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Virginia Department of Education

The 91st Annual Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition June 24 - 27, 2018 • Hot Springs, Virginia CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE Daily Schedule and Major Conference Activities REGISTRATION HOURS Tuesday, June 26 School Law Clinic and 7:00 a.m. VASSP Exhibit Show Opens Lead Evaluator Certification Workshop Registration Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Conference Registration Sponsored by Balfour Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Available in Exhibit Hall for Exhibitors and Conference Registrants Monday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Roundtable Discussions Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Third General Session VASSP Bookstore Sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield Education and EdCamp Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking - Visit Exhibits Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lunch & Prize Drawings

VASSP Exhibit Show Professional Practices Symposium Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 1:35 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. Learning Labs 2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Learning Labs (repeated) CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Complimentary morning coffee provided daily by Lifetouch 3:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Networking - Visit Exhibits Prize Drawings Sunday, June 24 Ice Cream Social

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lead Evaluator Workshop 5:30 p.m. Exhibits Close 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. School Law Clinic 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conference Party 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Entertainment Sponsored by Herff Jones Sponsored by Balfour Monday, June 25 Wednesday, June 27 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Annual VASSP Business 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Fourth General Session Meeting, Awards, and Breakfast (meal ticket required) Election of Officers 8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fifth General Session 10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Opening General Session 11:00 a.m. Conference Adjournment 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Second General Session Grand Prize Drawing Luncheon (included in conference fee)

Department of Education Colloquium 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Learning Labs Thank You to our Conference Sponsors 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learning Labs (repeated)

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Conference Reception Sponsored by Jostens Table of Contents

Hotel Floor Plan...... 4

Learning Lab Schedule...... 5

About VASSP...... 6

Welcome...... 7

Conference Planning Committee...... 8

Conference History...... 9

General Information...... 10

VASSP Bookstore...... 10

Pre-Conference: School Law Clinic & Lead Evaluator Certification Workshop...... 12

VASSP Annual Business Meeting...... 13

Opening General Session...... 13

Second General Session Luncheon...... 13

Department of Education Colloquium...... 14

Conference Reception...... 16

VASSP Exhibit Show...... 17

Continental Breakfast...... 17

Roundtable Discussions...... 17

Third General Session and EdCamp...... 25

Lunch and Prize Drawings...... 25

Professional Practices Symposium...... 26

Ice Cream Social & Conference Party...... 29

Fourth General Session Breakfast...... 30

Fifth General Session...... 30

Graduate Credit for Participation...... 31

EdCamp...... 31

Regions of the VASSP...... 32

Conference Evaluation Form...... 33

Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Directory...... 35 Hotel Floor Plan

MAIN LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS INDOOR POOL GRAND BALLROOM SPA WEST SPA SALON

FORMAL GRAND GARDEN BALLROOM FOYER WEST WING ROOM75-99 #S FITNESS CENTER GRAND BALLROOM INDOOR POOL EAST INDOOR POOL GRAND BALLROOM SPA GRAND BALLROOM SPA WESTWEST SPA SALON SPA SALON MAIN WINE DINING ROOM GRAND FORMAL GRAND ROOM FORMAL BALLROOM GARDEN BALLROOM GARDEN FOYER FOYER WEST WING WEST WINGROOMTO75-99 #SCASINO LAWN ROOM75-99 #S FITNESS FITNESS LOBBY CENTER 5 CENTER GRANDGRAND BALLROOM BALLROOM EAST EAST TOWER CORRIDOR SHOPS

DOMINION 10 4 RESTAURANT & BAR EMPIRE THEATRE

ROOM COMMONWEALTH JEFFERSON’S ROOM MAIN WINE STRATFORD ROOM MAIN 9 WINE DINING 3 ROOM DINING ROOM ROOM8 MT. VERNON PATIO ROOM

LAWN CONCOURSE 2 7 TO CASINO LAWN TO CASINO LAWN GEORGIAN CRYSTAL JEFFERSON LOBBY ROOM LOBBY ROOM PARLOR 5 MT. VERNON 6 1 5 LOBBY BAR TOWER CORRIDOR SHOPS

TOWER CORRIDOR SHOPS DOWNTIME

DOMINION 10 4 RESTAURANT & BAR 10 RESTAURANT & BAR DOWNSTAIRS GARDENEMPIRE SOUTHTHEATRE DOMINION 4 EMPIRE THEATRE ROOM COMMONWEALTH JEFFERSON’S ROOMROOM PARLOR ROOM COMMONWEALTHTHE GREAT HALL JEFFERSON’S STRATFORDLOBBY COLONNADE ROOM ROOM 9 TO CASINO LAWN, STRATFORD FRONT ROOM 9 3 3 OUTDOOR POOL, DESK 8 MT. VERNON PATIOPATIO 8 MARTHA’S GOLF & TENNIS AREAS PATIO PATIO THE TOWER SUITE GARDEN WING GUESTMT. ROOMS VERNON MARKET

LAWN CONCOURSE 2

LAWN CONCOURSE 7 7 2 ROOM #S CRYSTAL GEORGIAN CRYSTAL JEFFERSONMAIN ENTRANCEGEORGIAN 7142-7464 CHESAPEAKE LEXINGTON BUSINESS CENTER TO JEFFERSON ROOM MT. VERNON ROOM PARLOR ROOM 6 WASHINGTON1 MT. VERNON ROOM PARLOR 6 1 MEZZANINE LOBBY BAR LEVEL LOBBY BAR LIBRARY DOWNTIMEDOWNTIME DOWNSTAIRS GARDEN SOUTH DOWNSTAIRS GARDEN SOUTH THE GREAT HALL EAST WING PATIO COLONNADE ROOM PARLOR THE GREAT HALL LOBBY COLONNADE ROOM PARLOR FRONT TO CASINO LAWN, LOBBY FRONT TO CASINO LAWN, DESK OUTDOORROOM POOL, #S DESK OUTDOOR POOL, PATIO MARTHA’S PATIO PATIO MARTHA’S THE TOWERGOLF SUITE & TENNIS00-12 AREAS GARDEN WING GUEST ROOMS PATIO MARKET THE TOWERGOLF SUITE & TENNIS AREAS GARDEN WING GUEST ROOMS MARKET

ROOM #S ROOM #S MAIN ENTRANCE 7142-7464 CHESAPEAKE LEXINGTON BUSINESS CENTER TO MAIN ENTRANCE 7142-7464 CHESAPEAKE LEXINGTON BUSINESS CENTER TO WASHINGTON MEZZANINE WASHINGTON MEZZANINE LEVEL LIBRARY LEVEL LIBRARY

MAIN LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS EAST WING PATIOPATIO EAST WING ROOM #S ROOM #S GROUP 00-12 SQUARE CEILING HOLLOW00-12 CRESCENT DIMENSIONS BANQUET THEATER CLASSROOM RECEPTION CONFERENCESALES U-SHAPE FOOTAGE HEIGHT OFFICE SQUARE 6 MAIN LEVEL GROUND LEVEL MEZZANINE LEVEL CASINOBLUE LAWN RIDGE – – – 1,200 – – 2,000 – – – – REGENCY BALLROOM CHESAPEAKE 692 24'6"WEST x 28'3" 8' 50 80 40 80 20 24 32 30

COMMONWEALTH 7,225 85' x 85' 12' 380 650 250 450 50GROUPGROUP 55 75 228 SALESSALES CRYSTAL 2,668 58' x 46' 18' 11'' 120 200 – 300 –OFFICEOFFICE – – 72 DOMINIONPIEDMONT 1,624 29' x 56' 11' 80 100 72 80 32 32 40 48 BLUE RIDGEREGENCY CONFERENCE BLUE RIDGE BALLROOM SERVICE EMPIRE 3,094REGENCY 91' x 34' BALLROOM 13' 11'' 180 250 150 300 48 56 68 108 FOYER REGENCY BALLROOM MADISON OFFICE GARDEN ROOM 1,020 34'x30'WESTWEST – – – – – – –– – REGENCY BALLROOM GEORGIAN 1,716 66'EAST x 26' 12' – – – 120 – – – – WILSON GRAND BALLROOM 13,485 93' x 145' 22' 1,000 1,200 1,000 1,200 – 200 250 600 PIEDMONTPIEDMONT GRAND BALLROOM EASTREGENCY 6,138 93' x 66' 22' 450 550 450 550 – 75 100CONFERENCECONFERENCE 270 REGENCY SERVICE APPALACHIAN BALLROOMBALLROOM MONROE SERVICE GRAND BALLROOM FOYERFOYER 4,200 150' x 28' 30' – – – 400 – – –OFFICE – FOYER MADISONMADISON OFFICE GRAND BALLROOM WEST 7,347 93' x 79' 22' 550 650 550 650 – 125 150 330 REGENCYREGENCY BALLROOM BALLROOM EASTEAST LEXINGTON 692 24'6" x 28'3" 8' 50 80 40 80WILSONWILSON 20 24 32 60

MOUNTAIN LODGE LOBBY 3,479 71' x 49' 9' 120 – – 200 – – – –

MT. VERNON 2,053 56'3" x 36'6" 12' 8'' 80 100 60 100MONROE 30 34 40 48 APPALACHIANAPPALACHIAN MONROE MT. VERNON - STRATFORD 4,922 56'3" x 87'6" 12' 8'' 140 200 130 200 50 55 60 84 BALLROOM SHOOTING CLUBOFFICE PAVILION 1,702 32'5" x 52'6" 9' 3'' – 14' 8'' 140 – – 200 – – – – SOUTH PARLOR 1,312 41' x 32' – – – – – – –– – LOBBY STRATFORD LOBBY 2,868 56'3" x 51' 12' 8'' 100 120 80 120 40 44 50 60 THEATRE 1,815 55' x 33' 22' 6'' – 270 – – – –– –

BALLROOM TOWER SUITE BALLROOM 1,975 84' x 18' 12' 40 60 36 130 – – – 24 OFFICE OFFICE Meeting room capacities were determined by use of the “Arranger & Comfort Calculator,” a standardized meeting room capacity measurement system used by Hotel Floor Plan Hotel Meeting Professionals International. Banquet capacities are based on 60" rounds, 10 per table; 72" rounds, 12 per table.

