American Association of School Administrators

School Administrator, Oct, 2002

As a school system leader, your responsibilities and interests are wide-ranging. So are the pre-conference workshops for AASA's 2003 Annual Conference. And the half-day format means you can explore two issues in one day.

To register for the 2003 AASA Annual Conference and pre-conference workshops, log on to www.aasa.org today. Or call 703-875-0748 for a conference brochure and registration form.

Thursday, February 20, 2003

Morning Workshops 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Balanced, Proactive School Security and Crisis Planning

Kenneth Trump, President, National School Safety & Security Services * Learn a number of sensible, practical risk-reduction measures to provide a physically and psychologically secure school setting. $140

Gentle Pressure-Constantly Applied:

Using Achievement Data to Improve School Effectiveness

Allan Olson, President/Executive Director; Northwest Evaluation Association & Donna McCahon, Northwest Evaluation Association * See how Northwest Evaluation Association's 800 school districts are making a real difference in student achievement. $140

Communication and Community Relations: Key ingredients to Superintendent Success and the No Child Left Behind Act

Terry Grier, Superintendent, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC; Jane Hammond, Superintendent in Residence, Stupski Family Foundation; Rich Bagin, Executive Director; National School Public Relations Association * Learn vital techniques in communication and community relations, including how to handle the new requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. $140

Accountability, Sanctions and Choice Under the No Child Left Behind Act

Julie Miller, Editor & Publisher; Title I Report Newsletter and the ESEA Implementation Guide * Learn the law's accountability requirements and how rules are being enforced at the federal and state levels. $140

Afternoon Workshops (1:00 - 4:30 p.m.)

Superintendent Evaluation in a Standards-Based Environment

Michael DiPaola & James Stronge, School of Education, The College of William and Mary * Find out how to align your job description with performance evaluation, design job performance measures and instruments, set goals, measure achievement and more. $140

Data-Driven Decision Making: From Theory to Practice

Geannie Wells, Center for Accountability Solutions, AASA * Discuss meaningful student achievement indicators, cultural and staff development issues, and ways to kick-start data implementation plans. $140

How We Won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

John Jay Bonstingl, President, Center for Schools of Quality; Richard DeLorenzo, Chugach School District, Anchorage, AK; Richard Maurer, Pearl River Union Free School District, NY * Hear leaders of the first two Baldrige Award-winning districts share practical strategies to help you and your leadership team make Quality a way of life in your district. $140

"No Child Left Behind"--A Look at the impact on Rural Districts

J.M. Edington, III, Superintendent, Biggers-Reyno Schools, Biggers, AR, Mary Kusler, AASA Legislative Specialist; and Richard Eisenhauer; Superintendent, Lexington Public Schools, NE * Join your colleagues to discuss what is working in your state and around the country, and to find out how Rural Education Achievement Program monies are being used. $39

FREE Executive Compensation Session--Available Morning & Afternoon!

Enhancing Your Compensation Package: Negotiating the Employment Contract You Need and Beyond

Mike Cochran, President, and John Pesce, Senior Vice President, Total Compensation Group Consulting Inc. * Get expert advice on effective compensation negotiation, tax liability issues, dealing with multiple state retirement systems, evaluating the real financial implications of a job change, personal financial planning and more. NO FEE; registration is required.