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DISCOVER ’17PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP

THE 89TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALSCONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

June 26-29, 2016Williamsburg DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Williamsburg, Virginia

2017Virginia Department of

Education

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCEDaily Schedule and Major Conference Activities

REGISTRATION HOURS School Law Clinic

Sunday Noon - 1:00 p.m.

School Data As a Leadership Tool Workshop Sunday Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Conference Registration Sunday Noon - 4:00 p.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

GOLF OUTING Sunday 1:00 p.m.

VASSP Bookstore Sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield Education

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

VASSP Exhibit Show Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULEComplimentary morning coffee provided daily by Lifetouch

Sunday, June 261:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. School Law Clinic

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. School Data as a Leadership Tool Workshop

Monday, June 278:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Annual VASSP Business Meeting, Awards, and Election of Officers

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Opening General Session

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Second General Session Luncheon (included in conference fee)

Monday, June 27 (continued)

Department of Education Colloquium 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Learning Labs3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Learning Labs (repeated)

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Jostens’ Reception

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Mike Lucci Band Sponsored by EdConnective

Tuesday, June 287:30 a.m. VASSP Exhibit Show Opens Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental BreakfastAvailable in Exhibit Hall for Exhibitors and Conference Registrants

9:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m. Roundtable Discussions Exhibit Hall

10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Third General Session

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking - Visit Exhibits Lunch & Prize Drawings

Professional Practices Symposium 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Learning Labs2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Learning Labs (repeated)

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Networking - Visit Exhibits Prize Drawings Ice Cream Social Sponsored by Copia Interactive

4:30 p.m. Exhibits Close

8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Conference Party Sponsored by Herff Jones

Wednesday, June 297:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Fourth General Session Breakfast (meal ticket required)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fifth General Session

11:00 a.m. Conference Adjournment Grand Prize Drawing

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Table of Contents

Hotel Floor Plan 4

Welcome Message 5

Conference Planning Committee 6

VASSP History 7

General Information 8

VASSP Bookstore 8

Pre-Conference: School Law Clinic 10

Pre-Conference: School Data as a Leadership Tool Workshop 10

VASSP Annual Business Meeting 11

Opening General Session 11

Second General Session Luncheon 11

Department of Education Colloquium 12

Conference Entertainment 14

VASSP Exhibit Show 15

Continental Breakfast 15

Roundtable Discussions 15

Third General Session 20

Lunch and Prize Drawings 20

Professional Practices Symposium 21

Ice Cream Social & Conference Party 23

Fourth General Session Breakfast 24

Fifth General Session 24

Graduate Credit for Participation 25

VASSP Membership Services Center 25

Conference Exhibitor Directory 26

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Principal Leadership – Discover ’17 offers a conference of great breadth and depth, with content that is immersive, engaging, and brings middle and high school principals and assistant principals together from across the Commonwealth. Topics for the Department of Education Colloquium were specifically chosen by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and include matters of policy, state initiatives, and innovations in public education. Presenters for the Professional Practices Symposium have been selected for you to have the opportunity to learn more about best practices in our schools. This component of the conference could be best described as “professional development for principals by principals.”

Whether looking to emulate cutting-edge practice, gain insight into a major curriculum change, enhance instructional techniques, or simply try a new leadership stratagem, Principal Leadership – Discover ’17 offers a host of interventions to meet your school’s specific needs. The conference offers real-time professional development to ensure effective implementation in the classroom. You know your needs; administrators teaching one another provide the services. Together, we can create effective solutions!

Also, and as you know, actions by the General Assembly and Board of Education have brought into fruition exciting new state approaches to both accountability and assessment, with the promise of additional reforms to come. From new accreditation ratings which recognize a school’s progress toward benchmarks and student growth to expedited Standards of Learning (SOL) retakes in the middle school and the development of Virginia’s new “Profile of a Graduate” focusing on heightened college and career readiness, a spirit of innovation prevails.