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GROUND AND MEZZANINE LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS

SQUARE CEILING HOLLOW CRESCENT DIMENSIONS BANQUET THEATER CLASSROOM RECEPTION CONFERENCE U-SHAPE FOOTAGE HEIGHT SQUARE 6 GROUND LEVEL APPALACHIAN 775 25' x 31' 11' 50 50 35 50 28 32 38 30 BLUE RIDGE 1,178 38' x 31' 11’ 60 80 50 60 48 45 50 36 PIEDMONT 1,178 38' x 31' 11’ 60 80 50 60 48 45 50 36 REGENCY BALLROOM 10,368 128' x 81' 15’ 900 1,000 650 1,000 – 140 158 540 REGENCY BALLROOM EAST 4,050 50' x 81' 15’ 320 350 250 350 68 44 56 192 REGENCY BALLROOM FOYER 2,808 117' x 24' 13’ – – – 150 – – – – REGENCY BALLROOM WEST 6,318 78' x 81' 15’ 580 650 400 580 68 82 100 348 MEZZANINE LEVEL MADISON 390 26' x 15' 9' – – – – 16 – – – MONROE 450 30' x 15' 9' – – – – 16 – – – WILSON 443 29'6" x 15' 9' – – – – 16 – – –

Meeting room capacities were determined by use of the “Arranger & Comfort Calculator,” a standardized meeting room capacity measurement system used by Meeting Professionals International. Banquet capacities are based on 60" rounds, 10 per table; 72" rounds, 12 per table. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM – LEARNING LAB SCHEDULE - MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018 Session 1 Session 2 Room 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Group 1 Group 1 Appalachian Delivering Career Investigations Delivering Career Investigations Group 2 Group 2 Stratford The Virginia Board of Education's Changes The Virginia Board of Education's Changes to the Standards of Accreditation to the Standards of Accreditation Group 3 Group 3 Blue Ridge Virginia Trends in Science Education: Virginia Trends in Science Education: The Science Standards Revision The Science Standards Revision Group 4 Group 4 Chesapeake Leading the Learning: Performance Assessment and State Assurance Leading the Learning: Performance Assessment and State Assurance

Group 5 Group 5 Piedmont Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essentials for School-Based Administrators Essentials for School-Based Administrators Group 6 Group 6 Lexington Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of Learning Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of Learning

Group 7 Group 7 Theatre Virginia Secondary Mathematics Updates Virginia Secondary Mathematics Updates Group 8 Group 8 Dominion Cybersecurity Education and Pathways Cybersecurity Education and Pathways Group 9 Group 9 Tower Suite Virginia's Continuous School Improvement Planning Process Virginia's Continuous School Improvement Planning Process

Empire Group 10 Left Blank Intentionally Impact of the Revised SOA on High Schools - A Panel Discussion

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM - LEARNING LAB SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018 Session 1 Session 2 Room 1:35 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. 2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Group 58 Group 58 Stratford Beyond the Bubble: Beyond the Bubble: Using Performance Assessments for Learning & Accountability Using Performance Assessments for Learning & Accountability Group 59 Group 59 Lexington Professional Association Advocacy Impact Professional Association Advocacy Impact Group 60 Group 60 Chesapeake Leading Schools on Assessment Journeys Leading Schools on Assessment Journeys Group 61 Group 68 Dominion The Fundamental 5: Delivering Quality Instruction to All Students The Big Stretch: Increased Rigor Through Instruction Group 62 Group 69

Tower Suite Building Cultural Competency with Stakeholders Leveraging Technology to Become a Better Leader Learning Lab Schedule Group 63 Group 70 Piedmont Encouraging Effective Grading Practices of Classroom Teachers How to Use Teacher Reflection to Increase Student Engagement Group 64 Group 71 Appalachian RAMP-Up Your School Counseling Department Employ the Power of Mentoring and Coaching Group 65 Group 72 Blue Ridge One School’s Journey: Best Practices in School Safety - Positive Behavior Initiatives and Supports (PBIS) the ALARM Protocol Group 73 Theatre Group 66 Ideas to Improve the Climate and Culture in Schools Fine Tuning the Performance-Based Lesson Plan Group 67 Group 74 Empire How Effective Leaders Get Results Make Your Strategic Plan Come Alive Through Focus Documents

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 5 About VASSP

In existence since 1906, the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals is the preeminent organization of and state voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the Commonwealth.

VASSP Mission: To support school principals and assistant principals in providing leadership to their schools and communities for the purpose of improving the education of Virginia’s youth.

VASSP Vision: To be the Commonwealth’s foremost authority on school leadership for Virginia’s youth.

School Leaders: In executing the Association’s mission and vision, VASSP provides: · leadership in the areas of training and development for school principals and assistant principals and other school personnel who can contribute to the mission of VASSP · leadership in being a legal advocate for school principals and assistant principals · leadership in representing the interests of school principals and assistant principals before the Virginia Board of Education, the General Assembly of Virginia, the executive branch of government, and the media · leadership training for Virginia’s youth

NASSP Affiliation: VASSP is a unified affiliate of the National Association of Secondary School Principals and is the sixth largest state association in the national network.

VASSP Sponsors Outstanding Student Leadership Programs

Student Leaders: VASSP promotes the intellectual growth, academic achievement, character and leadership development, and physical well-being of youth. VASSP is proud to administer the Virginia Student Councils Association - the nation’s oldest state student council organization and the only Pre-K through 12th grade state council in the country. VSCA encourages the formation, development, and expansion of student councils in all Andrea Vail VSCA Director Virginia schools.

Honor Students: The Virginia Association of Honor Societies (VAHS) provides a statewide forum for schools with National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters. The VAHS recognizes and encourages academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The Association also gives the needed support and resources that are essential in helping these co-curricular Melinda Sellew organizations thrive in their schools as examples of their ideals of leadership, scholarship, VAHS Director service, and character. About VASSP

6 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 Welcome

Dear VASSP Members and Annual Conference Attendees, Change has been an ongoing topic of conversation in planning the 91st Annual Conference. A new governor taking office last January, a new secretary of education, and a new state superintendent of public instruction – and the implementation of the newly revised Standards of Accreditation – have kept change on our minds! Fortunately, the conference theme Principal Leadership – Discover ’19 is about getting ready for the 2018-2019 school year. We need to learn and discover what is before us. And there is plenty! We are always excited about this conference and look forward to it every year. The VASSP-VDOE-VFEL supported conference is a well-established leadership learning event that has grown substantially since the initial meeting in 1927. Your conference planners are well aware that all of us learn at different stages of professional and skill development that require different levels of learning. VASSP-VDOE-VFEL provide this opportunity through a learning level structure that allows you to explore what is relevant, what provides key school leadership application, and what stretches and challenges you. It’s your choice as to the most appropriate level based on your current knowledge, educational leadership experience, and professional growth goals. We also hope that your time with colleagues and professionals will strengthen and extend your voice in the larger realm of education. In addition to the outstanding conference sessions, networking brings conferees back every year! Unique networking opportunities, only available at the Annual Conference & Expo, are the leading reason attendees say they continue to return each year. Attendees take advantage of sharing knowledge, gaining advice, and drawing inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of their colleagues in so many ways. Our conference is the only statewide opportunity for middle and high school administrators to gather under one roof, to learn what the Commonwealth has in-store for everyone moving forward into the next academic year, and for us to learn about best practices in instructional leadership, technological innovation, and school management. Whether you seek short bites of learning, deeper dives into topic areas, learning labs to incite action, discussions with thought leaders, networking opportunities, or all of these, VASSP-VDOE-VFEL learning formats meet you where you are and help take you where you want to be. With options for inspiration, peer learning, in-depth exploration, and hands- on training across a wide-range of subjects, you are in control of your own professional development. Keep your skill set competitive and fresh with content taught by some of the most innovative, inspiring, and creative leaders in the profession using the following learning formats: KEYNOTE: world-class experts inspire by sharing unique experiences, knowledge, and ideas. LEARNING LAB: a blend of lecture-based instruction, case studies, peer learning, and interaction. ROUNDTABLE: thought leaders from diverse perspectives share revolutionary ideas and strategies for action. EDCAMP: informal conversations or demonstrations about ideas that are diverse and eclectic because they grow out of the interests and expertise of the participants.

All topics for the statewide conference were based on the following thematic strands below. Each strand explores a different aspect of the educational leadership profession. • School Leadership, Administration, and Management • Assessment and Data Analysis • SOL Innovation/Curriculum and Instruction/Remediation • Instructional Technology • SOA/Accountability • Student Services and Programs (e.g., school safety, • ESSA/AMO/Teacher Quality & discipline, dropout prevention, and anti-bullying) Evaluation/LEP/Special Education • Personal (e.g., stress management, time management, • Educational Law and Policy health and fitness awareness)

We would like to thank each of you for attending the VASSP-VDOE-VFEL state conference and bringing your expertise to our gathering. You, as educational leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal and the experience to help each of us

pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do Welcome as conference planners without your support and leadership. Throughout this conference, we ask you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of educational leadership in Virginia! Best wishes for an enjoyable and successful conference. 2018 Conference Planning Committee

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 7 Conference Planning Committee

Principal Leadership Discover ‘19

Virginia Department of Education Randy Barrack, Ed.D., Ph.D. Carolyn Bernard Kevin Bezy, Ph.D. VASSP Executive Director VASSP Past President VASSP Past President VFEL President VFEL Board of Trustees VASSP Region 6 Director Franklin County Division

Eric Brent, Ed.D. Travis Burns, Ed.D. Ronnie Collins Steven Constantino, Ed.D. Michael Davidson VASSP Past President VASSP Region 3 Director VASSP Region 7 Director Chief Academic Officer & VASSP Immediate Past President VFEL Board of Trustees Northumberland Bristol Division Assistant Superintendent, VFEL Board of Trustees Fairfax County Division Division Virginia Department of Education Smyth Division

