Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010

Dear Faculty, Staff, Administrators, Trustees, and Heads of FCIS Member Schools,

We are pleased to welcome you to Jacksonville! We look forward to engaging in discussions about professional development, sharing conversations about independent schools across our state and enjoying the ample opportunities to say hello to old friends and meet new ones. The Jacksonville Hyatt Regency offers large meeting rooms, and the river walk along the St. Johns River is just outside the hotel’s front door.

The Convention Steering Committee has put together a program that fulfills the promise of the convention theme, “Independent Schools: Great Investment, Greatest Return”. In these trying economic times, it is even more important that our schools safeguard the great investments our families make by choosing our schools and continue to commit to giving back the greatest returns of graduates who are well-educated, independent thinkers with global insights and an understanding of the needs of the world in which we live.

There are exciting sessions for both Thursday and Friday, showcasing nationally and regionally known speakers. In addition, we offer Florida’s own independent educators, who have developed on their own creativity and passion, some excellent best practices and new ideas to share with colleagues.

Thank you all for the great investments you make in our FCIS schools. We are confident that you will discover additional information and skills that will help your schools produce the greatest returns!

Dale D. Regan, Head of School John E. Trainer, Jr., President Episcopal High School The Bolles School

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THE FLORIDA COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FCIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Craig Maughan Trinity Preparatory School The Florida Council of Independent Schools was founded in Jacksonville in 5700 Trinity Prep Lane December 1954. From the small handful of schools and correspondingly low Winter Park, FL 32792 student population that comprised the original group, the Council has grown to Ph. 407-671-4140 become one of the largest independent school organizations in the United States. Email: [email protected] FCIS begins the 2010-2011 school year with 157 fully-accredited schools. IMMEDIATE, PAST PRESIDENT SECRETARY Mr. Richard Gehman Warren Hudson Member schools are located throughout the state, extending from Pensacola in Oak Hall School Lake Highland Preparatory 8009 S.W. 14th Ave. 901 N. Highland Ave the northwestern panhandle to Key Largo in the southeast. While most schools Gainesville, FL 32607 Orlando, FL 32803 are coeducational and day, there are schools with boarding programs and others Ph. 352-332-3609 Ph: 407-206-1900 which admit only girls or only boys. Some enroll only elementary school children Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or only secondary school children, while others offer combinations of levels. Many VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER of the schools are strictly college preparatory, but other member schools serve Dr. John E. Trainer, Jr. Catherine Ford students with learning difficulties. The Bolles School Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy 7400 San Jose Blvd 5625 Holy Trinity Drive Jacksonville, FL 32217 Melbourne, FL 32940 Schools range in size from fewer than 50 students to over 2,500 students. Indeed, Ph. 904-733-9292 Ph. 321-723-8323 one of the Council’s strengths is the variety of schools making up its membership. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] In this way, not only does the Council provide an alternative to public school, but DIRECTORS also within its membership, it provides still further alternatives to parents who are looking for exactly the right type of school for their children. All FCIS schools have Palmer Bell Sean Murphy Dale Regan racially nondiscriminatory admission policies. Riverside Presbyterian Palmer Trinity School Episcopal High School Day School 7900 S.W. 176 Street of Jacksonville 830 Oak Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 4455 Atlantic Blvd The Florida Council of Independent Schools is a member of the National Association Jacksonville, FL 32204 Ph. 305-251-2230 Jacksonville, FL 32207 of Independent Schools (NAIS) and an affiliate of the Council for American Private Ph. 904-353-5511 Email: smurphy@ Ph. 904-396-5751 Education (CAPE). FCIS is a founding member of the Florida Association of Email: [email protected] palmertrinity.org Email: regand@ episcopalhigh.org Academic Non-Public Schools (FAANS). Dr. John Davies Kevin Plummer Miami Country Day School Tampa Preparatory School Dr. Mike Sligh FCIS Mission: The Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) is a nonprofit 601 N.E. 107th Street 727 W Cass Street Lakeland Christian School professional association of elementary and secondary schools throughout the state Miami, FL 33161 Tampa, FL 33606 1111 Forest Park Street Ph. 305-759-2843 Ph. 813-251-8481 Lakeland, FL 33803 of Florida. Through its evaluation and accreditation program, the association strives Email: daviesj@ Email: kplummer@ Ph. 863-688-2771 to assure that each member school maintains high standards and independence. miamicountryday.org tampaprep.org Email: [email protected] In serving the students of Florida, FCIS promotes educational, ethical, and professional excellence on the part of owners, trustees, administrators, faculty, Dr. Ann Marie Krejcarek Jan Pullen Dr. Joyce Burick Swarzman Saint Andrew’s School Saint Stephen’s Independent Day School and staff in member schools. FCIS also represents the concerns and viewpoints of 3900 Jog Road Episcopal School 12015 Orange Grove Drive independent education to the broader community. Boca Raton, FL 33434 315 41st Street West Tampa, FL 33618 Ph. 561-210-2000 Bradenton, FL 34209 Ph. 813-961-3087 Email: AnnMarie.Krejcarek@ Ph. 941-746-2121 Email: The Florida Council of Independent Schools saintandrews.net Email: jpullen@ [email protected] 1211 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 612 saintstephens.org David Mahler Jacqueline Westerfield Tampa, FL 33607 The Out-of-Door Academy Grandview Preparatory Phone: 813.287.2820 Fax: 813.286.3025 444 Reid Street School E-mail: [email protected] Sarasota, FL 34242 336 Spanish River Blvd NW Ph. 941-349-3223 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Barbara H. Hodges, Ed. D, Executive Director Email: [email protected] Ph. 561-416-9737 Email: jackiew@ grandviewprep.net

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Development Directors CONFERENCE STEERING COMMITTEE Michelle Leemis, Beaches Episcopal School Louise Hiday, Jacksonville Country Day School Conference Co-Chairs Andy Kidd, Episcopal High School Dale D. Regan, Episcopal High School Rebecca Myers, Riverside Presbyterian School John E. Trainer, The Bolles School Emily Calloway, San Jose Episcopal School Lisa Allen, Beaches Episcopal School Dawn Lemasters, Mandarin Christian School Conference Planning Julie Blair, Greenwood School Jackie Busse, Beaches Episcopal School Cathy Hardage, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Technology Directors Lori Menger, San Jose Episcopal School Nancy Bennett, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Meg Sacks, Episcopal High School George Terre, Episcopal High School Mary Sterett Shurtz, Mandarin Christian School FRIDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE Don Barield, Providence School Paige French, Providence School Martha Milton, Grace Episcopal Day School Carol BottaryPhillips, Episcopal High School Beverly Connell, Greenwood School Greg Foster, St. Johns Country Day School Sally Lott, Hendricks Day School of Jacksonville THURSDAY PROGRAM COMMITTEE Conference Program Advertisements: Kay Barrington, Mandarin Christian School Heads & Trustees Logo: Ryan Paddock, Episcopal High School Palmer Bell, Riverside Presbyterian School Layout & Printing: Laura Josserand, Providence School Terry Bartow, Jacksonville Country Day School Program Cover: Melodee Nobles, Providence School

Administrators Signage Sally Lott, Hendricks Day School of Jacksonville Bill Stewart, Beaches Episcopal School Louise Morrow, Jacksonville Country Day School Video Presentation Karen Lee, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Bill Stewart, Beaches Episcopal School

Admission Officers Volunteers Brad Reed, The Bolles School Mandarin Christian School Pat Walker, Jacksonville Country Day School Beaches Episcopal School Greenwood School Heather Galloway, Beaches Episcopal School Jacksonville Country Day School Susan Kwartler, St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School Shirley Francis, Riverside Presbyterian School Golf Pam Livingston, San Jose Episcopal School Jim Young, Retired Head Nancy Ehlert, The Bolles School Exhibitors Business Officers Tam Nguyen, FCIS Sheri Goreschak, San Jose Episcopal School Conference Registration Pat Summa, San Jose Episcopal Day School Carol Lee Curtis, FCIS Nancy Greene, The Bolles School Keara Danger, FCIS Tam Nguyen, FCIS Counselors Katie Cussen, The Bolles School Conference Coordinator Ryan Riggs, Episcopal High School Carol Lee Curtis, FCIS

