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Welcome to the 2026 VAISEF Spring Conference!

Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

April 22–24 | The Virginian Hotel | Lynchburg, VA

We’re delighted to have you join us for this year’s event. You will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, engage with inspiring speakers, and explore sessions designed to inform and empower your work in Education. We hope you enjoy the sessions, connect with new colleagues, and leave feeling inspired.

Be sure to check in at the registration desk when you arrive — our team will have your badge and conference materials ready.

If you have any questions during the conference, our team at the registration desk will be happy to assist you.

We look forward to an engaging and rewarding event together!


Keynote Speakers:


Erin Whalen

Erin Whalen is the Founder of Compassionate Coaching, where she and her team of facilitators, actors, and musicians bring stories to life through Playback Theatre - an improvisational form that transforms real experiences into spontaneous music, movement, and drama. Their work creates connection, insight, and shared meaning in classrooms, communities, and professional settings.

The Compassionate Coaching team brings grounded presence and playful improvisation, helping groups connect and see each other in new, surprising ways.

Learn more at www.compassionatecoaching.org or email Erin at erin@compassionatecoaching.org.


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Registration

  • Includes (1) Registration
  • VDOE Participants only

Registration is closed


AGENDA:

Sunday

 

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration

12:00pm – 7:00pm

Membership Committee

1:00pm-7:00pm

Committee Meetings/ Board Meeting

9:00pm

Hospitality Suite TBD

Monday

 

7:30am

Registration

7:30am-8:30am

Breakfast

8:30am- 11:30am

General Session & Keynote

8:30am-5:00pm

Exhibit tables

9:45am-4:00pm

Breakouts

12:00pm-1:00pm

Lunch

6:00pm-7:00pm

Reception

7:00pm-9:00pm

Dinner 

9:00pm-11:00pm

Hospitality President’s Reception

Tuesday

 

7:30am

Registration

7:30am-8:30am

Breakfast

8:30am-1:00pm

General Session

 

 Agenda PDF Download



Book your hotel room at The Virginian Hotel for

VAISEF Spring Conference by using the link below or call the Front Desk team at (434) 329-3200 ext. 0 and mention Group Code ‘VAISEF’ to access the group rate.

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=LYHCUQQ&groupCode=VAISEF&arrivaldate=2026-04-22&departuredate=2026-04-24&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT



Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Partner — $7,500 (Full conference exhibitor table; full access; two complimentary dinner registrations)

Sapphire Anniversary Sponsor — $2,500 (Full conference exhibitor table; full access; two complimentary dinner registrations)

Platinum Sponsor — $1,000 (Exhibitor table (Monday only); recognition in printed program and website)

Gold Sponsor — $750 (Recognition in program; option to exhibit for $50/day; option to add dinner)

Silver Sponsor — $500 (Recognition in program; option to exhibit for $50/day; option to add dinner)

Bronze Sponsor — $250 (Recognition as sponsor in printed program)

Special 2026 Spring Sponsorships

Thursday Breakfast — $3,000

Thursday Lunch — $3,000

Cocktail Reception — $3,500

President’s Reception — $3,500

Friday Breakfast — $3,000

To confirm your sponsorship, complete the registration form and email to Jerry Baldwin. To pay online click here.

VAISEF
6800 Paragon Place, Suite 640
Richmond, VA  23230
804-249-2232

Email us at: jerrylbaldwin@gmail.com



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