Conference Theme

Making Waves and Rocking the Boat​


Asians in America are famously subject to the model minority myth, the fallacious narrative that depicts us as passive, obedient, hard-working, and successful. The myth exists partially to be wielded against other marginalized groups, but it has myriad of harmful effects on us as well. These include: denying our diversity of culture, class, and experience; permitting limited achievement for some but leadership for virtually none; and limiting our representation in popular culture. A corollary myth is that racism does not apply to us—thereby undermining our solidarity with other marginalized groups. 

The aim of this year’s conference is to critique, disrupt, and dismantle these and other myths by discussing how we make waves and rock the boat as Asians.

The conference will take place at St. Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, CA
on April 15-16, 2023.

We welcome all educators who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian (APISA)
from early childhood through higher education institutions, public and private.

For the 2023 conference, we are offering a program
​for APISA students as well. Students will be in facilitated sessions focusing on identity, activism, and leadership.
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Program coming soon

Email us at asianeducatorsalliance@gmail.com

Registration

Early bird rate
​for adults and students: $150
(until March 1, 2023)
​
​Regular rate: $180
​(after March 1, 2023)

Hotel Accommodations & Travel

John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) is the closest airport to the school. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the next closest. 
​
Book in our hotel block at the Doubletree Doheny Beach to get the great conference rate. 

Call for Workshop Proposals
​Now Open

 Conference workshops will be 60 minutes. The call for proposals will remain open until February 1, 2023.