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19th Annual National SAM Conference
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Conference Registration Information
19th Annual National SAM Conference
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Friday, January 16, 2026 and Saturday, January 17, 2026
Note: You should arrive Thursday, January 15 for the regular conference, Friday and Saturday.

You may come early if attending the pre-conference. You may stay up to three days after the conference. This is high season in Florida. We have negotiated a reduced cost for each extra night, $429. This fee includes all taxes and resort fees.

The conference will be equal parts professional learning, retreat and recreation.

The keynote presenters are national and international authors, speakers and leaders in the movement to improve leader effectiveness. They will push your thinking and help you be even more effective in your work.

Featured Keynote Speakers:

  • Will Parker: Principals Matter: Living your Best Life as an Educator
  • Will Bowen: You Can't Complain Your Way to Success
  • Tracie Swilley: The PrinciPAL Effect: Setting the Vibe, Energy, and Excellence Every Day
  • John Antonetti: Personal Response: Am I safe to share my thinking?
  • William Martinez: Signing the Song: The Power of Belonging

For a full description of each Keynote Speaker, use this link:
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Optional pre-conference, all day workshops (selection below).

30+ Breakout session presenters including national presenters and SAM teams.

The $3,195 conference fee covers the main conference, hotel room for up to three nights, resort use, ground transportation, meals, beverages and entertainment, books, and conference materials. Please check your service agreement and invoice to determine if the conference is included.

Upon submission of this form, SAM Office Manager Peggy Dockery will review your registration. She will send an invoice for any amount due.

Please note: You must provide a purchase order within 30 days of invoice receipt in order to keep your registration active.

Please send the purchase order, or other form of payment, directly to Peggy@SamsConnect.com.

Please do not rely on your district fiscal office to send the purchase order. Without a purchase order, or other form of payment, your registration request will be placed on a wait list.

Conference Fee Payment:
19th Annual National SAM Pre-Conference
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Note: You should arrive Wednesday, January 14 for the pre-conference, Thursday.

Please select your pre-conference all day session.

The $995 pre-conference fee is generally not included in school or district service agreements. It includes the pre-conference, an additional night at the resort, meals and materials.

We will send you a separate invoice for the pre-conference. Payment or purchase order number is due by November 10th, 2025. Full refund is available if you cancel by January 1st, 2026.

For a full description of each pre-conference all-day workshop, use this link:
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Pre-Conference Fee Payment:
Featured pre-conference all day sessions (select one)
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Lodging Information
Calculated Check-In Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Calculated Check-Out Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Please select your arrival and departure dates. Your conference fee covers the nights of January 15-16-17. If you elect to pay for the pre-conference, the night of January 14 is covered, too. Additional nights at the resort will be charged at a rate of $429/night. This rate includes all taxes and resort fees.

January 14, Wednesday: Must attend pre-conference if registered for this day. Pre-conference attendees must arrive on or before Wednesday
January 15, Thursday: pre-conference sessions and arrival of regular conference attendees
January 16 and 17, Friday and Saturday: regular conference
January 18, Sunday: most guests travel home
January 19, Monday: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

If you have a need to arrive earlier than the Calculated Check-In Date above, please explain in the comments below and we will contact you.

Please provide the information below for the individual with whom you will be sharing a room.
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Dining Information
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Transportation Information
Ground Transportation

NSIP will provide ground transportation to/from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport, FLL, and the Resort. A driver will meet you in baggage claim.

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Arrival Information

Please provide your flight to Travel Team (Travel@SamsConnect.com) by Monday, December 1, 2025. If we do not have your flight information by the due date you may be moved to the waiting list.

Make sure to book your arrival at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport, FLL. NSIP will provide ground transportation to/from FLL and the Resort. A driver will meet you in baggage claim.

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Parking at the resort is complimentary for registered attendees.

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Please provide your flight to Travel Team (Travel@SamsConnect.com) by Monday, December 1, 2025. If we do not have your flight information by the due date you may be moved to the waiting list.

Make sure to book your arrival at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport, FLL. NSIP will provide ground transportation to/from FLL and the Resort. A driver will meet you in baggage claim.

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Spouse/Significant Other Information

You are welcome to bring your spouse/significant other to the conference. Your spouse/significant other may attend dinner and evening events, but not conference sessions, breakfasts, or lunches. There is a fee for a spouse/significant other of $645. Please do not use this as a way to bring additional school staff who are not your spouse or significant other.

Please provide the information below for your significant other.
If things change and your spouse/significant other cannot come to the resort the fee will be waived if you email Peggy Dockery (Peggy@SamsConnect.com) by January 1.
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