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Come and discuss federal education policy, Share what you hear from your Congressional delegation and help develop approaches to improving federal education policy. The entire AASA advocacy team will be present for dialogue.

General Session
So begins this provocative story of a businessman s journey through the land of public education, and his transformation from critic to award-winning advocate of America s public schools. In his new book Schools Cannot Do It Alone, Vollmer tells of his en

Reception
Join your colleagues as we celebrate the opening of the 2012 National Conference on Education!

General Session
In a recent study of districts that were able to double student achievement, the authors concluded, It should come as no surprise that the improvement was grounded in a collaborative, professional school culture & what is commonly called a professional

Thought Leader
Without effective principals at the helm, the nation s failing city public schools are unlikely to turn around and give children the education they deserve. The Wallace Foundation selected six school districts and their partner training providers to devel

Thought Leader
Houston ISD is driving student success by transforming its human capital system with a focus on quality teaching. During this session, participants will hear about the new teacher appraisal and development system developed over a 9-month period using an e

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This session will explore a research-based curriculum review process that "trims the fat" off learning goals for students and teachers. Beginning with the end in mind (mastery of learning goals), participants will learn how to unpack standards and develo

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With the school systems in crisis, most school administrators find themselves in a pickle, or a precarious situation. Pickles lays out a systemic plan for achieving at high levels and eliminating the gap among subgroups and across socioeconomic lines. P

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This session will be an in-depth follow up to the Principal Pipeline Thought Leader presentation. Without effective principals at the helm, the nation s failing city public schools are unlikely to turn around and give children the education they deserve

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The Washoe County School District in Reno, Nevada embarked on a turnaround process in 2009 that was built on a communication and engagement foundation that worked with employees, parents, and community and business leaders. Now after three years of commu

Round Table
Deciding to close schools for some religious holidays can be a high-stakes issue in communities with diverse populations. These decisions affect the entire system -- school finances, board/superintendent relations, parent relations, student learning, teac

Session
In the current era of increasing accountability, using data effectively to inform classroom instruction is more important than ever. Join us in this session and learn about Closing the Gap, a powerful new collaboration between AASA, Consortium for School

Round Table
A key challenge currently facing many school leaders is determining how best to recruit, develop, reward and retain the most effective teachers and principals. This session will explore the role strategic compensation and evaluation can play in a compre

Round Table
"Next practice" school districts have a clearly defined vision, mission, core values, and community driven long-range strategic planning process, which serve as the framework for decision-making and annual goal setting. The Future Search Strategic Planni

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The purpose of this session is to describe the 20 Non-Negotiable characteristics of higher performing school districts and how two very different districts are using research based strategies to ensure that all students are prepared for college and a care

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Does a superintendent s humility affect a school district s outcomes? This session explains a recent study, which showed superintendent humility has a significant effect on district achievement in reading and math, even when socioeconomic status is contr

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This session will stimulate a lively discussion of the planning, development, and implementation of a new principal endorsement program developed by Antioch University Midwest and Dayton Public Schools in Ohio. A panel composed of university faculty, dist

Round Table
Growth models provide a simple and powerful analytic framework for superintendents to align individual student, program and personnel performance. This session will provide a case study of how a local school district developed and implemented a local gr

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AASA and the Ready by 21 National Partnership assist school systems leaders in creating sustainable local partnerships to improve youth outcomes across a range of measures. AASA and Ready by 21 have developed tools and resources to aid school districts an

Round Table
This session provides constructive strategies for forming the central office team in smaller to mid-sized school districts that represent the vast majority of the country s districts. New and aspiring superintendents as well as those moving to a new dis

Round Table
For many principals, the gap between the leader s vision for student learning and the reality of the current status of teaching and learning in schools elusively stretches out of reach. While efforts to implement strategic plans, professional learning co

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In this session, participants will learn how to enhance the relationship between the board and the superintendent; how to develop meaningful evaluation procedures for the superintendent by identifying and creating performance objectives; how to develop a

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States including Illinois and Iowa are considering, or have already passed, legislation to move to a pay for performance teacher and/or principal evaluation system. This presentation will explore a research study conducted on the Iowa Teacher Evaluation S

Round Table
Stakeholders in one district are taking on the challenge to not only maximize their instructional day, but also to stretch their instructional dollar. Through a district-created Instructional Monitoring Systems a data management system that provides a da

Session
Tests were designed to do a number of things, but informing instruction at a detailed level was not one of them. Schools that adopt a teach to the test mentality start a downward spiral that begins with a misunderstanding of what a test is, which leads to