Douglas Fulton Tameshia Grimes, Ph.D. Chistine Harris, Ph.D. Timothy Healey, Ed.D. Tammy Houk VASSP President-Elect Chair, Principal Awards Committee Director, Virginia Department VASSP Director At-Large VASSP Region 8 Director Loudoun Division Chesterfield Division of Education Prince William Division Stafford Division

Jeffrey Johnson Roger Jones, Ed.D. Carole Kihm James F. Lane, Ed.D. Mark Makovec, Ed.D. VASSP Region 2 Director VASSP Past President VASSP State Coordinator Superintendent of Public Instruction VASSP President Chesapeake Division Director VASSP/VFEL Fairfax County Division Virginia Department of Education VFEL Board of Trustees Lynchburg Center Norfolk Division

Brian Matney, Ph.D. Carol Robinson, Ed.D. Jennifer Rucker Richard Turner, Ed.D. Donald Vale VASSP Past President VASSP Past President VASSP Region 1 Director VASSP Past President VASSP Past President VFEL Board of Trustees Field Consultant Goochland Division VFEL Board of Trustees VASSP Region 5 Director Mecklenburg Division VFEL Faculty Member Harrisonburg Division Conference Planning Committee

8 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 The State Conference - A Historical Perspective

We are not sure if Governor Harry F. Byrd, Sr. established the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition in 1927 by an executive order, other edict, or “friendly persuasion,” as he was often known to employ. We do know, however, that for 91 consecutive years this important meeting – jointly sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and VASSP (and in recent years the Virginia Foundation for Educational Leadership) – has been vital to the growth and prosperity of secondary education in the Commonwealth. Under Governor Byrd, this annual conference began a professional expectation for “state and local leaders to annually review with Virginia’s secondary school principals, the principals’ roles and responsibilities and to discuss how affective school leadership can be best developed and supported.” The conference was held in December for the first 11 years. In 1938, Governor George Perry – a former high school principal in Tazewell, Virginia – was influential in moving the state annual conference from December to June. The conference has been held in June ever since. This year we celebrate the 91st year of our “annual review” to best develop and support school leadership. For 90 years the conference not only reflected changes in policies, instructional foci, and accountability, but also challenged us to think creatively and collectively about how we could create a more sustainable future for schools and their leaders. Year 91 will be no different, as we reflect upon and pay tribute to the importance of that first state conference on public school leadership education. Held in Richmond, Virginia, in 1927, this first conference brought together middle level and high school leaders from throughout the Commonwealth who first framed how educational leaders could address the rapid growth of public schools and the challenges facing principals, local communities and the state. Strong and continued leadership grew from that first conference and expanded over the next nine decades, leading to a system of learning that included all children, to an environment embracing strong classroom instruction, to an expectation for continuous school improvement, and to the active involvement in professional organizations and activities. During the 91st conference, we will share ideas and innovation about how we can continue to build on the Richmond framework to imagine a better future and create a path forward for the educational leadership field in the coming decade and beyond.

A Member-Focused, Volunteer-Driven VASSP - Professional Organization

Middle School Principal Mark Makovec will end his term as VASSP President on June 30. He has been the principal at Blair Middle School since 2015. Previously, he served as the principal at Northside Middle School from 2012-2015. He was a high school assistant principal at Norview High School from 2008- 2012 and at Granby High School from 2004-2008. He served as a dean of students at Rosemont Middle School from 2002-2004 and taught History at Granby High School from 1999-2002. He joined VASSP in 2002. Mark attended Wake Forest University on a full athletic scholarship and graduated with BS and MAED degrees in Health and Exercise Science. In 2008, he earned his doctorate in education from The George Washington University after first earning an Educational Specialist Degree in 2001. His dissertation focused on teacher attrition and retention. Mark and his wife have three children.

High School Principal Douglas Fulton is VASSP President-Elect. He entered education in 1985 and taught at the middle and high school levels in the Fairfax and Loudoun school divisions. He taught special education, general education, honors, AP, and IB courses and served as a coach and club sponsor. Doug became an assistant principal in 2007 and the principal at Freedom High in 2012. He was named the 2017- 2018 Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Student Councils Association. He has been a member of VASSP since 2010. Doug has a B.A. in History and Education from Graceland University. He has two master degrees from George Mason University – Curriculum and Instruction and Administration and Supervision. He currently is a VASSP History doctoral student at The College of William and Mary. Doug’s wife is an elementary teacher in Loudoun. They have two children.

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 9 General Information

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CONFERENCE BREAKFAST The Conference Registration Desk is located in the Mount The Fourth General Session is the conference breakfast to Vernon Lobby of the hotel. Registration hours are: be held Wednesday, June 27 from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker is The Honorable Atif Qarni, Virginia Sunday, June 24 Tuesday, June 26 Secretary of Education. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The breakfast requires the purchase of an admission ticket. Monday, June 25 Wednesday, June 27 Please pick up your ticket from the Conference Registration 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Desk by noon on Tuesday.

To reach the conference registration desk via house phone, call 2018 VASSP EXHIBIT SHOW extension 57487. For calls from outside of the hotel, please dial The interests of VASSP members have resulted in the 540-839-7487. attraction of many companies that display the latest products and services for middle and high school educators. These NAME BADGE exhibitors from state and national companies will gather Your name badge is your entry ticket to all conference under one roof to create one of the finest educational trade presentations, receptions, and the Exhibit Show. Please shows seen by Virginia’s school principals. One of the major wear it at all times. Complimentary name badges for prizes will be given at the Ice Cream Social in the Exhibit spouses and children are available at the Conference Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Our exhibitors are proving to be Registration Desk; however, due to the size of our conference, instrumental in keeping our conference registration costs attendance at breakout sessions is restricted to those paying down. We urge you to visit their booths and take advantage the full registration fee. Spouses not registered as conference of this opportunity to acquaint yourselves with these fine participants may only participate in the Exhibit Show, general professionals and their products. Children in the Exhibit Hall sessions, and conference receptions. Spouses who are also must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The VASSP school administrators will need to register for the conference Exhibit Show is located in the Grand Ballroom. The Exhibit and pay the registration fee. Children are not permitted in Show hours are: the Exhibit Show without a parent. Tuesday, June 26 RIBBONS 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. VASSP members give unselfishly of their time and energy All conference refreshment breaks on Tuesday will be held to make the Association successful. Those individuals who in the Exhibit Hall. A continental breakfast for all registered are serving on boards and committees are wearing ribbons participants will be available in the Exhibit Hall at 7:00 a.m. attached to their name badges. Please take a moment to on Tuesday. Many hotels and corporations have contributed thank them for their efforts on behalf of Virginia’s middle and prizes which will be given away during the refreshment high school administrators. breaks. You can register for additional prizes at the booth of many participating exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. (The VASSP AWARDS grand prize drawing will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at One of the highlights of the Summer Conference is the 11:00 a.m. during the Fifth General Session.) presentation of the annual awards. VASSP’s statewide awards are the Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia, VASSP BOOKSTORE Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia, Outstanding The VASSP Bookstore is sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia, Frank E. Flora Education – a leading national publisher of educational Lamp of Knowledge Award, and Gavel of Authority Award. leadership books. The Bookstore is located in the Mount Vernon Room. Bookstore hours are: LUNCHEON SESSION The Second General Session this year is the annual luncheon Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 with the presentation of awards and a featured guest speaker 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to be held on Monday, June 25, from noon until 2:00 p.m. This luncheon is included in your conference fee; however, PRESS NOTIFICATION you must pick up your ticket in advance. Please pick up your Media representatives are requested to report to the luncheon ticket when you register. Conference Registration Desk upon arrival. A complimentary conference press release is available at www.vassp.org/ VASSP/2018presentations, password: 18vaprin. General Information

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MORNING COFFEE AND RECEPTIONS RECERTIFICATION POINTS Lifetouch will be providing morning coffee each day of The Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference the conference. Balfour will be providing entertainment in & Exposition qualifies for 15 recertification points – five the Great Hall Sunday evening. The Omni Homestead will per day – according to the Virginia Recertification Manual. be serving tea to all hotel guests on Monday and Tuesday The Pre-Conference School Law Clinic and AdvancED from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jostens will be sponsoring a Lead Evaluator Certification Workshop qualify for an reception from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday in the additional five recertification points. If you are making a Crystal Room. The Ice Cream Social will be held in the Exhibit conference presentation, you qualify for 15 points per Hall on Tuesday afternoon from 3:50 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Herff topic presentation. For more information, please refer to Jones will be hosting the annual conference party on Tuesday the recertification manual and consult your employing evening from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. educational agency. If you need a conference attendence These events are open to all conferees and guests. Name certificate, please contact VASSP. badges are required for attendance. GRADUATE CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION CONFERENCE PRESENTER HANDOUTS, Lynchburg College is offering graduate POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, AND WI-FI credit – one (1) or three (3) graduate hours An easily accessible website contains all presenter – structured to enable you to take advantage handouts and PowerPoint presentation slides. of self-guided learning while you participate in the annual The site is available for all conferees at www.vassp.org/ conference. (Please see page 31.) Contact information, VASSP/2018presentations, password: 18 vaprin. curriculum requirements, costs, and registration materials are available at the LC Course Registration Desk in the Mount VASSP MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CENTER Vernon Foyer. The Membership Services Center is located near the Exhibit Hall and Registration Desk. Visit the Center to (1) join VASSP/ CONFERENCE EVALUATION NASSP, (2) update your membership information, including To assist us in evaluating your conference experience, please your current e-mail address, (3) pay your 2018-2019 dues, take time to complete the evaluation form in the back of your (4) receive information about association benefits, products program. Those turning in completed evaluations by the close and services, (5) pick up your reserved meal tickets, (6) pick of the conference on Wednesday morning will be entered up your complimentary VASSP pin, and (7) enroll your school into a drawing to win the Grand Prize, a complimentary two- as a member of the Virginia Student Councils Association — night stay at The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. the nation’s oldest state student council organization — and Please return your evaluation form to the Conference as a member of the Virginia Association of Honor Societies. Registration Desk. Each conferee will be given a drawing The Center is open during conference registration hours. ticket in exchange for the completed form. The Conference Planning Committee values your input!

