Advocate For Excellence In Correctional Education
Dear Members,
February 2023
Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We hope that this invitation finds you all well.

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Arizona Correctional Educators Symposium, to be held on May 30-June 1, 2023, at Harrah’s Ak-Chin.

This year’s theme will be “We Are Stronger and Better Together”. We will celebrate the jubilee with an exciting and inspiring program reflecting our collective efficacy within the field. As always at ACE we welcome educators and related professionals from federal, state, county communities, and tribal jurisdictions who will present and discuss significant and exciting developments in our field. 
The symposium will contain keynote lectures, educational workshops, interactive sessions, and meet-the-expert sessions of interest for all educators. 

We are looking very much forward to welcoming you to Ak-Chin, for an inspiring and vivid conference bringing you the latest advances in the field.

With our very best wishes,

Bring your piece of the puzzle to help make education and ACE stronger
See you there 


Brian Lawrence
President


Introducing!!!!!

Honorable Emilio G. Velasquez
Keynote
The Honorable Emilio G. Velasquez has been serving Santa Cruz County as Justice of the Peace since 2015. Judge Velasquez first became involved in public service in 2008 when he served as Chief Deputy for the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office. During this time, he served on several boards including United Way, Young Audiences, and The United Village, and as a member of the American Cancer Society.

Within that first term, he worked arduously to create change. Many programs were instituted since his inception as JP such as the License Compliance Program, the University of Arizona internship program, Warrant Day, Home Detention Program, to name a few. More recently, Judge Velasquez turned his focus to behavioral and mental health matters. Relying on his previous work experience in the behavioral health field, he instituted specialty courts such as the Adult Recovery Court Program and Mental Health Program known as the Behavioral Empowerment Court. In conjunction with community agencies, Judge Velasquez led the formation of the Behavioral/Mental Health/Substance Abuse Community Court Coalition in Santa Cruz County.  Most recently he has been recognized and the recipient of the “Keep Hope Alive” award and the “Judicial Officer Mental Health Criminal Justice Collaboration” award for his continuing dedication to drug addiction and mental health issues.

Prior to relocating to Nogales, Judge Velasquez resided in Laguna Beach, California. He was the Chief Executive Officer and owner of a pharmaceutical research company that specialized in psychotropic medications for mental health disorders. He previously served as Vice President for a pharmaceutical research company which he expanded from Southern California to the San Francisco bay area. He was introduced to the Behavioral Health System in his early career as a Western Regional Director opening and managing 22 Behavioral Health hospitals in the western United States.

Judge Velasquez is a native Nogalian from a pioneer family and is a proud resident of Santa Cruz County.

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Symposium Registration
Registration Includes , Lunch and Breakfast on Wednesday and Thursday


Early Bird Registration Cost:$325.00
Regular Registration (After 3/31/23) $350.00

One day registration -$200


Don't forget to sign up to be a facilitator/volunteer on the registration form below.
Call for Presenters
Proposal Deadline is April 1, 2023

All sessions are 75-minutes in length. Presentation, panel, demonstration, and
interactive sessions are appropriate submissions.

All proposals should address the topics listed below

______Literacy
______Instructional Strategies
______Classroom Security
______Behavior Management
______Restorative Justice
______Behavioral Health
______Model Programs
______Curriculum – Content Areas
______Assessments
______Financial Literacy
______Staff Wellness
______Technology Applications
______Goal Setting
______Career Pathways
______Vocational Training
______Differentiated Instruction
______Re-Entry
______Transition Programming
______Working with Employers
______Leadership
 ______Innovative Programs
______Collaborating with Outside Agencies
______Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Correctional Education
______Motivating Students
______College Programming
______State Correctional Initiatives
 ______Rehabilitative and Transition Education
______Collaboration
______Evidence-Based Practice in Adult Corrections and/or Juvenile Justice
______Innovative techniques & strategies
______Gang Prevention & Intervention
______Grant Writing
______Research to Practice
______Technology use instruction, monitoring and tracking
______Other/Vendor


Presenters will be responsible for providing all handouts, if applicable.

If selected, the lead presenter has the responsibility to notify all co-presenters of the
date and time of the session.

You will be notified by April 18, 2023, if your presentation is selected.
If selected, presentations are due no later than April 25, 2023.


Exhibitor Registration
Visit space will be assigned in the designated exhibit area on a first-come, first-served basis; your ticket will include lunches and snacks for the level chosen. Choose additional vendor attendee tickets for each additional representative.
Exhibit Fees:

Platinum Level Exhibitor $850 - $750 (Early bird ends April 1 2023) : Includes two 6’ tables, two symposium registrations, meals, and the company’s name in the symposium program. 