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Mobeen H. Rathore, MD, Professor and Associate Chairman, Department Third Floor of Pediatrics, University of Florida for the Thursday luncheon invocation. The Very Reverend Kate Moorehead, Dean, St. John’s Cathedral in Jacksonville and Rabbi Rafe Cohen, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School, A Solomon Schechter School, for the Friday breakfast invocation.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 FEATURED SPEAKERS - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Adam Hollingsworth, Chief of Staff for Jacksonville’s Mayor Paula Schwartz, Ed. D., ISM Development Consultant John Peyton: Adam is responsible for managing the Mayor’s staff A development professional for more than 25 years, Paula has advised or worked and advancing the policy agenda over the course of the Mayor’s on-site with more than 60 schools across North America. As leader of the ISM term in office. Prior to joining the Mayor’s staff in October, 2004, development team since 2003, Paula steers all aspects of development and fund- Adam was VP of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs for raising services including development assessments and plans, feasibility studies, CSX Corporation. While there, he was responsible for the company’s case statements, development and advancement searches, campaign management media relations, corporate philanthropy, and employee and customer and coaching, and long-and-short term retainers. Paula also writes for ISM communications. Adam has an intimate knowledge of the state’s publications, distributed to more than 1,400 schools, teaches year-round and speaks media, political and corporate landscape, and specializes in public at educational conferences. outreach, media strategy and public affairs. Having spent most of his career in Florida, Adam has an intimate knowledge of the James Kelley, Ph. D., Education Technology Consultant, K-20 Leadership & state’s media, political and corporate landscape. He specializes in Creative Markets, Apple, Inc. Dr. Kelly is a former classroom teacher, school the development and execution of multi-disciplinary public affairs efforts, including principal, and administrator. His doctoral degree was taken from George Peabody public outreach and grassroots coordination, media strategy, government relations College of Vanderbilt University and he has been an adjunct faculty member for and litigation communications. His experience includes successful efforts in the legal, Vanderbilt, Trevecca and Tennessee State University. Before coming to Apple, Dr. transportation, electric utility and military sectors. Adam grew up in Jacksonville Kelley was Assistant Commissioner of Education for the Tennessee Department and graduated from Terry Parker High School. He is a member of that school’s hall of of Education where he was responsible for overseeing the development and fame. Adam received a BA of Communications from the University of Alabama. implementation of high quality curricula in all subject areas from preschool to adult. Today he is the Education Technology Consultant for Apple in the Southern Adam Hollingsworth will be the keynote speaker on Thursday morning: Education Area that includes 15 southern states. He is responsible for developing “The Emergence of Social Media” and supporting innovative educational technology initiatives (K-20 and beyond) in those states. He has been with Apple for over 23 years and spent two years at corporate managing the Apple Adult Education and Literacy Group before returning Don Yaeger, “The Speaker of Champions” As an award winning to his home state, Tennessee. keynote speaker, business leadership coach, New York Times best- selling author, and long time associate editor of Sports Illustrated, Marc Levinson, Senior Director, Professional Development, National Business Don Yaeger has fashioned a career that spans over two decades. He Officers Association (NBOA). Marc joined NBOA in 2007. Prior to this, he spent has worked with audiences as diverse as Fortune 500 companies and six years as the Business Manager at Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette, cancer survivor groups, where he shares his personal story. He is Colorado. Before entering the Independent School world, Marc spent three years as primarily sought-out for his lessons on achieving greatness, learned Director of Operations and Finance at Sounds True, a Spoken Word Audio Publishing from first-hand experiences with some of the greatest sports legends company and three years in a similar position at Community Food Share, Boulder in the world. Additionally, Don has been engaged as a media trainer to County’s Food Bank. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a MBA countless high-profile athletes, business leaders and elected officials. (Organizational Development) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Throughout his writing career, Don has developed a reputation as one of America’s most provocative journalists and has been invited Russell O. Mays, Ed. D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational as a guest to every major talk show– from Oprah to Nightline, from CNN to Good Leadership, Technology and Human Development in the College of Education Morning America. at Georgia Southern University. Dr. Mays received his Ed. D. from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Dr. Mays served as a teacher, assistant principal Don Yaeger will speak at the luncheon on Thursday: and principal in the Metropolitan Public Schools of Nashville, TN for 28 years. He “Sixteen Characteristics of Greatness” was also an associate professor in educational leadership at the University of North Florida. Bill Simmer, ISM Director of Association Relations/Workshop Leader: Bill brings over 14 years of independent school and business administrative experience Janice M. Crampton, Executive Director, Association of Independent School to Independent School Management (ISM). Spanning both secondary and post Admission Professionals (AISAP) Janice was appointed to serve as Executive secondary level education, Bill possesses a breadth of experiences from various Director in 2007. She has spent her 25-year professional career in Admissions educational institutions. His areas of expertise include student services, admissions, in both colleges and independent schools. Prior to this, she was the Director of strategic planning, leadership and faculty development. Bill has worked extensively External Relations at The Country School in Madison, CN. There, she was responsible with non-profit and religious schools. for overseeing enrollment, financial aid, parent relations, communications, event management, and she worked closely with the board of trustees.

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FEATURED SPEAKERS - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FEATURED SPEAKERS - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Michael Gurian is a family therapist, corporate consultant, Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”), an internationally lecturer and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty five celebrated speaker, conducts workshops, seminars and books, published in twenty one languages. The Gurian Institute, other events, influencing millions of parents, teachers which he co-founded, conducts research internationally, and children each year on the subject of helping launches pilot programs and trains professionals. Michael has students realize their potential. Founder and President been called “the people’s philosopher” for his ability to bring of Celebrate Kids, Inc., Dr. Koch’s newest book was together people’s ordinary lives and scientific ideas. He has published in February 2007 by Moody Publishing. The pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into book - entitled “How Am I Smart? A Parent’s Guide homes, schools, corporations, and public policy. A number of his to Multiple Intelligences”, helps parents and teachers books have sparked national debate, including “The Wonder of identify and strengthen eight areas of intelligence that Girls”, “The Wonder of Boys”, “Boys and Girls Learn Differently!”, are often overlooked in children and adults. “The Minds of Boys” and “Leadership and the Sexes”. In 2005, Moody published Dr. Koch’s book, “Authentic Hope and Wholeness: 5 Questions That Will Change Your Life”. She wrote “Scarred” Michael has served as a consultant to families, corporations, therapists, physicians, in 1995, with Dave Roever, a Vietnam War Veteran who speaks to groups worldwide. school districts, community agencies, churches, criminal justice personnel and other Additionally Dr. Koch has produced DVD’s and CDs and other materials that teach professionals, traveling to approximately 30 cities per year to keynote at conferences. relationship and academic skills to children, parents and teachers. She is a regular His training videos (also available as DVDs) for parents and volunteers are used by contributor to several national and international magazines. Kathy Koch earned Big Brother and Big Sister agencies in the U.S. and Canada. a Ph. D. in reading and educational psychology from Purdue University. She was a As an educator, Michael previously taught at Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington tenured associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay , a University and Ankara University. His speaking engagements include Harvard teacher of second graders, a middle school coach and school board member prior to University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Macalester College, becoming a full-time conference and keynote speaker in 1991. Dr. Koch has spoken University of Colorado, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and UCLA. His philosophy in 19 countries, in secular and faith-based settings. Celebrate Kids, a non-profit reflects the diverse cultures (European, Asian, Middle Eastern and American) in organization headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, also provides prevention-oriented which he has lived, worked and studied. public school programs, financed by grants, that address issues such as sexual Michael’s work has been featured in various media, including the New York Times, promiscuity and substance abuse. Dr. Koch will present a two hour session on the Washington Post, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, People Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Friday morning. the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Parenting, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, PBS and National Public Radio. Katrina Ressa and Elisha Landers are Educational Coordinators at the University of Michael Gurian is the keynote speaker on Friday morning and will speak at a Florida at Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. They will present breakout session at 11:50-12:35. a two part session on Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

Dennis Guidi, Attorney at Law, is a senior partner at the Jacksonville law firm of Harris, Guidi Rosner Dunlap Rudolph P.A. Mr. Guidi is a graduate of the University of Florida and the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University. He has grandchildren attending Grace Episcopal School in Orange Park. Dennis Guidi will present a session for teachers on legal issues on Friday morning. Thank you to all Speakers and Please visit the exhibit hall Attendees Thursday 9:30 - 3:30 Friday 8:00 - 1:00

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 WELCOME AND KEYNOTE GENERAL INTEREST

SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 WELCOME AND KEYNOTE • 8:30 - 9:30 City “Investment Menu Construction for the New Normal Economy: Terrace 5 Grand “The Emergence of Social Media” A Prudent Process Should Facilitate, Not Sacrifice, Participant Ballroom Adam Hollingsworth, Chief of Staff for Jacksonville Mayor John Peyton Outcomes” 4 & 5 In the 1980’s, the fax machine emerged as a newfangled technology that Fenecia Fox, Managing Consultant, TIAA-CREF and promised to accelerate communications. In the 1990’s, it was email and the Liz Morse, Director, TIAA-CREF Internet that sped the pace of change. Today, social media tools from Twitter During these challenging economic times, monitoring your fiduciary to Facebook to YouTube have turned citizens into real-time news reporters, responsibilities for the investments offered to employees is more crucial now allowed global communications to be as easy as walking next door to see than ever. The ability of plan participants to retire with adequate retirement a neighbor and created networks to share information, lend support and, income will largely depend on the type and quality of the investment vehicles sometimes, even gossip. Social media is not a fad, it’s a permanent fixture of available to them. This session will define a fiduciary and the risks associated our society and must be embraced to succeed in today’s marketplace. with the failure to operate your plan in a compliant manner. The presenter will review the seven steps that you should take to meet your fiduciary responsibilities and to minimize institutional risk in this new economic GENERAL INTEREST environment, thereby ensuring choices are suitable for all employees, facilitate wealth accumulation and generate adequate lifetime income.

