2002 National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Annual Conference
San Francisco, CA
Theme: "Facing the Future"
PAISTA members may borrow the audio recordings of the conference sessions. This year all the available recorded sessions are on two audio CD-ROMs (mp3 format). The CDs plays on Windows 95/98/NT/2000 or Mac computer. The CDs in mp3 format will play only on a computer, NOT on a CD player. The audio is recorded during the actual conference sessions. No handouts or visuals are available. If you are interested in hearing any of the sessions contact Faith Bitterolf at Sewickley Academy. You will be sent the two CDs. The CDs may be copied.
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Description includes Session #, Title, Summary as given in Conference program, Presenter and Presider. |
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A1 YES, YOU CAN INCREASE YOUR FUND-RAISING GOALS! |
A2 BUILDING BRIDGES IN THECOMMUNITY: ENRICHMENT FOR INNER CITY STUDENTS |
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A3 COMMUNICATING VALUE. PART I |
A5 PARENTS AND TEACHERS: PARTNERS IN A CHILD'S SUCCESS Being a modern parent is challenging, and many parents today seem confused over how to create structures and expectations at home, or how to respect the role school plays in their children's development. This session examines how schools can help parents understand the need for firm adult support and shares successful methods for communicating with and supporting parents as partners. PRESENTER John Thomas, Headmaster, Saint Mary's Hall (TX) PRESIDER DamonKerby, Headmaster, Saint Mark's School (CA)
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| A6 THINKING STRATEGICALLY ABOUT SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONS This session, conducted by experienced inde- pendent school advocacy professionals, focuses on how well-managed community relations based in a schooLs mission benefit the school. Topics include growth opportunities for students through community service and development of "supportive bias" among neighbors, town officials, and the local media. Presenters also discuss how good, two-way community relations can help schools teach students good citizenship. PRESENTERS Peter Tacy, Executive Director, Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CT); Charlotte Murphy, Director of Communications, Choate Rosemary Hall (CT) PRESIDER Matthew Bradley, Head of School, West Chester Friends School (PA)
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A7 MAKING INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS: AN ANTIDOTE TO TERROR How have the tragic events of September 11 affected international families' views of the American educational experience? Presenters share the results of their conversations with fam- ilies in more than 20 countries that regularly send students to study in the U.S, Participants will learn how to articulate to students, schools, and the world the benefits of creating an inter- national educational community. Participants brainstorm ideas to assure international fami- lies that studying in the U.S. remains an excel- lent educational investment. PRESENTERS John L. Tyrer, Headmaster Emeritus, Asheville School, and Chair, ASSIST Board of Directors; Aimee Gruber, Associate Director, Director of International Programs, TABS; John R. Eidam, Dean of International Admissions, Director of International and Summer Programs, Wyoming Seminary (WY); John N. Buxton, Head of Schools, The Culver Academies (IN); Bradford Gioia, Headmaster, Montgomery Bell Academy PRESIDER , Richard Hall, Head, Washington International School (DC) |
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A8 CORE VALUES, MISSION, AND THE COLLEGE ADMISSION PROCESS IN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS College admissions sits high on the agenda of every independent school administrator today. To what extent have schools compromised their values and missions to accommodate the pres- sures from colleges, parents, the testing industry, and the marketplace? This panel will pose these questions and engage the audience in a wide-ranging discussion of ways in which we can bring greater honesty and sanity to the college admission process. PRESENTERS Mark Davis, Director of College Counseling, and Tyler Tingley, Principal, Phillips Exeter Academy [NHI; Ginger Fay, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Phillips Academy [MAl; James Wickenden, President, Wickenden Associates (NJ) PRESIDER Matthew Hanly, Headmaster, University Liggett School (MI) |
A9 STRAIGHT TALK:
