Fall Institute 2026: FRYSC Rooted in Kentucky

HOTEL

The Galt House Hotel & Suites
140 N. Fourth St.
Louisville, KY 40202

Reservation Deadline
Reservations must be made by Friday, October 9, 2026

Online Reservations
Please make lodging reservations online here

Call
800-843-4258 (Reference the FRYSCKy Fall Institute Room Block)

Lodging Rates
West Tower - Deluxe Guestrooms: $169 night + tax
East Tower - Executive Suites: $189 night + tax
Check In: 3pm
Check Out: 11am
Note: Conference meeting rooms will be located in the East Tower.

Hotel Amenities

Complimentary wireless internet in guest rooms.

Complimentary use of Club 360 Fitness Center for overnight guests.

Parking Rates
Commuter Parking:

$15 Self-Parking

$25 Valet Parking

Overnight Parking:

$30 Self-Parking

$40 Valet Parking

Note: Rates are subject to change

THEME: FRYSC Rooted in Kentucky

Plan to attend the ENTIRE Fall Institute. It will be a special time to learn new ideas, share information, and to reenergize. The Fall Institute is a great time to reconnect with old friends and to make new ones.

Hotel Lodging Payment - Schools will need to provide a credit card to secure a lodging reservation either online or by calling the hotel (see details above).

Schools will need to provide a credit card to secure a lodging reservation either online (using the link above). The credit card will not be charged unless the reservation is not cancelled prior to 48 hours of arrival or if you are a no-show. To request an invoice to have your school district pay with a check, then you must first make the reservation and then email Elizabeth Broadway at the Galt House to request the invoice. Emily's email is ebroadway@ajshotels.com. Be sure to provide them with your district’s tax exempt information. The check will need to be sent to the hotel PRIOR to arrival date to ensure hotel has received funds before allowing check-in or by calling the hotel (see details below).

Opening Session - The opening session will begin at 11:45am. Don't miss a minute! See the agenda for other important details.

Room Check-In Time is 3:00pm. Plan accordingly and don't arrive at 11:00am and stand in line for an hour to get your room key only to find out you have to return later (and stand in another line).

Commuter Parking - Commuters are encouraged to carpool to save on parking costs. Validated parking will not be available, so plan for paying this expense.

DFRYSC Training Hours - details will be shared later.

Food Details -

Day 1: Drinks and snacks in the exhibit hall (11:00).

Day 2: Continental Breakfast (7:30) and Lunch (11:30).

Day 3: Breakfast (8:30).

Registration #1: Standard Full-Conference Registration

Early Bird (until September 18th): $275
Regular Rate (September 19-October 9): $299
Late Registration (October 9-23): $350
No registrations accepted after October 23.

Fee includes access to all workshops, exhibit hall, and scheduled conference breakfast & lunches. Membership dues ($60) and special dinner ticket ($80) can be added for an additional fee during check-out.

Registration #2: One-Day Registration - $199

Fee includes one-day access to conference workshops and meals. You must select the day during the registration process. See below to determine approximate number of DFRYSC Training Hours that can be earned each day. There are no early bird discounts for the one-day option. No registrations will be accepted after October 23.

Registration #3: FRYSCKy Scholarship

A limited number of scholarships are available for FRYSC coordinators based on their center budget. You may apply for a scholarship at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FI26-scholar

Do NOT register for Fall Institute until you get confirmation on whether your scholarship application was approved.

A scholarship only covers the conference registration fee. It does not cover FRYSCKy membership, the special dinner, or hotel costs for the conference.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Discount codes are available for the following groups. Please inquire at FRYSCKy.Office@gmail.com before starting your registration.

District Contacts & Central Office

AmeriCorps & Student Interns

Retired FRYSC Coordinators

DFRYSC TRAINING HOURS

Est. number of DFRYSC Training Hours = 3.75 (MON)
Est. number of DFRYSC Training Hours = 7.5 (TUES)
Est. number of DFRYSC Training Hours = 2.25 (WEDS)

Galt House Hotel & Suites • Louisville

DAY 1: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026

8:00 am

Registration Opens

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Exhibit Set-up

10:00 am – 4:45 pm

Exhibits Open

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Greet the Exhibitors

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

Opening Session with Keynote Speaker

1:45 pm - 3:00 pm

Workshop Series A

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Workshop Series B

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

FRYSC Banquet (Churchill Downs)

(Dinner ticket must purchased with registration)

DAY 2: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Continental Breakfast & Exhibit Networking

8:30 am – 9:45 am

Workshop Series C

10:15 am – 11:30 am

Workshop Series D

11:45 am – 1:15 pm

State Awards Luncheon

1:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Featured Speaker: Dwight Bain

AI Chat Companions & Teen Mental Health

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Workshop Series E

4:00 pm

Exhibits Breakdown

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026

7:30 am

Registration Opens

8:30 am – 9:30 am

Breakfast Buffet

9:30 am – 11:15 am

Rooted in Kentucky: A Panel Discussion

11:15 - 11:45 am

The Prize Wheel & Final Thoughts

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REGISTRATION OPTIONS