SESSION ONE • 9:45 - 10:45 City “The Elements of Effective School Marketing Photography” Terrace 11 Bob Thompson, Thompson Studios, Lutz, FL City “Out-of-Door: Next Generation of Web Strategies: Independent Schools spend thousands of dollars every year to reach and Terrace 5 People, Partnerships, Vision” connect with prospective parents looking for the perfect independent school David Mahler, Head, Out-of-Door Academy, for their children. Photos are usually the centerpiece of these advertisements Rob DiMartino, Director of Business Development, finalsite or marketing pieces, and the first thing that the prospect senses about your Join David Mahler, head of ODA and special guest, Rob DiMartino, Director school. Come learn why some ads or pieces don’t ever get read or noticed of finalsite, as we discuss an overview of best practices to generate a true and see which ones do in this interactive, entertaining workshop that will vision for your web site sustainability plan. We will use case study examples, open your eyes to the importance of great photography when sending your and examine how to get the best buy-in from your staff and stakeholders message out into the world, and how to increase your chances of pulling in as you create a strategy for making the site you need. Focus on efficiency, your prospects to pick up the phone. speed, and data integrations to make your tech department shine. Heads, Administrators, Admission and Development Directors and Business Officers SESSION THREE • 2:00-3:00 are welcome!

City City “Leadership & Learning in the 21st Century: The World Has Changed” “SNEAK PEEK: Inside the FCIS Portals” Terrace 8 Terrace 11 James Kelley, Ph.D., Education Technology Consultant, K-20 Leadership Rob DiMartino, finalsite and Creative Markets, Apple, Inc. Description: Come learn about some exciting plans for the FCIS web The student experience outside of school is very different than what community as Rob DiMartino of finalsite, the FCIS web partner, showcases they experience inside our schools today. Out of school, they experience iCal feeds, Portal logins, personalized content, protected blogs, managing powerful mobile digital technology that provides access to all kinds of useful school profiles, job postings and more! information from their friends and others around the world. They need to know that they can come to school and have a relevant and authentic learning City “Changing the Social Climate at Your School” experience with the same kind of innovation technologies. An increasing Terrace 11 Kevin Plummer, Head of School, Tampa Preparatory School number of independent and private school leaders around the world are now Christine Dempsey Jisha, Dean of Students, Tampa Preparatory School embracing this cultural change to create 21st century learning environments Learn how one school introduced the use of a breathalyzer at school events to empower students and teachers. Come and hear how you can too! over a four year period. First introduced as a tool to use if there was suspicion of alcohol use, Tampa Prep now has a successful system of random breathalyzer checks at Homecoming and Prom.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 GENERAL INTEREST HEADS AND TRUSTEES

SESSION FOUR • 3:10-4:10 SESSION THREE • 2:00-3:00

City “Put It in Their Hands—Mobile Learning and Leadership” City “21st Century Schools – Troublesome or Transformative?” Part II Terrace 11 Betsy Marshall, Business Development Executive, Terrace 4 Bill Simmer, Director of Association Relations, Independent School Southeast Education, Apple, Inc. Management (ISM) During this session, we will explore the many ways that mobile technology can This will be a continuation of the previous session. enhance the productivity of administrators and teachers, increase the engagement of students and provide a forum for everyone to access, create and distribute City “Financial Sustainability for the Schools of the Future” Part I knowledge. We’ll show examples that use laptops, iPads and iPods successfully to enhance teaching and learning and the business of education. We will also focus Terrace 5 Marc Levinson, Senior Director, Professional Development, National on key elements that create and sustain that success. You will take home concrete Business Officers Association (NBOA) ideas and instantly usable resources. Emerging from the economic recession or perhaps heading into another, independent schools are confronted with the challenge of remaining viable and relevant in today’s marketplace. Industry leaders have disagreed about the best model independent HEADS AND TRUSTEES schools should adopt in order to survive this mercurial moment and secure their futures. Some argue that schools should use sophisticated economic and demographic data to determine the community’s paying capacity now and in the future, then SESSION ONE • 9:45 - 10:45 combine that with a realistic assessment of the school’s market strength, and set tuition accordingly. Others believe that a school’s finances are the wrong focus for City “A New Era for Your School: 2010 Employment Law Update” strategic change—instead, revising the entire structure of teaching itself, and the Terrace 4 William T. Krizner, Owner, Founder, The Krizner Group, Law Firm, technology used to do it will create financially sustainable “schools of the future.” Tallahassee, FL NBOA’s Institute for Advanced Financial Management recently brought together With the existing economic woes and the dramatic increase in governmental nearly 50 leaders of the independent school community to discuss these issues. Marc scrutiny, continuing to remain compliant with existing employment laws has will provide a summary of the discussions which occurred over a 3 day period in become immensely complex over the past two years. This session will provide September as well as a review of the tools that were developed by this group to help your school evaluate its position and sustainability. This will be a two hour session participants with practical suggestions relating to current issues such as the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, managing social media within the workplace, common combined with Business Officers. Fair Labor Standards Act errors, and key trends involving employment based litigation. SESSION FOUR • 3:10-4:00 City “Managing Employee Benefit Costs: Using Strategic Planning as a Tool” SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 Terrace 4 Beverly Beattie, Founder and CEO, Selden Beattie Benefit Advisors Independent schools are paying 30% or more for health care costs than they City “21st Century Schools - Troublesome or Transformative?” Part I were five years ago. Coupled with added pressure on premiums as a result of Terrace 4 Bill Simmer, Director of Association Relations, Independent School health care reform, independent schools need to think and plan strategically Management (ISM) with regard to their benefit programs. Learn about a six step process for Is it possible that education is about to undergo the most significant change building a benefits strategic and contingency plan document that will guide since we transitioned from the one room school house to the present traditional you over the next three to five years. Learn a proactive process for budget classroom model? ISM is becoming more and more convinced that this transition forecasting and adjusting your program to meet your goals. is coming and will come faster than many of us believe. What are the potential implications of this transition to a 21st Century model? Are we on the verge of a true “paradigm shift” and will this shift be developmentally healthy for children? City “Financial Sustainability for Schools of the Future” Part II What if students could take any course, at anytime, anywhere, at any age? What Terrace 5 Marc Levinson, Senior Director, Professional Development, NBOA if schools could deliver an educational experience that is more consistent with This will be a continuation of the 2:00-3:00 session. current research about effective learning and more in line with the lifestyles of today’s families and at the same time spend far less on facilities, increase teacher/ student ratios significantly, and compensate teachers better? What will be the Board “Chairing an Evaluation Visit: New Standards and Procedures implications for facility planning, scheduling, financial viability,and perhaps the Room 1 Karen Mathews, Associate Director for Accreditation fundamental nature of teaching? How do we begin this transformation with Kevin Plummer, Head of School, Tampa Preparatory School faculty, parents, and students? The purpose of this workshop is to share relevant This session is designed for current and former FCIS/FKC Board Members who facts, predictions, and research “get the conversation going” among educational serve as Chairs of FCIS/FKC visiting teams. Topics will include a review of the leaders with the hope that we will actively engage these questions, and not become 2010 FCIS Standards, procedures for the five-year review visit and the role of the passive victims of their implications. Evaluation Academy Co-Chair as well as website documents for accreditation. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 ADMINISTRATORS/DIVISION HEADS/DEPARTMENT CHAIRS ADMISSION OFFICERS

SESSION ONE • 9:45-10:45 SESSION ONE • 9:45 - 10:45

City “I Gave Up the Classroom for This?” City “What Every Board Needs to Know About Admission and Financial Aid” Terrace 7 Russell O. Mays, Ed. D. Assistant Professor, Leadership, Technology and T e rrace 12 Janice Crampton, Executive Director, Association of Independent School Human Development, Georgia Southern University Admission Professionals, AISAP, Lawrence Jensen, Director of Admission This is a reflective look at why administrators do what they do. Dr. Mays will and Financial Aid, Christchurch School, Christchurch, Virginia blend storytelling with poetry, music and visuals that are guaranteed to touch Now, more than ever, there is a need for collaboration and partnership your heart and remind you how fortunate we are to work with children. amongst those who oversee, manage or are impacted by the results of a school’s enrollment management efforts. Board “FCIS Master Inservice Update” Room 1 Keara Danger, FCIS Certification Specialist SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 Find out the latest in Master In-service and State of Florida Certification training. Bring your questions and concerns. City “Student Attrition: Causes and Solutions” Terrace 12 Facilitator: John Harrington, SSATB Director of Outreach for East/South SESSION TWO • 11:00-12:00 Florida and Admission Emeritus, Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale. Panel: Laura Murphy, Director of Admission, Out-of-Door Academy; City “Boys and Girls Learn Differently” Dennis Facciolo, Director of Admission, Tampa Preparatory School; Terrace 7 James J. Larkin, Jr., Principal, Tampa Day School James McGhee II, Headmaster, Alexander Montessori School Jim Larkin has been trained through the Gurian Institute and presents a After a brief review of common causes of attrition at a variety of preprimary powerful session to help teachers and administrators become more effective and grade levels, examples of “solved cases” will be presented. Then the in the classroom. The integration of differentiation for boys’ and girls’ audience will form break out groups to focus on attrition at preprimary learning styles into your school will provide an environment that allows boys to first grade, elementary into middle school, or middle into upper school and girls to reach their fullest potential. Boys and girls DO learn differently. levels. At the close of the session, the groups will combine to summarize Take away techniques and ideas that you will want to share immediately. solutions and to identify resources to combat attrition.