BOARD TO HEAD-HEAD TO BOARD What do heads need from their boards to be successful in leading their schools? What do trustees need from their heads to govern their school effectively? This session examines issues and expectations that have a powerful impact on governance partnerships from the perspective of both trustees and heads. Presenters incorpo- rate the results of a recent survey of heads and board chairs and draw on their own extensive independent school experience. PRESENTERS Gregory Zeigler, Head, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (GA); Kathleen Edwards and Midge Bowman, Bowman-Edwards & Associates (WA) PRESIDER Mo Copeland, Head of School, Saint George's School (WA) |
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A11 A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE After a 43-year career in education and a first "wild" year of retirement, Peter Relic, NAIS past president, shares his wisdom and experi- ence on issues important to education both in the U.S. [governance, board relations, reform, and the public purpose of private education) and around the world (from Latin America to the Middle East and Asia). PRESENTER Peter Relic, Past President, National Association of Independent Schools (DC) PRESIDER Tim Mcintire, Executive Director, Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools (NM) |
A12 IMPLEMENTING CHARACTER EDUCATION IN YOUR SCHOOL How can abstractions such as character and honor, fundamental to the mission of many schools, be given practical and operational form so that they may be taught? Through electronic display, extensive handouts, and discussion, this session offers proven methods for achieving these important educational goals. PRESENTERS Susan Nelson, Head of Schools, and Patrick Collins, Dean, Webb Schools of . California (CA) Gail Lewis, Dean, Vivian Webb School (CA) PRESIDER Peter Greer, Headmaster, Montclair Kimberley Academy (NJ) |
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A13 BUILDING A TECHNOLOGICALLY FLUENT COMMUNITY As students learn to use technology to enhance their education, it is critical that everyone in the school community become technologically fluent. This presentation helps schools to identify and implement specific strategies that will accomplish this goal. It spotlights two models to motivate the faculty, staff, students, and parents. PRESENTERS Tara Higgins, Director of Academic Technology, The Village School (CA); Heather Woods, Technology Director, Yavneh Hebrew Academy (CA) PRESIDER Nora Malone, Head of School, The Village School (CA) |
A17 SHOULD YOU GO WIRELESS? DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION There is a lot of buzz about going wireless, and you probably have many questions. This session explores the issues and strategies to consider when implementing a wireless network, puts "wireless" in perspective, and shows how wireless will make education primary. PRESENTER Steven Eisenberg, Director of Technology, Episcopal High School (TX) PRESIDER Mickey Landry, Head of School, The Colorado Springs School (CO) |
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A23 LIFE AFTER LOSS: TAKING CARE OF CARETAKERS In the face of crisis, even a catastrophic event like September 11, educators generally take superb care of students. But to sustain this work over time, they must take care of them- selves, which means managing their own reactions, responding to those of colleagues, and adapting to changes in a school's climate. This session offers practical approaches to coping, for individuals and a whole staff. It emphasizes realistic ways we can learn from and help one another. PRESENTER Robert Evans, Clinical Psychologist, Human Relations Service [MAl PRESIDER Andrew Wooden, Head of School, Bosque School (NM) |
A21. IDENTIFYING AND CHALLENGING GIFTED CHILDREN The challenges of meeting the needs of the gifted and talented in a regular mixed-ability classroom are immense. Gifted children need to be identified, stimulated, and encouraged to realize their potential. In this session, partici- pants learn strategies for identifying such children and ways to challenge them. PRESENTER Maureen Kalbus, Head of Lower School, Saint Mark's School (CA) PRESIDER Karin O'Neil, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OH) |
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A25 DISTANCE LEARNING AND FOREIGN STUDY PROGRAMS This session examines meaningful ways to integrate technology into the curriculum by focusing on the use of technology in foreign study programs. Using the Irish Studies Program of the Montclair Kimberley Academy as a model and case study, we will present ways to use laptop computers, digital imaging, and the Internet to make foreign- study pro- grams community-wide endeavors. PRESENTER Geoffrey Branigan, Chair, Department of History, and William Stites, Director of Technology, The Montclair Kimberley Academy (NJ) PRESIDER John Strudwick, Head of School, Lake Forest Academy (IL) |