Round Table
State and federal laws and court rulings create largely unfunded or limited funded mandates that contribute to the need for additional operating funds. The challenging issue is that increases in property taxes, sales taxes, and personal income taxes that

Round Table
Finding the time to use the reading curriculum, components of Response to Intervention and elements of Web 2.0 digital technologies can be challenging. Our district does all three and finds ways for students and teachers to be successful. Students must h

Round Table
Participants will receive a discipline rubric/matrix that will systematically walk them through a decision-making framework that recognizes 1st and 14th Amendment cautions. The session is interactive with participants examing real court cases and applying

Round Table
Are we killing the love for learning by what we do in the name of homework and grading? Are we perpetuating outdated habits due to the reluctance of staff to change? Learn what we know from research about grading and homework and how to change the focus

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Economic development is grounded in the K-12 system. The impact of the recession has challenged stakeholders to develop strategies that will improve the economic viability of our communities. A partnership of Volusia County Schools, business community,

Session
For about eight years I have been writing short articles for the Board-Savvy Superintendent Column. Jay Goldman informs me that my articles have been well received and has suggested that I build a presentation on some of my best ones. I am pleased to do s

Round Table
Learn how a large, diverse suburban school division embraces systemic change and implements a standards-based supervision and evaluation process to promote continuous improvement for all employees. Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has a total s

Session
The success of any relationship boils down to communication is it effective or ineffective? Too often, school district leaders believe that good communication equates to total agreement, which it is not. Session attendees will explore the importance of re

Round Table
The presenter, who led professional development in the world s first laptop schools, will share twenty pivotal lessons learned since 1990. Chronicling his experience across the globe, the discussion will focus on a quick exposition of lessons for profes

Round Table
Schools continually face the challenge developing a useful, aligned curriculum that can effectively support student achievement and assessment. Districts are facing the challenge to build a common language throughout grade levels, subject-areas and depart

Round Table
Does it seem that no matter how much progress your district makes in technology you are always behind? Stop shopping and start building technology leadership teams in your own school. Close the digital divide between teachers and students and bring your

Session
This presentation will provide an overview of recent cases on sexting and cyberbullying. It also will provide suggestions for avoiding being sued by parents and students when there are allegations of sexting and cyberbullying.

Round Table
Join administrators from Clayton County Georgia, the first public school district to lose AdvancED accreditation in forty years, as they describe their journey through troubled waters. Board governance, leadership issues, and policy reviews were parts of

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In this interactive session, the authors will discuss with participants their experiences and lessons learned in working over a decade to eliminate achievement gaps in the Arlington VA public schools. Particular attention will be paid to identifying with

Round Table
According to the New York Times, ninth grade is a tipping point, or make it or break it year. Students failing ninth grade are less likely to graduate and have elevated risk for substance use. The Building Assets, Reducing Risks program supports student

Round Table
This innovative literacy session focuses on closing the current reading achievement gap between high school graduates and the demands of college and careers. Examples for implementation of new, practical text complexity instructional frameworks aligned wi

Round Table
Communication between school leaders and teachers is a crucial aspect of leadership skills, and yet it is sometimes the most difficult. It s not always what we say but how we say it that makes a difference in the relationship. This informative, engaging,

Session
Too often, beginning superintendents, even if they have succeeded in other administrative positions, undermine their success by making critical novice mistakes. In this session, two highly experienced superintendents will share successful strategies on ho

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This session presents results of a 2011 survey of superintendents in Texas regarding their response to legislative budget cuts. Findings will be presented about how the superintendents faced budgetary challenges; what type of planning was put in place be

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In many US schools the Latino student population is increasing, with numerous Latino students experiencing interrupted schooling or challenges with English language acquisition. This presentation will detail the innovative, cost-effective strategies for c

Round Table
For the first time, Georgia has standards for teaching. Learn how a Georgia district developed their own teacher evaluation system that places teacher evaluation directly in the center of school improvement and reform. Experience some of the learning th

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This session will cover the status of all work on reauthorizing ESEA to date and the status of education funding proposal from President Obama and partisan reactions to the proposal. The ESEA review will include: Deals made within House or Senate staff t

Round Table
Gateway to College is a cross-institutional, dual-credit program allowing students who have dropped out to reconnect with school, earn a high school diploma, and progress toward a college credential. Students develop knowledge and skills and receive wrap-

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Do you want to improve student test scores and increase your food services budget through enhancing your existing school breakfast program? In a time with increasing poverty and hunger rates, developing and enhancing your district s breakfast program will

