General - About the Symposium
Will the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 be in-person or virtual?
The Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 will be held in person in Palm Springs, CA on October 15-17. We hope you will join us.
How can remote attendees access the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023?
If you are unable to attend in person, we will livestream keynotes.
Who attends the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023?
The Aurora Institute Symposium hosts education innovators from across the education transformation space. Attendees include K-12 system and school administrators and educators, as well as technical assistance providers, researchers, policymakers, vendors and nonprofits working to advance next generation learning. This year’s event is designed to build the capacity of the K-12 field to implement future-oriented, equitable, whole child, personalized, competency-based systems.
I have a question about membership or registration. Who should I contact?
Please contact Zorana Vulevic with any questions about registration and membership support.
How much does it cost to attend the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023?
View the cost to attend the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 here.
What form of payments do you accept for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023?
On the registration form, you will have the option to pay by credit card or check/purchase order.
I attended the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. How do I apply for Grad Credits?
Thank you for attending the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. Aurora Institute partnered with the Dominican University of California to offer 1 ($109) or 2 ($218) graduate credits for attending the Symposium. You can view the syllabus, requirements, and registration information by following this link. If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Johnson-Bowers at [email protected] or 330-289-9159.
How do I make a payment for Grad Credits?
Aurora Institute partnered with Dominican University of California to offer 1 ($109) or 2 ($218) graduate credits for attending the Symposium. You can view the syllabus, requirements, and registration information by following this link. To make a payment, please register and complete your payment by following this link. If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Johnson-Bowers at [email protected] or 330-289-9159.
Can I receive a certificate of attendance?
Registered attendees can request a certificate of attendance by emailing Zorana Vulevic at [email protected]. All certificates requested will be emailed after the symposium.
I attended the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. How do I apply for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)?
Thank you for attending the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. We partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University to offer continuing education credits (CEUs) to Symposium attendees. The course fee is $30 and space is limited. Enroll in the course here. For additional assistance, please see the enrollment directions here.
How do I pay for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)?
What are the COVID-19 Precautions?
We will have face masks available at the registration desk, if you choose to wear one, for your convenience. We will also have color-coded stickers on hand to help you communicate to those around you which safe distancing measures you are practicing.
Proof of vaccination, negative COVID-19 test, or health screenings are not required, and wearing a face mask during the event is optional. However, individuals who fall within any of the categories below should not participate in the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023.
-Individuals who are fully vaccinated AND have come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 within five full days preceding the event; or
-Individuals who have a positive viral test for COVID-19 within five full days preceding the event, regardless of whether or not they have systems; or
-Individuals with current symptoms of COVID-19 or who have had COVID-19 symptoms within five full days preceding the event, including people awaiting test results or who have not been tested.
We ask participants to self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 during the event and withdraw from event participation promptly if they experience any symptoms.
If you are feeling unwell, please visit one of the closest Palm Springs pharmacies to obtain a COVID test. To learn more about the COVID-19 prevention actions, please click here.
Sponsors, Exhibitors & Volunteers
I’m interested in sponsoring the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. Where can I learn more?
Will the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 offer an Exhibit Hall or have any vendor opportunities?
Are there volunteer opportunities for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 and how do I sign up?
Unfortunately, we do not have volunteer opportunities for the Symposium.