School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conference
Audience
Educational leaders of Iowa
Description
This three day conference offers Iowa leaders a chance to interact with national speakers, as well as network with colleagues from around the state. This year's keynotes will be given by Dr. Alfie Kohn and Dr. Lorraine Monroe. Distinguished Lecturers include Dr. Todd Whitaker, Dr. Joesph Murphy, Dr. Karen Mapp, Ms. Barbara Coloroso, Dr. Doug Gentile and Dr. Gail Connelly. The pre-conference presenter is Dr. Tom Guskey.
Various Iowa initiatives will be featured as well. Highlighted this year will be the Iowa CORE Curriculum, Bullying, Special Education, Iowa Leadership Academy, Parent Friendly School Audit, SAMS Project and other topics yet to be determined.
Governor Chet Culver and Director of Education Judy Jeffrey will address the conference attendees, setting goals for the 2008-09 school year.
Standards for School Leaders
- 1-Shared Vision
- 2-Culture of Learning
- 3-Management
- 4-Family and Community
- 5-Ethics
- 6-Societal Context
Intended outcomes
The goal of this conference continues to be that of linking leadership and learning. Educational leaders will have a chance to consider the most relevant topics in education today while challenging themselves to meet the six standards for Iowa School Leaders.
Evaluation
Conference attendees will be given a survey. SAI governance committees will gather data and make recommendations.
Logistics
Date/Location/Time: Pre-conference - Aug. 5, 2008 - 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Conference - Aug. 6, 2008 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Aug. 7, 2008 - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Costs: Pre-Conference - $100 members, $170 non-members; Conference - $125 members, $225 non-members
How to register
Online registration will be available soon from SAI. The direct link will be here when registration is open or call 515/267-1115.
Credit options
No credit is available.
Prerequisites
None
Professional development design
- Training (theory, demonstration*, practice*, coaching*, feedback*)
- Involvement in a development/improvement process.
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Provider
School Administrators of Iowa