PSU Express: Alabama

December 2-4, 2024

The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa

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What’s in Store for You at PSU Express: Alabama

Get ready for an enriching experience at PSU Express: Alabama at the iconic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – a captivating retreat set on 550 acres of pure Southern charm, made even more magical during the festive holiday season! Over two days, you’ll receive 12 hours of targeted, hands-on training with a variety of PowerSchool solutions, designed to ensure you return to your district equipped with practical skills you can apply immediately.

With a blend of 2-hour and 1-hour instructional sessions, this event caters to both novice and intermediate users, providing a tailored learning experience that meets your needs. You’ll have digital access to course materials, allowing you to review what you’ve learned or explore content you didn’t attend long after the event ends. Plus, network with PSU staff and fellow attendees during sessions, meals, and a festive cocktail reception. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills—register today and secure your spot!

Alabama Principal Leadership Development System (APLDS)

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Hands-on Training Within PowerSchool Solutions

View our event course catalog to explore our comprehensive curriculum of topics and training sessions offered at this event.

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What's included with tuition?

Tuition for this event includes the following amenities:

2 Days of Training

Attend two days of training within PowerSchool solutions to gain hands-on professional development for novice and intermediate PowerSchool users.

Catered Meals & Social Event

Enjoy light breakfast and lunch during instructional days, as well as the opportunity to network with your fellow attendees during the cocktail reception on Tuesday evening.

Course Content

Access digital curriculum for all courses offered at the event. Access does not expire, so you can continue your learning!

Tuition does not include travel, lodging, ground transportation, or other expenses.

The PSU Express Learning Experience

We want you to leave PSU Express with all of your questions answered. You’ll work directly within PowerSchool solutions and receive step-by-step, hands-on training throughout every course. This specialized training allows you to return to your district and immediately implement what you’ve learned.

PSU Social Event

Join us for a reception at the Disneyland® Hotel and the opportunity to socialize with your fellow PowerSchool users on Tuesday, June 27. Then, head to Disneyland® Park with a complimentary twilight pass.

Twilight park ticket is only good for the evening of Tuesday, June 27 at Disneyland® beginning at 4:00 p.m.; attendance at the reception is optional if you wish to go to the park directly.

All PSU attendees must RSVP for the social event
The cost of this event is included in your PSU Anaheim registration
Attendees may bring a single guest for the discounted rate of $150. All attendees and guests must be 21 or older to attend the social event

To sign up for or decline this event, go to My Events, then My Registrations and click RSVP under Exclusives. The cost of this event is included with your PSU tuition. There is no additional cost for your participation in the social event.

If you wish to bring a single guest, you must RSVP by June 16 by selecting Attending with Guest and providing their name. Guest tickets are available at the rate of $150, payable in advance via CVENT.

All attendees and guests must be 21 or older.

PSU Express Schedule

Below is a general schedule for this onsite event. This schedule is subject to change as we continue to create new content.

Monday, December 2^nd

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Registration

Tuesday, December 3^rd

7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Grab and Go Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
(2-hour session)

10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
(2-hour session)

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
(2-hour session)

5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Onsite Cocktail Social

Wednesday, December 4^th

7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Grab and Go Breakfast

8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
(2-hour session)

10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
(2-hour session)

12:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch

1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
(2-hour session)

3:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.
(1-hour session, Open Lab)

Hear from our previous attendees...

“I am delighted by the possibilities this presents for our team of educators, administrators, and counselors to better serve our students.”

“This was my first-time attending PSU and I loved it! Would absolutely love to attend again in the future. Everyone was very nice and the staff/teachers were very knowledgeable and I truly learned a lot. Thank you to everyone who was involved in the conference!”

“This was a great experience. I found all the instructors were excellent across the board. Every trainer had exceptional content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and genuinely cared the students were learning the content.”

Event Check In Location:
Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Magnolia Ballroom

Conference Check In Date
Monday, December 2 – 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Late Conference Check In Date
Tuesday, December 3 – 7:00-8:00 a.m.

If you’re unable to check in during these times, please visit the Help Desk to gather your materials.

During check-in, you’ll receive:

Your schedule and other materials
Instructions for accessing the network and curriculum

Loaner laptops will not be available at this event. Attendees must bring a laptop to participate in this hands-on training. Please bring it with you during check-in time. Learn more about hardware recommendations.

Attire is casual, so please wear what is comfortable to you. Keep in mind that temperatures in the meeting spaces can be unpredictable, so we recommend bringing a sweater and dressing in layers.

A Certificate of Participation will be made available to all participants on Customer Education Campus. Instructions for accessing the certificate will be sent via email at the conclusion of the event.

On the Gulf Coast of Alabama, surrounded by beautiful Mobile Bay, lies a hidden jewel, rich with tradition, alive with activity, and overflowing with generous hospitality. This is the famous Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection. Set on 550 acres of stunning natural beauty, the Grand returns, its stunning transformation complete, debuting as a modern sanctuary of golf, tennis, beach, pools, and spa – an enchanting destination filled with gracious Southern charm. Here, as it has for over 175 years, the Grand Life beckons: with hospitality and warmth flowing through the Resort in cheerful abundance; with pride in our Historic Hotels of America designation, and affiliation with the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail; with the fresh Gulf air around us and the quaint village of Fairhope beside us. This is the Grand Hotel. Where the Grand Life abounds – waiting to be shared with you.

Hotel Accommodations
PSU Express: Alabama sessions and meals will be held the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa. PSU has arranged a discounted guest room rate of $210 + taxes and fees per night. Book your room at the preferred rate by Monday, November 11, 2024 through the PSU online reservation link or by calling 855.999.0490 and mentioning PSU Express.

Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis
Any rooms booked after Monday, November 11, 2024 may not receive the discounted rate
A credit deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each reservations
The preferred rate is available three days prior and three days after the event, based on availability
Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am

PSU Anaheim sessions and meals take place at the Disneyland® Hotel . We’ve arranged a nightly discount rate of $249 + tax which includes high-speed internet access. There is also a nightly discount at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for $340 + tax which includes high-speed internet access.

Book your room at the preferred rate by Friday, May 26 using the dedicated PSU online reservation site or call (714) 520-5005. Rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.

Reservations received after Friday, May 26 may not receive the discount conference rate and will be accepted based on availability
A credit card deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold each individual reservation
Want to extend your stay? The preferred rate is available three days prior and three days after the event, based on availability.
Check-in time is 3:00 pm, check-out time is 11:00 am

The recommended airport is Mobile Regional Airport, approximately 40 miles from the Grand Hotel.  However, a second option is Pensacola International Airport, which may provide more flight options. Pensacola International Airport is approximately 60 miles from the the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa.

Complimentary self-parking is available at the Grand Hotel. Onsite valet parking is available for $32 per day for overnight guests or $18 for daytime drive-ins.

Shuttle service within the resort will be available to and from the Conference Center parking lot 30 minutes prior to event start and 30 minutes following the last function for those staying in satellite hotel towers and don’t wish to walk.

To cancel your registration, please email psu@powerschool.com as soon as possible, but no later than 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, November 1, 2024. Any cancellation request received after this date will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. If you cannot attend and do not cancel your request, you will be responsible for the full registration fee.

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