SOCIAL MEDIA Do you have a Twitter account? YOUR SATISFACTION AND ENJOYMENT Make sure that you are tweeting ARE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES! from your sessions to keep all of our participants informed If you have a problem or concern, please let us know on what you are learning and what is happening at the so we may help. VASSP staff is available to answer conference. Use #principal19 to tell us what session you questions, troubleshoot problems, or address concerns. are in and what great ideas you will take back to your school. Ask any staff member at the Conference Registration Desk, or call extension 57487. For calls outside of hotel, please dial 540-839-7487 if you need assistance. General Information CELL PHONES This goes without saying, but you are being asked just the same … as a courtesy to your colleagues, please silence cell phones during all conference sessions.

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Pre-Conference Programs

12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Mount Vernon Lobby Ice tea and lemonade courtesy of Lifetouch

12:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. AdvancED LEAD EVALUATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Qualifies for 5 recertification points or one LC graduate credit hour Blue Ridge Room

Dr. Darrell Barringer Vice President of Volunteer Services AdvancED

Dr. Kathleen Smith Director AdvancED Virginia

1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. SCHOOL LAW CLINIC Qualifies for 5 recertification points or one LC graduate credit hour Regency Ballroom East

1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Data/Information + Privacy/Security Jonathan D. Becker, J.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Education Virginia Commonwealth University

2:20 p.m. — 3:50 p.m. Special Education Law: Learning from Mistakes of Others Kathleen S. Mehfoud, J.D. Attorney, Reed Smith, LLP

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. W orkplace Issues with Teachers and Principals Bradford A. King, J.D. Attorney, Sands Anderson, LLP

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Conference Entertainment in The Great Hall Balfour of Virginia presents The Mike Lucci Band Pre-Conference Program

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7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Second General Session Luncheon Coffee available 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sponsored daily by Lifetouch Commonwealth Room Mount Vernon Lobby PRESIDER 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Annual VASSP Business Dr. Mark G. Makovec Meeting, Awards, and Election of Officers President Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals Stratford Room

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. VASSP Bookstore Open AWARD PRESENTATIONS

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GREETINGS SPEAKER Mrs. Diane Atkinson Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. Vice President 2018 National Principal of the Year Virginia Board of Education Principal, Chapin High School Commonwealth of Virginia Chapin, South Carolina

Educating the Heart: A Plea for INTRODUCTION Social Emotional Health in Schools Mrs. Jennifer S. Rucker VASSP Board Member Principal, Goochland Middle School Goochland Division

SPEAKER Dr. James F. Lane Superintendent of Public Instruction Monday Sessions Virginia Department of Education Commonwealth of Virginia

The Future of Education in the Commonwealth

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2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m. Learning Labs GROUP 3. Virginia Trends in Science Education: Sessions will be repeated 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. The Science Standards Revision Blue Ridge Room

GROUP 1. Delivering Career Investigations PRESIDER Appalachian Room Mr. Ronnie Collins PRESIDER VASSP Board Member Principal, Virginia High School Ms. Regina Phillips Bristol Division Principal, Monelison Middle School Amherst Division PRESENTER PRESENTERS Ms. Laura Casdorph Science Specialist Ms. Sharon Acuff Virginia Department of Education Specialist for Marketing & Related Clusters, and Mr. Joseph Wharff This session is designed to provide secondary leaders with School Counseling Specialist information concerning proposed changes to the Science Virginia Department of Education Standards of Learning and the Science Curriculum Framework. Potential impacts of the proposed Science Standards on The revised Standards of Accreditation state that middle school science instruction will be discussed. The alignment and students shall complete a Career Investigations course, or a assessment of criteria outlined in the Profile of a Graduate school division-provided alternative means of delivering the through the lens of science instruction will also be addressed. course, for middle school students starting in the 2018-2019 academic year. Information will be shared with participants about the creation of the Career Investigations course, curriculum delivery options, and resources for best practices. GROUP 4. Leading the Learning: Performance Assessment and State Assurance Chesapeake Room

GROUP 2. The Virginia Board of Education’s PRESIDER Changes to the Standards of Accreditation Dr. Travis Burns Stratford Room VASSP Board Member PRESIDER Principal, Northumberland High School Northumberland Division Dr. Timothy L. Healey VASSP Board Member PRESENTER Principal, Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School Dr. Kim Paddison Dockery Prince William Division Performance Assessment Coordinator PRESENTER Virginia Department of Education Dr. Cynthia A. Cave The state criterion tool and the common rubrics give school Assistant Superintendent for Policy & Communications leaders powerful tools for leading collaborative teams of Virginia Department of Education teachers to shift instructional practice focused on a balanced assessment framework. How do teachers use anchor papers This session addresses the Virginia Board of Education’s to look at student work? How will that help us ensure equity changes to the Standards of Accreditation to specify student across our divisions? learning expectations and the improvement of school quality as measured by multiple factors. The Board created the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, which is aligned to expectations for higher education, the business community and successful work in a complex, evolving economy. To measure school quality, the Board established a system for accreditation which includes multiple indicators quantified by performance levels. Monday Sessions

14 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 15 GROUP 5. Career and Technical Education (CTE) GROUP 7. Virginia Secondary Mathematics Essentials for School-Based Administrators Updates Piedmont Room Theatre

PRESIDER PRESIDER Mr. Mark Dorsey Mr. Donald D. Vale 2015 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia VASSP Board Member and Past President Principal, West Point High School Principal, Thomas Harrison Middle School West Point Division Harrisonburg Division PRESENTERS PRESENTER Dr. Tricia S. Jacobs Ms. Tina Mazzacane CTE Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, and Mathematics Coordinator for Instruction William Hatch, J.D. Virginia Department of Education CTE Coordinator of Planning, Administration, This session will provide updates on secondary mathematics & Accountability instruction and assessment in Virginia. Topics will include: Virginia Department of Education implementation of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of This session will provide school-based administrators with Learning; revisions to the Standards of Accreditation and the an essential update for leading a successful CTE program impact on schools and students as it relates to mathematics; within their schools. The update will include topics such as and new SOL blueprints, assessment item types and practice curriculum frameworks, career planning and plans of study, items. review of data, credentialing, program completers, workshop readiness skills, CTE resources, uses of state and Perkins funds, and federal program review and compliance. GROUP 8. Cybersecurity Education and Pathways Dominion Room GROUP 6. Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of Learning PRESIDER Lexington Room Ms. Tammy Houk Principal, Brooke Point High School PRESIDER Stafford Division Mr. Jeffrey Johnson PRESENTER VASSP Board Member Mrs. Judith P. Sams Principal, Great Bridge High School Specialist, Business and Information Technology and Chesapeake Division Related Clusters PRESENTER Virginia Department of Education Mrs. Jill Nogueras The session will highlight Virginia’s newest cybersecurity English/History & Social Science Specialist courses and pathways that are currently available or are Virginia Department of Education under development as next steps from the Cybersecurity Attendees will gain insight and understanding of the 2017 Fundamentals. Valuable handouts on the courses, pathways, English Standards of Learning. Information will be shared resources, credentials, and Virginia Cyber Range will be about the updated standards, new curriculum framework, discussed. The resources are perfect to use for recruiting and the implementation timeline. Suggested best practices tools in local divisions as Virginia continues to move ahead for integration of the strands will be a focus area of the in developing and implementing Cybersecurity courses and learning lab. pathways. Monday Sessions

15 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 15 GROUP 9. Virginia’s Continuous School 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Conference Reception Improvement Planning Process Sponsored by Jostens Tower Suite Crystal Room PRESIDER Mr. Michael Pflugrath 2017 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia Assistant Principal, South County High School Fairfax County Division Experience the statewide VASSP PRESENTER Leadership Learning Network by: Dr. Michelle Wallace Coordinator of School Improvement Virginia Department of Education Joining VASSP/NASSP Virginia’s Continuous School Improvement Planning Process (VCSIP) entails conducting a deep and meaningful comprehensive needs assessment as a precursor to building a strategic school improvement plan designed to propel the school forward.

3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion Non-Repeating — Second Session Only

GROUP 10. Impact of the Revised SOA on High Be sure to visit the Schools – A Panel Discussion Empire Room VASSP Membership MODERATOR Services Center Mr. Douglas Fulton VASSP President-Elect where you can: Principal, Freedom High School Loudoun Division Pick up your Monday luncheon ticket DISCUSSANTS Mrs. Diane T. Atkinson Pay your 2018-2019 dues Vice President Virginia Board of Education Update your membership information Dr. Catherine Worley 2018 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia Check out our national affiliate — NASSP Principal, Jamestown High School Williamsburg-James City Division Pick up your complimentary Mr. Michael Davidson Members VASSP lapel pin VASSP Immediate Past President Principal, Marion Sr. High School Smyth Division, and Center Hours Dr. Kathleen Smith • Director, AdvancED Virginia Mount Vernon Lobby (Southern Association of College and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement) Sunday — 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This panel discussion will provide insight into the type of high Monday — 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. school staff development that may be needed to address the changes in the SOA, address the likely impact of subgroup Tuesday — 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. achievement on accountability, and provide examples of Wednesday — 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. measures for the 5 Cs. In addition, the implementation of the new graduation requirements will be discussed. Education leaders will leave this session with ideas on how to

Monday Sessions implement the new SOA.

