Check out session descriptions and speakers Register – Early registration ends February 15 Reserve your hotel room – Book by February 15 to receive group rate pricing Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this event with us in Las Vegas, NV at the MGM Grand! Register – Early registration ends April 22 Reserve your hotel room – Use this link to book and receive group rate pricing Members in the News
The AACS Online Training Center has recently launched a new course titled: Assessment Alternatives for Instructors (ED136). This course focuses on how instructors can identify and implement alternative assessments that support expected course outcomes and allow students to demonstrate their level of competency for a skill or task. Members can purchase enrollment keys to access this or any course and get 20% off using VIP code “AACS20”. AACS looks forward to another year of opportunity to grow as an association with you. In 2019, we strive to reinvent how we can provide our members with the most relevant benefits and support. Contact us at info@beautyschools.org, call (800) 831-1086, or click here to renew your membership today – deadline to renew is February 15. AACS is here to serve you and represent beauty and wellness education as the Power of One. 
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