Dear I would like to attend the VEX Robotics Educators Conference being held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, TX from May 7 - May 9, 2025, as part of the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship. The VEX Educators Conference is a unique opportunity to advance my ability to by engaging directly with experts on the VEX Robotics Education Team and other like-minded educators who understand the urgency and importance of providing our students with the best possible STEM education. The VEX Educators Conference includes insightful keynotes, hands-on workshops, poster sessions and interactive demos that together provide resources and strategies I can implement to further build my capacity to . The conference is included as a component of the VEX Professional Development Plus (VEX PD+), a highly differentiated professional learning environment focused on advancing best practices in STEM pedagogy as well as computer science and robotics education. Use the following paragraphs if you do not already have a PD+ License Key. As such, there is no cost for the conference registration itself. Once a PD+ License Key has been purchased, I will gain access not only to conference registration, and the sessions such as , but also to all the professional development benefits associated with PD+ membership. These include an active, online Professional Learning Community (VEX PLC) of passionate STEM educators from around the world, direct teaching support from the experts on the VEX Education Team with 1-on-1 Sessions, VEX masterclasses, an extensive and growing Video Library, and more. This opportunity will provide not only the benefits of the conference, but an entire year of valuable, ongoing professional development that will . I’m seeking your support for VEX PD+ Registration as well as travel expenses. As a reminder, ESSER funds can be used for professional development and travel to in-person conferences. Or, use this paragraph if you do already have a PD+ License Key. As such, there is no cost for the conference registration itself. Attending the conference will allow me to fully benefit from my existing PD+ membership by giving me the chance to engage directly and in-person with other PD+ educators in this valuable hands-on learning experience. Upon approval, I plan to attend sessions on that will . I’m seeking support for the travel expenses necessary to attend the conference.. As a reminder, ESSER funds can be used for professional development and travel to in-person conferences. Here is a complete cost breakdown: PD+ License for One Year: $999 (If you already have a PD+ License, eliminate this line) VEX Educators Conference Registration included with VEX PD+ All-Access: Free Or Conference Pass Registration: $399 early bird discount or $499 from March 1, 2025 Airfare: Hotel: Meals*: The VEX Robotics Conference presents a special opportunity for me to invest in my ability to deliver exceptional STEM education in and to network with others who share the same goals. For more information on VEX PD+ you can visit pd.vex.com. For specific information on the VEX Educators Conference, visit this website. Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply. Sincerely, - Hear from Dr. Hafza, Director of STEM & Innovative Practice, Georgia“As a district STEM leader, I found the presentations at the VEX Educators Conference to be incredibly inspiring, offering numerous applicable ideas for my district. The conference provided valuable insights into funding, grants, and scaling STEM programs. Additionally, the VEX workshops were concise and featured actionable activities that promoted both innovation and a deep conceptual understanding of STEM-related content.”