2025 Summer Conference
Connect with regional peers, learn from experts, and develop new skills as you focus on the environment, experiences, and programming vital to the growth of your school. Content is geared to division leaders, deans of students, school counselors, and others who engage in student support. Participating together as a team is encouraged.
Keynote Speakers
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Lori Cohen | Stephanie Malia Krauss | Peyten Williams |
Keynote sessions from Lori Cohen, Stephanie Malia Krauss, and Peyten Williams will explore topics such as how to empower young people to thrive in an era of rapid change, how to best support your educators, and strategies for fostering meaningful parent engagement.
Don’t miss timely, targeted breakout sessions focused on student agency, mental health and well-being, conflict resolution, the evolving role of AI, advancing equity, strengthening advisory and mentoring programs, attracting and developing exceptional faculty, and more.
Registration
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Non-Member |
Consultant |
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Through May 23 |
$775 |
$899 |
$1,000 |
After May 23 |
$875 |
$999 |
$1,100 |
Westin Sarasota
The SAIS block is now closed. Please contact the hotel directly for the best available rate.
Westin Sarasota
(941) 217-4777
View the full schedule and sessions HERE.
Transportation
From a variety of airports, free shuttles, and city-operated ride shares, Sarasota makes it easy to explore. Check out local transportation options here. Don't miss the $2 airport shuttle!
Attractions
Downtown Sarasota is a vibrant cultural and civic center offering theaters, boutiques, art galleries, trendy restaurants, and quaint cafes.
Visitors and residents alike enjoy Sarasota’s walkable city lifestyle capped off by stunning sunsets and easy access to botanical gardens, a circus museum, an aquarium, and a variety of water adventures. Explore local attractions here.
With the casual elegance of downtown, beautiful public parks, and the #1 beach in the country, Sarasota offers the best of both worlds.
Restaurants
From casual to elegant and pub grub to high end, enjoy the diverse culinary landscape and the talented local chefs who bring it to life. In the foodie department, there’s something for every palate, from French to Vietnamese to burgers to seafood.
Discover delicious local dining options here. Most are within easy walking distance of the Westin Sarasota.

Sponsor
Exhibitors
- For questions about event registration or special accommodations, contact learn@sais.org.
- For questions about speakers and sessions, contact elizabeth@sais.org.
- For questions about exhibiting, contact anna@sais.org.