A26 SUPPORT STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES This session will address the complex issues faced by independent schools in providing services for students with learning disabilities or attention deficit, including how to maintain the academic standards of schools while providing reasonable accommodations, how to provide faculty support and development in the areas of LD and ADHD, how to integrate the needs of other school personnel and departments, and how to meet the needs of parents. PRESENTERS Lisa Rhodes, Director, Peterson Learning Center, and Amy Tyksinski, Learning Specialist, Albuquerque Academy (NM] PRESIDER Woody Price, Head of School, Abington Friends School (PA) |
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A28 CHARTER SCHOOLS AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS: CRITICAL LOVERS OR LOVING CRITICS? What can charter schools and independent schools learn from each other? This session focuses on the personal journey and professional challenges of starting a charter school. It highlights the similarities and differences between charter and independent schools in establishing a culture based on a school's mission. The presenter has been a member of a national advisory team to title East Bay Conservation Corps (EBCC), where he helped to create a K-4 charter school based on service learning. PRESENTER Richard Lodish, Associate Head and Assistant Middle School Principal, Sidwell Friends School [DC] and Founding Head, East Bay Conservation Charter School (CA) PRESIDER Chad Small, Head, The Rumson Country Day School (NJ) |
A30 CUTTING EDGE ISSUES IN EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE' Ramler, a frequent contributor to the Independent School magazine's "Global Schoolhouse" column, reflects on school visits and conversations with educational leaders in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe and on imperatives for teaching and learning in an interconnected World. PRESENTER Siegfried Ramler, Adjunct Fellow, East-West Center, and President Pacific Basin Consortium Advisory Board (HI) PRESIDER Paul Chapman, Head, The Head- Royce School (CA)
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B1 IS PLANNED GIVING RIGHT FOR YOU? Given the wealth transfer of the next 50 years, what can you do as a school to take advantage of this opportunity? This session helps you develop questions, look at resources needed, define realistic expectations, and get your share of the $25 trillion+ pipeline. PRESENTER John Helgeson, Independent Trust Consultant (NY) PRESIDER Linda Moore. Executive Director, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJ) |
B3 FINANCIAL POSITIONING FOR OUR FUTURE AND THAT OF OUR STUDENTS Financial aid is a vital component of our schools: it ensures growth and stability, thus ensuring our success. This session presents strategies for raising financial-aid dollars through creative and successful donor solicitations and events, which in turn support endowments and other programs. PRESENTERS Terrie Hale Scheckelhoff, Assistant Head of School, and Carolyn Thomas Christy, Director of Development, Columbus School for Girls (OH) PRESIDER John C, Gulla, Head of School, Blake School [MN) |
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B4 CRISIS: ARE YOU PREPARED? This session looks at strategies that leaders might consider in order to be prepared in advance of a crisis. While the timing and kind of crisis can't be predicted, clear and well understood principles of preparation can make the difference, Participants discuss strategies and tactics to help a school get in front of a crisis. PRESENTER Jane Maxwell Hulbert, Crisis Communications Consultant PRESIDER Aron N. Solomon, JD, Assistant Head of School, The Orme School (AZ)
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B7 INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION Discover how Flint Hill School successfully planned, executed, and completed construction of a new 30-acre, 130,OOO-square-foot Upper School Campus (9-12) while concurrently renovating and reconfiguring its founding campus (JK-8) and simultaneously launching a successful Capital Campaign-all within a 24-month period, Learn Flint Hill's fast- paced formula for success, including the pre-planning process, selection of the architects and the construction company, and involvement of the board of trustees, faculty, staff, and parents. PRESENTERS Thomas C. Whitworth III, Headmaster, Gordon Oliver, Director of Development, and Anne D. Peterson, Chair, Campaign for the 21st Century, Flint Hill School (VA) PRESIDER Marsha Blair, Assistant Head of School, St, Matthew's Episcopal Day School (CA) |
