Arizona English Teacher Association
AETA
ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
September 21, 2024
WE KNOW
WE ARE
NOT ALONE
Building Sustenance through Solidarity
Conference Theme
“One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone.”
– bell hooks
“We Know We Are Not Alone”:
Building Sustenance through Solidarity
The Arizona English Teachers Association, your state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English, invites you to attend the 2024 AETA Conference.
As the nation continues to grapple with restrictive curriculum and book bans, teachers of reading and writing understand all too well the devastating impacts that such legislation can have on our students. Yet, every day we hear stories of the creative and courageous work being enacted in English Language Arts classrooms across the state.
This work is vital, yet it is wearing. Our community is powerful and resilient. We have the capacity to create classroom spaces that celebrate our students’ linguistic, social, and cultural gifts and to build coalitions of support within our profession and our classrooms.
This year, we welcome our keynote speaker Dr. Antero Garcia, our featured author Matt Mendez, and English teachers from around the state to join us in community to reflect on our experiences, share our stories, plan for the road ahead, and celebrate all that we have accomplished this year.
Antero Garcia
Matt Mendez
Conference Details
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8:00 am - Check in & breakfast
9:00 am - Keynote speaker Dr. Antero Garcia
10:00 am - Session 1
11:00 am - Session 2
11:50 am - Lunch
12:40 pm - Awards
1:00 pm - Session 3
2:00 pm - Session 4
3:00 pm - Featured author Matt Mendez
3:45 pm - Book signing
4:00 pm - Closing & Raffle (book giveaway)
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HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
There are 2 hotels located within a 10-minute walk of the College of Education building at The University of Arizona:
Tucson Marriott University Park
880 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-792-4100
1900 E Speedway Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-908-6800
There are also several airbnbs in close proximity.
PARKING
The closest parking garage to the College of Education building is the Second Street Parking Garage located at:
1390 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
Parking will be free on the day of the conference.
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$65 per person; including
Light breakfast
Lunch
Annual AETA membership
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If registering using a Purchase Order, please email as a PDF to programs@arizonaenglishteachers.org Please note that purchase orders must be received before the conference date in order to attend.
Exhibitors
Tier 1
The Tier 1 exhibitor package is the reduced rate for nonprofit organization, which includes:
One table in the exhibitor hall
Breakfast and lunch for 2 people
Information in the conference program
Thank you for your interest in joining us at the 2024 AETA Annual Conference as an exhibitor. We look forward to working together to showcase your organization and provide professional support for Arizona’s English educators. Please email us at programs@arizonaenglishteachers.org to inquire about exhibiting your organization at the 2024 conference.
Tier 2
The Tier 2 exhibitor package includes:
One table in the main or exhibitor hall
Breakfast and lunch for 2 people
Information in the conference program
Information placed in conference bags
Names/logo on printed materials
Information displayed digitally throughout the conference
Personal message during welcome and closing
Tier 3
The Tier 3 exhibitor package contributes to AETA’s community scholarship fund, which enables teachers to attend the conference at little to no cost. The Tier 3 package includes:
One table in the main hall
Breakfast and lunch for 3 people
Information in the conference program
Information placed in conference bags
Names/logo on printed materials
Information displayed digitally throughout the conference
Personal message during welcome and closing