Save the date! Agenda and registration information coming soon!
Your Participation Matters! Our schools have urgent needs. Let’s come together at this year’s Leadership Academy & Legislative Fly-In and Youth Advocacy Institute, February 7- 10, 2026, in Juneau, to support Alaska’s students.
Leadership Academy & Legislative Fly-In
School Board Members and District Leaders will gather in Juneau at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall for an event focused on advocacy training, legislative review, and understanding the broader context of activity at the Capitol.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 – Law & Policy Day: This year’s focus is School Safety, with presentations by John Sedor and other guest speakers.
Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Legislative Day: We will focus on advocacy training, reviewing current legislation, and understanding the context of this year’s legislative session.
February 9-10, 2026 – Dedicated to meetings with legislators: Please begin scheduling your appointments now. Plan to include students attending the Youth Advocacy Institute in your legislative appointments.
Youth Advocacy Institute (YAI)
Saturday, February 7 – Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A unique opportunity for high school students and their chaperones to gather in Juneau to learn advocacy skills, share their perspectives on student success, and gain insight into the legislative process. Participants will explore how a bill becomes law, discuss key educational issues, and engage in mock testimony.
Monday, February 9 & Tuesday, February 10 will be dedicated to legislative meetings alongside school board members.
For more information on YAI, please contact lbrady@aasb.org.
Registration Fees
- Leadership Academy & Legislative Fly-In: $610
- Youth Advocacy Institute: $390
Registration includes breakfast (Saturday, Sunday, Monday) and lunch (Saturday & Sunday) for both events.
Lodging Options
Four Points Sheraton: Book your group rate for AASB
Special Group Rate: $329 per night
Last day for the room block link to guarantee this group rate: January 23, 2026
Baranof Hotel: Book your group rate for AASB
Special Group Rate: $285 per night
Last day for the room block link to guarantee this group rate: January 23, 2026
Alaska Airlines Constituent Fare
Check out this opportunity to save on your airfare to the Fly-In! Alaska Airlines offers Club 49 members a Constituent Fare with a 30% discount on flights between Alaska cities and Juneau. Learn more here.
AASB’s Event Cancellation Policy
If an attendee is unable to attend an event or make a substitution, the following applies:
Up to five (5) business days before the event, with written notice, registrants may cancel for a full refund. Please send cancellation requests via email to lmiller@aasb.org. Telephone requests will not be honored.
- Cancellations received within five (5) business days of the event will incur a cancellation fee of $120 as food and materials have been ordered on your behalf.
- There are no refunds for no-shows. No-shows will incur a fee of $120 as food and materials have been ordered on your behalf.
- Exceptions may be made to this policy on a case-by-case basis by AASB. This request must be made in writing by email to lmiller@aasb.org.
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