Suburban school system leaders conference - A Supplement to The School Administrator

School Administrator, May, 2003

Quality Leadership: The Key to Student Achievement in Suburban Schools July 20-23, 2003 Vail Mountain Marriott Resort and Spa Vail, Colo

This year's conference features a special opportunity to work with the man whose writing is revolutionizing the way we think about organizations. Spend a morning with Jim Collins, author of the best-selling Good to Great--Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't and Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, thought provoking works on businesses that outperform others. Engage in a full morning of presentation and interactive discussion with Collins as he shares his perspective on leadership and organizations and helps you think and talk about what school system leaders can do to move districts toward greatness.

Peter Negroni, Vice President, Teaching and Learning The College Board What does the new SAT 2005 mean for students in the next two years? How should you prepare your students now for the restructured test?

Adam Kernan-Schloss and Lesley Dahlkemper, KSA Plus Communications

NCLB imposes reporting requirements on all districts and states. How can you turn this requirement into an opportunity? How can you report good news and bad and maintain community support?

Bruce Hunter, AASA Associate Executive Director of Public Policy

What's happening in Congress? What can you expect during the next session? Where can we best use AASA's influence?

Paul Houston, AASA Executive Director

Always provocative, AASA's executive director talks about the unique and challenging place of public education in today's world and why it's more critical than ever to stand up for public education.

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No Child Left Behind

Come explore strategies for meeting the new law's reporting requirements, reflect on NCLB's first year, share best practices and more with colleagues.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Examine ways to use data effectively to support student achievement and organizational efficiency in your district.

Systemic Reform

Discuss what it really takes to move beyond islands of excellence to an entire system of achievement.

Communicating Well With the Public

Learn ways to tell your community what's right in your schools.

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Breakfast Roundtables

This year's conference will feature roundtable discussions at breakfast over topics you choose. After you register, you'll be contacted to identify your special interests and expertise. Then you'll join colleagues who share your interests for small-group discussions.

Special Events

Opening Reception and Dinner

Camp Vail Dinner

An Insider's View of Vail

Annual Golf Outing

This year's golf outing will take place Monday, July 21, at the Eagle Ranch Golf Course. Eagle Ranch is an exciting, new Arnold Palmer Signature Design course, and the first public golf course in Eagle County, Cob., since 1975. Advanced registration and payment required.

For more information and to register, check out the AASA website at www.aasa.org and click on Conferences or contact AASA Member Services at 703-875-0748.