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Avoid the perception that public education is still mired in the traditional belief that it is the good old boys who are in charge or that your district preference for hiring individuals are those who are enthusiastic and energetic rather than erudite a

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Whether you are looking for your first administrative position, looking to moving from one administrative position to another, or haven t applied for a new position in the last 5 years, this session is for you. In this session, consultants from McPherson

Round Table
Learn about a leadership development model that blends coaching and mentoring as powerful, on-the-job professional development for superintendents. The model focuses on building the capacity of school leadership, providing networking support for novice s

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How is innovation changing learning today? In what ways are widespread availability of digital devices and technologies reshaping instructional expectations of students? Teachers? Administrators? How are the powerful capabilities of these devices being pu

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Did you know that 1 in 5 teens binge drinks, yet only 1 in 100 parents believe their child binge drinks? Today's schools have the ability to deliver a research-based underage drinking prevention program that can reduce teen drinking and associated negativ

Round Table
After issuing controversial guidance on bullying and on sexual violence, the Office for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education has launched investigation of several school districts. Learn about OCR's interpretation of the governing civ

Round Table
Terry Morawski, who writes a monthly technology column for Texas School Business, will share information, stories and tips on current online communication trends.

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What does it take for an education leader to be a successful contributor to a professional publication? Three editors representing AASA will discuss writing opportunities in The School Administrator and the AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice and for

Round Table
This session analyzes the various challenges associated with the senior year and offers specific approaches for addressing those issues. Many educators consider the final year of high school to be a "vast wasteland," an epidemic of disengagement across th

Round Table
Throughout education, the concentration and review of data directly related to the socio-economic (SES) background of a child has been considered relevant and essential in efforts to close the achievement gap reportedly widening each and every year in our

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This presentation examines promising practices for educator evaluation and system-wide improvement based on growth data. National experts will share perspectives on the utility of growth data to help make systemwide improvements. Damian Betebenner will di

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A unique technology tool, HAPIT (Honors/AP Identification Tool), was designed to identify students who have the capability, interest and motivation to participate in rigorous courses. HAPIT is based on PSAT results and other relevant student information

Round Table
When you have a successful school system, how do you move to the next level and turn good to great? We often use data to drive instruction, but it is vital in driving those tough conversations. Understanding the nuts and bolts of RtI (Response to Inter

Round Table
This presentation will provide an overview of how Black Elementary, has utilized a multi-tiered approach to support students on campus. Presentation will provide educators an overview of Imagine Learning for four distinct student populations on campus i

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This session is a hand-on exploration of the iPad, as well as apps and digital content. You'll discover how easy it is to integrate these tools into your schools' learning environment. The purpose of this event is to give attendees a better understanding

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This session is a hand-on exploration of the iPad, as well as apps and digital content. You'll discover how easy it is to integrate these tools into your schools' learning environment. The purpose of this event is to give attendees a better understanding

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Professional learning is the only vehicle available to school system leaders for improving the effectiveness of educators. Yet not all professional learning produces its intended results improving educator performance and student learning. The newly revis

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In ensuring school districts prepare students for success, school administrators are called to provide critical leadership in demonstrating 21st century readiness. Moderator Timothy J. Magner of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills leads a discussion o

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Meet the candidates for AASA President-Elect. This session is a lively town hall discussion with the candidates seeking to become AASA s next nationally elected leader. This is your time to ask questions, get answers and learn what each candidate s goals

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This session will focus on policy advocacy for educational leaders. Presenters will discuss the importance of advocacy work on behalf of children, families and care givers to improve the quality and effectiveness of their learning and share strategies fo

Round Table
School leaders are recognizing that commitment to a positive school brand is essential for community support and student achievement. A brand can guide actions and practices that shape student achievement. The Neptune (NJ) Township School District has com

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During this session superintendents and other district leaders will learn how to integrate Web 2.0 collaborative tools and mobile devices into their classrooms. This requires rethinking our existing AUP and moving from banning technologies to Responsible

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In this session representatives of the China Exchange Initiative and the Medfield Public Schools provide an overview of the opportunities and challenges in building a global exchange partnership. The China Exchange Initiative provides support for school

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This session shares the results of a study of 900 principals who reported a high degree of stress in their jobs, indicating that they hoped that teachers could relieve some of that stress if they would work with resistant staff, struggling teachers, and c

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Take your district professional development to a higher level. True professionals learn, solve problems, reach goals, and share results. This presentation will guide you through the simple process of using action research to solve many current problems