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Dr. Carol Robinson — VASSP Past President and VASSP Field Consultant TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Graduate Credit Available

7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Exhibits Open / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mount Vernon Lobby Coffee available 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Exhibit Hall 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Sponsored daily by Lifetouch Available to conference registrants and exhibitors only. Sponsored by Balfour 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. VASSP Bookstore Open Grand Ballroom / Exhibit Hall Mount Vernon Room

Roundtable Discussions Tuesday, June 26, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 9:55 p.m Roundtable Discussions 12. Five Tips for First Year Administrators Greetings from The Virginia Lottery PRESENTERS Ms. Jill Vaughan, Director of Communications Mrs. Karen Black Grand Ballroom / Exhibit Hall Assistant Principal, and The following topics will be presented as roundtable Mr. Jeffrey Johnson discussions in the Exhibit Hall. Presenters will make three VASSP Board Member Principal, Great Bridge High School 25-minute presentations to groups of approximately ten Chesapeake Division people, with five-minute breaks between each presentation, allowing participants to hear three different presentations. Congratulations! You have been appointed to an administrative position. As you know, newly appointed administrators face a daunting task transitioning into their new roles. This workshop intends to ease this transition by prompting discussion with 11. Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning administrators who have just completed their first year in Through Four Lenses administration. Participants will have an opportunity to ask candid questions of a principal and an assistant principal who PRESENTERS has just completed year one in administration. Dr. Kelly Aitken Supervisor of Science and Visual Arts Frederick County Public Schools Frederick Division, and 13. Now That We have Gone 1:1 - Now What? Dr. Candace-Lutzow Felling PRESENTERS Director of Educational Outreach Blandy Experimental Farm Dr. Freddie Alarcon Principal, Corporate Landing Middle School, and Starting with a cornerstone project-based learning experience Dr. Eugene Soltner through a partnership with the University of Virginia’s Blandy Principal, Great Neck Middle School Experimental Farm, Frederick County Public Schools’ 6th Virginia Beach Division graders explored, adapted, and advanced on a common focus of geo-literacy and environmental awareness. From In this learning lab session, two middle school principals will there, each of the four middle schools individualized an share key takeaways and lessons learned from implementing interdisciplinary project to relate specifically to their school’s a 1:1 initiative in their buildings. The session is designed to site. Learn how problem-based learning can encourage help other schools and divisions think through the process creativity, critical thinking, community, citizenship, and of going 1:1 and how they can best leverage technology in Monday Sessions collaboration within a school district. Examples will be support of a personalized learning model. Participants will provided. explore key strategies for successfully implementing this initiative in their schools.

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 17 14. Getting the Best Use Out of Your SCA 17. Motivating and Molding Middle Schoolers with PBIS Strategies that Work! PRESENTER Dr. Kevin G. Bezy PRESENTERS VASSP Board Member and Past President Mrs. Alaina Britt 2000 Outstanding Secondary School Principal, and Assistant Principal of Virginia Ms. Stephanie Horton Associate Principal, Franklin County High School Assistant Principal Franklin County Division Hugo Owens Middle School How can students gain experiences in leadership and learn Chesapeake Division to practice the citizenship skills necessary for effective Presenters will share positive behavioral intervention and participation in our democratic society? One answer is support (PBIS) strategies that are practical and have proven sponsoring a student council. Participants will see the to be successful at the middle school level. Using a tiered benefits of sponsoring a Student Council in their schools, approach, school leaders have significantly reduced discipline learn how schools benefit from the increase in student ideas incidents by strategically addressing common concerns, contributing to a positive school environment, and see that establishing and communicating school-wide expectations, students benefit from the real leadership experience. and planning activities that promote a positive school climate. Theory is great, but when working with a diverse group of adolescents, you need tried and true strategies that work! 15. School Quality Profile Enhancements

PRESENTER 18. History and Social Science Performance Mr. Charles B. Pyle Tasks and the Common Rubric Director of Communications Virginia Department of Education PRESENTER This session will provide a preview of upcoming changes Ms. Christonya Brown to the School Quality Profiles to reflect the state Board of History & Social Science Education Coordinator Education’s new “dashboard” approach to state accountability Virginia Department of Education and implementation of the federal Every Student Succeeds VDOE staff will provide an overview and discuss the connection Act, and improvements based on user comments. between the 2015 History and Social Science Standards of Learning the Curriculum Framework and the implementation of performance tasks and assessments. Participants will have 16. The Power of “Hello” - Creating Sustained the opportunity to see the history and social science common Connections that Build Student Relationships rubric, and gain ideas to support teachers when designing performance tasks and using the common rubric. PRESENTER Dr. Lawrence Bolar Assistant Principal, Massaponax High School 19. Supporting Life-Ready Students Through Spotsylvania Division the School Library It starts with the simple act of saying “Hello” and leads PRESENTERS to the invaluable act of building relationships with students. Participants will discuss strategies to start Dr. Karla Collins conversations and build strong connections with students in Assistant Professor, and ways that encourage inclusion, increase academic and social Dr. Sarah Tanner-Anderson success, and develop that “gut feeling” when something is Assistant Professor just not right. Students don’t care how much you know, until Longwood University they know how much you care! Twenty-First Century librarians are skilled collaborators and master teachers. Harness the unique knowledge, power, and abilities of the school librarian as part of your school leadership team. Find out how librarians are prepared to address all aspects of the Portrait of a Virginia Graduate: content knowledge, workplace skills, community engagement and civic responsibility, and career exploration. Learn about the roles of the school librarian and the new National Standards for School Libraries. Tuesday Sessions Tuesday

18 18 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 20. Improving High School Climate and Culture 23. Principal Entrepreneurship: Building Intrapreneurs Through an Innovative PRESENTERS Organization Mr. Jon Crutchfield Principal, and PRESENTER Mr. Curtis Bumgardner Mr. Zachary Haney Assistant Principal Assistant Principal, Windsor High School Franklin County High School Isle of Wight Division Franklin County Division This presentation will outline a conceptual framework What began as a PBIS (positive behavior and support) that analyzes a principal’s entrepreneurship and capacity program at Franklin County High School extended into the for innovative leadership. Entrepreneurial business and school’s Eagle Excellence Program to build and enhance management studies are juxtaposed to institutional leadership among all students. The added benefits have organizational theory and “intrapreneurs,” or the “dreamers included a decline in discipline issues, increase in academic who do” – the employees linking structural norms with achievement, and overall improvement in school climate individual goals (Pinchot, 1985). Participants will leave with and culture. Participants will gain ideas that will help improve a heightened awareness and understanding of the role of school culture, student involvement and leadership, and “intrapreneurs” within their school culture and instructional faculty morale. environment.

21. Personalized Learning – The Map of a New 24. Tier 1 Support Through Clustering Journey PRESENTERS PRESENTER Ms. Elizabeth Haskins Dr. William R. Gulgert Assistant Principal, and Assistant Principal, Loudoun Valley High School Mr. Nate Brown Loudoun Division Assistant Principal Participants will learn about Loudoun Valley High School’s Great Bridge High School journey into the integration and implementation of Chesapeake Division personalized learning. Participants will learn about the Clustering students with disabilities using intentional structures, team requirements and collective commitments scheduling and inclusion teams helped improve Math and made prior to beginning the journey, as well as the team’s English results at Great Bridge High School. This discussion vision of possibilities for students and teachers. Time will will address how students made progress through these be included to have beneficial discussions that generate changes, and how strategic clustering can be applied at your suggestions and spark new ideas. school. Participants will leave with strategies for how to better serve students with disabilities.

22. Building Enthusiasm and Precision with Faculty for an AdvancED External Review 25. One School’s Journey with Jostens Renaissance® PRESENTERS Dr. Frank Di Nicola, III PRESENTER Assistant Principal, Riverside High School Ms. Tammy Houk Loudoun Division, and VASSP Board Member Dr. Kathleen Smith Principal, Brooke Point High School Director Stafford Division AdvancED Virginia Jostens Renaissance® is an education enrichment program Session participants will actively engage in activities to learn customized by each individual school. The session will how a high school recently integrated its faculty, administrative Tuesday Sessions describe one high school’s implementation of the program staff, students, and parent/community volunteers in over the last three years. Participants will learn about the completing the AdvancED External Review preparation process small steps schools can take and then the movement to for an effective accreditation experience for the benefit of the larger, more-encompassing elements. Lessons learned and entire school community. Specifically, the school used the the program’s impact on the school’s climate and culture, as Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool (eleot®) well as funding strategies, will be shared. as a reflection tool rather than an observation tool. The use of this tool in this way served to improve student engagement throughout the building.

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 19 26. Wellness Matters - Daily Approaches for 29. Mastermind Groups Staff and Students PRESENTER PRESENTERS Mr. Jared Kahmar Ms. Nicole Herndon Principal, HBE Elementary School Assistant Principal, and Port Jervis City School District, NY Ms. Ann Smith Since the early 1900s, Mastermind Groups have used peer-to- School Social Worker peer mentoring techniques to help individuals solve problems Loudoun Valley High School through mutual advice and input from other members. Loudoun Division Learn how these groups have allowed one administrator to Participants will learn about the implementation of daily, achieve success as a school leader. The presenter will share multi-dimensional approaches to wellness practices for experiences of participating in and running Mastermind Groups students and staff, along with the structures, teams and tools with top executives, physicians, Olympians, entrepreneurs necessary for implementation. Participants will learn about and educators from across the country. Learn techniques that the impact that wellness practices have had within the school can be applied to your administrative team. community in addressing the holistic needs of staff and students. Participants will discuss their questions, share ideas and brainstorm possibilities for their school. 30. Remediate, Intervene, and Prevent: Setting Up Structures to Help All Students

27. How to Build a Successful Fine Arts PRESENTER Enrichment Program Mr. Rodney Jones, Jr. Assistant Principal, Loudoun Valley High School PRESENTERS Loudoun Division Ms. Whitney B. Johnson Having comprehensive structures in place can be an effective Principal, and way for schools to best help students, particularly those in Mr. Kyle LaFollette need. Participants will learn about several structures that Lead Teacher James Madison Middle School can be put in place school wide, during the school day, for Roanoke City Division prevention, intervention, and remediation. These structures provide flexibility for students and teachers. In addition, Kids love drama! However, due to a number of factors ranging participants will learn about the teams and tools used to keep from budgetary constraints to lack of interest, many schools do the structures relevant in your school. not offer theater as an elective choice. This is particularly true of middle schools. This session will show how one middle school took an unsuccessful after-school “drama club” and turned it into a sold-out spring production, academic tutorial, 31. GoOpenVA: Virginia’s OER Initiative and a summer academy for students. Learn how you can PRESENTERS improve your fine arts enrichment programs. Ms. Tina Manglicmot Director of STEM Virginia Department of Education, and 28. 2018 Revision of the VBOE Student Code of Mr. Ernest Longworth Conduct Assistant Director of Technology Chesterfield Division PRESENTER Openly-licensed Educational Resources (OER) are freely Ms. Rebecca Counts Kahila available learning objects that can support a variety of School Safety and Discipline Specialist learning models both within and outside of the classroom. Virginia Department of Education The GoOpenVA initiative has engaged national, state, and The Virginia Department of Education has undertaken the division leaders to enhance the adoption of these resources revision of the Virginia Board of Education Student Code within Virginia. For schools who are interested in leveraging of Conduct. In this roundtable discussion, the current draft OER for student learning a variety of tools and other resources of the document will be discussed, giving participants the are now available. opportunity to understand the prevention approach that the new guidance encourages. Tuesday Sessions Tuesday

