LEAD. LEARN. LIGHT THE WAY!
NAESP’s Best Practices for Better Schools™ Conference Designed to help elementary and middle-level school leaders deepen their knowledge on issues in Pre-K-8 education through a combination of inspiring keynote presentations, focused trainings, expert-led presentations, innovative technology product demos, and exciting networking opportunities.
Inspiration, Exploration, and Best Practices from the largest gathering of today’s top experts in elementary & middle-level education.
The Conference for principals who love to learn.
This summer, spend three days with thousands of forward-thinking Pre-K-8 educators who want to learn and share game-changing ideas from colleagues and experts that you can implement right away.
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In elementary and middle schools across the country, principals are using innovative strategies to improve curriculum and instruction, address management challenges, stretch resources, engage parents and communities, utilize new technologies effectively, and create optimal learning environments that prepare all students for success beyond their Pre-K-8 years. By sharing their stories, addressing their challenges, and celebrating successes along the way, we hope that principals will learn from their experiences and be inspired to “Lead. Learn. Light the Way.” You will be energized by new ideas, successful practices, and camaraderie you won’t find anywhere else.
CONFERENCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES GENERAL SESSIONS Inspirational Speakers •
PRE-K SESSIONS
Focused on issues and topics important to Pre-K educators •
SPEAKER SERIES
90-minute sessions providing in-depth learning •
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
100+ programs scheduled throughout the Conference, including some offered twice •
NAESP EdCamp
You drive the conversation and discuss the most pressing issues on your mind •
#NAESP16 INNOVATIONS LAB
Get ready to learn how the latest tools, apps, and technology are advancing learning and impacting schools
NAESP’s Conference App provides everything you need to make your own personalized schedule, download handouts, share photos and videos, as well as meet up with friends and colleagues.
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION Pedro Noguera Friday, July 8 Challenging Radical Inequality in Our Schools
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SECOND GENERAL SESSION Russ Quaglia Thursday, July 7 The Principal Voice – The Power to Listen, Learn, and Lead
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Daniel Goleman Wednesday, July 6 Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence
F E AT U R E D S E S S I O N S
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
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#NAESP16
Be inspired by stories from speakers who will share their messages of vision, imagination, & courage.
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Schedule-at-a-Glance
Pre-Conference Events TUESDAY, JULY 5 Morning 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Community Service Day Princeton Elementary School Principal: Ms. HeNina Bunch 6101 Baxter Drive Suitland, MD 20746 (Buses depart Gaylord Convention Center at 8:30 a.m. and return at 12:45 p.m.) Afternoon 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EdCamp Gaylord National Convention Center, National Harbor Room 11 Registration Open Tuesday 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Evening 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Night Out @ Nats Park [Nationals vs Brewers] Buses depart Gaylord National at 6:00 p.m., game begins 7:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 7 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 8 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Speaker Series
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Speaker Series
#NAESP16 Innovations Lab
#NAESP16 Innovations Lab
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening General Session
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Second General Session
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Speaker Series
Concurrent Sessions Speaker Series
Concurrent Sessions
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Opening Reception
Speaker Series
Concurrent Sessions Speaker Series
Concurrent Sessions
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-K-3 Town Hall
#NAESP16 Innovations Lab Speaker Series
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Closing General Session
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The #NAESP16 INNOVATIONS LAB will take place in the lobby of the Gaylord National Convention Center and is the place for educators to develop their own learning networks and keep up with the latest education tech tools.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
NAESP will kick off the annual conference with its first EdCamp. Each EdCamp has an agenda created by participants, creating an atmosphere for discussion and innovation as participants share topics they want to talk about. Built on principles of connected and participatory learning, EdCamp strives to bring educators together to talk about the things that matter most to them in leading their schools.
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Participant-driven professional learning experiences
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I was energized by new ideas, and the camaraderie was awesome.