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Student mobility causes problems for student learning. This presentation focuses on the beliefs and experiences of teachers, who worked in an exemplary school district, regarding the mobility of a high number of mobile students in their classes. The uniqu

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Every year many superintendents leave their current position for a variety of reasons. Research has identified the reasons the superintendents leave. This case study goes one step further by asking, When do you know it s time to leave? In this case st

Round Table
An overview of how a comprehensive information technology system can and should be used to implement educational reforms. Several scenarios and case studies will be used to explore strategies for revitalizing the curriculum, transforming the management o

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IDEA is undergoing reauthorization through case law driven by the plaintiffs bar. Sasha will describe what AASA is doing to help cope with reduced state and local revenues and the many new court decisions. Also every state legislature and state board of E

Round Table
Learn how to turn around low-performing schools and districts using laser-like focus, formative assessment, a proven RtI model, and a healthy dose of courage. This unique approach to the turnaround process has resulted in both improvement and high perfo

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The session explores superintendents perceptions regarding issues that most often generate conflict and political action at the district level. Focused attention is given to tax referenda, facility development, extracurricular programs, personnel decisio

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Is it time for you to move? Timing is everything. In everyone's career there comes a time to decide to stay or to move on. This session will present proactive strategies to make such a transition a matter of your professional choice, not the Board's. Our

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Making budgetary decisions is difficult in the best of times. However, when funding gets tight, it can become a nightmare. Using a strong, logical decision making model moves the emotional to the rational. By following the steps in this decision making mo

Round Table
Initially driven by being placed on accreditation probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Haralson County Board of Education in partnership with the West Georgia Leadership Academy engaged in a plan of continuous improvem

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Every school administrator wants to say yes when outside groups want to use the school facilities - but who pays for it? Already facing tight budgets, growing after-hours use of school facilities by the community is increasing the financial burden. Comm

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School district s across the nation, especially large urban districts, face the challenge of preparing all students for the demands of postsecondary course and being college and career ready when they graduate from high school. As a result, the College

Round Table
The University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Architecture Education Facilities Research & Design Studio, working in collaboration with the Universities of Kentucky and Cincinnati during the course of the past year has developed strategies for reconsiderin

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We live in an age where it is no longer enough to do a good job teaching students. We must also build and sustain trusting relationships with parents, staff members and taxpayers using today s technologies. This book full of how-to instruction, cautiona

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Learn how a group of school leaders rose to the challenge of improving reading instruction for all students in a culturally diverse sub-district in Clark County. This is the story of how district and campus leadership came together to embrace a strategic

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Ken Kay, CEO of EdLeader21 and founding President of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, and Kathy Hurley, Past Chair of P21, will use video to show 21st century skills classroom practice and invite an interactive discussion with participants. Join

Thought Leader
Mass Customized Learning concretely describes a technologically driven, student focused alternative to our present industrial age, assembly line school structure. What if every day, every learner came to school and was met with customized learning activi

Thought Leader
The conventional six-hour, 180-day school year may not be enough to adequately educate many low-income students in the nation s urban schools. This session will focus on summer learning loss and what quality programs can do to remedy it. The Wallace Found

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The targets for influencing federal legislation and funding in 20122012 are all included in the 2012 AASA Legislative Agenda which received final approval just one day before the AASA National Conference. @012 will likely be a very tough year for federal

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Minimize the negative impact of the budget crisis on your district. The strategies offered in this session can be applied across any public school district. The presenter will demonstrate specific reports that aid in effective budget administration and

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JFF s Early College Design is a vehicle for enabling all students in a district to prepare for college, with specific practices built in to enhance teachers capacity to support this accelerated academic growth. At 230+ early college schools nationwide, s

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The Internet has opened the door for teachers to become authors by publishing through portals such as Connexions a database that houses self-published material that can be accessed by students and teachers within the classroom, across grade levels, dist

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This case study examined formal and informal entry plans of superintendents. Further, board minutes, district newsletters, and newspaper articles provided a clearer understanding of the district and then a connection made to successful entry of superinte

Round Table
Of all the challenges K-12 superintendent s face as a superintendent, technology leadership may be the one that leaves them feeling the most unprepared, uncertain and vulnerable. In discussions with more than 50 superintendents, CoSN s research has found

Round Table
To meet the needs of today s students requires a new approach in the classroom. This discussion explores the interaction between the learning and the built environments. Both curriculum and architecture must embrace critical attributes of design simulta