20 20 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 32. Leading Change - Do You Have What it all decisions, providing targeted professional development, Takes? implementing school-wide systems of support for students, and reducing staff turnover. PRESENTER Ms. Gena C. Keller Coordinator of Professional Learning and Development 35. Getting the Most from your School’s Virtual Virginia Department of Education Virginia Experience Leading change is a common challenge for educational leaders. Transforming schools and ultimately your people PRESENTERS takes self-awareness, grit and the ability to adapt. Through an Mr. Thomas Landon interactive session, participants and presenter alike will work Director of Instruction, and together to identify what it takes for a leader to transform Ms. Sarah Warnick a school in an ever-changing, social media rich and often Instructional Supervisor, controversial environment. Virtual Virginia Virtual Virginia is the VDOE’s online learning program for middle and high schools. This session will cover enrollment, 33. Principals and Librarians: A Collaborative fees, eligibility and policies, as well as new course offerings Approach to School Culture and initiatives, including blended learning opportunities. Virtual Virginia currently offers 89 online courses to schools in PRESENTERS approximately 95% of the state’s school districts. Mrs. Deborah Kelly Librarian, Ms. Beth Bowen 36. Innovation Requires Collaboration for Librarian, and Teacher-Led Change Mrs. Heather Abney Principal PRESENTERS Woodbridge Senior High School Mrs. Melanie Knowles Prince William Division Principal, and How can the principal and librarian relationship impact Ms. Rebecca Harmon school culture? Come observe, engage, and participate in Associate Principal a discussion with the principal and co-librarians of a high Bailey Bridge Middle School school. This session will show how the synergy of sharing Chesterfield Division united visions empowers the school community to grow with Systemic change requires collaboration. Participate in a a sense of unity in its diversity. discussion with school administrators from one middle school about their support of a teacher-led change to implement an innovative school-within-a-school model called Summit 34. From Theory to Practice: Implementing a Learning. Explore the process this administrative team has Systems Approach to School Improvement and used to guide teachers through implementation of the Change program, expansion for the future, and the use of data to determine effectiveness that can be used to implement PRESENTERS change at any level. Ms. Barbara R. Kimzey Principal, Mr. Shaun L. Howard 37. Sources of Strength Assistant Principal, and Mr. Eric Garcia PRESENTER Assistant Principal Mrs. Carole Kihm Churchland Middle School VASSP State Coordinator

Portsmouth Division Principal, Longfellow Middle School Tuesday Sessions Participants will learn about the systems approach that the Fairfax County Division administrative team used to rally a middle school community Sources of Strength is a national mental health wellness to embrace changes that have resulted in significant program that utilizes the power of peer social networks improvements in student achievement, discipline, school to help change unhealthy norms and culture to ultimately culture, and climate. Strategies the team have used with prevent suicide, bullying, violence, and substance abuse. One documented success include building consensus for change middle school initiated this program last year, and the results through collaborative practices, such as using data to inform changed the mindset of students and staff to a culture of

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 21 awareness, sustainability, and caring. Learn how to identify critical for gaining an outside perspective on a school student leaders in your building, host team building trainings, community from experts in the field of education. train students in building perseverance, and promote a Developing the best possible presentation of your school positive culture in your school. can be accomplished by using a well-defined Google Drive structure in which resources are organized, collected, and documented in a manner that encourages contributions 38. Personalized Remediation and Enrichment by all stakeholders. for All Students

PRESENTERS 41. Changes to the Standards of Accreditation: Dr. Poldi Moreno Graduation and School Accountability Principal, and Ms. Julie Amos PRESENTER Assistant Principal Dr. Jennifer Piver-Renna Appomattox County High School Senior Executive Director for Research Appomattox Division Virginia Department of Education Tired of not being able to provide enrichment/remediation The Virginia Board of Education recently approved revisions for all students? Learn how you can put in an enrichment/ to the Standards of Accreditation (SOA), which include new remediation class in the daily or weekly schedule at your graduation requirements and school accreditation standards. school, as well as how you can place students exactly where This discussion will cover significant changes to the SOA, they need to be for focused attention. This discussion will as well as a detailed overview of how school accreditation also cover how to provide support for upper level classes and ratings will be impacted by new measures of quality and SAT/ACT Prep, along with transition strategies. performance.

39. Using Data to Personalize Learning for All 42. Education Stability for Students in Foster Students Care or Experiencing Homelessness PRESENTERS PRESENTER Ms. Aurelia Ortiz Principal, and Dr. Patricia Ann Popp Ms. LaShel Bradley EHCY State Coordinator Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation Project HOPE - Virginia Falling Creek Middle School Children and youth experiencing homelessness or placed Chesterfield Division in foster care are among the most highly mobile students For students to be college and career ready, they need learning our schools serve. Such mobility adds to student trauma, experiences tailored to both their needs and interests. By barriers to academic success, and instructional challenges for using data to form both intervention and enrichment groups, classrooms and schools with “revolving doors.” This session students are offered targeted learning experiences. When will highlight the importance of school stability and provide students, parents, teachers, and leaders are empowered an overview of ESSA requirements for students experiencing with the data, new ways to personalize learning arise. This homelessness or placed in foster care along with Virginia discussion will demonstrate how administrators can collect processes and resources. and utilize data to accomplish these goals within their schools.

43. Mindfulness: A Leadership Strategy 40. Preparing for Meaningful AdvancED Accreditation (SACS CASI) PRESENTERS Mrs. Linda C. Whitfield PRESENTERS Retired Principal Mr. Timothy Panagos Alexandria Division, and Assistant Principal, and Dr. Carol C. Robinson Mr. William Hicks VASSP Field Consultant and Past President Instructional Facilitator It’s all the rage, this thing called “mindfulness.” Have these Woodgrove High School questions popped up for you: what does it mean - how can it Loudoun Division be used - how can it help me as the school leader - how can Preparing for the accreditation process can seem like an it help my school? Come ready to engage and share ideas on this powerful strategy that you can incorporate in your

Tuesday Sessions Tuesday insurmountable task; however, the resulting insights are

22 22 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 efforts to defuse tension, reduce stress, bolster creativity, and opportunity to ask questions and share their ideas regarding promote wellness at your school. the implementation of the 5C’s and the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

44. Fostering a Culture of Innovation 47. Making the Most of Instructional Time PRESENTER through Block Scheduling Ms. Susan Ross Principal, Loudoun Valley High School PRESENTERS Loudoun Division Dr. Cheryl Servis In this session, participants will learn about organizational Principal, and structures, processes, attitudes and habits of mind that Ms. Stephanie Totty support transitions from traditional teamwork to innovative Assistant Principal teamwork that fosters creative collaboration. Significant Appomattox Middle School changes in school culture, along with bumps in the road, will Appomattox Division be shared. Participants will leave with one assumption that Who doesn’t need more instructional time? What about time they can use as a focal point when planning this kind of deep for built-in remediation or enrichment? Come to this session change at their school or district sites. and discover how one middle school used block scheduling to double math and English instructional time, renew a focus on balance literacy, build in remediation for struggling 45. School Administration: The Balancing Act learners, and offer opportunities for enrichment. Learn how you can apply these lessons to your school. PRESENTER Mrs. Jennifer S. Rucker VASSP Board Member 48. Addressing Loneliness in Public Schools Principal, Goochland Middle School Goochland Division PRESENTERS When the goal is excellence, maintaining balance is a Ms. Debbie Savage constant challenge. How often do you put yourself on the Teacher/Advisory Lead, and back burner, and how does that impact your own level of Mr. Douglas Fulton effectiveness? Take a moment to look at strategies to balance VASSP President-Elect Principal work and life, with a glance at the role that volunteering plays Freedom High School in the equation. Participants will discuss ways to be proactive, Loudoun Division avoid being reactive, and maintain balance in a 24-7 world. Loneliness is becoming a worldwide epidemic. Kids and adults alike are becoming more withdrawn and disconnected. Is technology to blame? What impact could this have on our 46. Effective Implementation of the 5C’s to students? How can schools make every student feel that they Align with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate matter, that they are seen, and that they have a voice? One answer is advisory; a time when a small group of students PRESENTERS and a staff member get together and connect with one Mrs. Angela Seiders another. Learn how you can encourage advising and better Principal, build relationships at your school. Mrs. Candice Welch Assistant Principal, and Mr. Albert Green Assistant Principal 49. Virginia’s ESSA State Plan Tabb High School York Division PRESENTER

Dr. Lynn Sodat Tuesday Sessions As the Commonwealth of Virginia implements the new Director, Program Administration & Accountability Standards of Accreditation, schools have been challenged with meeting the new requirements and ensuring that Virginia Department of Education they are preparing graduates that meet the new Profile of This session will provide information about Virginia’s ESSA a Virginia Graduate. In this session, participants will learn state plan. The presenter will explain how schools will be how administrators at one high school implemented the identified for comprehensive and targeted support and 5C’s effectively across the curriculum. They will also have an improvement. Participants will gain an understanding of federal accountability under ESSA.

