Rural/small school system leaders conference

School Administrator, June, 2003

No School Leader Left Behind: Being Successful for Kids

July 13-16, 2003

Grand Summit Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Park City, Utah

Creating the Mind

Elaine Johnson, Executive Director of MBM Associates

In her keynote address, Elaine Johnson will show that knowing how the brain works enables administrators, teachers and parents to help all students develop to their full potential. Come learn how all students--those who struggle to learn and those who learn easily--are capable of increasing their brain's speed and power as Johnson discusses the brain's search for meaning, the formation of long-term memories, the physical impact of emotion on the brain and the relationship of critical thinking to emotion. Leave understanding how intelligence actually grows in a challenging and compassionate environment and how you can create such an environment throughout your district.

Small and Rural Schools: A Great American Success Story

Frosty Troy, Oklahoma Observer

Frosty Troy has been in the forefront of the battle to reserve and adequately finance Oklahoma's rural and small schools--despite efforts by politicians to build bigger and bigger schools. He firmly believes that everything America is or ever hopes to be depends upon what happens in our classrooms. Come hear incredible insights from a man who has devoted his life's work to keeping public education vibrant and productive. You'll be energized to continue to fight for what is really working in public education-our rural and small schools.

News from Capitol Hill

Inside AASA

An Introduction to the Palm [TM] for Rural and Small School Educators

Register for a special hands-on Palm [TM] workshop designed just for rural and small school educators. Workshop cost includes a new Palm m130 handheld. Learn, among other things, how to use the Palm [TM] to manage your schedule, maintain a useful contact list, track projects and improve communication. Advanced registration required.

Presented by Joe Ambrosia, Technology Coordinator, East Dubuque High School, East Dubuque, IL

Advanced PDA Techniques for Rural and Small School Educators

Come find out how easy it is to make the most of your PDA. Learn about the many tools available for and through a PDA for school administrative use.

Presented by Richard Volt, Superintendent, Sullivan Community Unit School District 300, Sullivan, IL

Creating Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals

Explore No Child Left Behind as it relates to rigorous standards for paraprofessionals in the classroom and gain important insight into developing a qualified team to deliver instruction in the classroom by analyzing the roles, relationships and responsibilities of teachers and paraprofessionals.

Presented by Ida Love, Superintendent, City of Decatur Public Schools, Decatur, GA

Special Events

Opening Reception and Dinner * Ice Cream Social * Tuesday Night BBQ * An Insider's View of Park City * An Alpine Hike * Annual Golf Outing

And More!

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