SESSION THREE • 2:00 - 3:00 Board “Talking to Parents About Testing” Room 1 Susan Norwood, Educational Records Bureau (ERB) Member Services Consultant City “Keeping Your Kids Safe Online” What most parents know about testing they have learned from the newspaper, Terrace 7 Larry Meyer, FBI Agent, Crimes Against Children Unit, Jacksonville and that means they believe in Lake Woebegone: all children must be above FBI Agent Larry Meyer, of the Crimes Against Children Unit in Jacksonville, will average. The political discussion of standardized testing around No Child Left cover some startling statistics regarding the use of the Internet by predators Behind and FCAT and other state testing does not give the public accurate and provide tips to follow to create a safe cyber environment. He will also information about norm groups, comparative statistics, or other standardized cover the dangers associated with online chat rooms, online gaming, sexting, testing basics. They don’t know that the easiest way for their child to get higher the surge in homemade child pornography of teens and social websites such test scores would be to take a different test. They don’t know that the easiest as Facebook, MySpace and Stickam. To highlight the dangers involved in way for a school to improve its average test scores would be to admit stronger cyberspace, Agent Meyer will use recent FBI investigations. students. Talking to parents about admission testing is a process of correcting misinformation and at the same time, educating them for constructive decision SESSION FOUR • 3:10 - 4:10 making on behalf of their children.

City “Administrators’ Cracker Barrel” Terrace 7 Facilitators: Dr. Russell Mays, Georgia Southern University, Louise Morrow, Jacksonville Country Day, Karen Lee, St. Mark’s Episcopal School, FCIS thanks the 2010 Steering Committee! Jacksonville, Bill Stewart, Beaches Episcopal School and members of the North Florida Coalition of Administrators. Come and discuss issues that are important to you! We will break into groups according to division and/or topic. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. Page 16 – THURSDAY SCHEDULE THURSDAY SCHEDULE – Page 17 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 ADMISSION OFFICERS BUSINESS OFFICERS

SESSION THREE • 2:00 - 3:00 SESSION ONE • 9:45 - 10:45

City “Marketing and Enrollment in Challenging Economic Times” City “Deferred Maintenance and the Facilities Re-Investment Riddle Terrace 12 Geordie Mitchell, Dean of Enrollment, Buckingham, Brown and Nichols Terrace 8 James Ridge, LEED AP—Director, Technical Services, ARAMARK School, MA, Secretary, AISAP Your campus is facing a mounting level of deferred maintenance. Capital resources Now, more than ever, a value conscious parent body expects hard evidence are scarce and you don’t know what will fail next. You wish for a process that that you will support their enrollment decision. Showing that value added in addresses the shortage of capital, and the lack of hard data to make sound decisions a market that also requires you to demonstrate how you are different from mitigates the political pressure you feel to address all your campus constituents and provide some means of measuring your successes. Here, James Ridge sets out the neighboring school will be examined. an overarching strategy and the parameters of a systemic facilities reinvestment program that supports how your existing buildings are actually being used, identifies Board “Admissions Assessment for Lower School Applicants” system components that need to be replaced, and reveals what to expect in capital Room 1 Adele Yermack, Assistant Director, ECAA Online, Educational Records re-investment budgets in the near term future and how those budgets will affect your campus Facility Condition Index. He does the numbers on the costs, economic benefit, Bureau (ERB) and financial returns of a well run facilities re-investment program and he illustrates Come take a look at the different kinds of assessments used in evaluating case examples and results of re-investment programs. lower school applicants in the admission process. Why test? What types of admission assessments are available in evaluating lower school applicants? What do all the assessment terms mean? What are some of the pro and cons SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 of testing? What additional information can be achieved by hosting shadow City “Saving Energy in Schools” day visits/observations? The session will explore best practices in how best Terrace 8 Brian Lott, P. E., Director, Energy Management Solutions, ARAMARK to use assessment practices in the selection process so you can efficiently and Energy conservation is a hot topic in schools today due to the economic and environmental benefits it can provide. Unfortunately many schools fail to take action because of competing priorities or lack of understanding. In this session we will SESSION FOUR • 3:10 - 4:10 discuss the various options that are available to schools to reduce energy cost and consumption in addition to their respective benefits and drawbacks. We will also City “Q & A for all Admission Directors and Assistants” discuss how schools can review their current operation to determine which solution Terrace 12 Facilitator: Mary Will Thomas, SSATB Director of Outreach for Gulf Coast/ best fits their individual needs. Central Florida and Director of Admission Emerita, Berkeley Preparatory School SESSION THREE • 2:00 - 3:00 Panelists: Laura Murphy, Director of Admission, Out-of-Door Academy; Dennis Facciolo, Director of Admission, Tampa Preparatory School; James City “Financial Sustainability for the Schools of the Future” Part I McGhee II, Headmaster, Alexander Montessori School Terrace 5 Marc Levinson, Senior Director, Professional Development, National This will be a wide-ranging and lively ‘open microphone” session about Business Officers Association (NBOA) admission-related issues suggested by attendees. Bring your questions! Emerging from the economic recession or perhaps heading into another, independent schools are confronted with the challenge of remaining viable and relevant in today’s marketplace. Industry leaders have disagreed about the best model independent schools should adopt in order to survive this mercurial moment and secure their futures. Some argue that schools should use sophisticated economic and demographic data to determine the community’s paying capacity now and in the future, then combine that with a realistic assessment of the school’s market strength, and set tuition accordingly. Others believe that a school’s finances are the wrong focus for strategic change—instead, revising the entire structure of teaching itself, and the Thank you to everyone who worked technology used to do it will create financially sustainable “schools of the future.” to make the 2010 FCIS Conference a success! NBOA’s Institute for Advanced Financial Management recently brought together nearly 50 leaders of the independent school community to discuss these issues. Marc will provide a summary of the discussions which occurred over a 3 day period in September as well as a review of the tools that were developed by this group to help your school evaluate its position and sustainability. This will be a two hour session combined with Heads and Trustees. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 BUSINESS OFFICERS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS

SESSION FOUR • 3:10 - 4:10 SESSION FOUR • 3:10 - 4:10

City “Managing Employee Benefit Costs: Using Strategic Planning as a Tool” City “K-12 Philanthropy Education: A Framework for Values, Knowledge Terrace 4 Beverly Beattie, Founder and CEO, Selden Beattie Benefit Advisors Terrace 6 and Action for the Common Good” Independent schools are paying 30% or more for health care costs than they were Luana G. Nissan, Director, The Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Institute for five years ago. Coupled with added pressure on premiums as a result of health Philanthropy and Service Learning, The Westminster Schools, Atlanta, GA care reform, independent schools need to think and plan strategically with regard to their benefit programs. Learn about a six step process for building a benefits Join us if you are interested in exploring a tapestry of ways to equip young strategic and contingency plan document that will guide you over the next three people as generous, engaged, empowered agents of their communities. to five years. Learn a proactive process for budget forecasting and adjusting your Philanthropy education provides a holistic, school-wide educational program to meet your goals. framework encompassing 1) democratic and spiritual values, 2) curricular themes, and 3) service-oriented actions that promote the common good. Learn about resources (books, online curricula, and websites/portals) for “Financial Sustainability for the Schools of the Future” Part II teaching philanthropy across subject areas and divisions. Examples include City Marc Levinson, Senior Director, Professional Development, NBOA a youth fundraising and grantmaking curriculum guide, a website with Terrace 5 This will be a continuation of the 2:00-3:00 session. 1400+ free lesson plans, and a collection of American biographies. DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS COLLEGE COUNSELORS

SESSION ONE • 9:45-10:45 SESSION ONE • 9:45 - 10:45

City “How Much Can a Donor Ask For?” Board “The State of the State” Terrace 6 Pierre N. Allaire, Ph. D., Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Room 3 Pat Herring, University of Florida; Janice Finney, Florida State University; University of North Florida John Yancey, University of North Florida; Gordon Chavis, University of We are often confronted with donors who want to receive some type of benefit Central Florida; Bob Spatig, University of South Florida for their gift which crosses the line of IRS regulations or conflict of interest. This Directors of Admission from UF, FSU, UNF, UCF and USF discuss the ever- interactive session will discuss managing donor expectations, gift negotiations, changing admission scene in Florida. techniques and writing gift agreements.

SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 Board “Independent Colleges for Independent High School Students” “Getting the Most from Your Annual Fund” Part I City Room 3 Mea Darley, Jacksonville University; Marc Williar, Flagler College; Holly Terrace 6 Paula Schwartz, Ed. D., Development Consultant, Independent School Management (ISM) Chinnery Pohlig, Rollins College; Brent Benner, University of Tampa; Bob Nervous about your Annual Fund this year? What if you could bring some new Rowe, Florida Institute of Technology; Ed Gillis, University of Miami strategies that are proven to help you raise more money? ...and more money from Directors of Admission from JU, Flagler, Stetson, Rollins, Tampa, Florida your regular donors? Join us and find out how you can get the most from your Tech and Miami discuss how their colleges offer something different than annual giving campaign. You will learn how to gather the tools and personnel you the large state universities. need to run a professional fund-raising operation, set achievable goals, train your volunteers for “the ask”, and make a strong case for your campaign. You’ll leave with an action plan built on your school’s resources, experience, and potential. SESSION THREE • 2:00 - 3:00 This will be a two hour session. Board “Why a Gap Year?” Room 3 Holly Bull, President, Center for Interim Programs, Princeton, NJ SESSION THREE • 2:00 - 3:00 Holly Bull, from the Center for Interim Programs discussing the pros of City “Getting the Most from Your Annual Fund” Part II taking a year away for enrichment and service before starting college. Terrace 6 Paula Schwartz, Ed. D., Development Consultant, Independent School Students report that they are more mature and motivated for college after Management (ISM) taking a gap year. This will be a continuation of the morning session.