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 23 50. Hack My Feedback: Creating Small session will cover how to build a network to teach and share Collaborative Learning Groups knowledge, define a problem of practice, and observe peers in a non-evaluative manner. PRESENTERS Mr. Justin Throupe Assistant Principal, and 53. Changing School Levels: Surviving the Dr. Mark Hudson Administrative Transition Principal Warhill High School PRESENTER Williamsburg James-City Division Dr. Donna H. Weingand Administrators are pulled in many directions, but must 2016 Outstanding Secondary School remain focused on being instructional leaders. This session Assistant Principal of Virginia will provide a framework for creating and implementing Principal, Southeastern Elementary School small collaborative learning groups, which allow for a greater Chesapeake Division frequency of feedback from classroom observations. This Many assistant principals look forward to the day that they small “hack” to observation practices will result in a higher will become principals of their very own building; however, quality feedback, and will help create a common instructional we don’t always know where we will end up. This session language among staff. will offer lessons learned, tips, and strategies for successfully transitioning to a first-year principalship - all from the perspective of a high school AP who found herself the brand 51. The Growth Mindset Way to Full new principal of an elementary school. Accreditation

PRESENTERS 54. Profile of a Graduate: Piecing it All Mr. Donald Vale Together! VASSP Board Member and Past President Principal, and PRESENTER Mr. Chad Burk Mr. Joseph Wharff Assistant Principal School Counseling Specialist Thomas Harrison Middle School Virginia Department of Education Harrisonburg Division The revised Standards of Accreditation (SOA) have Participants will learn about one middle school’s journey implications not only for first-time 9th grade students in to develop and implement the “Growth Mindset School 2018-2019, but for all students (K-12)! This roundtable will Improvement” program and Teaching Personal and Social explain new requirements, specify grade levels affected, and Responsibility (TPSR). This past year the school became fully discuss available resources for meeting new requirements. accredited for the first time in four years in part due to a Emphasis will be placed on the school counselor’s role in school wide commitment to the needs of students both in meeting these requirements. literacy and in school culture.

55. Teacher-Led Learning Groups: A Strategy 52. Sustaining Instructional Rounds for for Professional Development Systematic Change PRESENTERS PRESENTERS Ms. Ann Wong Dr. Derek Wasnock Assistant Principal, and Principal, Mr. Matthew Eline Ms. Janet Garland Principal Dean of Students, and Robinson Secondary School Mrs. Stephanie Hoppin Fairfax County Division Assistant Principal Robious Middle School How do you lead your staff in meaningful professional Chesterfield Division development? By allowing them to choose their topic and guide their own learning. Learn how one secondary school Why are instructional rounds so important for schools and implemented year-long professional development for a staff school districts? In this discussion, participants will gain insight of 200 teachers and counselors. Topics will include timeline, into the instructional round process where the focus is on the logistics, topics, and results. instructional core, especially the students. Additionally, the Tuesday Sessions Tuesday

24 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 56. Quality Driver Education Saves Lives! 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Third General Session and EdCamp PRESENTERS Regency Ballroom East Ms. Janet Ragland, and Mrs. Lisa McDaniels PRESIDER Driver Education Specialists Dr. Mark G. Makovec Virginia Department of Education President Becoming a driver is a life-changing event! Actual mobility, or Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals driving, affects upward mobility (i.e. employment). Mobility is also a key factor in the economic and social growth of the INTRODUCTION state; and while not all jobs require a driver’s license, most Dr. Mark Smith job applications do. Safe driving is a life skill. This session will 2017 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia discuss how curriculum design and teacher preparation for Principal, Stafford Middle School driving courses are crucial for student learning. Stafford Division

SPEAKER 57. Contagious Passion with Infectious School- Mr. Jimmy Casas Based Professional Learning Senior Fellow: International Center for PRESENTER Leadership in Education Co-Founder of EdCampIowa Mrs. Betty-Jo Wynham Assistant Principal, Eastern View High School Culpeper Division Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Excitement for teaching and learning is contagious. Replicate Whatever It Takes this school-based professional learning experience, in alignment with your School Improvement Plan, so that the EDCAMP MEETING ROOMS infectious passion for teaching and learning spreads rapidly • APPALACHIAN ROOM through your faculty. Participants will design a meaningful • BLUE RIDGE ROOM professional learning experience tailored to their school’s • PIEDMONT ROOM improvement plan. • CHESAPEAKE ROOM • LEXINGTON ROOM • STRATFORD ROOM

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m Networking, Visit Exhibits, Cash Lunch & Prize Drawings Grand Ballroom / Exhibit Hall

Visit the Exhibit Hall

LUNCH& LEARN Tuesday Sessions buy lunch and chat with colleagues and be in on the fun for prize drawings

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 25 Professional Practices Symposium Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Repeating Sessions Group 60. Leading Schools on Assessment 1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Journeys Chesapeake Room

GROUP 58. Beyond the Bubble: Using PRESENTER Performance Assessments for Learning & Mr. Scott Habeeb Accountability Principal, Salem High School Stratford Room Salem Division PRESENTER Traditional assessment practices cause too much focus to be Dr. Christopher R. Gareis on grading rather than learning. To overcome the institutional Educational Leadership Professor inertia that has led to this reality, instructional leaders must take schools on “Assessment Journeys” toward learning- College of William & Mary based assessment strategies. These journeys must happen A focus on 21st century skills, college/career readiness, and in an organic manner that grows instruction philosophy deeper learning signifies a shift away from standardized and creates long-term meaningful change rather than the assessments toward more authentic methods of assessing short-term compliance that comes from policy alone. Be student learning, namely using performance-based encouraged, empowered, and equipped to take that journey! assessments. Performance assessments are not new to education, but the challenge of developing them within a standards-based curriculum is. This session describes the role of performance assessments in a balanced assessment 1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Non-Repeating Sessions system, clarifies four major types of performance assessments, and provides instructional leaders insights to implications for GROUP 61. The Fundamental 5: Delivering curriculum and instruction. Quality Instruction to All Students Dominion Room

GROUP 59. Professional Association Advocacy PRESENTERS Impact Mr. Sean M. Cain Lexington Room Chief Idea Officer, and Dr. Michael W. Laird PRESENTERS Adjunct Professor Mrs. Elizabeth “Bet” Neale Lead Your School VASSP Director of Government Relations and Lead Lobbyist, The Woodlands, Texas Dr. Mark Makovec Great teachers don’t teach dramatically different from their VASSP President, and peers. They teach slightly different. It is those slight changes Mrs. Carole Kihm VASSP State Coordinator in delivery that dramatically improve student performance. Join these best-selling authors as they share the secrets of This session will review the 2018 laws passed by the Virginia our great teachers and how to follow their example in any General Assembly and the implications for school principals instructional setting. If you want your campus to perform at and assistant principals. Educational issues that are likely to the highest levels, don’t miss this session! be on the political agenda for the 2019 session will also be discussed. Learn about the impact that VASSP’s legislative advocacy has had on your profession this year. GROUP 62. Building Cultural Competency with Stakeholders Tower Suite

PRESENTER Dr. Rodney L. Berry Superintendent, Nottoway County Public Schools Nottoway Division In an educational environment with increased cultural diversification and heightened sensitivity, this session will demonstrate the importance of cultural competency in Tuesday Sessions Tuesday

26 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 improving students’ academic and behavioral outcomes. School Discipline and its impact on achievement is a major It will address how partnerships and collaborations with concern for administrators. Using the Positive Behavioral community organizations can increase cultural proficiency Initiative & Supports (PBIS) framework, participants will and foster success for employees and students of color. be provided resources and ideas that focus on creating a positive learning environment. Administrators will be shown a school-wise systematic approach pinpointing disruptive GROUP 63. Encouraging Effective Grading “Troublespots” in the school, using discipline data to develop Practices of Classroom Teachers a school-wide expectation matrix, building common language and common behaviors, distinguishing minor from major Piedmont Room behaviors, and using the PBIS Framework to provide staff PRESENTER development. Dr. Travis Burns VASSP Board Member Principal, Northumberland High School Group 66. Ideas to Improve the Climate and Northumberland Division Culture in Schools This presentation will highlight grading practices that inform Theatre and enhance student learning experiences. Participants will PRESENTER reflect on their core values related to grading with group members. There will be an emphasis on grading practices Mr. Steven Bollar that promote student achievement through meaningful Renaissance Hall of Fame Member feedback and extended opportunities to learn from mistakes. Sponsored by Jostens This discussion will share action steps to improve the climate and culture in our schools by aligning with the ESSA Goals. Group 64. RAMP Up Your School Counseling Connected students increase graduation rates and college Department bound success while reducing discipline referrals and Appalachian Room absenteeism.

PRESENTERS Mr. Ken Christopher Group 67. How Effective Leaders Get Results Director of School Counseling, and Empire Room Ms. Neelum Chaudhry Assistant Principal PRESENTERS Virginia’s 2018 Award Winners Freedom High School Dr. Catherine Worley Loudoun Division 2018 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia Applying to be designated as a Recognized ASCA (American Principal School Counselor Associations) Model Program (RAMP) can Jamestown High School seem like a daunting task for a school counseling department; Williamsburg James-City Division, and however, offering a comprehensive, data driven school Dr. David Ellena counseling program will champion the mission and goals of 2018 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia the school, in addition to positively impacting a school and Principal community. Learn how to support your school’s counseling Tomahawk Creek Middle School staff in order to make your school a RAMP school. Chesterfield Division The role of the school administrator has expanded with increasing demands at a time when financial and human Group 65. One School’s Journey: Positive resources are diminishing. The difference between successful Behavior Initiatives and Supports (PBIS) and unsuccessful administrators is not determined by how many hours a day they have to perform their responsibilities. Blue Ridge Room Rather, it is a function of how effectively they use the resources

PRESENTERS they have at their disposal. The panel presentation by this Tuesday Sessions year’s award-winning leaders in public school education in Dr. Bernice Cobbs the Commonwealth will focus on tactics and strategies they Principal, use effectivity to achieve quality results. Mrs. Leanne Worley Assistant Principal, and Ms. Teresa Sanders Assistant Principal Benjamin Franklin Middle School Franklin County Division

Principal Leadership — Discover `19 27 in instructional leadership practices helping teachers to reflect 2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Non-Repeating Sessions on and change their own style. Results will be shared on the changes teachers made after being provided a consistent Group 68. The Big Stretch: Increased Rigor definition of what student engagement looks like and then Through Instruction allowed to make improvements in their own practices. Dominion Room