Speaker Series THE FIRST YEAR: HOW TO HELP BEGINNING TEACHERS MOVE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING Speakers: Todd Whitaker, Madeline Whitaker, Katherine Whitaker, Terre Haute, IN
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS ACT (ESSA): OPPORTUNITIES, CHALL足 ENGES, AND LEADERSHIP S peaker: Kelly Pollitt, Chief Policy Strategist, NAESP
BUILDING INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP CAPACITY Speakers: Dr. Deborah Childs-Bowen, Creative Mind Enterprise, Atlanta, GA, and Ann Cunningham Morris, ACM Educations, LLC, Marbleton, GA
STUDENT VOICE & ASPIRATIONS IN ACTION IN ENGLAND S peakers: Russ Quaglia, President and Founder, Institute for Student Aspirations, Orlando, FL
SUPERINTENDENTS ROUNDTABLE: PATHWAYS TO DISTRICT LEADERSHIP AND THE SUPERINTENDENCY
Special Sessions
PRE-K-3 TOWN MEETING Participants will discuss the role of the principal in the areas of teacher and principal evaluation, equity and accountability, and balancing testing with developmentally appropriate practice.
PRE-K-3 LUNCH AND LEARN Learn more about issues of gender and race equality as well as equity in Pre-K-3. The luncheon will include facilitated table talks.
A COMMITMENT SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE PRINCIPAL PRACTICE Whether conducting teacher evaluations or improving the culture of schools, whether in urban settings or rural schools, principals are accountable for reaching the highest potential of every teacher and student. Participants will hear from effective principals and also share how they have employed these practices described in the Wallace Foundation report, The School Principal as Leader, through rural, urban, and suburban break-out groups.
New to the principalship? This is a can’t-miss session which will discuss the demanding yet rewarding life of a principal. Topics of discussion with your peers include: staff management, parent communication, technology, school culture, and time management.
E X H I B I T S & R E G I S T R AT I O N
Join NAESP and The Wallace Foundation at this invitation only luncheon. This is an opportunity to hear about The Wallace Foundation Initiative: Building a Better Pipeline to support future and new leaders. One district will share their experiences, successes, and district growth through intentional organizational change. Participants will reflect on the growth through a wellplanned system of support for their new and aspiring leaders.
EARLY CAREER BREAKFAST
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Organizational growth and support for principals takes planning, innovative ideas, and focus on results. Listen and learn from a panel of experts to reflect on their progress and school improvement through principal leadership. A panel of experts includes principals and central office administrators. Small group discussions will explore the Wallace Five Key Practices for effective principal leadership.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS IN BUILDING A PRINCIPAL PIPELINE “LUNCH & LEARN”
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WALLACE FOUNDATION SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PANEL
Snap Shot: Concurrent Sessions WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AT SCHOOL: LIFE, LITERACY, AND THE PURSUIT OF CONTENT We hold this truth to be self-evident: Students on the spectrum need support with life literacy before reaching for content literacy. This dynamic session provides strategies for facilitating a learning environment that alleviates anxiety, enhances engagement, and supports socialization—all necessary benchmarks on the path toward literacy and independence for all. Presenter: Barbara Boroson, Autism Professional Development Provider, Scholastic, New York, NY
BAND OF BROTHERS- A FOCUS ON MAKING GOOD BOYS GREAT YOUNG MEN. Introduce the audience to the Band of Brothers, a leadership group designed for fifth through eighth grade young men in need of additional opportunities to realize their full potential as leaders and gentlemen. The program focuses on the power of teamwork, accountability and determination. Presenter: Shane Wolfe, Principal, Buzz Aldrin Elementary, Reston, VA
BECOMING A DIGITAL PRINCIPAL: USING TECHNOLOGY TO COMMUNICATE EFFICIENTLY WITH YOUR STAKEHOLDERS Matt Scott is a National Principal Mentor with NAESP. To be a more productive school administrator in an everchanging world of technology, principals must adapt their skills and methods to reach their stakeholders by using various means of communication. Presenter: Matt Scott, Principal, Creekside Elementary, Harvest, AL
BUILDING PRINCIPAL CAPACITY OF INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT: A STANDARDS-BASED APPROACH Looking to calibrate your practice in the everchanging role as a principal? In this collaborative session, participants will use the Standards for Leading Learning Communities to focus their leadership practices to ensure that the content and instruction in their schools provide the maximum opportunity to increase student achievement. Presenter: Molly Funk, Core School Solutions, LLC, Canton, MI
THURSDAY, JULY 7 CRITICAL LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS FOR INSPIRING SCHOOLWIDE EXCELLENCE Baruti Kafele will guide principals through several self-reflection questions designed to yield a deeper
understanding of the meaning behind the work they do including how best to motivate students and staff to approach their work with purpose. Presenter: Baruti Kafele, Principal, Kafele Consulting, LLC, Jersey City, NJ