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B8THE COLOR OF EXCELLENCE: RECRUITING AND RETAINING TEACHERS OF COLOR This session presents findings of a study on how to find, recruit, and, most importantly, retain teachers of color at independent, schools, It offers specific recommendations for schools to implement. PRESENTERS Pearl Rock Kane, Associate Professor and Director, The Klingenstein Center (NY); Alfonso J. Orsini, Head of School, Leysin American School (Leysin, Switzerland) PRESIDER Jon McGill, Head of School, Gilman School (MD)
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B9 LAPTOP PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION Using the experience of Lausanne Collegiate School as a model, the session explores the implementation of a laptop program. Topics include: rationale, support, committee structures, teacher training, funding, policies, staffing, and special events, Participants receive a CD loaded with documents, media, and resources developed by LCS on its technological journey, Representatives from two other Tennessee schools will also share their experiences. PRESENTERS Ashlee Cates, Assistant Head of Middle School, and Stewart Crais, Director of Technology, Lausanne Collegiate School ITNJ; Randy Tucker, Headmaster, Girls Preparatory School (TN); Karen Douse, Director of Library and Information Services, Harpeth Hall (TN) PRESIDER Thomas Kracht, Head of School, Avery Coonley School (IL) |
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B11 "...BUT IT'S ONLY FOR ONE YEAR". THE INTERIM HEADSHIP Participants learn how the "interim year'. can permit an unhurried head search and provide opportunities for objective assessment and decisive action. Presenters discuss how one school benefited from a head-chair team approach, and from the head's assuming the responsibility of effective change agent. PRESENTERS Daniel Graziano, Brotman Graziano & Hubert, PC of .Counsel, Princeton Day School Board of Trustees (NJ); Judith Glickman, Interim Head, La Jolla Country Day School (CA] PRESIDER Greg Feldmeth, Interim Headmaster, Polytechnic School (CA) |
B12 A CRISIS COMES TO A HEAD: LEADING IN THE FACE OF TRAGEDY During and after the crisis of September's attacks, heads everywhere found their schools turning to them for support and guidance: a remarkable chance to be of real help, an unprecedented challenge to meet. the needs of, of an entire community. This session invites heads to review this experience, share its stresses and successes, and reflect on its lessons about the personal and the professional dimensions of leadership. PRESENTER Robert Evans, Clinical Psychologist, Human Relations Service IMA) PRESIDER Scott Reisinger, Headmaster, Bancroft School (MA) |
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B13 TRAINING FOR TRUSTEES In these days of high pressure and demands on time, boards do well to consider effective use of their trustees and heads of school. The Wilmington Friends School board has worked on enhancing the partnering of board and head through several means of supporting their effective longevity. Examples of these are the Trustee Manual, a compendium of documents designed to conveniently provide orientation, education, and support to trustees; and a carefully planned full-year sabbatical for the head. Trustees and head will describe the process of arriving at these strategies, as well as experiences in their implementation, Critical discussion among session participants will be encouraged. PRESENTERS Dorothy Rademaker, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lisa Darling, Head of School, Ellen Gay, Member of Board of Trustees, and Rodman Teeple, Vice Chair Board of Trustees, Wilmington Friends School [DE} PRESIDER Mark W. Segar, Head of School, Waynflete School (ME) |
B15 COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS: EFFECTIVE COUNSELING FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE' In this session, participants share ways to provide optimistic, realistic counseling, Topics include: changing and complex demands on college counselors, influence of the media, colleges' admissions decisions, unethical admissions and financial aid services, and how to handle overwhelmed students and their parents. PRESENTER Dorothy Coppock, Director of College Counseling, The Latin School of Chicago (IL) PRESIDER David Lourie, Interim Head of School, Midland School (CA)
