 School readiness is the best foundation we can give young people. AASB's Early Bird Workshop Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Planning for Pre-kindergarten: Tools for School Boards. Register now for his pre-conference session at The Renaissance Hotel & Convention Center in Montgomery. Hear from schools that have incorporated pre-K into their school systems and learn from their successes and challenges. Receive The Center for Public Education's "Planning for Pre-kindergarten Toolkit for School Boards," which includes sections on how to start a pre-K program, community engagement, governance, quality indicators, the school board's role and more. AASB members will earn two academy hours for their participation. Registration is $65 for members, $130 for others. Download the brochure. Please register onsite.
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Get Results by Focusing
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Diversity and the Optimal Learning and Working Environment |
Keep Optimal Learning First, Even in Lean Times |
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Kati Haycock
A leading national child and education advocate and president of the Education Trust will help share proven data that will show trends and gaps in student achievement. |
Ella B. Bell
What role does diversity play in ensuring schools are great places to work and learn? Hear from this state Board of Education member and Alabama State University Drop Out Prevention Center professional. |
Craig Pouncey
A financial update and message to continue focusing on student achievement even in lean times from the assistant state superintendent of education in the division of administrative and financial services.
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| Optimal Learning Environment: Student and Teacher Perspectives |
Panel of students and teachers from George Hall Elementary School, Mobile County |
5:30 p.m.
Oct. 25, 2009 |
| The Board's Role in Creating a Culture of Quality Teaching and Learning |
Cullman City and Perry County Boards of Education |
8 a.m., repeats at 9:10 a.m.
Oct. 26, 2009 |
| Using Technology to Optimize Learning |
Madison City Schools |
8 a.m., repeats at 9:10 a.m.
Oct. 26, 2009 |
| Create a Safe Environment for Students |
Southern Poverty Law Center |
8 a.m., repeats at 9:10 a.m.
Oct. 26, 2009 |
DETAILS
How does the right environment lead to student success? How can boards play a role in creating a climate where all kids can achieve at high levels?
Students need a welcoming, supportive, positive and diverse climate in order to thrive. The right teacher, resources and atmosphere play an integral part in how children learn.
Discover how culture, climate and environment are connected to student achievement.
At this conference, you will learn:
- The board's role to create the optimal learning environment for all students.
- To create a safe environment for students.
- To create a culture for quality teaching and learning.
- To use technology to optimize learning.
Academy Credit: School board members will earn 6 hours’ credit in AASB’s School Board Member Academy.
Please register onsite.
For questions or details,
call 334/277-9700 or e-mail events@alabamaschoolboards.org
- TCU Consulting Services
- Payne & Associates, Architects
- Godwin Jones Architecture and Design
- Goodwin, Mills & Cawood, Inc.
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Register onsite for Leadership to Create the Optimal Learning Environment to receive your core academy credit. Download the brochure now.
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SCHEDULE
AASB October Conference
Sunday, October 25
| 1:00 p.m. |
Registration Opens |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Early Bird Workshop: Planning for Pre-K: Tools for School Boards |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Early Bird Workshop Adjourns |
| 3:30 p.m. |
General Session:
Create A Quality Teaching and Learning Culture - Kati Haycock |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Break |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Optimal Learning Environment: Student and Teacher Perspectives - Cathy Gasenheimer, A+ Education Partnership Managing Director; George Hall Elementary School teachers and students |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Conference Recesses |
| 7:05 p.m. |
Montgomery Schools Optimal Learning Presentation and Dinner |
Monday, October 26
| 7:00 a.m. |
Registraion Opens |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions: |
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1. The Board's Role in Creating a Culture of Quality Teaching and Learning - Cullman City and Perry County Boards of Education |
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2. Create a Safe Environment for Schools - Southern Poverty Law Center |
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3. Using Technology to Optimize Learning - Madison City Schools |
| 9:10 a.m. |
Breakout Sessions Repeat |
| 10:10 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Keep Optimal Learning First, Even in Lean Times - Craig Pouncey, Assistant Superintendent, state Department of Education |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Diversity in the Optimal Learning and Working Environment - Ella Bell, state Department of Education, ASU Dropout Center |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Adjourn |
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