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THURSDAY,THURSDAY, NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 11 11 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 COLLEGECOLLEGE COUNSELORSCOUNSELORS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS

SESSION FOUR • 3:10 - 4:10 SESSION ONE • 9:45-10:45 City “21st Century Skills, Literacies and Fluency: Buzz? Cliché? Fad? Or Board “Innovative Parent Programming: What Works and What Doesn’t” Terrace 10 Educational Revolution?” Room 3 Jo Miller, Andrea Rizzi, and Christine Ditzel, Episcopal High School Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano, M. Ed., Technology Integration, 21st Century Jo Miller, Andrea Rizzi, and Christine Ditzel from Episcopal High School will present this Learning Specialist, Globally Connected Learning Consultant, Martin J. session about our “brown bag lunch and learn” groups for parents and the feedback we received about those programs. Are the days of the large group evening meeting from Gottlieb Day School Are they buzz words? A cliché? Another Fad? Or are we in the middle of an educational 7:00-8:00 over? Come ready to share some ideas for good parent meetings. revolution? We are a decade into this “21st century” that seems to impart labels for everything in education these days. What does it mean to be literate in 2010? What GUIDANCE COUNSELORS will being educated mean for the class of 2023? Let’s look at some of these terms, their implication for our schools, and examples of educators who have embraced “new forms” of teaching and learning. Learn how you can look past the semantics and work towards preparing our teachers and students for the future, not the past. SESSION ONE • 9:45 - 10:45 SESSION TWO • 11:00-12:00 Board “Why Every Independent School Needs a Learning Specialist” Room 2 Mimi Bryant, Learning Specialist, Episcopal High School City “Today’s Economic Pressures Call for Innovative Measures to Follow the journey of the learning specialist and find out what has been accomplished Terrace 10 Technology Services” and what is yet to be accomplished at Episcopal High School and how this can be Denise Musselwhite, Director of Technology, Trinity Preparatory School applied at your school. School and technology leaders are invited to discover how schools can leverage server virtualization, cloud computing and software as a service to adapt to shrinking budgets without sacrificing the needs of the school community. This session offers SESSION TWO • 11:00 - 12:00 a non-technical look at how virtualization and cloud computing can boost existing technology investments. Heads of School, Technology Leaders and Business Managers Board “Using Film to Further Character Development and Enhance are encouraged to attend! Room 2 Classroom Learning” Stacia Perry-Eaton and James Riley, Tampa Preparatory School SESSION THREE • 2:00-3:00 Learn how two faculty members created a character education program starting City “Technology Integration: Just More Stuff or Truly More Education?” from a series of community-driven films. Hear about their creative process and how Terrace 10 Bert Harrell, Episcopal High School your school could achieve something similar. Understand the many skills needed to Effective integration and utilization of technology deepens and broadens what create films and how these skills can be developed in your students. happens in the classroom meeting. What would it be like to drive today’s automobiles on the roads of the 1920’s? What would be the point of today’s interstate super SESSION THREE • 2:00 - 3:00 highways if we were driving Model T Fords? These two questions capture the fundamental challenges and opportunities technology offers educators. Given some Board “Student Head Injuries, Repercussions, and Helping to Heal: A high-powered technology tools without the infrastructure and time frame to deploy Room 2 them, an educator will quickly revert to older ways of doing things. Provide a grand School’s Response” infrastructure and a class schedule that invites innovation but tools that simply don’t Marlo Drake, M.A.C., School Counselor, Episcopal High School work at the requisite speeds or handle with the agility that complex tasks demand, Erika Schneider, R. N., Parent Volunteer and the educator will default to “what we’ve always done”. But put an educator in The presenters will focus on the current research regarding traumatic brain injuries an environment in which careful attention to both infrastructure and time/space (concussions). Possible scenarios and proper responses will be discussed. A nurse will needs converge with tools designed to dig deep and reach long, and the students and describe the procedures for pre and post injury testing and share the contents of the educator together will create a rich and satisfying classroom experience. University of Pittsburgh ImPact program. The wrap up will include the procedures we SESSION FOUR • 3:10-4:00 use at Episcopal High School, followed by a question and answer period. SESSION FOUR • 3:10 - 4:10 City “Social Networking Integration into the Business and Education Models” Terrace 10 Ryan Paddock, Episcopal High School Board “Wellness in a School Community” Once an application many institutions discouraged use of due to lack of controls Room 2 David Mahler, Head of School, The Out-of-Door Academy and safeguards to protect users, it is finding its way quickly into the academic environment in an effort to meet students in their communications venue of choice. Shelley Stone, Wellness Coordinator, The Out-of-Door Academy With its integration into the academic community come additional considerations This workshop will cover the process of developing a school-wide wellness program. such as network infrastructure and bandwidth, as well as security and training on Topics will include developing a vision for a wellness program, laying the foundation, the part of administrators, educators, and students. 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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

SESSION ONE • 10:00 - 10:45 SESSION ONE • 10:00 - 10:45

General Teach to the Skills: How Standardized Testing Pays Off for Teachers Middle & Teaching to the Standards Interest Susan Norwood, Member Services Consultant, Educational Records Upper Cheng Mei Rothschild, The Bolles School Grand Bureau (ERB) St. Johns This workshop will demonstrate teaching methods and practices that Ballroom 3 Standardized tests are tools that can be used efficiently and effectively reflect and make manifest ACTFL standards for both Chinese AP and Pre AP to help students and teachers meet their educational goals. Learn how classrooms. It will focus on the five C’s and three models of communication. to use ERB tests and other diagnostic assessments to add value to your Handouts that include tips and activities for teaching will be distributed to instructional strategies in the classroom. participants. Social Issues, Developing Analysis Strengthening and Using Students’ Intelligences (Part 1) Middle General Chris Piccone and Anna Arcuri, Berkeley Preparatory School Interest Kathy Koch, Ph. D., President and Founder, Celebrate Kids, Inc., Ft. Worth, Texas Orlando To understand the analytical process, students create projects bringing Four of the eight multiple intelligences will be defined and explained so you societal problems to light. In this cross-curricular lesson, the art teacher River can help students awaken them, use them for studying, and use them only Terrace 1 helps students create visual representations of issues and the English for good and not to do harm (e.g., bullying is a word, logic, and people smart teacher helps students write reviews of the issue. Students then create combination). Specific ideas, including what students with each intelligence online books to showcase the projects. think with and do when they’re excited, will be included. Illustrations bring this message to life! Middle & Journey North’s Mystery Class Upper Carol Matthews, The Bolles School Teacher’s Best Investment: Intentional Learning Environments “Journey North” is a global contest where students uncover the secret Maurie Lung, Michelle Flint, Francis Morgan, Pathfinder, Inc. City Middle Terrace 4 locations of ten sites around the world. Students use photoperiod changes Middle school students experience a challenging developmental stage. to estimate latitude and learn to calculate longitude. It can be the ultimate River Bullying, diversity, and cliques all challenge students and interfere with inquiry lab, double blind study, class project, or independent portfolio for Terrace 2 learning. Creating an intentional learning environment helps students more advanced students. navigate developmental stage(s) and enhances learning. Experience some sample activities, based on brain research that you can use in your Taking Play Seriously classroom and take away some ideas to get started. Elementary Andrea Hernandez, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Come learn about free resources that promote high-level thinking skills in Through the Looking Glass: Adventures with Google Apps City a playful environment. Middle Deb Kuhr, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Terrace 5 Experience one teacher’s adventures as she uses Google Apps in her middle River Use Your Noodle school classes. Come see why Google Apps for Education is her favorite Middle & Terrace 3 Upper Danton Kostandarithes, Clare Lange, and Cormac O’Riordan, The Bolles School classroom organization/management/collaboration tool. Tired of having to track down those 3”x5” note cards your students do for City their research paper? Ever wonder if they are keeping up with the proj- Pre-K Explore Your Garden – Grow Your Mind Terrace 6 Primary Rose Ennis and Christy Maurer, Jacksonville Country Day School ect? Would you like to simply click a button and see their source? Want Do you desire ways to capture your students’ interests, have them make to easily see how well they paraphrased it? This session will show you Daytona connections through critical thinking, discover the pleasure of observations, how to meet all these challenges by using Noodle Tools. This low cost pro- all the while building responsibility, oral language, vocabulary and math gram enables students to create and organize electronic note cards. The skills? Then join us and find out how outdoor spaces are a natural setting teacher can easily monitor their progress and better guide them through for these practices and many more. the process. Students love the ease of Noodle Tools while teachers value how smooth it makes the research process. General Legal Issues for Teachers Interest Creating a Caring Classroom Community Dennis Guidi, Attorney at Law, Harris, Guidi, Rossner, Dunlap, Rudolph, P. A. Elementary Clearwater This session will address liability matters as they relate to teachers. Mary Chris Rowe and Katie Faerber, The Geneva School Twenty years from now, what will your students remember about your City Terrace 7 class? While developing a child’s mind is important, caring for his heart is vital. Attend this workshop to experience best teaching practices and innovative ideas for nurturing a sense of belonging and community in your classroom.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