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B16 THE CONSTRUCTION CONUNDRUM: PLANNING AND DESIGNING A NEW BUILDING This session will look at some of the best practices for designing new facilities, including: conducting a needs assessment, having an inclusive planning process, incorporating teamwork in the design, avoiding the edifice complex, learning from others, and managing the construction conundrum. PRESENTERS Roy Parker, Head of Middle School, and Joseph Zaluski, Assistant Head of School and Head of the Lower School, Sewickley Academy (PA) PRESIDER Christopher Massi, Head of School, Seattle Country Day School (WA) |
B19 MEANINGFUL TECHNOLOGY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT This session focuses on how professional development enhances laptop initiatives and renders them effective as teaching tools. Topics will include: budgeting and finance, a model for professional development, and insights Into how the program has ultimately impacted student learning and the curriculum. PRESENTERS Hiram Cuevas, Technology Coordinator, Leslie Moe Long, Music Teacher and Band Director, and Ed Sharp, Biology Teacher, St. Christopher's School (VA) PRESIDER Elizabeth Riegelman, Head of - School, Newark Academy (NJ) Return to top |
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B22 TEACHING ABOUT ACCOMPLISHED TEACHING: NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION This session looks at the National Board Certification process, including background and research supporting the validity of the process. Speakers will present sample activities, exercises, and portfolios, and discussion will be encouraged. PRESENTER Laurie Bottiger, Middle School Head, St. Paul's Episcopal Day School (MO) PRESIDER Diana Coulton Beebe, Head, The Holton-Arms School, Inc., (MD) |
B23 THE IMPACT OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT This session examines research conducted by the Library Research Service in seven states that demonstrates the correlation between academic success and strong library programs. Participants will leave the session with specific criteria for developing vital, cooperative library programs that effectively sup- port the academic achievement of independent school students. PRESENTER Keith Curry Lance, Director, Library Research Service, Colorado Department of Education (CO) PRESIDER Nancy Van Arkel, Director of Library Services, Westtown School (PA) |
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B24 DISTANCE LEARNING: TEACHER- CREATED VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS This session demonstrates how to bring real- . world, local applications of science directly to the classroom through the computer. Participants will experience a teacher-created virtual field trip and discuss the use of virtual tours. PRESENTER Gail Tuthill, Chemistry Teacher, lolani School (HI) PRESIDER Walter C. Johnson. Head, Hackley School (NY) |
B25 TEACHING EQUITY ISSUES TO THE PRIVILEGED This session reviews the critical research and theoretical literature on teaching equity issues to the privileged. It moves from the theoretical into practical classroom applications. Case studies will be used to provide a guide for introducing diversity issues such as race and class into classroom discussions and existing curricula. Participants will come away with actual assignments that could be used or adapted in teaching diversity issues. PRESENTER Elizabeth Ameisen, Acting History Department Chair, Baldwin School (PA) PRESIDER John Neiswender. Headmaster, Pingry School (NJ) |
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B26 BRAIN COMPATIBLE APPROACHES FOR MOTIVATING RELUCTANT LEARNERS How do we address our students who seem to have the hardest time paying attention and getting work done? This interactive session for K- 12 educators presents brain-based strategies for helping kids of varying abilities and learning styles become motivated and retain what they've learned. PRESENTER Rick Smith, Education Consultant (CA) PRESIDER Ruth Glass, Director, The Odyssey Program (CA) |
C2TELLINGTHE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL STORY As the national independent school community comes together to promote the unique value of independent schools, what can your school be doing as part of this effort? Why should you be actively engaged in this effort? What should you expect to accomplish? These questions will be addressed in a session that will provide you with all the information-the strategies, insights, and recommendations-as well as the tools and resources, to effectively tell the independent school story. PRESENTERS Paul Massey and Stephanie Bluma, Directors, Weber Shandwick Worldwide (DC) PRESIDER Mimi Baer, 'Executive Director, California Association of Independent Schools (CA) |
