Schedule Released for AACS Annual Convention
This year’s "Help Us Plan Annual" membership survey gave the planning committee tons of great ideas—many of which were integrated into the agenda. The schedule has been released and is full of exciting receptions, open-discussion classes and a variety of educational sessions for owners, directors, compliance, marketing and admissions staff. With specialty workshops and the Expo Hall open all day on Saturday, you’ll notice subtle changes that will make a big impact. Sunday night will include a Roaring ’20s Party for attendees and exhibitors to dance the night away! Register now.

Renew Your AACS Membership, Deadline Sept. 30
AACS has a universal renewal date of September 30 each year for all member schools and associates. We are proud to announce a huge percentage of our membership has already renewed for the 2014-2015 year! Continue to take advantage of AACS benefits and renew your membership if you haven’t done so already. We’ve created a page where you can renew your membership one of seven ways. Renew by clicking here. (Note: Invoices have also been mailed if you wish to renew directly after receiving your invoice.)

Deadline Extended for Excellence in Education
Modern Salon’s Excellence in Education deadline has been extended to Friday, September 12. If you’ve already started your application, or even if you haven’t, it’s not too late to complete it. If you’ve been a past Excellence in Education honoree, you know how rewarding it is to be showcased for your special accomplishments. And, for recruitment, you know how valuable it is to have your school recognized by Modern Salon, the professional beauty industry’s leading media. Click here to apply.

Educators: 12 Hours of Methodology Training in Phoenix
For the first time ever, there will be educator training in conjunction with the AACS Annual Convention this year. Sunday and Monday of the event (November 16 & 17) will include 12 hours of methodology training for $149. This includes breakfast and lunch served each day and access to the Exhibitor Showcase. The sessions, which will be taught by CEA Chair Carol Woodard, include:

• Out With the Old & In With the New (Embracing 21^st century teaching methods to make your classes relevant and exciting)
• It’s Not the Content—It’s Your Delivery! (Engaging and motivating your class even during those "boring" chapters)
• The Melting Pot Classroom: Learner Styles (Adapting your lesson plans for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners)
• The Melting Pot Classroom: Ages and Backgrounds (Restructure your delivery based on trends and patterns different ages and backgrounds display)
• Educator Fishbowl (Learn best practices from other attendees and teach us something that is working for you)
• High Impact Learning: Be a Winning Coach (Lead your team to post-graduation success while coaching them along the way)

Read full descriptions and register now for only $149!

Full Nail Scholarships, Deadline on Monday
Does your school have a nail program? Do you have students who started on or after July 14^th of this year or prospects who will be starting classes before January 11, 2015? If you answered YES then those students are eligible to win 100% of their tuition (up to $5,000). They must enter the BCL|CND|Tippi Hedren Nail Scholarship competition no later than September 8 and they could be one of the 10 winners! Click here for details.

Marketing Insights from 'Doctor Who'
Testing isn’t just for students. Marketers should continually test and refine their marketing strategy. Learn how time traveler Doctor Who’s approach to testing everything can make your school’s marketing strategy more effective. Read these three tips here.

Questions for Students Leaving the Beauty School Nest
As your students inch closer to graduation, consider the advice of Jeanne Degan, president and CEO of Positive Salon Strategies, who suggests preparing students for their career by offering them some words of wisdom about life after school. Read this article in the latest edition of BeautyLink magazine.