Akron in Action:

A Ford NGL Community Experience

Engage with students, educators, and business partners to learn about CCAA’s foundations, and discover how Akron Public Schools designs and monitors its PreK-12 academy model to ensure student success.

November 12 (5:00 PM) – 14, 2025 (3:00 PM)

Akron, OH

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED

Only 150 Spots Available

You’ll explore the unique opportunities and challenges of a mid-size urban district and experience the academies in action through school and nonprofit partner tours.

Days

Hours

Minutes

Important Dates:

Early bird May 1st-July 7, 2025: $950
Regular rate July 8 through September 12, 2025: $1050
All final participants and their data must be received by September 12, 2025.
The event is scheduled to begin tentatively at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 12, with an opening event and conclude on Friday, November 14, at 3:00 PM.

What's Included

Your registration includes…

Agenda
Highlights

Deep Dive Sessions
Site/Field Visits to High schools & Middle schools & an Elementary experience
Two Networking Opportunities

Meals
Include

Appetizers for Networking Events
Breakfast and Lunch Nov. 13th & 14th

Transportation During the Event

Transportation from your hotel to the Akron Administration Building (Please note you cannot drive your car to site locations, you must get on the bus.)

** Hotel and travel expenses are not included. Hotel must be booked separately at one of the 3 event hotels. **

Agenda

Check back often as we continue to add to the agenda

November 12, 2025

We have buses reserved for transportation to and from the opening session.

5:00 – 5:45 pm

Opening / Informal Networking (appetizers and refreshments included)

5:45 – 6:45 pm

Welcome ot APS

November 13, 2025

7:30 – 8:00 am

Transportation from hotels to the APS Administrative Building (*Everyone must ride the event bus)

8:00 – 8:40 am

Breakfast & Goal Setting

9:00 – 11:15 am

Concurrent Experiences:

11:15 – 11:30 am

If applicable Transportation back to Lunch

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch

12:30 pm

Transportation to afternoon locations for pm site visits participants

12:45 – 3:00 pm

Concurrent Experiences

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Team Time (On your own)

Transportation back to the hotels on Thursday afternoon, except for the hotel Blu-Tique, which is across the street from the building.

5:30 – 8:00 pm

Networking Event:

Transportation to and from the networking event on Thursday evening, except for those staying at the Marriott, as it is next door to the event space.

November 14, 2025

7:30 – 8:00 am

Transportation from hotels to the APS Administrative Building (*Everyone must ride the event bus)

8:00 – 8:45 am

Breakfast & Goal Setting

9:00-11:15 am

Concurrent Experiences:

11:15-11:30 am

If applicable Transportation back to Lunch

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch

12:45 – 1:15 pm

Closing Session

1:15 – 3:00 pm

Community Team Time at Admin Building

3:00 pm

Dismissal to hotel/airports:

Optional transportation from APS to Cleveland Airport will not depart until around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, making it best suited for those with evening flights—please check out of your hotel and bring your luggage.

Plan Your Stay

Reserve your hotel room early and take advantage of group discounts

Hilton Garden Inn

$129

per night

Notes:

Courtyard Akron Downtown

$132

per night

Notes:

You can call the hotel at 330-252-9228 and mention the Akron in Action Group
You can also book using the Marriott Bonvoy App
Discount Code for a 2 Queen Bed Room: AIAAIAA
Discount Code for a 1 King Bed Room: AIAAIAB
Last day to book is Monday, October 13, 2025

BLU-Tique

$129

per night

Notes:

Register for Akron in Action

Before you register, please check each box below to confirm that you have read and understand the following items:

Payment

Payment must be received by September 12, 2025.

Participant Information

Actual names of participants & their personal information is required to secure registration.

Once Confirmed

On September 12th - all confirmed participants' emails who have paid will be added into the Whova app where you can select all of your sessions. You will receive an email from Whova which includes a custom message and is automatically sent (including reminders).

Cancellation Policy

As a courtesy to your Ford NGL Akron Community please ensure that all registration cancellations for the event are made via e-mail to [email protected]. Cancellations must be received by September 26, 2025. A $125 administrative fee applies to all cancellations to cover the cost of meals and the offsite event. If registration is not canceled by the October 6 deadline you are responsible for the full registration amount. If you cancel your attendance to the event it is your responsibility to cancel your hotel room 48 hours in advance directly with your hotel.

Transferring Tickets Policy

Registration is transferable to another attendee before October 13, 2025. Please contact Amy Lozen ([email protected]) by October 13, 2025 to complete the transfer. After this date we can’t honor transfers due to safety and logistical deadlines and requirements (Each participant’s information is shared with bus captains, school security, and meal vendors).

Akron in Action:

A Ford NGL Community Experience