In the midst of such necessary reform, one thing that has remained the same – and need not change – however, is the strength of relationships and power of the principal to impact the lives of students and teachers. Conference planners have sought to continue the rich tradition – in the Virginia way – of helping principals enhance their administrative acumen and fuel their own creative zeal. Keynote speakers, instructional sessions, roundtable discussions, and time for you to network with colleagues will shed light on the following conference strands:

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, ADMINISTRATION, AND MANAGEMENT

SOL/CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION/REMEDIATION

SOA/ACCOUNTABILITY

REAUTHORIZATION OF ESSA/AMO/TEACHER QUALITY & EVALUATION/LEP/ SPECIAL EDUCATION

ASSESSMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS (E.G., SCHOOL SAFETY, DISCIPLINE, DROPOUT PREVENTION AND ANTI-BULLYING)

PERSONAL (E.G., STRESS MANAGEMENT, TIME MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND FITNESS AWARENESS)

EDUCATIONAL LAW AND POLICY

Welcome


Conference Planning Committee

The Steering Committee is chaired by Robert A. Bracey, III, VASSP Senior Associate, with Randy D. Barrack, Executive Director, and Steven R. Staples, Superintendent of Public Instruction, representing the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals and Virginia Department of Education, respectively.

Robert Bracey, Ed.D. Randy Barrack, Ed.D., Ph.D. Steven Staples, Ed.D.

Eric BrentVASSP President

Fairfax County Division

Billy Haun, Ed.D.Chief Academic OfficerVirginia Department

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Donald ValeVASSP Past PresidentHarrisonburg Division

Jeffrey Carroll, Ph.D.VASSP Board of DirectorsWilliamsburg-James City

Division

Tammy HoukVASSP Board of Directors

Stafford Division

Tameshia Grimes, Ph.D.VASSP Board of Directors

Chesterfield Division

Douglas FultonVASSP Board of Directors

Loudoun Division

Michael DavidsonVASSP President-Elect

Smyth Division

Kevin Bezy, Ph.D.VASSP Past President

Franklin County Division

Carolyn BernardVASSP Past President

Richard Turner, Ed.D.VASSP Past President

Roanoke County Division

Carol Robinson, Ed.D.VASSP Past President VFEL Faculty Member

David Ellena, Ed.D.VASSP Past President Chesterfield Division

Roger Jones, Ed.D.VASSP Past President

VASSP Lynchburg Center

Carole KihmVASSP State CoordinatorFairfax County Division

Travis Burns, Ed.D.VASSP Board of Directors

Northumberland Division

Mark Makovec, Ed.D.VASSP Board of Directors

Norfolk Division

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In existence since 1906, the Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals is the preeminent organization of and state voice for middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and aspiring school leaders from across the Commonwealth.

VASSP Mission: To support school principals and assistant principals in providing leadership to their schools and communities for the purpose of improving the education of Virginia’s youth.

VASSP Vision: To be the Commonwealth’s foremost authority on school leadership for Virginia’s youth.

School Leaders: In executing the Association’s mission and vision, VASSP provides:

· leadership in the areas of training and development for school principals and assistant principals and other school personnel that can contribute to the mission of VASSP

· leadership in being a legal advocate for school principals and assistant principals

· leadership in representing the interests of school principals and assistant principals before the Virginia Board of Education, the General Assembly of Virginia, the executive branch of government, and the media

· leadership training for Virginia’s youth

Student Leaders: VASSP also promotes the intellectual growth, academic achievement, character and leadership development, and physical well-being of youth. VASSP is proud to administer the Virginia Student Councils Association - the nation’s oldest state student council organization and the only Pre-k through 12th grade state council in the country.

NASSP Affiliation: VASSP is a unified affiliate of the National Association of Secondary School Principals and is the sixth largest state association in the national network. VA

SSP History

We are not sure if Governor Harry F. Byrd, Sr. established the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition in 1927 by an executive order, other edict, or “friendly persuasion,” as he was often known to employ. We do know, however, that for 88 consecutive years this important meeting – jointly sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and VASSP (and in recent years the Virginia Foundation for Educational Leadership) – has been vital to the growth and prosperity of secondary education in the Commonwealth. Under Governor Byrd, this annual conference began a professional expectation for “state and local leaders to annually review with Virginia’s secondary school principals, the principals’ roles and responsibilities and to discuss how affective school leadership can be best developed and supported.” This tradition, in its ninth decade, continues as we examine policies, study best practices, and entertain new initiatives conducive to these expectations.

The State Conference - A Historical Perspective

About the VASSP


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION The Conference Registration Desk is located in the Promenade of the hotel. Registration hours are:

To reach the registration desk via house phone, call extension 8740. For calls from outside of the hotel, please dial (757) 259-5680.

NAME BADGE Your name badge is your entry ticket to all conference presentations, receptions, and the Exhibit Show. Please wear it at all times. Complimentary name badges for spouses and children are available at the Conference Registration Desk; however, due to the size of our conference, attendance at breakout sessions is restricted to those paying the full registration fee. Spouses not registered as conference participants may only participate in the Exhibit Show, general sessions, and conference receptions. Spouses who are also school administrators will need to register for the conference and pay the registration fee. Children are not permitted in the Exhibit Show without a parent.

