Arizona’s 2026 Elementary and Secondary Education Act Conference Registration & Lodging
Participant registration is open now through June 5, 2026!
Cost:
$425 per person (Daily breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments Tuesday-Thursday are included in the registration cost).
Why should you attend Arizona’s 2026 ESEA Conference?
- You are…
- a federal education program director or coordinator
- a superintendent or district office administrator who works with research, grants, personnel, or professional development
- a school site principal, site or district employee who is funded by Title I or another program under ESEA.
- You are new to your job and need to know more about everything dealing with federal program administration.
- You want to increase your professional learning, staying on top of the latest federal programs updates, and be able to communicate with colleagues across the state!
How to register
1. Log into APLD through ADEConnect or click on the registration link above
The registration link is available under the “Academic Achievement” category. You can also find the course by using the search bar on the top right and searching "2026 ESEA Conference."
NOTE: Each person attending the conference is required to have a separate, individual registration, including presenters. Multiple participants cannot be registered under one account.
2. Update your APLD profile to include any applicable accommodation or dietary needs.
This is how we will be sharing dietary restrictions with the venue staff. Please ensure all information in your APLD profile is up to date. Once in APLD, please use the navigation menu on the left to access and edit your profile.
3. Add the registration to your cart and complete the steps to check out.
Registration does not include lodging accommodation. Please see the information below for lodging at Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa
Payment information
Acceptable methods of payment are purchase order (PO), check, or credit card. If paying with a PO or check, an electronic copy is required during the registration process. If paying with a credit card, Visa or Mastercard (not American Express) are accepted.
Please note that sending a purchase order directly to the Arizona Department of Education does not constitute completed registration for this training.
Please send payments to:
Arizona Department of Education
ATTN: Accounts Receivable Bin #1
1535 West Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Please note: To receive a refund, cancellations must take place the day before the first day of the event date.
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center
9495 W. Entertainment Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305
Renaissance Room Block Website
Don't Wait! Book your Hotel Room by May 18, 2026!
Ideally situated in the heart of the Westgate Entertainment District, the hotel offers seamless access to premier dining, retail, and world-class events at State Farm Stadium and Desert Diamond Arena. Inside, refined guest rooms provide a calming escape, while Desert Sage Restaurant & Bar invites you to savor regional flavors in a casually elevated setting. With nearly 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, exceptional catering, and expert AV support, this is a destination designed for both connection and discovery.
- 20 miles from Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Downtown Phoenix/Scottsdale
- One on-site restaurant; variety of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel
- Accessible Hotel On-Site Parking: Complimentary parking 6/8-6/11 for conference participants only (confirmed through Renaissance).
- Hotel Valet Services: $26.99 daily
Block rates
The Hotel Block Rate is $113 per night. Please use the link above to complete your hotel registration using the conference room block rate.
All Resort fees are waived for all conference attendees.
(Please be aware that the booking website may have a banner explaining the resort fee, but it has been waived upon check-in, which is confirmed through Renaissance)