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C3 COORDINATING ENDOWMENT AND FUND-RAISING MANAGEMENT WITH TAX-EXEMPT BOND FINANCING This session reviews the key factors for developing a conceptual and quantitative frame- work for coordinating endowment and fund-raising management with tax-exempt bond financing, Topics will include how to fund capital projects, fund human capital needs such as faculty salaries, and maximize bond financing. PRESENTERS Charles Procknow, Senior Vice- President, State Street Capital Markets, LLC [MA); Daniel Farley, Vice President, State Street Global Advisors (MA) PRESIDER Robert Peters, Headmaster, Hanahau'oLi School (HI) |
C7 THE MARRIAGE OF MISSION AND MANAGEMENT Harvard Business School's case studies about nonprofit businesses have direct application to independent schools, The Willow Creek Community Church case implies that you can be all things to all people and succeed, This session explores the question: Can you be true to your mission if you create a model that responds to the consumer? PRESENTERS Keith Frome, Headmaster, Elmwood Franklin School (NY); Will Moseley, Headmaster, Ensworth School (TN) PRESIDE'R John Strudwick, Head of School, Lake Forest Academy (IL) |
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C8 IMPLEMENTING WIRELESS Participants will look at many of the issues surrounding the implementation of a wireless technology program, Topics will include: hardware, financial aid recipients, security, professional development, parent concerns, and educational outcomes, The Urban School and Greensboro Day School's experiences will serve as models. PRESENTERS Howard Levin, Director of Technology, The Urban School of San Francisco (CA); Sarah Hanawald, Laptop Program Coordinator, Greensboro Day School (NC) PRESIDER Ralph Davison, Headmaster, Greensboro Day School (NC) |
C9 UNUSUAL SUSPECTS: FINDING GOOD DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS IN UNLIKELY PLACES Argent, City Room There is a buyer's market for experienced development and communication officers, In fact, for many schools, staffing the development and communication office is harder than finding a BC Calculus teacher who coaches synchronized swimming, plays tennis left handed, and sings like Pavarotti. This session examines the intrinsic qualities of today's successful development and communication people, alternative training grounds, and places where potential candidates may be lurking. PRESENTERS Paul Amadio, Jane Foote, and William Lyons, Managing Partners, Independ- ent Thinking (MA) PRESIDER Thomas Kracht, Head of School, Avery Coonley School (IL) |
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C10 CONFLICT IN THE BOARDROOM: ADDRESSING IT STRATEGICALLY AND SUCCESSFULLY Conflict in the independent school boardroom can be difficult and damaging, preventing schools from getting where they want to go. However, absence of conflict can be equally counterproductive. This interactive session considers both situations, as well as the challenge many boards have faced: the maverick or runaway trustee, a primary cause of conflict. Presenters use lessons learned from recent research and experience to offer suggestions. PRESENTER Kathleen "Kiki" Johnson, Vice President, The Consulting Group, Carney, Sandoe & Associates (MA) PRESIDER Darlene Pierro, Head, The McLean School of Maryland, Inc. (MD) |
C11 LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? EXPLORING KEY ISSUES IN A BOY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS FATHER Using the new documentary film All Men Are Sons, participants will explore one of the most overlooked yet important influences in a boy's life-the father/son relationship. With a greater understanding of father/son dynamics, educators can help boys better negotiate childhood and adolescence. This session will address common issues in father/son relation- ships, ways educators can help boys understand these issues, and how to use the documentary film as a way to raise dialogue about the influ- ence of fathers in the lives of children. PRESENTERS John Badalament, Producer, All Men are Sons; Christopher Wadsworth, Executive Director, International Boys' School Coalition PRESIDER Richard Melvoin; Head of School, Belmont Hill School (MA) |
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C13 FINDING TIME TO LEARN This session looks at a new way to design a school schedule. In conjunction with the schools special academic program and needs, participants will learn how to create the almost perfect academic schedule. Topics include scheduling theory, needs assessment, design, consensus building, implementation, and review. PRESENTER Kristine Alber, Middle School Read, Saint Edward's School (FL) PRESIDER James Leonard, Head of School, Santa Fe Preparatory School (NM) |