Also:
·    Logo placement during the symposium (exhibitor to provide camera-ready art by April 10, 2023)
·    An ad in the symposium program (exhibitor to provide camera-ready art by April 10, 2023)
·    A link and ad placement on the ACE website (exhibitor to provide camera-ready art and link to specific webpage by April 1, 2023)

.    Reserved opportunity to present product during our Thursday Meet and Greet Event

.    Table placement central to the registration area.
 
Gold Level Exhibitor $750 - $650 (Early bird ends April 1 2023): Includes two 6’ tables, two symposium registrations, meals, and the company’s name in the symposium program. Also:
·    An ad in the symposium program (exhibitor to provide camera-ready art by April 1, 2023)
 
Silver Level Exhibitor $450 - $350 (Early bird ends April 1 2023): Includes one 6’ table, one symposium registration, meals and the company’s name in the symposium program.
 
 
*Additional vendor attendee ticket $50
 
Exhibit Hours

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Set Up 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration 

Wednesday May 31st, 2023    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibit Viewing

Thursday June 1st, 2023 7:00AM - 2:00PM


Receiving, Shipping, Storage and Additional Requests

Name of Conference
Group Code – S05ACE3


EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

The following information will provide Exhibitors with shipping, receiving & storage guidelines as well as information regarding additional needs.

SHIPPING MATERIALS/MERCHANDISE/EXHIBITS
Exhibitors are responsible for the arrangements and all expenses of shipping all items to and from Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.

ADDRESS
All shipments must be addressed using the following example:
AZ Correctional Educators Symposium
Exhibitor Name
Taylor Johns
Arrival Date
C/O Harrah’s Ak-Chin
15406 N. Maricopa Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85139

DRAYAGE/HANDLING CHARGES
The following charges apply for all incoming and outgoing shipments. Drayage charges are the responsibility of each vendor. Charges can
be posted to a Credit Card for incoming and outgoing items. (Prices are subject to change)
Letters USPS $5.00 each 0 – 40 lbs. $10.00 each 41 – 60 lbs. $20.00 each
61 – 100 lbs. $30.00 each Pallet/Crate/Skid $ 400 each

STORAGE
All shipments received using the above example will be delivered to Warehouse Supervisor and placed in storage in the Warehouse.

Note: Harrah’s Ak-Chin has limited storage facilities. Boxes should be scheduled for delivery no more than 2-3 days prior to the group arrival. Banquet storage areas are not securable.

RECEIVING BOXES ON PROPERTY
All boxes must be signed for by each exhibitor as indicated on the address label. Boxes will be made available to exhibitors at the time
specified on the Banquet Event Order for Exhibitor Load In. If locating boxes outside this time, please contact your Convention Services
Manager.
Note: Please have your tracking numbers available for assisting us with lost or misplaced items

RETURN SHIPPING
All Vendors needing return shipping must have boxes packaged and ready to ship with return shipping label on boxes. Leave all packaged
outbound shipping on Vendor table and Harrah’s will ship out. The shipping label must be completed in its entirety and adhered to the box
along with the Outgoing Drayage Sheet placed and set on the box. All boxes are to be left with the correct completed paperwork on the
exhibit table. Convention Stewards will pick up all items for shipping from the Convention Center floor for processing.
Note:FedEx and UPS are the only companies that have scheduled drop-off and pick-up times at our Receiving Dock.
If using a freight Company other than UPS or FedEx, sender is responsible for calling that shipping company.
• It is the responsibility of the sender to ensure that all items to be shipped are labeled and packaged properly. All items must be
completely shipment ready.
• Payment for Drayage Fees will be charged to the Groups Master Account.
• For the “Shippers Address” on the FedEx or UPS Label, please utilize the correct address provided above.
• Retain the Shippers Copy of the shipping label for record and tracking number.
• Daily Weekday Deliveries from FED EX and UPS.
• NO WEEKEND DELIVERIES.


2023 ACE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Symposium Agenda

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Pre-Symposium Meetings/Lunch
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Detention Administrators – Mohave II

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM  Exhibitor Set-Up
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM   Registration

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM    Breakfast
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    Registration
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM    Exhibits
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Plenary SessionHonorable Emilio G. Velasquez
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM  Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM  Session #1
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM   Luncheon
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM    Session #2
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM   Break
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM   Session #3
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM   President’s Reception (TBD)

Thursday, June 1, 2023
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM    Breakfast
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Registration/Information Table
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM  Exhibits
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM   ACE Membership meeting
10:30 AM –10:45 AM   Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM  Session #4
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM   Luncheon/Raffle


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