2026 Fall LP Conference

 

September 14, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Bluewater Convention Center (Port Huron)
800 Harker Street
Port huron, MI 48060
http://www.bluewaterconventioncenter.com/
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Description & Overview

MPAAA proudly offers its membership the annual Lower Peninsula Fall Conference at the Bluewater Convention Center in Port Huron Island from Monday, September 14th through Wednesday, September 16th.  This conference provides valuable information for everyone working with Pupil Accounting, Pupil Auditing, and Educational Data. 

MPAAA seeks to continue its effort to be your primary ‘go-to’ resource regarding school funding and legislation related to school operations and funding.  Our conferences are designed to assist anyone working with student data, school funding, enrollment and membership requirements, and auditing.  The one thing we can assure you, whether you are attending the Fall conference in Port Huron or on Mackinac Island, is that this conference is not to be missed! 

Speakers and Sessions

Various speakers from around the state (including CEPI, MDE, MiLEAP, etc.) and local school districts will be in attendance.  Session topics range from basic sessions for beginners to advanced topics for experienced staff.  We will be offering duplicate sessions whenever time allows to ensure that you have as many options as possible.  Certification courses will also be offered for those still working on an MSBO certification.  Please see the Session Description document for all of the sessions tentatively scheduled.

Hotel Information:

DoubleTree by Hilton Port Huron (This is the Hotel attached to the convention Center):

Rate: $144 per night, including free parking and Wi-Fi. 

 

How to Make Reservations

Members can reserve their rooms using any of the following options:

·      Online Booking: Visit www.porthuron.doubletree.com and enter Group Code: MPA in the group code field.

·      Phone Reservations: Guests can call the Hotel directly at 810-984-8000 and mention your Group Code: MPA to receive the discounted rate.

· Cutoff date for conference rate is August 13th, 2026

 

Hampton Inn:

1655 Yeager St., Port Huron (approximately 1.5 miles from the Convention Center)

Call Directly: 810-966-9000

Code: CHHMPA

Rate: $139 per night, includes free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi

Cutoff: August 13th, 2026

 

OR use this Booking Link

Days Inn:

2908 Pine Grove Ave., Port Huron (Approximately 1 mile from the Convention Center)

Reservations may be made by:

  • Calling the Hotel directly at (810) 984-1522 
  • Or email at [email protected]
  • Mention group: Michigan Pupil Accounting and Attendance Association. 

Rates: $65 for King rooms, $75 for 2 queen rooms per night, includes free breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi.

Cutoff: August 13th, 2026  ~ Days Inn has a 30-day cancellation - Guests must cancel rooms 30 days ahead of the arrival date. 

 

General Information

Conference registration includes breakfast and Lunch on Monday and Tuesday, as well as breakfast on Wednesday.  Session and other presenter materials will be posted on the MPAAA website in advance of the conference.  Attendees are welcome to print the materials ahead of time for the sessions which they are planning to attend.  Please visit www.mpaaa.org and click on the conferences link for details.  As we expect this conference to fill to capacity, on-site walk-ins will not be accepted. 

The cost of the conference is $595.00 for MPAAA members and $700 for non-members.  You can register with a credit card using the registration button on this page, or use the attached paper registration form to mail us a check.  Please be aware that the space for this conference is limited to 320 attendees.

Submit a Session Question

Click HERE to submit a question to a conference presenter ahead of the conference.

Cancellation Policy & Contact Information

Members and guests will be assessed a cancellation fee of $100 for event registrations canceled up to Monday, August 31st.  There will be no refunds for cancellations occurring after that date.

Please get in touch with our Executive Director to request cancellation of a workshop or conference for which you are registered, or for any other event / MPAAA related question.

*NO REFUNDS* will be granted if cancellation is after the August 31st cutoff date.

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Tickets

$595.00 Member Registration

$700.00 Non-Member Registration