Nugget Casino Resort, Reno, Nevada
Oct. 25-28, 2023
Join us at the 69th Annual Conference
Reno-Tahoe, October 25-28, 2023
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Our annual conference will take place in Reno, Nevada, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World." Nestled in the Sierras of Northern Nevada, Reno's thriving midtown and riverwalk offers an eclectic array of dining and nightlife. Join us on October 25 for pre-conference events, board of directors meetings, and a welcome reception for all attendees.
Friday, October 27, 2023
Join us for breakfast and roundtable discussions to hear colleagues present their recent research. Continue attending paper sessions and celebrate emerging leaders as they share their posters.
While exploring the vibrant nightlife, look for regional celebrations of Nevada Day, the state holiday commemorating when Nevada became the 36th state to join the Union and the second to join during the Civil War.
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Start the morning with the annual awards ceremony, honoring our most esteemed emerging and established leaders in education law. We'll conclude the conference with a vibrant debate of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
Then join us for a scenic ride up the Sierras to have lunch at Lake Tahoe. As Mark Twain said, "To breathe the same air as the angels, you must go to Tahoe."
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The conference will take place at the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave, Sparks, Nevada. Starting at 9 am, we open our conference with a series of plenary and paper sessions. Hear from leading experts about a wide range of topics such as higher education, school choice, finance, governance, safety, special education, and student and teacher rights. Join us for the popular "dine arounds," where colleagues explore local restaurants in small groups.
Click the button below or call (800) 648-1177 to book rooms.
Reservations that use group code GELA23 before October 4, 2023, will receive a discount.
Flights to Reno-Tahoe International Airport
“More than 50 airports offer nonstop or one-stop flights to Reno-Tahoe International Airport [RNO]. With one-stop access through 10 major hubs, visitors to RNO can connect to hundreds of domestic and international destinations, making your Reno Tahoe trip planning easily accessible.” ~ VisitRenoTahoe.com.
Dine Arounds
Restaurants Near the Nugget Casino
Restaurants at THE ROW in Downtown Reno
The most vibrant offerings will be found in downtown Reno, where Caesars Entertainment, Inc. presents a one-of-a-kind, unified and distinguished resort experience with THE ROW, comprising six contiguous city blocks, uniting three casino resorts: Eldorado Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno, and Silver Legacy Resort Casino—together offering gaming, world-class cuisine, luxury suites and more, right in the heart of the Biggest Little City in the World. THE ROW Reno offers 24-hour entertainment with access to 25 restaurants, 23 bars and lounges, and several venues and nightspots.
Are you planning to extend your stay? Use the following guide to explore things to do, places to go, events and shows, and nearby road trips. Learn more at VisitRenoTahoe.com.