Unlocking Federal Potential: From Policy to Practice
ACET 2026 Fall Virtual Mini-Conference
Unlocking Federal Potential: From Policy to Practice
Turn federal program requirements into practical strategies you can put to work in your district. Join ACET for the 2026 Fall Virtual Mini-Conference, held September 22 and October 1 from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM.
This two-day virtual learning opportunity will bring federal program leaders timely updates, expert guidance, and practical information to help navigate the year ahead. Hear from Cory Green and Nick Davis with TEA on September 22 for OMB/UGG updates and more, and join Dahlinda Alaniz with TEA on October 1 for important Compensatory Education updates. Register for the day that best fits your needs for $200, or attend both days for $400.
Put Policy Into Practice
Stay informed, strengthen your federal programs, and get the guidance you need for the year ahead—all from the convenience of your office.
Register today and unlock the potential of your federal programs!
Our Spring 2026 conference was our last event that ACET accepted purchase orders. All events going forward only allow digital payments. ACET has only ever allowed digital payments for the virtual academies.
For all credit card transactions, ACET will charge a 6% credit card processing fee. This fee will be reflected on registration invoices. For questions, please contact laurawitte@acetx.org.
Virtual Academy Registration FAQs
ACET adds a 6% charge to each registration to cover credit card processing fees. Please contact laurawitte@acetx.org for more information.
Registration for our virtual academies can be completed online through the vFairs website. Once you click the “Register Here” button above, you will be redirected to vFairs registration page. All information will be securely processed.
Once registered, you will receive instructions on how to access the live sessions or recordings. Registration four our 2026 Fall Virtual Mini Conference opens August 11, 2026 at 9 AM.
Certificates of attendance will be made available. in the VFairs platform after each virtual academy. Availability and instructions to access the certificates will be sent to attendees by email after the academy. Please allow 3-5 business days for certificates to generate in vFairs.
All attendees are responsible for retaining their own professional development certificates within the 90 day window following the event. ACET does not retain these certificates indefinitely.
Yes, recordings of the live sessions will be available for all registered participants to access at their convenience on the vFairs app and website for 90 days following the event. Availability and instructions to access the certificates will be sent to attendees by email after the academy.
Registration will remain open until the start of the Mini Conference day 2, October 1, 2026.
No refunds will be processed for cancellations. Attendees who are not able to attend the event live will receive access to recordings of all the sessions. Availability and instructions to access the certificates will be sent to attendees by email after the academy.
You will receive 6 credit hours per day of the mini conference.
You can download Vfairs to prepare, you will also be able to access the sessions on our specific Vfairs Mini Conference page from your desktop. Instructions for accessing the 2026 Fall Virtual Mini Conference page will be sent to attendees registration emails prior to the academy,
No, all registration must be completed with a credit card.
Upcoming Conferences
Mark your calendars and join us for upcoming ACET conferences! Check back often to receive information on registration dates, keynote speakers, and other professional development opportunities.
2027 Spring ACET Conference
Apr. 27 – 30, 2027
Dallas Omni
555 S Lamar St
Dallas, TX 75202
2028 Spring ACET Conference
April 17 – 21, 2028
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027
2029 Spring ACET Conference
May 1 – 4, 2029
Dallas Omni
555 S Lamar St
Dallas, TX 75202
2030 Spring ACET Conference
April 22 – 26, 2030
Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77027