RIBBONS VASSP members give unselfishly of their time and energy to make the Association successful. Those individuals who are serving on boards and committees are wearing ribbons attached to their name badges. Please take a moment to thank them for their efforts on behalf of Virginia’s middle and high school administrators.

VASSP AWARDS One of the highlights of the Summer Conference is the presentation of the annual awards. For 2016, the awards will include the Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia, Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia, Frank E. Flora Lamp of Knowledge Award and the Gavel of Authority Award.

LUNCHEON SESSION The Second General Session this year is the annual luncheon featuring State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Steven Staples to be held on Monday, June 27, from noon to 2:00 p.m. This luncheon is included in your conference fee; however, you must pick up your ticket in advance. Please pick up your luncheon ticket when you register.

CONFERENCE BREAKFAST The Fourth General Session is the conference breakfast to be held Wednesday, June 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The featured speaker is chair of the Standards Learning Innovation Committee, Dr. Stewart Roberson. The breakfast requires the purchase of an admission ticket. Please purchase your ticket from the Conference Registration Desk by noon on Tuesday.

2016 VASSP EXHIBIT SHOW The demands of VASSP members have resulted in the attraction of many companies that will display the latest products and services for middle and high school educators. These exhibitors from state and national companies will gather under one roof to create one of the finest educational trade shows seen by Virginia’s school principals. Many prizes will be given at the Ice Cream Social in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Our exhibitors are proving to be instrumental in keeping our conference registration costs down. We urge you to visit their booths and take advantage of this opportunity to acquaint yourselves with these fine professionals and their products. Children in the Exhibit Hall must be accompanied by a parent at all times. The VASSP Exhibit Show is located in the Presidents Ballroom (Exhibit Hall). The Exhibit Show hours are:

Tuesday, June 28 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

All conference refreshment breaks on Tuesday will be held in the Exhibit Hall. A continental breakfast for registered participants will be available in the Exhibit Hall at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Many hotels and corporations have contributed prizes which will be given away during the refreshment breaks. You can register for additional prizes at the booth of many participating exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall. (The grand prize drawings will be held on Wednesday, June 29 at the close of the Fifth General Session.)

VASSP BOOKSTORE The VASSP Bookstore is sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield Education – a leading national publisher of educational leadership books. The Bookstore is located in Rooms A & B. Bookstore hours are:

Monday, June 27 Tuesday, June 28 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PRESS ROOM Media representatives are requested to report to the Conference Registration Desk upon arrival. A complimentary conference press release is available.

General Information

Sunday, June 26 Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, June 27 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 29 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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CONFERENCE RECEPTIONS Jostens will be sponsoring a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday in the Terrace Room and adjacent Poolside Corridor. The Mike Lucci Band, sponsored by EdConnective, will perform from 7:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Pitchers Sports Bar. The Exhibitor’s Ice Cream Social will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday afternoon from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Herff Jones will be hosting the annual conference party on Tuesday evening from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Presidents Ballroom. These events are open to conferees and guests.

GIVEAWAYS VASSP is fortunate to have received several gift donations for conferees. Ticket drawings for these gifts including hotel weekend getaways and door prizes will take place during the Exhibit Show on Tuesday. Tickets are provided to each conferee. Grand prizes will include a complimentary two-night stay at the Renaissance Portsmouth Norfolk Waterfront Hotel and The Omni Homestead. Ticket drawings will occur at the close of the Fifth General Session on Wednesday.

CONFERENCE PRESENTER HANDOUTS AND POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS An easily accessible website contains presenter handouts and PowerPoint presentation slides. The site is available for all conferees at www.vassp.org/VASSP/2016_vaprincipals. Access to Wi-Fi is available throughout the conference dates. The hotel Wi-Fi code is: 42381566

VASSP MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CENTER The Membership Services Center is located in the Promenade near the Exhibit Hall and Registration Desk. Visit the Center to (1) join VASSP/NASSP, (2) update your membership information, including your current e-mail address, (3) pay your 2016-2017 dues, (4) receive information about association benefits, products and services, (5) pick up your reserved meal tickets, (6) pick up your complimentary VASSP pin, and (7) enroll your school as a member of the Virginia Student Councils Association—the nation’s oldest state student council organization. The Center is open during conference registration hours.

SOCIAL MEDIA Make sure that you are tweeting from your sessions at Principal

Leadership - Discover `17 to keep all of our participants informed on what you are learning and what is happening at the conference. Use #VASSP16 to tell us what session you are in and what great ideas you are getting to take back to your school.

