Summer Convening Invitation

AERA Division B - Summer Convening - Detroit 2026 (Save the Date) DRAFT

AERA Division B Curriculum Studies Summer Convening

Convening Location:

Wayne State University

McGregor Memorial Conference Center

495 Gilmour Mall

Detroit, MI 48202

Date & Time:

June 16, 2026 (Tuesday), 12:00 - 5:00 pm + 5:30 - 7:30 pm Reception

June 17, 2026 (Wednesday), 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Regular Registration – until June 1, 2026

Registration includes lunch and evening reception on June 16, and breakfast and lunch on June 17. Meals may not be guaranteed for those who register after June 1.

AERA Members

Students, PK-12 Teachers, and Independent Scholars = $150
College or University Faculty = $200

Non-AERA Members

Students, PK-12 Teachers, and Independent Scholars = $250
College or University Faculty = $300

Onsite Registration – after June 1, 2026

AERA Members

Students, PK-12 Teachers, and Independent Scholars = $350
College or University Faculty = $350

Non-AERA Members

Students, PK-12 Teachers, and Independent Scholars = $350
College or University Faculty = $350

For any questions, please reach out to:

Division B, aeradivisionbcurriculum@gmail.com

Summer Convening Schedule

June 16 Schedule

12:00 pm: Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Welcome & Keynote Speaker - Bill Schubert
1:45 pm: Break
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Breakout Sessions
- Topics to be finalized soon
3:30 pm: Break
3:50 pm - 5:20 pm: Breakout Sessions
- Topics to be finalized soon
5:30 pm: Evening Reception

June 17 Schedule

9:00 am - 9:30 am: Breakfast and Welcome
9:30 am - 10:15 am: Keynote Speaker - Denise Taliaferro Baszile
10:15 am: Break
10:30 am: Breakout Sessions
- Topics to be finalized soon
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm - 1:45: Keynote Speaker - Boni Fernandes Wozolek
1:45 pm: Break
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Breakout Sessions
- Topics to be finalized soon
3:40 pm - 4:30pm: Closing Group Reflections

Hotel Accommodations

Hotel Name

Nightly Rate

Address

Hotel St. Regis

$134 per night

Parking $20 per night

Use Code: CSSC26 for block rate

Guests can also call hotel directly at (313) 873-3000 and provide code to book.

3071 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202

Distance to WSU: 1.3 Miles

Antheneum Suites Hotel

$159 (June 12- June 18) per night, after Thursday, the rate goes up to $209-250. (rates before discount).

Mention Wayne State University to receive discounted rates when booking directly with the hotel via phone at (313) 962-2323. Complementary shuttle to WSU.

1000 Brush St. Detroit 48226

Distance to WSU: 2 Miles

Summer Convening Directions and Parking

Wayne State University Parking Information

Convening Location: McGregor Memorial Conference Center (495 Gilmour Mall, Detroit, MI 48202)

Parking Location Name

Cost

Distance to McGregor

Parking Structure 5

5501 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202

Graduated rate that maxes out at $13.00

0.2 miles

Parking Lot 31

630 W. Ferry, Detroit, MI, 48202

(limited availability)

Graduated rate that maxes out at $13.00

0.2 miles

Payment Info:

Both locations have to be paid by physical credit/debit card.

Maps of Wayne State University:

Map	Link
Campus Buildings	https://maps.wayne.edu/campus-map.pdf
Parking	https://maps.wayne.edu/main-medical-parking.pdf
Accessible Entrances	https://maps.wayne.edu/print_map_ada.pdf

Public Transit

Q-Line on Woodward Ave.

- Free to ride

- Runs from 8:00am-Midnight

The QLINE has 12 stops from Downtown to Grand Blvd with access to museums, sports and performance venues, and many of Detroit’s favorite restaurants, retail and bars.

DDOT

- $2 for a four hour pass, $5 for a 24 hour pass

- Bus schedule on website

The primary bus service operating within the city of Detroit, offering extensive routes.

Recommended Detroit Restaurants & Activities

Local Restaurant Recommendations

Name & Location	Type of Activity	Distance to WSU
La Palma 113 E. Canfield Detroit, MI 48202 313-833-5000	Mediterranean restaurant (halal)	0.8 mi (walking distance)
Mad Nice 4120 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 313-558-8000	Italian cuisine	0.8 mi (walking distance)
Charminar Biryani House 111 W. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 313-974-6236	Indian restaurant (halal)	0.5 mile (walking distance)
Midtown Shigari-La 4710 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 313-974-7669	Chinese restaurant	0.6 mile (walking distance)