Subject: Request to Support and Fund Educator Attendance at the MACE 2025 Education Technology Conference

Dear [Administrator Name/Title, e.g., Dr. Smith, Superintendent],

I am writing to request your support for sending a team of our K-12 educators and technology specialists to the MACE (Mid-America Association for Computers in Education) 2025 Conference, taking place in Manhattan, Kansas.

MACE is recognized as a premier, regional technology conference specifically focused on the needs of Midwest educators. It provides a unique, high-impact, and cost-effective professional development opportunity to ensure our staff remains current on the most critical trends impacting learning today.

Aligning MACE Takeaways with District Priorities

Sending educators to MACE is not an expense, but a strategic investment that directly addresses our ongoing goals for instructional excellence and technology infrastructure. Attendees will bring back actionable, classroom-ready strategies in areas critical to our district's success:

• AI Integration: The conference consistently features sessions focused on practical, ethical uses of AI in the classroom (like Gemini and NotebookLM). Our teachers can learn how to leverage these tools safely and effectively to enhance student learning and preparation.

• Instructional Innovation: Sessions cover evidence-based practices in blended learning, digital equity, and innovative teaching strategies. Teachers will gain hands-on examples and resources to immediately improve engagement and differentiation across all grade levels.

• Safety and Data Security: For our administrators and IT staff, MACE offers essential sessions on Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, providing crucial information needed to protect our district’s infrastructure and student data.

• Networking and Problem Solving: MACE is a vital forum for exchanging ideas with peers from across the region. Our team can connect with technology experts and district leaders to collaboratively troubleshoot issues and discover proven solutions.

The Value of Professional Development

Given the rapid pace of change in education technology, it is essential that we provide focused, relevant professional development. MACE is known for being a low-cost, high-value option that yields practical, immediate results in the classroom.

I am confident that the knowledge, resources, and connections gained at MACE 2025 will have a lasting, positive impact on our staff development and, most importantly, on student achievement.

We encourage the support of registration and travel costs for [Number] dedicated staff members. Details regarding the conference and registration can be found at mace-ks.org/conference.

Thank you for considering this critical investment in our team and our technology future. I would be happy to discuss the budget and specific staff selections at your convenience.

Sincerely,

[Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Contact Information]

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Come to MACE to learn quick strategies for things like setting up an effective blended classroom, mastering essential Google/Microsoft tools, and even how to safely use AI to prep lessons—all from educators who are actually in the classroom every day. This conference is your chance to build a professional support network right here in the Midwest. Instead of inventing the wheel, come steal the best ideas. It’s practical, it’s local, and it will make your second semester much easier. Register at mace-ks.org/conference.

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