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Early Bird Workshops — Friday March 28
Fresh programs kick off the Conference.
9:00 AM - Noon
Morning Sessions
Early Bird #1 - Understanding the Key Work of School Boards
The Key Work of School Boards is a framework of eight essential key action areas that focus and guide school boards in their efforts to improve student achievement. Explore how the Key Work components can optimize a local school board's ability to make positive and lasting school district improvements. Join us for a highly interactive session, learn about the eight Key Action Areas for school leaders, and apply them to your own district. A copy of The Key Work of School Boards Guidebook will be included as part of your registration fee.
Presented by: Kitty Blumsack, Director of Board Development, Maryland Association of Boards of Education and Kanisha Jones, Educational Services Director, National School Boards Association
$125 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $150 Non-Members
Early Bird #2 - Making Meetings Matter
This three-hour, participant-centered workshop will challenge you, whether a new or veteran board member, to evaluate your board meetings and consider the following: How effective are your school board meetings? Do you dread or look forward to attending your board meetings? Does your board meeting agenda align with your district's goals/priorities? Are your meetings focused on student achievement? Are you satisfied with the length of your meetings? How can you become a better board member? Tools and techniques used by boards to conduct effective meetings will be shared.
Presented by: Sandra Kwasa and Nesa Brauer, Board Development Consultants, Illinois Association of School Boards
$125 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $150 Non-Members
Early Bird #3 - Leading a Culture of Success
Join the Disney Institute for a unique benchmarking opportunity created specifically for the National School Boards Association. Explore the business case for leaders creating and sustaining a successful organizational culture. Using Walt Disney World's VOICE (Value Organization Involvement Communication Excellence) model, consider examples of strategies and tactics employed by the Walt Disney World Resort and relate them directly to the goals of leading a school district. During this high-energy, interactive workshop, seize the opportunity to share best practices with other conference attendees while adapting Disney Institute principles to school board operations.
$175 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $200 Non-Members
Early Bird #4 - Superintendent Evaluation and Board Self-Assessment Process: Key to Governance Success
Superintendent Evaluation and Board Self-Assessment Process: Key to Governance Success
Public education today needs school board members who are strong leaders and superintendents who are highly effective. How does the school board track progress toward goals? How does it know whether the board and superintendent are fulfilling their roles effectively? Board self-assessment and evaluation of the superintendent's performance are fundamental to the success of a school district. This workshop will show board members how to effectively use the evaluation process to improve governance.
Presented by: Chuck Namit, Strategem LLC
$125 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $150 Non-Members
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions
Early Bird #5 - Superintendent Goal Setting and Evaluation — The Path to Your District's Success Ensuring that the board and superintendent have a clear understanding of expectations is paramount to the success of your district. How long has it been since your board and superintendent have discussed expectations and goals? What skills are needed to shape a process that leads to continuous improvement? Learn about developing performance objectives that are aligned to district goals and the use of data to support the process, as well as who should be involved.
Presented by: Bea Gordon, Director of Communications and Outreach, Maryland Association of Boards of Education
$125 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $150 Non-Members
Early Bird #6 - Getting the Most from Your Student Board Representative
This three-hour session offers insights and resources to maximize the benefits of youth-direct participation in school governance, not only for the student, but for the community and the school board as well. This experiential session, combining youth and adults, will highlight the practical elements that promote authentic student representation. Drawing on the experiences of youth and school board members across the U.S., participants will become involved in a variety of successful methods, tools, and policies that engage youth and adults in working side by side in school leadership.
Presented by: Derek Peterson
$125 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $150 Non-Members
Early Bird #7 - Leading a Culture of Success (Repeat of Early Bird #3)
Join the Disney Institute for a unique benchmarking opportunity created specifically for the National School Boards Association. Explore the business case for leaders creating and sustaining a successful organizational culture. Using Walt Disney World's VOICE (Value Organization Involvement Communication Excellence) model, consider examples of strategies and tactics employed by the Walt Disney World Resort and relate them directly to the goals of leading a school district. During this high-energy, interactive workshop, seize the opportunity to share best practices with other conference attendees while adapting Disney Institute principles to school board operations.
$175 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $200 Non-Members
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Full Day Sessions
(Lunch on your own - Noon - 1:30 PM)
Early Bird #8 - School Security and Emergency Planning: Safe Schools Trends and Best Practices
National experts brief you on the latest trends in school security and emergency preparedness. Learn common gaps in security and emergency plans, how to communicate safety issues to parents, and best practices for reducing threats and liabilities. Hot topics include school transportation security, athletic event safety, and terrorism threats to schools.
Presented by: Kenneth S. Trump, President, National School Safety and Security Services, Cleveland, OH; and Chuck Hibbert, Coordinator of Safety and Transportation Services (Retired), Wayne Township (IN) Metropolitan School District and President, Hibbert Safe School Consulting, Indianapolis, IN.
$225 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $275 Non-Members
Early Bird #9 - Foundations of Effective Governance
Citizen oversight of local government is the cornerstone of American democracy. Thus locally elected school boards govern public schools. The role of trustees who sit on these boards is to ensure school districts are responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of their communities, and to focus all district efforts on improving student learning. Through 58 learner outcomes, board members and superintendents will gain the foundational knowledge and skills to effectively fulfill their governance role.
$225 Technology Leadership Network & National Affiliate Members; $275 Non-Members
All registrants of the Friday, March 28, 2008 Early Bird programming are invited to attend a pre-conference reception. Join your colleagues for networking and relaxation from 4:30 t0 5:30 PM.
Pre-registration and a fee are required for Early Bird Workshops.