2025 AAEA Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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8:30am CDT

General Session: Admin of the Year and DESE Updates

Tuesday July 29, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT

Administrator of the Year Awards will be presented for AACIA, AAGEA, AASEA, and ArkASPA.
Secretary Oliva will present the latest developments and updates in education across the state and provide information on the Department’s ongoing efforts to implement LEARNS and improve education for all students.

Speakers

Jacob Oliva

Secretary, Arkansas Department of Education

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Jacob Oliva as secretary for the Arkansas Department of Education in January 2023. The State Board of Education also selected Oliva as commissioner of ADE’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Prior to being named secretary... Read More →

Tuesday July 29, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am CDT
Wally Allen Ballroom (A-E) (SCC)

General Session