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Your Guide to Aasa's National Conference on Education FOR FEBRUARY 11–13, 2016 ■ PHOENIX, AZ YOUR GUIDE TO AASA’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION PRESENTED BY: IF YOU’RE NOT ENGAGING, YOU’RE NOT ENGAGED As an AASA member, learn what’s working in districts across the nation. Conferences, publications, networking and more — IT’S ALL HERE FOR YOU RIGHT NOW. As educators, we know the power of collaboration. “ We know that our greatest resources lie in relationships with our colleagues and community partners. Beyond the vast professional development tools offered by AASA, I can’t say enough about the support and counsel the organization affords its members. AASA “ brings a level of expertise to the table that is invaluable. RUSSELL BOOKER Spartanburg School District 7 Spartanburg, South Carolina REDISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF BELONGING TO AASA Visit www.aasa.org or call 703.875.0748 to take advantage of everything your membership has to offer. Scan this QR Code to access your membership benefits via the new AASA App. TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Welcome Letter . 2 Executive Director’s Welcome Letter . 3 2016 AASA National Conference on Education Program-at-a-Glance . 4 2016 NCE Conference Partners . 6 Social Media Lounge . 8 Knowledge Exchange Theater . 10 School of the Future . 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE A–Z Conference Information . 14 AASA Awards . 18 Sponsor Award Acknowledgments . 26 Thursday Conference Sessions-at-a-Glance . 28 Thursday Conference Session Details . 30 Friday Conference Sessions-at-a-Glance . 40 Friday Conference Session Details . 42 Saturday Conference Sessions-at-a-Glance . 56 Saturday Conference Session Details . 57 AASA Roundtable Presentations . 62 NCE Marketplace . 69 Exhibitor Listing by Alpha . 70 Exhibitor Listing by Booth . 82 NCE Marketplace Floor Plan . 84 Meetings and Functions Index . 85 AASA Leadership . 86 Speaker Index . 92 Advertiser Index . 94 WWW.AASA.ORG/NCE 1 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME LETTER Welcome to Phoenix and the National Conference on Education! This annual event is an amazing opportunity for educational leaders from across the country to come together to learn from each other and dive into the critical issues that all of us face in our districts. As superintendents, we have a moral obligation to be the voice for our students, teachers, parents and communities. We must continue to drive the national dialogue not only about public education, but also around issues of diversity, poverty and economic opportunities that impact the lives of our students. We must make the time to transcend the day-to-day management of our districts and truly lead at the local, state and national levels. School district leaders have a tremendous power to impact the lives of millions of children across PRESIDENT’S WELCOME LETTER WELCOME PRESIDENT’S our nation. We need to continue to find ways to make education relevant so that students are prepared for college and careers beyond high school. The theme for the conference this year is Leading for Excellence. In addition to #NCE16, I would encourage you to use the hash tag #LeadExcellence as you participate in the conference sessions and share your thoughts with colleagues on social media. It is truly an honor for me to serve as your president. A world that we cannot yet imagine lies before us, but I am confident that AASA and its members will provide the innovative leadership necessary to prepare our nation’s students to be incredibly successful in this ever-changing global economy. WE ARE CHANGING LIVES…CHANGING THE WORLD…ONE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHILD AT A TIME. David Schuler President AASA, The School Superintendents Association 2 AASA’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S WELCOME LETTER Dear colleagues, Welcome to the 2016 National Conference on Education. It seems like only yesterday that we all gathered for the kick-off of our 150th anniversary celebration one year ago. For a century and a half, AASA has served as the premier voice for our nation’s superintendents and public education in America. That’s why it is truly an honor to welcome the school district leaders as well as other cabinet level officials who made the journey to Phoenix. We are proud to be the largest organization representing superintendents — America’s foremost education thought leaders. The contributions you are making on an everyday basis continue to pave the way for the generations that will follow. Your presence here with us is a clear indication