The Virginia School Boards association holds its annual convention next month. Several of Loudoun's members generally attend, this will be my third. I thought you'd like to see the seminars I plan to attend, the seminars I won't be able to attend, and the seminar presented by LCPS.
Those I'll attend:
Central Office Staffing and Organizational Effectiveness Related to Student Achievement
This session by Chuck Swaim of Eperitus, presents a 2008 study of Virginia school districts investigat-ing the relationship between central office staffing levels with student achievement as measured by NCLB’s Adequate Yearly Progress measurements. The results provide data that may be relevant to appropriate staffing levels, central office effective-ness, and links with school reform discussions.
Disproportionality of Minority Students in Special Education
In 2005 Chesterfield County Public Schools formed a multidisciplinary committee comprised of general and special education division leaders to address the disproportionate representation of minority students in special education. This committee developed a division-wide action plan to address disproportionality consistent with VDOE guidelines.
Sexting, Cyberbullying and Employees misusing Social Networking sites
The “trouble causing teen” and the “inappropriate teacher” are not new problems for school districts. But the technologies available are new and ever changing. An NSBA Senior Staff Attorney will discuss the practical and legal aspects of dealing with school employees and students who misuse technology.
School Law Update
Pat Lacy and Kathy Mehford, attorneys with Reed Smith, return again to conduct their popular session on what has occurred as a result of court cases and the state and federal legislators in the last year in the area of school law. They will also take questions on school law issues and discuss Reduction in Force (RIF) and Bullying policies.
Low Hanging Fruit
Portsmouth Public Schools has implemented an innovative pay-for-performance program that rewards employees and reduces operating costs at the same time. The home-grown economic stimulus program is like picking low hanging fruit with savings in workman’s compensation costs, bus accidents, and employee safety.
Loudoun Presentations
Budgeting 101 for New School Board members
The session is perfect for new or seasoned School Board members as it traces the complete budget process including development of revenue projections, calculation of staffing using enrollment and ratios and review by staff and School board. Other topics to be discussed include lapse and turnover, carryover, and financial reporting.
Healthy & Environmentally Friendly Practices
Loudoun County Public Schools has a long history of participating in healthy and environmentally friendly practices. It has earned awards and recognitions for being an early leader in going green. Learn “Go Green” practices and how to engage the entire community in your efforts.
Those I'll regret missing
2-way teleconferencing
Albemarle County Public Schools use two-way teleconferencing to reach its constituents. Registered voters in Albemarle County, school division parents and employees are called and invited to participate in a “town hall” being conducted over the telephone with members of the school board and division leadership. Participants can listen to the conversation, opt to ask a question of the panel,and answer poll questions so community opinions on various issues can be obtained. This presentation explains how the school division implemented this technology and how it has improved school/community relations.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for the 21st Century
Jim Batterson will define the four components of “STEM” describing their differences and how they play together for innovation. In that context he will present findings and recommendations from three panels of practicing scientists and engineers regarding a gap analysis of Virginia’s physics and chemistry SOL and program in engineering in preparing our graduates for the political, economic, social, and technological world of the 21st century. Specific examples will be provided.
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