PRESENTERS Group 71. Employ the Power of Mentoring and Mr. Sean M. Cain Coaching Chief Idea Officer, and Appalachian Room Dr. Michael W. Laird Adjunct Professor PRESENTERS Lead Your School Dr. Virginia Minshew The Woodlands, Texas 2011 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia How do you teach for increased depth and connections in Adjunct Professor today’s fast paced, abbreviated class periods? Join best-selling Shenandoah University, and education authors as they demonstrate how the enhanced Dr. Carol C. Robinson implementation of The Fundamental 5 (targeted high yield VASSP Field Consultant and Past President instructional practices) is the first, best and most practical National Institute for School Leadership Certified Facilitator strategy for improving student performance. The Big Stretch and VFEL Faculty Member in the classroom is the springboard for a big leap in campus While evaluation and supervision are important responsibilities success! for administrators, employing the skills of mentoring and coaching also provide guidance and support for staff members. There will be an opportunity to participate in an in- Group 69. Leveraging Technology to Become a basket activity and to share ideas. See how being a mentor Better Leader and coach empowers others to be risk takers, to embrace experimentation, to welcome reflection, and to implement Tower Suite steps to achieve goals. PRESENTER Dr. David S. Ellena 2018 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia Group 72. Best Practices in School Safety - the VASSP Past President ALARM Protocol Principal, Tomahawk Creek Middle School Blue Ridge Chesterfield Division PRESENTER This session will explain how administrators can utilize various forms of technology to increase productivity and efficiency. Mr. Daniel J. Palmer, Sr. The presenter will demonstrate how to use Google tools Assistant Principal, Swift Creek Middle School and other apps to streamline workflow and help improve Chesterfield Division instruction and morale in your school. Progressive school systems continually reevaluate safety protocols. At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, one school division initiated the ALARM (Active response/ Group 70. How to Use Teacher Reflection to Lockdown with barricades/Alert others/Run/Make a decision) Increase Student Engagement protocol in an effort to use current best practices for schools in the event of an active shooter attack. This session will review Piedmont Room the tenets of ALARM, look at myths and facts about active PRESENTERS shooters, and look at personal safety issues for staff as well. Dr. Kathleen Smith Director, AdvancED Virginia, and Dr. Frank DiNicola, III Assistant Principal Riverside High School Loudoun Division This presentation will focus on how the AdvancED Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool (eleot®) can be used as a teacher reflection tool rather than just an observation tool to increase engagement. The tool can be instrumental Tuesday Sessions Tuesday

28 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 Group 73. Fine Tuning the Performance-Based Lesson Plan Theatre

PRESENTERS Dr. Rhonda Stegall Director of Secondary Instruction Roanoke County Public Schools, and Mrs. Tina Turner Assistant Principal Hidden Valley High School Roanoke County Division When you tune a lesson or PBL plan, you have two basic Mentor-Coach components: the goals of the plan and a set of learning activities sequenced to help the students meet those goals. Course for School Leaders The general objective of the Fine Tuning Protocol (FTP) is to get feedback from your colleagues about the degree to which the activity you structure helps students reach these goals. Who: for those who are new or The plan is “in tune” when the goals and activities are most future mentors/coaches or in alignment. The Fine Tuning Protocol (FTP) is a structured meeting requirements of process for giving and receiving feedback to improve and generate feedback on teachers’ lessons/projects. Learn how Code of Virginia, §22.1-294 you can apply FTP in your school. What: highly interactive; research, Group 74. Make Your Strategic Plan Come Alive professional practice, individual Through Focus Documents immersion; eligible for 90 Empire Room recertification points PRESENTERS Dr. James Thornton Where: 15 virtual sessions via Zoom Superintendent, and Mr. Michael Lombardo Assistant Superintendent When: Fall 2018; Isle of Wight Public Schools Isle of Wight Division Wednesdays, 4:30 – 7:30 pm Imagine a school division where the strategic plan comes alive through the shared development and implementation of Focus Documents. Discover a collaborative process that results in the creation of Focus Documents that encapsulate the division’s vision and mission. Focus Documents such as the Instructional Framework drive professional development, planning, instruction and reflection. This presentation will provide clarity and direction for deeper learning experiences for all students and align with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

3:50 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Sessions Visit Exhibits / Prize Drawings / Ice Cream Social For more information contact Dr. Carol C. Robinson [email protected] 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Conference Party

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Principal Leadership — Discover `19 29 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Graduate Credit Available

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration 8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fifth General Session Coffee available 8:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Sponsored daily by Lifetouch PRESIDER Mount Vernon Foyer Dr. Mark G. Makovec President 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Fourth General Session Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals Breakfast INTRODUCTION (Meal ticket required) Commonwealth Room Mr. Douglas Fulton VASSP President-Elect PRESIDER Principal, Freedom High School Loudoun Division Dr. Mark G. Makovec President. Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals SPEAKER SPEAKER Ms. Beth Houf Principal The Honorable Atif Qarni Fulton Middle School Secretary of Education Fulton, Missouri Commonwealth of Virginia

Lead Like a Pirate: Charting the Course For an Amazing School Year

Education Priorities of Governor Northam 11:00 a.m. Grand Prize Drawings and Conference Adjournment

2018 Virginia Student Councils Association Administrator of the Year Mr. Douglas Fulton Principal, Freedom High School • Loudoun Division Andrea Vail, Director, Virginia Student Councils Association. Enroll your school for the 2018-2019 academic year! For more information visit the VSCA website at www.scaleader.org. Wednesday Sessions Wednesday

30 30 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 Graduate Credit Information

Graduate Credit Offered in Conjunction with the VIRGINIA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION June 24-June 27, 2018 Take advantage of the opportunity to earn graduate credit and to grow professionally. Lynchburg College, in conjunction with the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition, offers course credit opportunities designed to allow you to earn graduate credit.

• EDLS 669C Special Topics: Principal Leadership in the School Setting (3 hours): $375 • EDLS 669A Special Topics: Principal Leadership (1 hour): $150 • EDLS 669A Special Topics: Principal Leadership and the Law (1 hour): $150

The courses are designed as Special Topics and may be repeated as long as the content is different. If you are taking the course for graduate credit, please check with your program advisor to determine if the course meets degree program requirements.

For additional information contact: Dr. Roger E. Jones - Dean, School of Education, Lynchburg College E-mail: [email protected] or phone: (434) 544-8444 or cell (434) 660-5300

EdCamp Information

EdCamp is described by many as “professional development for educators by educators.” The model encourages educators to take control of their professional learning. EdCamps are organized and offered for free, and the content is determined by the participants. Unlike traditional conferences, sessions are not planned or scheduled until the morning of the event using a scheduling board on which attendees can place an index card with their session on it. Participants enter the room to a blank grid set up with time slots and room assignments. In one EdCamp’s case, the question that propelled the process was, “What do you want to learn? What do you want to talk about? Who can share?”

EdCamps are: Graduate Credit Information • Events where anyone who attends can be a moderator: Anyone who attends is eligible to moderate a session. The session should be a collaborative conversation, not a lecture. The moderator is not responsible for a presentation; he/she only facilitates the discussion. • Reliant on the “law of two feet” which encourages participants to find a session that meets their needs: It is critical that participants are encouraged to actively self-select the best content and sessions. Feel free to leave sessions that do not meet your needs and jump into another one. This session will use an interactive, mini-model session to provide participants with a purpose and vision for EdCamps.

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Principal Leadership — Discover `19 31 Regions of the VASSP (Same as the Department of Education Superintendent’s Regions)

REGION I Matthews County Charlottesville City REGION VII Charles City County Middlesex County Fluvanna County Bland County Chesterfield County Northumberland County Greene County Bristol City Colonial Heights City Richmond County Harrisonburg City Buchanan County Dinwiddie County Spotsylvania County Highland County Carroll County Goochland County Stafford County Lexington City Dickenson County Hanover County West Point Town Louisa County Galax City Henrico County Westmoreland County Lynchburg City Giles County Hopewell City Nelson County Grayson County New Kent County REGION IV Rockbridge County Lee County Petersburg City Alexandria City Rockingham County Norton City Powhatan County Arlington County Staunton City Pulaski County Prince George County Clarke County Waynesboro City Radford City Richmond City Culpepper County Russell County Surry County Fairfax City REGION VI Scott County Sussex County Fairfax County Alleghany County Smyth County Falls Church City Botetourt County Tazewell County REGION II Fauquier County Covington City Washington County Accomack County Frederick County Craig County Wise County Chesapeake City Loudoun County Danville City Wythe County Franklin City Madison County Floyd County Hampton City Manassas City Franklin County REGION VIII Isle of Wight County Manassas Park City Henry County Amelia County Newport News City Orange County Martinsville City Appomattox County Norfolk City Page County Montgomery County Brunswick County Northampton County Prince William County Patrick County Buckingham County Poquoson City Rappahannock County Pittsylvania County Charlotte County Portsmouth City Shenandoah County Roanoke City Cumberland County Southampton County Warren County Roanoke County Greensville County Suffolk City Winchester City Salem City Halifax County Virginia Beach City Lunenburg County Williamsburg-James City County REGION V Mecklenburg County York County Albemarle County Nottoway County Amherst County Prince Edward County REGION III Augusta County Caroline County Bath County Colonial Beach City Bedford County Essex County Buena Vista City Fredericksburg City Campbell County Gloucester County King George County King & Queen County King William County Lancaster County Regions of the VASSP

32 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition 2018 Conference Evaluation

Principal Leadership - Discover ‘19 Would you like to win a complimentary two-night stay with breakfast for two at The Omni Homestead or the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel? To be eligible, complete this evaluation form and deposit it in the designated box at the Conference Registration Desk. Winners will be chosen from those returning evaluations by the close of the conference. Be sure to pick up a grand prize drawing ticket in exchange for your completed evaluation form! The Grand Prize Winners will be drawn from these tickets on Wednesday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m.

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34 Principal Leadership — Discover `19 Conference Exhibitor Directory (as of June 12, 2018)

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