SESSION ONE • 10:00 - 10:45 SESSION ONE • 10:00 - 10:45

General Knock, Knock…Who’s There? General FCIS/FKC-SAIS/SACS Joint Accreditation Visits Interest Lisa Chancey and Rhoda Levine, University School of Nova Interest Karen Mathews, FCIS Associate Director for Accreditation City Southeastern University Board Dr. Barbara Hodges, FCIS Executive Director Terrace 8 This presentation will compare results of joke telling as a method of Room 3 This session will provide detailed information for schools pursuing joint improving reading fluency to traditional methods. Joke telling involves accreditations with the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and/or similar skills to those used by fluent readers such as phrasing and the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS). Topics will include the intonation. A method of systematic teaching of these skills through jokes application process, the self-study, standards and indicators for all organizations will be discussed. and the actual evaluation visit. Building Geometric Models with Zometools Heart of Darkness: Conrad vs. Coppola Elementary, Middle and Carol Daraskevich, Episcopal High School Upper Upper Pat Crandall, Episcopal High School Building models allows students to see geometric relationships in 2D and 3D. Board City Francis Ford Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” is the perfect complement to Participants will create polygons and polyhedra using Zometools. This model Room 4 Terrace 9 Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”. Here’s how to teach them together system increases students’ capacity for abstract reasoning through tactile and in a way that high school juniors and seniors will really enjoy while flexing visual feedback. their critical thinking muscles. SESSION TWO • 10:55 - 11:40 K, Primary, Digital Student Portfolios Elementary & Middle Anna Baralt and Jill Lemon, Shorecrest Preparatory School What’s the Hype with Skype? Elementary City Teach your students to create digital portfolios that will include self- Shelly Zavon, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Terrace 10 selected work from any given duration of time or subject matter. Topics What better way to understand and utilize Skype in the classroom than through the covered will include determining a purpose for your portfolios, navigating Grand eyes of children. Students will demonstrate the many facets of ‘skyping’ through a various digital collection tools, saving and collecting digital artifacts, and Ballroom 3 mock news report filed at school. Presenter will then discuss ways to implement and creating high-quality written reflections to accompany each artifact. integrate Skype into weekly lesson plans.

Calming Your Classroom Environment Strengthening and Using Students’ Intelligences (Part 2) PreK and General Primary Sherrie Warren and Missy Morrissey, Jacksonville Country Day School Interest Kathy Koch, Ph. D., President and Founder, Celebrate Kids, Inc., Ft. Worth, Texas Dr. Koch will continue her engaging explanation of the eight smarts with the last City Do you feel your students are over-stimulated by their surroundings? We’ll River have you questioning your environment colors, lighting, and accessories. four. Learn how students’ smarts influence how they respond to your content and Terrace 11 Terrace 1 teaching methods and how to better meet their needs. Do you occasionally have With a natural environment you will see a calmer demeanor among internal conflict? Do you confuse people? You might even gain understanding about students and teachers. that during this seminar! Put It in Their Hands – Mobile Learning and Leadership Synchronous Distance Learning for Independent Schools General Middle and Betsy Marshall, Apple, Inc. Upper Robert Egley, Head of School, Glades Day School, Marion Primmer and Interest During this session, we will explore the many ways that mobile technology can Board Jim Teets, Glades Day School, Darryl Hobson, Summit Christian School River enhance the productivity of teachers, increase the engagement of students, and Room 1 2010 Winner of the DeWitt E. & Vera M. Hooker Fellowship Grant Terrace 2 provide a forum for everyone to access, create and distribute knowledge. We’ll show Please join us to see how our high quality, synchronistic distance learning examples that use laptops, iPads, and iPods successfully to enhance teaching and classroom might benefit your school. Glades Day School lost a chemistry learning and the business of education. We will also focus on key elements that and physics teacher and could not find a certified replacement. We create and sustain that success. You will take home concrete ideas and instantly collaborated with Darryl Hobson and Summit Christian School to create a usable resources. HD classroom for chemistry and physics. Classroom Strategies for Teaching the Male and Female Brain Middle and A Place for Robotic Technology in Biology Upper Amy Morales, Episcopal Diocese and Terri Ferlisi, Episcopal High School Middle Nicole Ackerson and Carol Piser, Berkeley Preparatory School River Improve teacher effectiveness using Gurian research and brain-based practices to create boy and girl friendly classrooms. Participants will leave this workshop with a We will present a model for the incorporation of robotic technology into Terrace 3 Board better understanding of how boys and girls learn differently, and more importantly, Room 2 biology. Using Vernier probes and LEGO NXT robotics, we have created an integrative math/biology unit, introducing the importance of computer- with strategies that they can incorporate immediately into their classrooms, collection and statistical significance of data, giving students a broader regardless of the age of their students. Amy and Terri are two-time Gurian Institute graduates, and Amy is a certified trainer for both the educational and corporate understanding of mathematical applications in life science. divisions of the Gurian Institute. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. Page 28 – FRIDAY SCHEDULE FRIDAY SCHEDULE – Page 29 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

SESSION TWO • 10:55 - 11:40 SESSION TWO • 10:55 - 11:40

“Techno-Tales”: Bringing Class-Written Stories to Life An Experiment in Multi-Discipline Course Design K and Primary Cristy Carbajales, Mary McDonnell-Klevan, St. Thomas Episcopal School Upper Robert T. Harrell, Episcopal High School Daytona Bring your students’ class-written stories to life by turning them into City Interdisciplinary courses always sound exciting, but too often they result in Techno Tales! Learn how to create a Techno Tale from inception and Terrace 6 dilution of content and/or simply running two separate courses in the same whole group brainstorming, to publishing a class story book and turning time slot, neither of which appeals to a serious teacher. Content matters! it into a mini-movie. The presenters will take you through a unique and Learn how Episcopal High School in Jacksonville teaches British Literature and exciting way to incorporate technology with the Writing Process. Christian Theology in a single, substantive course.

General On Asperger’s Time: Characteristics and Support Strategies for K & Primary/ What’s the Buzz About Singapore Math? Interest Children with Asperger’s Syndrome Part I Elementary - Grade 6 Sarah Schaefer, The Bolles School Elisha Landers, M.Ed., and Katrina Ressa, BCaBA, University of Florida- Why is Singapore Mathematics the most successful K-6 math program on the Clearwater Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities City Terrace 7 market? Learn firsthand why classroom teachers love teaching math, the five This session will describe the unique characteristics and educational components of a lesson, and how math scores have changed. This workshop is needs of children diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. It will include a informational, interactive, and participants will watch actual classes engaged variety of strategies and interventions that can be implemented in the in the program. school setting to significantly improve the functioning and quality of life of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Wondering What in the World You Can Do with Toddlers? PreK Stephanie Kowald, St. Mark’s Episcopal School, Jacksonville How a Student Can be a Self-Advocate Using a Digital Portfolio Elementary, How do you create a developmentally appropriate toddler program or improve Middle and City Upper Melissa Dolton and Andrea Delmont, The Cushman School Terrace 8 the one you have? It is all based on learning through play. Gain some insights St. Johns Electronic portfolios serve several purposes. They hold students accountable from a NAEYC, FKC and FCIS accredited school. Learn current theories in early and allow them to play an active role in their own learning. The portfolios childhood education, and how to develop a curriculum that addresses the five also allow students to have a better understanding of the learning main areas of development for toddlers. process. Students with learning differences may have a more difficult time organizing their ideas and verbalizing their accomplishments. The Implementing an Environmental Educational Experience Program in presenters will discuss how electronic portfolios can help these students be General their own advocates. Interest Your School Diane Krug and Mitzi Thomas, Greenwood School City In the spirit of “no child left inside” this workshop will show you how to utilize Elementary, Interact With Your Students Using the Mimio Interactive Board Terrace 9 Middle and the great outdoors to enhance your school’s curriculum. The workshop will Upper Beth Smith, Episcopal High School See how to engage your students and make learning fun. There are include tips, techniques, and activities for creating an environmental and Orlando limitless possibilities with mimio. educational experience program and a compatible WIKI for all grade levels.

The End of the Zip! Make Your Subjects Come to Life! Elementary, Middle Middle and Nicholas G. Kapetanis, Academy at the Lakes Gloria Wood, Despi Garson, Marty Coyne, Angela James and Tim Creter, The Upper Bolles School Students and zip drives are like oil and vinegar; given a little time they City City A soup of resources for all subjects! Come and see what we have to share for Terrace 4 always seem to separate! Cloud storage services such as “Dropbox”, Terrace 10 “BoxNet”, “Zoho”, and “Google Docs”, provide viable document storage and successful interactive lessons! Games, dragging maps, drawing tools, images, sharing solutions for teachers and for students. Come join us in the cloud! videos, interactive websites, and much more will be shared. Ideal for teachers who want to make their subjects come to life!

