The N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Award is a prestigious award given to one educator each year who has exhibited the most significant contribution toward upgrading professional standards of educational excellence, particularly within the areas of student involvement. Nominate a deserving educator today—maybe even yourself! 

Eligibility Criteria:

Nominees must be active members of CEA who are currently employed.

At least three (3) years of active employment as a cosmetology educator and can provide evidence of significant contributions to educational excellence during the immediate past year.  

While Milady is proud to be the primary sponsor of this award, it is not required for nominees to teach using Milady-based curriculum in their school. ALL INSTRUCTORS from ALL SCHOOLS are welcome to apply as long as they meet the criteria. Please emphasize this as there are some dynamite educators teaching other curriculums and we want to choose the very best educator.  

We have streamlined the application process - it is now online completely.  The old process was fillable but then had to be printed and mailed in.  This new process can be done completely online (including video submissions if needed) and can be done in parts (fill out the easy sections then save the rest for later by clicking “save and continue later”).  Reminder emails will be sent to those that have started the application and not finished it. 

Deadline is May 1, 2019 and award announced the middle of May.  Award presentation ceremony during CEA! 

Visit www.milady.com/eoy to submit a nomination and complete the application. 

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Celebrating the Power of One

One of the most fulfilling aspects of being a stylist, esthetician, or barber is the ability to positively effect a client’s life. To make them feel great about themselves; to be a source of sound advice; or to simply listen during difficult times.

As educators, we take it to the next level – we have the opportunity to play that role for our students. Instructors do so much more than educate - we are sources of inspiration, mentors, and beacons of hope during challenging times. The actions of just one person can have a huge effect on the lives of others.

The Pay it Forward Contest is all about sharing your story. When did you realize that what you do has the power to impact others? How did you make a difference in a student or co-worker’s life when they needed it most?

Share your unique experience at the CEA & AMP Convention to demonstrate how the power of one person can ignite a ripple effect to Pay it Forward!

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Proudly sponsored by WELLA

Replay Oozle Media & Google's webinar on the state of the industry PPC results for beauty schools.

Oozle is in Google's top 1% of all Premier Partner agencies for support, and access to new tools/beta programs. Here's what you'll learn by watching this webinar:

Top 5 converting keywords for cosmetology & esthetics
Average budget spend by school size
Average cost-per-lead (CPL)
Average cost-per-click (CPC)
Google's insight on how PPC will change in 2019

WATCH PPC WEBINAR HERE

A large delegation from Paul Mitchell The School Esani attend a Georgia House Subcommittee Hearing Seeking Modifications to SB 214

The last week of March finds 44 state legislatures in session.  AACS will continue to keep you apprised of the latest state legislative developments of interest to member schools.      

Georgia’s House Regulated Industries Committee adopted a Substitute to SB 214 on Tuesday that makes no changes to current barbering/cosmetology law except deleting the phrase “is of good moral character” as a qualification for licensure. .… Click here to read the full update

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

The AACS Online Training Center has recently launched a new course titled: ED137- Cultural Diversity: Including Every Student.

This course discusses intentional planning and accessible instructional design that includes all students and empowers every student to succeed. 

Members can purchase enrollment keys to access this or any Online Course. Remember to provide your members with their AACS VIP code to receive a discount on their purchase or have them contact vip@aacstraining.org to receive one.

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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!