Model Schools Awards Gala: Friday, April 26th (starts 6:30 PM) — Venue: Gala Venue (to be announced). Three course meal! At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools from 2024 will be awarded and recognized. Attire is evening casual. Transportation is provided to and from the hotel venue at no extra charge. Professional awards and exemplary programs will be presented the next day on April 27th (see below). Ticket purchases are recommended before April 21st; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site for $135 per person. Reserve tables by 4/24/24.

Gala Agenda: (tentative)
Busing from the Hotel starts @ 5:30 PM
President’s Reception @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Gala Dinner @ 7:30 – 8:30 PM (main floor)
Model Schools Awards @ 8:30 – 10:30 PM

Exemplary Programs and Professional Awards Lunch: Saturday, April 27th (11:45 AM – 1:45 PM) — Venue: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank (Conference venue). Submit your nominee or program in advance of the Conference anytime until the March 2024 deadline. Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Exemplary Programs will be featured; there will be no Roundtable Showcase. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented. Lunch with speaker, special guests, awards for personnel, essays, art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Awards from 2024 (for the 2023-2024 school year) will be featured. Ticket purchases are recommended before April 21st; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site for $100 per person. Reserve tables by 4/24/24.

Venue address: 111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90802.

Awards Lunch agenda:
Exemplary Program Showcase @ 11:30 – 12:00 PM
Awards Lunch @ 12:00 – 12:45 PM
Awards Ceremony* @ 12:45 – 1:45 PM