Elementary, Excite! Ignite! Digital Innovations to Spark Your Learning Environment Middle and Sherri-Lee Heath, Martha Morgan, and Alise Reynolds, St. Johns Country Day School PreK/K, Pri- Artyology: The Study of Art and Artists for the Elementary Art Classroom Upper mary Grades/ Buckle up for this dynamite digital overview of Podcasting, Voice Threads, Elementary Meg Carte, St. Mary’s Episcopal School City Artyology: The study of art and artists for pre-K through 4th grade. A great Terrace 5 School Tube, iTunesU, and several other multi-media tools designed to City integrate technology and energize your classroom. Participants will leave Terrace 11 idea for incorporating art history and parent involvement in the art program. this session feeling empowered and inspired with innovative ideas to teach the 21st century students. Handouts with links provided.

NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. Page 30 – FRIDAY SCHEDULE FRIDAY SCHEDULE – Page 31 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

SESSION TWO • 10:55 - 11:40 SESSION THREE • 11:50 - 12:35

What’s All the Buzz about Family Math, Science and Technology Night? Switch It Up: Novel Studies in the Early Years K, Primary and K, Primary and Elementary Felix Jacomino, Sally Tappert, Delia Zepeda, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Elementary Julianne Hendrickson and Flo Roberts, St. Mary’s Episcopal School Board School, Coconut Grove River Novel studies are a great change of pace for your students and your reading Room 1 2010 Winner of the DeWitt E. & Vera M. Hooker Fellowship Grant Terrace 3 curriculum. This session will provide examples of the different ways you can Join us for an exciting presentation as we lead you through the steps to incorporate novel studies into your classroom curriculum. implement your own Family Math, Science & Technology Night as we share a wide range of resources to help you get started. It’s guaranteed to Reading Fluency Intervention dazzle your students and parents! Elementary Nancy Anderson and Ana Pazos-Rega, Gulliver Schools Daytona A single subject research project analyzed the impact of a fluency intervention Elementary, Effective Rehearsal Techniques for a Successful Band Program on elementary students identified as non-fluent readers. The intervention and Middle and Frank Taylor, Lake Mary Preparatory School results will be discussed. Upper This session will cover effective techniques in the areas of warm up and Board music preparations. These techniques will build strength and confidence On Asperger’s Time: Characteristics and Support Strategies for Children General Room 2 in your music and your musicians. Interest with Asperger’s Syndrome Part II Elisha Landers, M.Ed., and Katrina Ressa, BCaBA, University of Florida- Preparing Your School for an FCIS Five Year Evaluation or Five Year Review Clearwater General Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities Interest Karen Mathews, FCIS Associate Director for Accreditation This is a continuation of the previous session and will describe the unique Board This session will provide information about the 2010 revised Standards, characteristics and educational needs of children diagnosed with Asperger’s Room 3 planning and organizing the self-study and the evaluation visit. Special Syndrome. It will include a variety of strategies and interventions that can be attention will be given to the Five Year review evaluation visit. implemented in the school setting to significantly improve the functioning and quality of life of individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. K, Primary and Play! Create! Share! You Can Do It! Elementary Aleida Morse, Academy at the Lakes “Fun”ics Pre-K - Board Don’t be afraid to let your light shine! Classroom teachers are instrumental in Grade 4 Lucy Hassan and Cassandra Perez-Zarraga, Gulliver Academy creating a school community where students are excited to share and perform. Join us for an interactive multi-sensory adventure! Your ordinary phonics Room 4 St. Johns But how do YOU leave all the “performing angst” at the door and encourage instruction will turn into “fun”ics! Our lessons will provide you with the ability your students to do the same? This session will take you through some powerful arts experiences meant to encourage your students to recognize themselves as to teach phonics in a fun and entertaining way using Howard Gardner’s theory creators and performers. of Multiple Intelligences.

Nspire Your Math Students SESSION THREE • 11:50 - 12:35 Middle and Upper Beth Smith, Episcopal High School Come and learn the basics about the T1 Nspire and T1 Nspire Navigator. This is Orlando General Teachers Teaching Boys and Girls a hands-on workshop where you will see how the T1 Nspire helps your students Interest Michael Gurian, Co-Founder, The Gurian Institute develop a conceptual understanding of mathematical concepts. Like the keynote, this breakout focuses on the minds of boys. Michael will Grand begin by discussing twelve “best practices,” a matrix developed through Models of History Ballroom 3 Middle and Gurian Institute research over the last fourteen years. He will discuss key Upper Emlyn James, Greenwood School strategies for creating gender friendly classrooms, and answer questions This workshop will demonstrate the use of models and model building as a City interactively. means of adding a multi-modal approach to history and the social studies. We Terrace 4 will explore several sources, types of material and methods of getting students Cracker Barrel for New FCIS Teachers to literally build their own sense of history. New Teachers Cathy Ford, Head of School, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Jan Pullen, Head of School, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School History in Motion: A Creative and Effective Model of Vertical Teaming River If you are a new or nearly new FCIS teacher, come and share your successes Elementary Terrace 2 and Middle Nicole Ackerson, Berkeley Preparatory School and challenges. Ask questions, share tips and strategies and bring your sense This session will present a model of vertical teaming, demonstrating how City of humor! We’ve all been there! We hope to see some of the teachers who students from 8th and 4th grade, studying the same event in American History, Terrace 5 attended the New Teacher Institute in September, but all new or nearly new can come together using technology as well as cross curricular activities and FCIS faculty members are welcome! alternative assessments for a two-day project on the Boston Massacre. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. Page 32 – FRIDAY SCHEDULE FRIDAY SCHEDULE – Page 33 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12

SESSION THREE • 11:50 - 12:35 SESSION THREE • 11:50 - 12:35

Components for a Successful Pre-K Class Expanding Global Awareness in the 21st Century: Pre-K Isabel Eliaschev, Gulliver Schools Middle Current Events on Our Shrinking Planet Using Google Maps City During the preschool years, social interactions are one of the most Board Judith M. Reppert and Silvia Tolisano, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School Terrace 6 important components for the healthy development of a child, but this Room 1 21st century students live in a world where far-flung global events quickly natural development could also be enhanced by introducing Pre-K students impact them directly; using Google Maps as a tool strengthens map to Art, History and Technology. “Components for a Successful Pre-K Class” skills, expands the “us-centric” universe, provides real-world content to is a summary of practical ideas that will enhance any Pre-K class through the themes of geography and creates a launch pad for a myriad of cross- the use of technology as a teaching tool and the incorporation of Art and curricular connections. History in a Pre-K curriculum. Roberts Rules of Order: Middle and Take Off the Mask, Toss Out the Script, and Know How to Stand Up Upper Integrating an Important Tool into the Social Studies Curriculum General and Speak Out Interest Board Kenneth Grodd, Carrollwood Day School Prep Sally Maguire Deming, Episcopal High School City Room 2 Mr. Grodd will examine the importance of Robert’s Rules of Order for the Terrace 7 Learn how to be an effective communicator. Learn the seven steps that effective operation of student organizations and its use as a powerful tool are essential to becoming a compelling, artistic communicator. Know how for students as they enter society. Each participant will receive a small to break old habits, and learn about the different types of audiences. Be book, and some useful instruction on Robert’s Rules. aware of the unique qualities of informative, persuasive and convictional speeches. Be the interviewer and the interviewee. Be confident in who you General Serving on an FCIS Team are and what message you want to convey. Skills learned can be used for Interest Karen Mathews, FCIS Associate Director for Accreditation cold readings, oral interpretation, interviews and character development. Board Cathy Ford, Head of School, Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy Room 3 Craig Maughan, Head of School, Trinity Preparatory School Beyond Book Reports Elementary Interested in serving on an FCIS evaluation team? This session will Andy Raitt and Andrea Hernandez, Martin J. Gottlieb Day School highlight the duties and responsibilities of team members. City See how book trailers can be a fun, creative, and engaging alternative to traditional book reports. Terrace 8 Middle and Surviving Yearbook! Upper Cherie W. Branning, Gulliver Academy Website Favorites 7-12: Tried, Tested and Tremendous! Middle and Board A veterans approach to completing the book and the year and, keeping Upper Clare Lange, The Bolles School Room 4 your sanity! City As a K-12 veteran Library/Media Specialist, I have collected over the last 3- Terrace 9 5 years via research, colleagues, and professional conferences, a “favorites list” of High School and Middle School websites in a variety of disciplines. You are invited to sit back and enjoy a “whirl-wind” tour of these recommended websites. Website Links will be provided via Google docs.

Elementary, Using Technology to Bring Authentic Language into the Spanish Classroom Middle and Upper Prudence Sloderbeck and Claudia Willis, Maclay School City This workshop will highlight various ways in which authentic language Terrace 10 can be incorporated into the Spanish classroom via the Internet and other media sources. The presenters will describe the journey from a fifth grade classroom to AP Spanish V, sharing specific strategies for use in each course and along the way.