C15 DISTINGUISHING YOUR SCHOOL THROUGH INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN COLLEGE COUNSELING This session focuses on two initiatives designed to further the education of under- classmen and seniors in the college search and admission processes. An experienced college counselor, formerly a college director of admissions, provides practical plans for implementing a successful school year college counseling club and peer counseling/senior leadership program, as well as a college counseling summer course, open to students from area schools. Both of these offerings carry benefits for the direct participants and for the sponsoring school's public relations efforts. PRESENTER Stuart Oremus, Director of College Counseling, The Wellington School (OH) PRESIDER Terry Ward, Assistant Head, Convent of the Sacred Heart (CT) |
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C17 AN INTRANET
COOKBOOK-- THE MAIN INGREDIENTS FOR COMMUNICATION This session looks at how a carefully designed intranet can boost your school's level of communication significantly, while building a stronger base of community. It details how to create a school intranet and spells out main technical elements of an intranet, using Cary Academy's intra net as a model. PRESENTER Keith Posey, Webmaster, Cary Academy (NC) PRESIDER Mike Murphy, Headmaster, Pace Academy (GA) |
C18 TEACHER-LEDACTION RESEARCH FOR DIVERSITY AND EQUITY This session looks at one model diversity pro- gram, characterized by faculty buy-in and commitment, and discusses how faculty engage in multicultural assessments across all aspects of the school, including curricula, recruitment and retention of minority faculty, and personal values differences among various identity groups. PRESENTER Paul Gorski, Coordinator, Student Intercultural Programs, Holly Hogan, English Teacher, and John Walker, Assistant Head for Student Life, Episcopal High School, (VA) PRESIDER Samuel M. Cuddeback III, Head of School, Drew College Preparatory School (CA) |
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C20 SILENT DIVERSITY SPEAKS OUT Three longtime advocates and voices for mul ticultural diversity at all levels of independent schools speak about their experiences, frustrations, concerns, hopes, and dreams. Join your voices with theirs in this fresh look at the experience of the Latino/Latina, Asian, and Native American educator. PRESENTERS Vincent Cordova, Educational Consultant (NM); Joseph Gonzalez, Educational Consultant (TX); Shirley Chong, Consultant, Independent Education Services (CA) PRESIDER Thomas Farquhar, Head of School, Westtown School (PA) |
C22 COACHING FOR
POSITIVE BODY IMAGE "Coaching for Positive Body Image: Exercises for the Mind and Body" is an innovative, pre- ventative program designed to foster a positive body image and promote a healthy lifestyle for girls aged 9 to 14 and their mothers. Session participants gain a better understanding of the societal pressures facing students and receive practical body image solutions, including taking part in the physical and emotional exercises taught in the eight-week Coaching for Positive Body Image program. Participants learn how to start a Coaching for Positive Body Image program in their schools. PRESENTERS Trudy McCrea, Deborah Taylor, and Carmen Galvan Vaughan, Co-Founders of Achieve-It, LLP (VA) PRESIDER Trish Calvert, Consulting Psychologist, Hutchison School (TN) |
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C25 SUCCESSFUL
INTEGRATED CURRICULUM PROGRAMS This session explores five levels of curriculum integration: cameo, joint projects, lock-stepping, theme-based, and merged curricula, and offers advice on planning, strategic administrative support, and team building to ensure success for newly integrated programs. PRESENTER Carole Hamilton, English Teacher, Cary Academy (NC) PRESIDER Linda MacMurray Gibbs, Head of School, The Hewitt School (NY) |
C26 INTERNATIONALISM: A TOOL FOR FACING THE FUTURE Internationalism is an extraordinary tool, but what does it actually imply for a school? This session examines the various aspects of being international in terms of curriculum, student enrollment, staffing, and student activities. It also assesses the impact of internationalism on the education system. PRESENTER Antoine Delaitre, Chair, Humanities Department, French American International School (CA) PRESIDER Margaret Grissom, Associate Head/Dean of Faculty, St. Mary's School (NC) |
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