Administrative Professionals Conference
Building Skills + Strengthening Connections
You keep your district running. This day is for you.
The Administrative Professionals Conference is designed for administrative professional staff who support the daily work of campuses, departments, and district offices.
Spend the day learning from engaging speakers, connecting with colleagues from across Region 7, visiting vendors, and walking away with practical tools you can use right away.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Region 7 ESC
Audience: Administrative Professional Staff
Workshop #: 397429
Cost: One free registration for Superintendent Support Services Coop members. Each additional participant is $150.
Why Attend?
Build Practical Skills
Gain real-world strategies for communication, organization, professionalism, and daily district support.
Strengthen Connections
Meet and collaborate with administrative professionals from districts across the Region 7 area.
Explore Vendor Exhibits
Visit vendors throughout the day and discover resources that support the work happening in your district.
Schedule at a Glance
Vendor shopping is available during all breaks.
Keynote Speaker
Breakout Sessions
Select a session time to see the options. You do not need to register separately for each session. Use the main registration button for the conference.
Breakout Session 1: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Conflict is WAR! Mastering Conflict & Confrontation Without Burning Bridges (or Your Reputation)
Presenter: Julie Burch
Location: Cedars Room
Let’s be real, conflict isn’t going anywhere. It’s in your meetings, your emails, your team dynamics, and sometimes your own head. And confrontation? That’s the part most people avoid like bad office coffee. But avoiding conflict doesn’t make you professional. It makes things worse. In this high-energy, no-fluff, real-world training, Julie Burch breaks down conflict and confrontation in a way that works in real life, not just in theory. This isn’t about scripts or stiff corporate jargon. It’s about what to say, how to say it, and when it matters. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations with confidence, clarity, and control, so you can stop dreading conflict and start using it as a powerful tool for better results, stronger relationships, and serious professional growth.
View details for Workshop #412665Breakout Session 2: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Working from an Organized Approach: Creating Systems that Drive Success
Presenter: Mendy Wandling
Location: Cedars Room
Being organized is about more than managing tasks and calendars. It is about creating intentional systems that help you focus on priorities, manage competing demands, and consistently achieve results. This session explores how small, consistent practices and effective planning strategies can help administrative professionals move from a reactive mindset to a proactive approach to their work. Participants will learn practical techniques for identifying what matters most, building efficient workflows, and developing habits that improve productivity, reduce stress, and support long-term success.
View details for Workshop #425942From Hello to Helpful
Presenter: Dana Harper
Location: Birch Room
Every conversation is an opportunity to build trust and make a positive impact. Discover practical, coaching-inspired strategies for creating meaningful connections, communicating with confidence, and delivering exceptional customer service, one interaction at a time.
View details for Workshop #426077Breakout Session 3: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Intermediate Excel for Administrative Professionals
Presenter: Elizabeth Walker
Location: Birch Room
Build on your Excel skills with practical tools that help you work more efficiently. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn time-saving keyboard shortcuts, organize data using Excel Tables, and create PivotTables to quickly summarize and analyze information. Leave with techniques you can immediately use to manage reports, budgets, and other everyday administrative tasks.
View details for Workshop #426081AI Essentials for Administrative Professionals
Presenter: Mary Jane Childs and AnnaLeigh Herrin
Location: Cedars Room
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help administrative professionals save time, improve communication, and simplify everyday tasks. In this session, participants will explore practical ways to use AI to draft emails, create agendas, summarize documents, organize information, and produce professional materials more efficiently. The session will also introduce basic prompting strategies and discuss responsible AI use in the workplace.
View details for Workshop #426083Vendors and Sponsors
Vendor shopping will be available throughout the day during scheduled breaks, lunch, and networking times. Attendees will have opportunities to browse, connect, and discover helpful resources.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We appreciate the organizations that help make this conference possible.
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Kilgore College
Silver Sponsors
Interested in Sponsoring?
For questions about sponsor opportunities, please contact Patricia McGarity.
Check out our sponsorship packagesJoin Us November 4
Take a day to learn, connect, recharge, and celebrate the important work administrative professionals do every day for students, staff, families, and districts.
Register for the Administrative Professionals ConferenceFor additional information about the Administrative Professionals Conference, registration assistance, or event details, please contact the Region 7 ESC team below.