RECYCLING NAME BADGES Please help protect the environment by recycling your name badge at the completion of the conference. Deposit your name badge in the recycling bin located at the Conference Registration Desk after the conference.

RECERTIFICATION POINTS The Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition qualifies for 15 recertification points – five per day – according to the Virginia Recertification Manual. The Pre-Conference School Law Clinic and the Pre-Conference School Data as a Leadership Tool Workshop for Principals qualify for an additional five recertification points each. If you are making a conference presentation, you qualify for 15 points per topic presentation. For more information, please refer to the recertification manual and consult your employing educational agency.

GRADUATE CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION Since 2001 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has been offering graduate

credit – one (1), two (2), or three (3) graduate hours - structured to enable you to take advantage of self-guided learning while you participate in the annual conference. (Please see page 25.) Contact information, curriculum requirements, costs, and registration materials are available at the VCU Course Registration Desk in the Promenade.

CELL PHONES As a courtesy to your colleagues, please silence cell phones during all conference sessions.

CONFERENCE EVALUATION To assist the planning committee in evaluating the state conference, please take time to complete the Report Card online at www.vassp.org/VASSP/2016_vaprincipals. Report Cards provide vital information for improvement. Administrators for the state conference provide a detailed report of conference evaluations to the entire Summer Conference Planning Committee. The responses are anonymized, and include rating summaries, every individual comment on every session, and all comments on a host of conference questions. This information is also shared in detail with the 2017 planning committee with recommended changes to format, events, time, etc.

YOUR SATISFACTION AND ENJOYMENT ARE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES! If you have a problem or concern, please let us know so we may help. VASSP staff is available to answer questions, troubleshoot problems, or address concerns. Ask any staff member at the Conference Registration Desk, or call (757) 259-5680 if you need assistance.


Pre-Conference Programs

12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Conference Registration Desk in the Promenade

1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. SCHOOL LAW CLINIC Qualifies for 5 recertification points or one VCU graduate credit hour

Auditorium

1:00 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Every Student Succeeds Act and the Role of The School Principal

Ms. Amanda Karhuse Director, Advocacy National Association of Secondary School Principals

2:40 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. What You Don’t Know About Special Education Law Can Hurt You

Ms. Kathleen Mehfoud Attorney Reed Smith, LLP

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workplace Issues with Teachers and Principals

Ms. Dena Rosenkrantz Senior Staff Attorney Virginia Education Association

1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. SCHOOL DATA AS A LEADERSHIP TOOL WORKSHOP Qualifies for 5 recertification points or one VCU graduate credit hour

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7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

Coffee available 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sponsored daily by LifetouchPromenade

8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Annual VASSP Business Meeting, Awards, and Election of Officers

Amphitheatre

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. VASSP Bookstore Open

Rooms A & B

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Opening General Session

Auditorium

PRESIDER

Mr. Eric BrentPresident Virginia Association of Secondary School PrincipalsExecutive Principal, Region 4Fairfax County Division

WELCOME

Dr. Randy D. BarrackExecutive DirectorVirginia Association of Secondary School Principals

GREETINGS

Dr. Billy K. Cannaday, Jr.President Virginia Board of Education

AWARD PRESENTATIONS

2016 Outstanding High School Principal of VirginiaMs. Melissa D. HensleyCentral High School, Shenandoah Division

2016 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of VirginiaMrs. Donna WeingandGreat Bridge High School, Chesapeake Division

2016 Frank E. Flora Lamp of Knowledge AwardDr. Samuel H. CampbellVASSP Past President Board Liaison, Virginia Student

Councils Association

2016 Gavel of Authority AwardDr. Billy K. Cannaday, Jr.President Virginia Board of Education

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Sandra R. Brown2011 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of VirginiaPrincipal, Virginia Beach Middle SchoolVirginia Beach Division

SPEAKER

Dr. Paul MannaIsabelle and Jerome E. Hyman Distinguished University Professor of GovernmentCollege of William & Mary

Principal Leadership – Discover ‘17

MONDAY, JUNE 27

11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Second General Session Luncheon

Presidents Ballroom

PRESIDER

Mr. Eric BrentPresidentVirginia Association of Secondary School Principals

SPEAKER

Dr. Steven R. StaplesSuperintendent of Public InstructionVirginia Department of EducationCommonwealth of Virginia

State Superintendent’s Annual Address

Monday Sessions

Graduate Credit Available


2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m. Learning Labs Non-repeating - First Session Only

