AACS President Don Yearwood has created a one-minute video for AACS members, stressing the important information that will be conveyed at the upcoming Spring Operations Conference, May 2-5 in Phoenix, AZ. There will be a Closed-Door, Owners Only Meeting & Dinner, where school owners will be brought up to speed with ongoing threats arising in the private post-secondary school sector. Don’t miss this important meeting! In addition, the conference will offer education for your staff members- including admissions and financial aid. Tomorrow is the deadline to register before price increases to the onsite fee.

The AACS Government Relations Committee works tirelessly all year long for our membership and people are always asking what they can do to help. Watch this important one-minute video message from Greg Jones, Chair of the GRC, to find out how you can support their efforts.

Have your beauty school attend Premiere Orlando and take advantage of special AACS member pricing before April 26! For every five Student Show Passes purchased, earn one complimentary Instructor Three-Day Show Pass. There are also additional instructor specials. Click here for pricing and call 800-335-7469 for additional questions.

Join CEA for their last stop of Regional Event training this year in Chicago, IL, May 19-20, where you’ll learn best practices for instruction, how to support your students, adapting your teaching style for the future and classroom management techniques for different personalities. Cost is $149/person and is some of the best instruction in the nation for educators. Click here to register.

Join us on the sunny beaches of Fort Lauderdale, FL for the 2014 CEA Annual Convention, where you’ll partake in three packed days of methodology, motivational and technical skills training! With gorgeous outdoor receptions, all with an ocean view, and opportunities for you to network and learn from your peers—there is no better place to hone your skills and develop new teaching techniques. Register now for only $275 (or $250 if your school sends three or more). Each attendee will receive a certificate for 15 hours of completion. 

Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day and a great time to show your school’s commitment to the environment. Looking for some inspiration? Modern Salon recently reported on one salon’s "zero waste" initiative that resulted in a 75% reduction in trash. For more tips on pursuing  a zero waste environment in your school, check out the following tips from Salon Today. 

8 years

 

 We have a pet deer, Holiday, and she is 15 years old. She has a herd in our backyard and had twins in March. As soon as we call them, they come running to eat their animal crackers on our back porch. It is never boring at the lake.  

 

AACS has been a great asset for our school to network with other school owners and vendors. They help us keep abreast of the many changes in the industry. I have been involved with the State Relations Committee since we joined AACS. The resources are great for our industry. 

 

The National Association of State Administrators and Supervisors of Private Schools (NASASPS) has now recognized more than 500 Certified Higher Education Professionals (CHEPs) from a variety of institutions across the nation. The CHEP Certification recognizes employees of career schools, colleges and universities who strive for excellence in their respective positions. The primary goal of this certification program is to enable institutions to develop high performing, compliant and ethical employees to better serve students. CHEPs have successfully completed 48 hours of approved training in their area of concentration and are required to complete eight hours of approved training annually to maintain their certification. Click here to learn more.