It’s Election year for the Northern Kentucky Region. Join us at this year’s fall regional meetings aimed at helping school districts increase their graduation rates and decrease dropouts. This yearlong effort is a partnership among KSBA, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts.

Presentations and discussions will address:

- What does it mean to be “college and career ready” as defined in Senate Bill 1 (2009) also known as Unbridled Learning – What tools or strategies is the Department of Education providing to local districts to help graduates become college and career ready – What are the roles and responsibilities by local boards in supporting these strategies? – What additional support do local districts need to meet the goals of “Unbridled Learning”?

t’s Election year for the Second Region. Join us at this year’s fall regional meetings aimed at helping school districts increase their graduation rates and decrease dropouts. This yearlong effort is a partnership among KSBA, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts.

Presentations and discussions will address:

- What does it mean to be “college and career ready” as defined in Senate Bill 1 (2009) also known as Unbridled Learning – What tools or strategies is the Department of Education providing to local districts to help graduates become college and career ready – What are the roles and responsibilities by local boards in supporting these strategies? – What additional support do local districts need to meet the goals of “Unbridled Learning”?

Join us at this year’s fall regional meetings aimed at helping school districts increase their graduation rates and decrease dropouts. This yearlong effort is a partnership among KSBA, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts.

Presentations and discussions will address:

- What does it mean to be “college and career ready” as defined in Senate Bill 1 (2009) also known as Unbridled Learning – What tools or strategies is the Department of Education providing to local districts to help graduates become college and career ready – What are the roles and responsibilities by local boards in supporting these strategies? – What additional support do local districts need to meet the goals of “Unbridled Learning”?

It’s election year for the Middle Cumberland Region. Join us at this year’s fall regional meetings aimed at helping school districts increase their graduation rates and decrease dropouts. This yearlong effort is a partnership among KSBA, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts.

Presentations and discussions will address:

- What does it mean to be “college and career ready” as defined in Senate Bill 1 (2009) also known as Unbridled Learning – What tools or strategies is the Department of Education providing to local districts to help graduates become college and career ready – What are the roles and responsibilities by local boards in supporting these strategies? – What additional support do local districts need to meet the goals of “Unbridled Learning”?

Do you and your staff understand how to comply with student records confidentiality and the Kentucky Open Records Act?
Do you need to understand how to interact with the public and the media to put your district in an attractive light?

Breaches of student record confidentiality can harm students and may result in civil liability damages against the school district and individuals. Also, because the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is federal law, the U.S. Department of Education can withhold federal funding for failure to comply with FERPA mandates.

To avoid monetary penalties and bad publicity from the State Attorney General’s Office, district administrators must understand which records must be provided to the public upon request. Administrators must also understand the nature of records protected from public release under other laws. Many requests received by school districts may combine a request for open records with a request for student records. It is crucial that administrators learn how to legally respond.

Appropriate communication with the public and the media can influence how your school board, administrators, and staff are perceived by the voting public. Understanding how to place your district in the best public light can be critical to gaining public support for district initiatives.

Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, 859-233-0512
The Clarion has opened a room block for this conference at the rate of $89 until September 1, 2011.

Join us at this year’s fall regional meetings aimed at helping school districts increase their graduation rates and decrease dropouts. This yearlong effort is a partnership among KSBA, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts.

Presentations and discussions will address:

- What does it mean to be “college and career ready” as defined in Senate Bill 1 (2009) also known as Unbridled Learning – What tools or strategies is the Department of Education providing to local districts to help graduates become college and career ready – What are the roles and responsibilities by local boards in supporting these strategies? – What additional support do local districts need to meet the goals of “Unbridled Learning”?

Join us at this year’s fall regional meetings aimed at helping school districts increase their graduation rates and decrease dropouts. This yearlong effort is a partnership among KSBA, the Kentucky Department of Education and local school districts.

Presentations and discussions will address:

- What does it mean to be “college and career ready” as defined in Senate Bill 1 (2009) also known as Unbridled Learning – What tools or strategies is the Department of Education providing to local districts to help graduates become college and career ready – What are the roles and responsibilities by local boards in supporting these strategies? – What additional support do local districts need to meet the goals of “Unbridled Learning”?

Do your administrators know how to address disability related personnel issues and public-access issues such as use of service animals and companion seating, for those invited to district events? Take this opportunity to provide your staff the information they need to address these issues. New federal Americans with Disabilities Act regulations governing such issues are now final.

Learn information that all Section 504 and ADA coordinators, new and experienced, need to know. Hear about current court cases and hot-topic issues.
We will cover school district responsibilities for accommodating students, staff and the public under Section 504 and under the newly finalized Americans with
Disabilities Act regulations.

September 14 – Personnel and Public Access
September 15 – Student Issues

We have rooms blocked at a special rate of $89 for this event. Ask for the “KSBA room block” to receive this rate. Reservations must be made by Aug. 14.

Registration materials will be available in September.

Conference Registration begins in June. Watch for updates on the ASHA’s conference page.