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Interviewing mistakes happen on a regular basis, assuming the wrong things about the process is also too common, and yet both can be prevented with the right information and the right attitude. This session will focus on the fundamentals of interviewing f

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Instructional leadership behaviors of Wyoming superintendents: Views from the principalship. Published Doctor of Education dissertation. University of Northern Colorado (2007). The current educational context includes increased focus on accountability for

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This session will review the current status of public pension plans in the U.S., particularly teacher retirement systems. The presenters will discuss funding and investment issues, recent changes in these systems and the changes they believe are most lik

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Creating successful change is not a mystery, nor is it impossible. School leaders who adopt a coaching approach will possess the knowledge and skills to lead successful change. This interactive session will propose the twelve most essential strategies for

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Conducting a superintendent search is a lengthy and complex process both for Boards of Education and for superintendent candidates. When the process works well, it can be the beginning a wonderful relationship. When it fails, it can cause significant prob

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Frequent and clear communication from administrators is essential for creating a climate of trust, inclusion, and shared vision. Research (Lunenburg & Irby, 2004) indicates that administrators, like most executives and managers, spend 70-80 percent of the

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Tough economic times demand strong, innovative ties between business and education. Immerse yourself in the Blue Valley School District s Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), which is revolutionizing high school education through a nationally

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STEM and inquiry based learning is being driven by local and global relationships now calls for different and varied facility solutions. This session focuses on defining this evolving instructional strategy by sharing recent work with students, facult

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This is an in-depth follow up to the Stopping the Summer Slide and Closing the Achievement Gap Though Leader Session. The conventional six-hour, 180-day school year may not be enough to adequately educate many low-income students in the nation s urban s

Round Table
In this interactive session, participants will review changes in superintendent evaluation practices, discuss common policies and procedures, and reflect on their personal attitude about measures of student achievement in evaluating the superintendent. Th

Round Table
To meet the demand for a trained workforce in advanced technologies, the Northern Virginia Community College has created a collaboration among school divisions, higher education institutions, and employers to create a sustainable pipeline that by the year

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Statistics indicate the disproportionate representation of minority youth in special education classes. While these classes are rarely effective in bringing about meaningful changes in behavior or strong learning outcomes for students, full inclusion mode

Session
Ken Kay, CEO of EdLeader21 and founding President of the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and Jack Dale, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, will co-moderate a panel of 2-3 Superintendents who are driving 21st century education initiatives

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Like Dr. Effie Jones, Pedro Noguera is first and foremost a teacher concerned with all children. In times like these, educational leaders are increasingly expected to accomplish more with less: close achievement gaps, turn around struggling schools and mo

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No part of a superintendents working conditions is more important than the contract with the school board. Maree Sneed, a long time attorney for school districts across the country, will present a seminar of contracts that protect and provide you and you

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This session will refute the conventional wisdom about assessing the 4C s (critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity) namely, that you can t measure 21st century skills and that the current state of assessment is an intractable mess.

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Rigorous and relevant learning environments necessary for high student achievement will not just happen they must be intentionally forged through effective leadership. The authors will briefly describe and discuss the attributes of the Sustained System

Round Table
Throughout America, schools are struggling to counteract the consequences of school violence and bullying on student achievement and safety. Learn from school administrators and staff members how one family's search for a solution to protect their daught

Round Table
With several schools in Academic Assistance and test scores lagging behind the state average, St. Mary Parish Public Schools knew powerful change was needed. Discover how this public school system has achieved measurable proficiency gains across core subj

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This session provides an actionable model for districts and schools to engage teachers, principals, and superintendents in students continuous academic growth. Examples of how intentional face-to-face compelling conversations create a positive culture o

Session
Does a superintendent s humility affect a school district s outcomes? This session explains a recent study which showed superintendent humility has a significant effect on district achievement in reading and math, even when socioeconomic status is contro

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District office administrators often embrace a top-down approach to school interactions or act as a distant silent partner in the learning process. However, the district office can be in partnership with the schools in the quest for higher student achieve

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This session deals with the topic of stress and burnout of educational leaders, people who have not typically been trained in modalities that reduce stress. When we examine what happens as educational leaders derail on the job, it is clear that stress red

Round Table
In Irving ISD, we are working hard to enhance our continuous improvement efforts. We want to be a school district that is both data and information rich. New processes, focus, and technology are helping us reach that vision and the goal of providing power

Round Table
In today s world, students need a solid foundation in human relationships and core values. Teachers, parents and community members are doing their part instilling these values in our children. How can learning environments complement their efforts? This