CULTIVATING CREATIVE THINKERS, INNOVATORS, AND MASTERS OF CORE CONTENT THROUGH DESIGN THINKING In this interactive session, participants will explore Design Thinking as a learning strategy for students as young as kindergarten — including how it deepens their understanding of core content, places them at the center of the learning process, and develops essential mindsets, skills and dispositions for creativity and innovation. Presenter: Nanette Gill, Superintendent, School for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
DESIGN A CREATIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM TO TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL Using Design Thinking strategies, principals and teacher leaders will identify the competencies needed within Creative Leadership Teams and how these teams build creative capacity school-wide. We’ll create art to visualize the teams’ composition, goals, and roles. Other schools’ illustrative examples will inspire conversations on enriching the collaborative, creative school culture. Presenters: Cheri Sterman, Director of Education, and Wanda Gray, Educational Engagement Manager, Crayola, Eastman, PA
LEADERSHIP SIMULATIONS HARNESS POWER OF EXPERIENCE FOR ENGAGING PD FOR EXPERIENCED AND ASPIRING SCHOOL LEADERS In Leadership, skills are essential, but experience is often missing. Experience implies using good judgment in the most complex situations. We know experience is the Best Teacher, but we would frown upon a surgeon who practices on her patients. Simulations enable leaders to gain experience without putting students in danger. Presenter: Ken Spero, CEO, Ed Leadership SIMS, Bala Cynwyd, PA
KNOW WHEN TO GET OUT OF THE WAY: DEVELOPING TEACHER LEADERSHIP
This in-the-trenches presentation for principals offers a multitude of strategies and insights for getting started in the role of principal and leading successfully. This presentation offers advice for withstanding the scrutiny, making confident decisions, connecting with staff, students, and parents, and enjoying the greatest job in the worldleading a school. Presenter: Andrew Davis, Principal, Julia Green Elementary School, Nashville, TN
To maximize instructional improvement, principals need to develop a leadership mindset among teachers. Teachers adopt this powerful mindset when principals build trust, provide support, give back meaningful work, and then step aside so teachers can lead. Participants will develop action plans for engaging teachers in leading school improvement work. Presenter: Sarah Fiarman, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Sommerville, MA
FRIDAY, JULY 8 CONNECTING LEARNERS TO SCHOOLS: BUILDING A CULTURE THAT ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS STUDENT LEARNING All learning is founded in relationships between educators, students, and the school community. Learn about simple techniques you can implement that will engage students and keep them actively connected to school, teachers, and most importantly learning. This also includes keeping parents connected as well to support student learning. Presenter: Thomas Martellone, Principal, Fiske Elementary School, Medford, MA
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Discover your leadership focus, and keep students at the center of decision-making. Implement effective practices that motivate students and improve learning. Ensure students become assessment capable learners. Eliminate barriers to success and build resilience by focusing on the greater good. Promote student engagement, strengthen relationships, and transform classrooms today. Presenter: Robin Pinder, Principal, Homestead Elementary School, Crossville, TN
WHEN DO I SLEEP? PRACTICAL INFORMATION TO HELP A PRINCIPAL SUCCEED
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
DIGGIN’ DEEP: WHAT MATTERS MOST FOR STUDENT RESULTS
EXHIBIT HALL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 7 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
BOOKSTORE SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 7 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 8 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR BOOK SIGNINGS Stop by the NAESP Bookstore to purchase books by speakers, get your books signed personally by the authors, and browse for other items to take home!
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HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center 201 Waterfront St National Harbor, MD 20745
Four or more attendees from the same school district save $50 per person when registering together.
$209/night
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Requests for cancellation must be submitted in writing by June 23, 2016. No refunds will be granted after the deadline. All cancellations will incur a $75 processing fee.
REGISTRATION SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JULY 5: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 6: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JULY 7: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 8: 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
SPECIAL ROOM RATE RESERVATIONS PARKING
$26/day
The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is conveniently located just minutes from Reagan National Airport and approximately 45 minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport.
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