Details TBA at http://www.ksba.org/events/details/ksba-winter-conference/
6 hours of board credit

Do you understand how to effectively evaluate, discipline and document your actions concerning classified workers you supervise? It is crucial to avoid legal pitfalls that can land you in the middle of litigation. Learn effective legal and practical tips from experienced attorneys and managers. We look forward to seeing you at this critical conference!

Learn how to better manage your certified and classified employees as you work to increase student achievement!

In November 2008, the American School Board Journal asked the Council of School Attorneys to identify the most common types of legal issues faced by 21st Century Schools. Overwhelmingly, the group ranked employment- related issues such as teacher discipline, workplace discrimination and termination number one on that list.

During Types of Employee Discipline, participants will focus on the most common disciplinary options used in schools and districts as they consider ways in which disciplinary measures may create legal risk when used in either an unreasonable or an inappropriate manner. As an important part of this workshop, participants will also analyze video-based re-enactments of actual disciplinary cases to apply practical, research- supported strategies for minimizing disciplinary risk in an "offline" environment.

The purpose of this workshop is to provide the knowledge, skills, and tools that will increase an aspiring candidate’s chances of being appointed superintendent in a district that is the right the fit.

This training takes a practical approach to assisting individuals in gaining the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence needed to pursue a position as a superintendent that is the right fit for both the candidate and the school district. Participants will learn powerful steps to enhance their chances of being appointed superintendent while gaining an understanding of what to expect once they become an applicant, ranging from what jobs to apply for to the interview with the board of education to being named superintendent.

The training will identify the single most important criteria that boards seek when hiring a superintendent, along with other critical information all candidates need before applying for the position, as well as an overview of the process most widely used by boards of education in selecting a superintendent.

Raising student aspirations is not one more goal for schools to attain in an already overly long list of objectives. The truth of the matter is that inspiring students to reach their dreams and improving student achievement are mutually reinforcing. When administrators ensure that students in our schools have self-worth, are actively engaged in their learning, and have a sense of purpose, they create environments in which students set goals for themselves, are inspired to work hard to reach those goals, and provide a context in which students can be successful academically.

This workshop is based on 30 decades of research built around student aspirations - the ability to dream and set goals for the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those goals.

In Preparation for the 2010 General Assembly, KASA is traveling the state to train school administrators to be powerful activists and media spokespersons on behalf of the children we serve. KASA lobbyists will share practical and proven tools and techniques members can use to impact their local legislators and deliver key messages to the many stakeholders we serve.

These no-cost, low impact strategies can be easily implemented by any school administrator to build and maintain an ongoing working relationship will legislators, other policymakers, and the media with the goal of becoming a valuable resource to these officials on a regular basis. (2 hours EILA credit)

In Preparation for the 2010 General Assembly, KASA is traveling the state to train school administrators to be powerful activists and media spokespersons on behalf of the children we serve. KASA lobbyists will share practical and proven tools and techniques members can use to impact their local legislators and deliver key messages to the many stakeholders we serve.

These no-cost, low impact strategies can be easily implemented by any school administrator to build and maintain an ongoing working relationship will legislators, other policymakers, and the media with the goal of becoming a valuable resource to these officials on a regular basis. (2 hours EILA credit)

In Preparation for the 2010 General Assembly, KASA is traveling the state to train school administrators to be powerful activists and media spokespersons on behalf of the children we serve. KASA lobbyists will share practical and proven tools and techniques members can use to impact their local legislators and deliver key messages to the many stakeholders we serve.

These no-cost, low impact strategies can be easily implemented by any school administrator to build and maintain an ongoing working relationship will legislators, other policymakers, and the media with the goal of becoming a valuable resource to these officials on a regular basis. (2 hours EILA credit)

In Preparation for the 2010 General Assembly, KASA is traveling the state to train school administrators to be powerful activists and media spokespersons on behalf of the children we serve. KASA lobbyists will share practical and proven tools and techniques members can use to impact their local legislators and deliver key messages to the many stakeholders we serve.

These no-cost, low impact strategies can be easily implemented by any school administrator to build and maintain an ongoing working relationship will legislators, other policymakers, and the media with the goal of becoming a valuable resource to these officials on a regular basis. (2 hours EILA credit)

In Preparation for the 2010 General Assembly, KASA is traveling the state to train school administrators to be powerful activists and media spokespersons on behalf of the children we serve. KASA lobbyists will share practical and proven tools and techniques members can use to impact their local legislators and deliver key messages to the many stakeholders we serve.

These no-cost, low impact strategies can be easily implemented by any school administrator to build and maintain an ongoing working relationship will legislators, other policymakers, and the media with the goal of becoming a valuable resource to these officials on a regular basis. (2 hours EILA credit)