Round Table
In New York City alone it is estimated that 48% of entering freshman will become over-aged and under-credited. One program in the Bronx, Accelerate to Graduate, is working with middle school students in danger of becoming another statistic to get them bac

Round Table
Join administrators from Clayton County Public Schools, a Georgia school district in the metro Atlanta area, as they share their story of regaining the district s accreditation after 2 years of probationary status. In a successful effort to increase stude

Session
Improving student achievement rests first and foremost on our ability to improve the quality of teaching; and, school leaders must have the instructional expertise necessary to support teachers in the improvement process. This presentation will provide po

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The concept of data teams as a model for improving student achievement in PK-12 schools has received national recognition as a component of RTI. The premise is that teachers working in small grade level groups or by content area who use data or student wo

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In August 2011 the current Governor of Illinois signed into law a bill creating a group to study reorganization of Illinois' 865 elementary, high school and unit school districts. The last major attempt at forcing school consolidation in Illinois took pla

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Whether you are negotiating your first contract or your last contract, this session will help you understand the issues and contract language you should be considering during the development or renewal of your contract. The session will also share inform

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Have you wondered how you can accelerate the acquisition of language and literacy skills? Learn how students in Aldine Independent School District, Houston, Texas, are achieving academic success by combining a strong reading program with instruction in b

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Simplify the teacher evaluation system to focus on student learning and give teachers time to teach and principals time to lead. This is the story of one district that examined a complex and burdensome, evaluation system and changed it. The evaluation sys

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Join NJPA in an informative session on a new and effective way to ease the process and burden of construction and the complication of Erate applications and procurement. The hour will be split between topics with turnkey solutions for both areas. NJPA Mem

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Increasing demands to innovate and personalize learning amidst shrinking district budgets call for technology initiatives that are cost-effective, sustainable, and proven to measurably improve the quality of teaching and learning. Drawing on authentic exa

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School boards are facing difficult decisions to balance budgets and continue operation of schools year in and year out. This presentation will cover a new study that examines the effects a part-time superintendency can have on districts. This study was co

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The presentation contrasts "belief based" educational policy reform proposals with those supported by science. The current NCLB process and the Administration Blueprint for reauthorization of ESEA are used as examples of belief driven reforms. How a pract

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Between increased accountability, use of technology and the demands being placed on school districts for "reform", governance and leadership are in the "hot spot". Both executive directors will explore new ways of thinking about the various roles of board

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In this interactive session, two of the nation s leading writers and researchers on educational leadership, Tim Waters and Douglas Reeves, address the questions of "what s new?" and "what s true?" in research on educational leadership. They bring their la

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Rapid and dramatic changes demographic, technological, social, and economic present schools throughout the nation with enormous challenges for educating students in the new century. Among the most critical questions we face are what will students nee

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The purpose of this session is to share lessons learned from researching and writing the recently published book, A Culturally Proficient Society Begins in School: Leadership for Equity (Corwin, 2011). This presentation will provide first-hand experiences

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In this session, we tell the story of superintendent resiliency. Join us as we examine the challenges facing superintendents and their leadership strategies during difficult economic times. We will report the findings of a recent study of 175 superinte

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The Common Core State Standards initiative continues to move forward. Yet the evidence supporting its effectiveness seems lacking compared to the independent research on the topic that suggests the Standards are misguided. Surely there must be more compel

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This paper presents the validation results for three instruments that measure educational leadership candidate dispositions based on the ISLLC standards. These instruments are completed by the candidates and their field-based mentors who work the candidat

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Critical to the superintendent s ability to bring about and maintain positive change in a district is the quality of the relationship the superintendent has with the school board. This interactive presentation identifies specific strategies that superinte

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A sweeping public-private partnership to effect transformational change in STEM education while enhancing economic growth and community prosperity has been underway in Loudoun County, Va., for the past year. The project is being implemented at Loudoun

Perhaps the most powerful idea in technology and learning is the opportunity for students to manage and lead more of their own learning. Powerful new tools, such as screen casting and global learning communities, can lead to higher student work ethic. Edu

Thought Leader
Instructional rounds for superintendents generally involves leaders visiting classrooms and reflecting on their observations in an effort to 1) develop a shared vision for quality teaching and learning, and 2) seize on that emerging vision to inform syste

General Session
Dr. Robert D. Ballard founded The JASON Project in 1989 after discovering the shipwreck of RMS Titanic and receiving thousands of letters from students asking to join his next expedition. Leadership, like exploration, requires a vision for the future, a