IDSA Convention for Student Activities April 10-12, 2014 Starts Thursday at 4:30 Ends Saturday Morning
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, Illinois TO REGISTER www.idsa-activities.org Make Hotel Reservations at: Crown Plaza Rosemont (mention IDSA block for special rate) IDSA Purpose • •
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To improve student activity understanding and relationships throughout the schools in the state and nation. To foster a closer working relationship with the Illinois High School Association, the National Association of Student Activities Advisors (NASAA), other State School Associations, and other organizations working for state and national student activities progress. To foster high standards of professional proficiency among all members. To develop greater unity, uniformity and fellowship among all members. To improve the articulation of co-curricular activities in the total educational program. To provide an opportunity for exchange of ideas concerning mutual problems and practices. To promote the establishment of the position of Student Activities Director in the schools of Illinois. To develop a program of education and training to improve the levels of involvement and performance of the directors in the school activities. To encourage the development of student activities in the schools of Illinois. To establish an ongoing organization of advisors to aid and assist the growth of the IDSA.
Session Topics
(Below is list of some of the session featured, check the IDSA website for any changes or additions. Sessions will be a combination of 45 minute sessions and roundtables) •
Let’s Change the Conversation on School Climate & Culture Motivating the Motivators Frank Palatucci - Foundation for Educational Administration, Director of School Leadership Programs • Data Management & Student Activities 5 Star Students - www.5starstudents.com, Involve the uninvolved by tracking student participation and data driven decisions as it relates to student activities • Walk a Mile Mike Donahue - has spoken to over 1,000,000 students over the last decade. His goal is to equip and power young people with the necessary tools to be the change that they want to see in the world. • Finding Ways to Build Student Leadership • Are you Game? Using Popular games to develop Leadership Potential • WeGo with Pride: Having a Great First Day for Freshmen • Sponsor and Coaching Evaluations • Using Social Media & Technology to promote school culture and Student Voice • Charity Drive/ School Chest/ Strong Student Senate: Bringing the school together for one Cause • Reaching all Students with School-wide Simple Tools • Strange Bedfellows: Student Activities & Vocational Education How all students benefit from this unusual combination • How to Build a solid Best Buddies Program • Building Character through Clubs & much more!
IDSA Illinois Directors of Student Activities Activities • Academics • Excellence The Illinois Directors of Student Activities (IDSA) is composed of administrators and activity directors who support the development of student activities. Visit www.idsa-activities.org to nominate an individual for one of our recognition awards.