AEMing for Success is BACK. Louisiana AEM Presents the 6th Annual AEMing for Success Conference.

Join us on February, 12-13 2026 at the Crowne Plaza for an exciting event focused on professional development anchored in evidence based learning strategies, focusing on enabling student access to grade level content by implementing Universal Design for Learning, Accessible Educational Materials, and utilizing the accessibility features of technology.

Pre Conference Day One

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Cost: $50

Session 1:Empowering All Learners with Apple Education, What’s Words Got to Do with It: Tools & Strategies for Dyslexia , Complex Learners.

Session 2: Empowering Language and Literacy through Aural Rehabilitation in Educational Settings, Don’t Go Chasing Worksheets: Utilizing AI to Promote Literacy for AAC Users, STEM In The Classroom.

Conference Day Two

Friday, February 13, 2026

Cost: $100

Breakfast & Registration_______________ 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Opening Welcome____________________ 8:00 AM – 8:20 AM

Session 1___________________________ 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Vendor Break_______________________9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Session 2_________________________ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Lunch & Keynote Speaker____________11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Session 3__________________________ 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Vendor Break & Snacks________________1:45 PM – 2:25 PM

Session 4___________________________2:25 PM – 3:25 PM

Closing and Giveaways________________3:25 PM – 3:45 PM

Keynote Speaker: Isabella Melara

We are thrilled to welcome Isabella Melara, a 19-year-old high school senior who embodies the power of accessible technology. Living with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Isabella utilizes eye-gaze technology not just to communicate, but to thrive independently.

Describing herself as “fun, creative, sassy, and witty,” Isabella proves that physical limitations do not define intelligence or potential. She received her first eye-gaze device at 10 years old and has since mastered it to navigate social media, manage her own correspondence, and succeed in her schoolwork.

Beyond the classroom, Isabella is a budding entrepreneur and graphic designer. She uses her device to create professional flyers for local businesses (including S&B Fireworks and Dough Nguyener’s Bakery) and even writes letters to children from Santa. Join us to hear Isabella’s unique perspective on how technology helps her explore, learn, and connect with the world.

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Provide professional development anchored in evidence based learning strategies, focusing on enabling student access to grade level content by implementing Universal Design for Learning, Accessible Educational Materials, and utilizing the accessibility features of technology.