Loving Literature Circles Elementary and Middle Sharon Jones, Shannon Johnson, and Helen McCall, Jacksonville Country City Day School Terrace 11 This will be a presentation of incorporating literature circles into the daily reading/language curriculum. We will provide handouts of tried and true literature studies. Door prizes! NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. NOTE: All sessions are open to all FCIS participants. Page 34 – FRIDAY SCHEDULE FRIDAY SCHEDULE – Page 35 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010 Independent Education: Great Investment, Greatest Return • FCIS Conference 2010

Conference Exhibitors

• AlternaScapes, Inc. • North Carolina Outward Bound • Apple Seed Expeditions • Parker School Uniforms Corporate Sponsors • ASVAB Career Exploration Program • Pathinder, Inc. • AVI-SPL • PerformancePAM • Balfour/Taylor Yearbooks • RenWeb School Management A.W.G. Dewar, Inc. • Blackbaud Software • Camcor, Inc. • Richards Computer Academic Insurance Solutions • Celebrate Kids, Inc. • Risse Brothers School Uniforms ClassBook.com • ClassBook.com • RLF Architecture/Engineering/ • Driftwood Education Center Interior Design DENNIS Uniform Manufacturing Company • DWIGHT DARBY & COMPANY, CPAS • Rowland Reading Foundation Dwight Darby and Company, CPA’s • DyKnow Software • SAGE Dining Services • EPS/School Specialty • Saxon Publishing, an imprint of FACTS Management Company Literacy and Intervention Houghton Mifflin Hardcourt ForeverLawn of Florida, Inc. • ERB • Seacamp Association, Inc. • Everglades Area Tours.com • Seitlin Benefits Corporation / Kaufman Lynn General Contractors • finalsite Independent School • Flik Independent School Dining Benefits Consortium Rediker Software - School Administrative Software • Florida Virtual School • Send Out Cards RenWeb School Management Software • GovConnection, Inc. • Smart Tuition • Hover Over Photo • Southern Teachers Agency SAGE Dining Services • Independent Colleges and • St. Augustine Pirate School and Student Services (SSS by NAIS) Universities Benefits Association and Treasure Museum • Jostens Yearbooks • Sunshine School Fashions Selden Beattie Benefit Advisors, Inc. • Kaufman Lynn Inc., • TeachersTeachers.com Spectrum Tours • General Contractors • Think Shade LLC • Library Interiors of Florida, Inc. • Thompson Studios Photography Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo • Magic Hour Communications • TIAACREF • Math-U-See Special Education • Tuition Management Systems Tuition Management Systems • MBS Direct • USTA Florida USTA Florida • Michael Brady Inc. • Veracross School Information • Mind Lab Systems by Breuer & Co. • Nantahala Outdoor Center • WhippleHill Communications • Nature’s Academy • Wholesome Tummies • New England Prep For the SAT • ZanerBloser Educational Publishers

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• Conference Notes • Special Thanks ______to our Generous Underwriters ______

______Sodexo, Inc. FCIS Board of Directors’ Dinner ______& contribution for Friday Keynote Speaker ______

Taylor Publishing ______Merrill Lynch Contributions to the Welcome Reception ______Independent Colleges and ______Universities Benefits Association (ICUBA) Contribution to the coffee service ______Sage Dining Services ______Tuition Management Services, A Division of Key Bank NA ______Contributions to the Business Officers’ Dinner ______Sage Dining Services Trophy for Annual Golf Tournament ______Allied Group Insurance Services (AGIS) ______Contribution to the Administrators’ Dinner ______

Educational Records Bureau (ERB) ______River City Brewing Company Contributions to the Admission Officers’ Reception and Dinner ______Independent School Management (ISM) ______River City Brewing Company Contributions to the Development Directors’ Dinner ______

Richards Computer Mark Your Calendar for the 2011 FCIS Conference! Sponsor: Technology Dinner November 17th and 18th - Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, Apple, Inc. and Independent School Management Co-sponsors: President’s Reception Weston, Florida - Hope to see you there! The Bolles School Shuttle service on Faculty Day Bus service for Business Officers’ Dinner Episcopal High School Bus service for Board of Directors’ Dinner

Florida Council of Independent Schools

Page 38 – UNDERWRITERS NOTES - Page 39 Grace Episcopal Day School Welcomes you to the 2010 FCIS Convention

From Nursery through Grade 8, The Cushman School offers a rigorous academic experience deeply rooted in civic virtues and matched with an expansive student life.

For more than 85 years, Cushman has successfully taught students to be confident, creative problem solvers who thrive Celebrating the richness of life in a Christ-centered community, academically throughout their lives. the seriousness of academic achievement, and the joy of childhood!

Pre-kindergarten through grade 8 • Challenging academic program B UILDING within a Christian environment • Balanced program of academics, a visual arts, music, spiritual, and character education F OUNDATION Foreign language • Technology • Small class sizes Extended Day • Summer Camp for L IFE

The Christ Church School educational Conveniently located in historic Orange Park for over 60 years program stresses academic skills, good GEDS welcomes students of any race, color, nationality, gender, study habits and personal responsibility. or ethnic origin to apply for admission Our early childhood through fifth grade curriculum includes a strong emphasis on Grace Episcopal Day School academics and enrichment programs that 156 Kingsley Avenue take students well beyond the basics. Orange Park, Fl 32073 www.geds.net 904-269-3718

Accredited by Florida Council of Independent Schools, Florida Kindergarten Council Membership in National Association of Independent Schools and National Association of Episcopal Schools 954.771.7700 www.ccsfl.org

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Educating for a World of Change

Congratulations to our faculty members who will be presenting at this year’s conference:

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RIVERSIDE At Greenwood School, we recognize that no two students are the same-and Presbyterian Day School neither are their learning styles. That’s why we are dedicated to providing a 830 Oak Street Jacksonville, FL 32204 904-353-5511 www.RPDS.com challenging and supportive learning environment for average to above average middle through high school students who struggle with reading difficulties, need Time flies when educating great minds… ADHD support, or have other learning differences. * Grades middle through high school *Low student to teacher ratio 1963 2010 *Standard high school diploma *McKay Scholarship participant Elementary, Grades 1-6 Preschool & Admin. Office Toddler & Preschool Toddler & Preschool *Accredited by the FCIS Ages 6 - 12 Ages 3 - 6 Ages 2 - 6 Ages 1 - 6 14850 SW 67th Avenue 6050 SW 57th Avenue 14400 Old Cutler Road 17800 Old Cutler Road Miami, FL 33158 Miami, FL 33143 Miami, FL 33158 Miami, FL 33157 To learn more about Greenwood School, visit www.greenwoodjax.org or call 904-726-5000.

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Page 48 Page 49 PROUD MEMBER OF FCIS SINCE 1974 LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL WELCOMES FELLOW FCIS MEMBERS!

The way learning should be

Established in 1968 Canterbury School of Florida educates and nurtures the whole child in mind, body and spirit in preparation for college and an honorable life as a responsible steward of our world. PreK - Grade 12  www.Canterbury-fl.org  St. Petersburg, FL

Investing in Intellect & Character for 40 years.

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PINEWOOD ACRES SCHOOL We invite you to tour our Preschool and Elementary programs Registration Open for 2010-2011

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An investment that will always pay dividends!

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www.stmarksdayschool.org MCS is proud to (904) 388-2632 4114 Oxford Avenue help host the 2010 Jacksonville, FL 32210

FCIS Convention Welcoming qualified students without regard to race, gender, religion, or national origin. www.mandarinchristianschool.com K through 12th Grade Page 52 Page 53 From enr ich men ts to academics...

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∙ Enrichment Classes: Art, Christian Ed, Computer, Library, ∙ Pre-kindergarten through 6th Grade Music, P.E., Movement and Spanish ∙ Ideal Class Sizes ∙ Outreach Ministry of St. Paul’s ∙ Loving Christian Environment by-the-Sea Episcopal Church ∙ Strong Academic Curriculum ∙ Fully Accredited ∙ Exceptional Faculty

Beaches Episcopal School is accredited (904) 246-2466 by FCIS, FKC and NAES. BES does not Jacksonville Beach, FL discriminate on the basis of race, sex, creed, or national origin. BeachesEpiscopalSchool.org

Page 54 Page 55 Dr. Hodges ... a proen leader Congratulations FCIS! PROUD MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

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Academic excellence is a long-held tradition at Holy Comforter; cultivating the whole student is our priority. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic !eld or in weekly worship at chapel, Holy Comforter students are being nurtured in mind, body and spirit. We are committed to our mission to better prepare citizens of tomorrow. Please call 850-383-1007 for more information or visit us on the web at www.holy-comforter.org.

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You want the best for your child. And you’ll find it right here in Sarasota. Ranked among the nation’s top 1% of public and private schools by the prestigious Cum Laude Society, The Out-of-Door Academy offers a uniquely comprehensive approach to educational excellence through a dynamic program of academics, arts, and athletics. For over 86 years, we’ve helped students develop the skills for success and gain the confidence to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It’s a tradition that guarantees 100% of our graduates admission to a college of their choosing – an education that opens a world of possibilities.

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Page 68 Page 69 Sweetwater Episcopal Academy Teaching our children to love to learn!

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