that the school districts and communities you are serving are fortunate to have you. You will not be disappointed. Year in and year out, the National Conference on Education has been the most comprehensive professional development and networking event for school superintendents and administrators. We deliver world-class education speakers, thought-provoking sessions and agendas that are rich in content. Appropriately themed “Leading for Excellence,” this year’s conference will address the following topics: • Common Core Standards and Assessments • Instructional Leadership • Superintendent/School Board Relationships • Innovative Technology • Personalizing Education • Healthy School Environments • Leadership • Poverty & Equity in Schools In addition, I hope you’ll take advantage of the myriad networking opportunities to exchange ideas, strategies and proven practices. Please be sure to visit the revamped Knowledge Exchange Theater, where you can speak directly to presenters about a number of critical topics, including social media, personalized learning, technology and the principal pipeline. In addition, our conference will provide plenty of opportunities to connect with peers who face the same issues in LETTER WELCOME DIRECTOR’S EXECUTIVE their respective school districts. You will also have a chance to visit with more than 200 companies committed to improving K–12 education in the NCE Marketplace. As you enjoy your stay in Phoenix, let me thank you for being champions for children. The superintendency remains one of the toughest jobs in America and, as such, your contributions to public education are immeasurable. Please let any of us at AASA know how we can better serve you in your important role. Daniel A . Domenech Executive Director AASA, The School Superintendents Association WWW.AASA.ORG/NCE 3 CONFERENCE PROG RAM-AT-A-GLANCE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Bookstore Hours . 2 – 5pm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Registration Hours .. 7:30am – 4pm Bookstore Hours . 7:30am – 5pm Coffee in the NCE Marketplace . 7:45 – 9am NCE Marketplace Hours . 7:45am – 4pm CONFERENCE PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE CONFERENCE Educational Sessions . 9 – 10am Thought Leader Sessions . 9 – 10am n Featuring Dave Weber n Featuring Pedro Noguera n Featuring Anne Brown & Ken Grover Educational Sessions . 10:15 – 11:15am Thought Leader Sessions . 10:15 – 11:15am n Featuring David Berliner n Featuring Darryl Adams, Mark Edwards, Keith Krueger & Dave Schuler Thought Leader Session . 11:15am – 12:15pm n Featuring John Branham, Peter McWalters, Susan Patrick & Stephan Turnipseed Federal Relations Luncheon . 12noon – 1:30pm n Featuring David Berliner Thought Leader Sessions . 12:45 – 1:45pm n Featuring Camille Farrington, Jenny Nagaoka & Robert Runcie n Featuring Gary Marx NCE Marketplace Snack Break and Happy Hour . 1:45 – 3pm Educational Sessions . 3 – 4pm Opening General Session . 4:15 – 6:15pm n Featuring Manny Scott Welcome Reception . 6:15 – 7:15pm 4 AASA’S NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION CONFERENCE PROG RAM-AT-A-GLANCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Registration Hours .. 7:30am – 4pm Bookstore Hours . 7:30am – 5pm Second General Session . 8 – 10am n Featuring Shawn Achor Job Central . .. 8am – 3pm Coffee in the NCE Marketplace . 10 – 10:45am NCE Marketplace Hours . 10am – 4pm Educational Sessions . 10:45 – 11:45am Lunch/Marketplace Open . 11:45am – 12:30pm Dr . Effie H . Jones Memorial Luncheon . 11:45am – 1:45pm n Featuring Phillip Atiba Goff Educational Sessions . 12:30 – 1:30pm Thought Leader Sessions . 12:30 – 1:30pm n Featuring Douglas Anthony, Ann Blakeney Clark, Kevin Maxwell & Nicholas Pelzer n Featuring Deb Delisle, Susan Hall, Kathy Hurley & Darline Robles NCE Marketplace Snack Break . 1:30 – 2:45pm Thought Leader Sessions . 1:45 – 2:30pm n Featuring Alan Blankstein Educational Sessions . 2:45 – 3:45pm PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE CONFERENCE Thought Leader Sessions . 2:45 – 3:45pm n Featuring Dan Domenech & Tom Gentzel n Featuring Ramona Bishop, LaRuth Gray, Phil Lanoue & Gregory Thornton Educational Sessions . 4 – 5pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Registration Hours .. 7:30am – 12noon Bookstore Hours . 7:30am – 12noon Educational Sessions . 8 – 9am Educational Sessions . 9:15 – 10:15am Closing General Session . 10:30 – 12noon n Featuring Michael Horn WWW.AASA.ORG/NCE 5 THANKS TO OUR CONFERENCE PARTNERS AXA has been helping families and businesses take small, manageable steps toward financial security since 1859. 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