San Diego Convention Center • San Diego, California • April 4-7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009 Conference Daily PDFThe complete copy of Sunday's Conference Daily.
A child-centered approach eases special ed disputesA “child-centered response” to complaints from parents can greatly reduce school district involvement in special education disputes.
Attorneys offer advice on student disciplineBehavior management in the classroom is often challenging, but can become particularly problematic when students with disabilities are involved.
Audit committee can minimize risk of fraudOne of an audit committee’s most important functions is to monitor how administrators implementation board recommendations.
Communications is key to crisis planningSchool leaders must be prepared to communicate quickly to parents and the media.
Consultant: Student uniforms can promote better school climateSchools where students wear uniforms have higher test scores and fewer discipline referrals.
Customer service yields major rewards for Kentucky districtSchool officials facing declining enrollment due to school choice need to employ the best customer services practices.
Dogs patrol schools for drugs and firearmsOur “four-legged friends” can be effective allies in a district’s strategy to keep schools safe.
Online toolkit facilitates strategic planning When school boards seek community engagement as part of a strategic planning initiative, technology can be a major part of the process.
Smooth transition to high school can reduce dropoutsEnsuring students a smooth transition from middle to high school could lead to fewer dropouts.