GROUP 1. Improving Student Outcomes by Addressing and Combating Chronic AbsenteeismRooms 2 & 3

PRESIDER

Mrs. Tammy HoukVASSP Board of Directors Assistant Principal, Mountain View High School Stafford Division

PRESENTER

Mr. Joseph WharffSchool Counseling SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

Nationally, 5 to 7.5 million students are chronically absent each year. That equates to 18 or more days of school each year, or nearly an entire month or more of school. Virginia supports the Every Student, Every Day National Initiative to Address and Eliminate Chronic Absenteeism which is a coordinated effort to address the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism affecting students in Virginia’s public schools each year. This session will look at this issue and introduce a 12-module professional development series entitled Attendance and Truancy among Virginia Schools to assist schools and divisions in looking at current practice and in looking at ways to improve future practice with the goal of addressing and eliminating chronic absenteeism, and ultimately boost student outcomes and success.

GROUP 2. Building an Effective AP Program to Increase AchievementRoom 18

PRESIDER

Dr. Jeffrey CarrollVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, Warhill High SchoolWilliamsburg-James City Division

PRESENTERS

Ms. Janet SwandolSenior Director, andMr. Cale GoldenDirectorThe College Board

Building an effective AP program varies by school and depends on each school’s unique culture, resources, and needs. This session will provide strategies and resources your school can use to provide rigorous academic

opportunities for all students. Administrators will have an opportunity to assess their strengths and weaknesses, analyze AP data to help understand your students’ performances on the AP exams and chart overall progress toward school and division goals, learn how to support their AP teachers through AP mentoring and use of formative assessments, use AP Potential to identify and recruit students, and learn about the new AP Capstone diploma program, and how AP is used in their college’s admissions process in Virginia.

3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Learning Labs Non-repeating - Second Session Only

GROUP 3. Improving Outcomes: How the New SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 8/9 Integrates with Khan Academy to Deliver ResultsRoom 18

PRESIDER

Dr. Jeffrey CarrollVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, Warhill High SchoolWilliamsburg-James City Division

PRESENTERS

Ms. Janet SwandolSenior Director, andMr. Cale GoldenDirectorThe College Board

Join the College Board for a deep dive into the new SAT Suite of Assessments. Learn about how your school can use Khan Academy to deliver free SAT practice resources for all students, and hear how Virginia schools are utilizing this new tool. This session provides in-depth support, along with best practices in developing strategies using these rich data and reporting sources to improve student outcomes starting with the PSAT 8/9 and continuing through the SAT.

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GROUP 4. Evaluating Engagement in the Science ClassroomCenter Lounge

PRESIDER

Dr. Mark G. MakovecVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, Blair Middle SchoolNorfolk Division

PRESENTER

Mr. Eric RhoadesDirector, Office of Science and HealthVirginia Department of Education

Inquiry-based learning is critical in building science content knowledge, critical thinking, and problem solving. This research-based practice demands a high level of student engagement. This session is designed to engage administrators in inquiry-based learning for use in the science classroom. In addition, look-fors will be addressed when observing teachers and student performance in this type of instruction. Sample observation tools will be provided in the session including a short VDOE science update.

GROUP 5. Classrooms Not Courtrooms: Virginia’s Approach to Addressing Exclusionary DisciplineRoom 15

PRESIDER

Mr. Doug FultonVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, Freedom High SchoolLoudoun Division

PRESENTERS

Dr. Jennifer Piver-RennaSenior Executive Director for Research, andDr. Thomas MantheyVirginia Tiered Systems of Support CoordinatorVirginia Department of Education

In November 2015, Governor McAuliffe announced his Classrooms not Courtrooms initiative - a multiagency, administration-wide push to reduce student referrals to law enforcement, reduce suspensions and expulsions, and address the disparate impact these practices have on African-Americans and students with disabilities. This presentation will focus on strategies implemented by VDOE to address this issue across the state as well as information on using Discipline, Crime, and Violence (DCV) data to examine school-level trends in disciplinary practices.

GROUP 6. VDOE Mathematics UpdateRoom J

PRESIDER

Dr. Richard TurnerVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, William Byrd High SchoolRoanoke County Division

PRESENTERS

Mr. Michael BollingDirector, Office of Mathematics and Governor’s Schools, andMs. Tina MazzacaneMathematics and Science SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

This update will include discussions with participants regarding current instruction and assessment issues and initiatives in mathematics. Particular focus will be placed on the proposed revisions to the mathematics standards, schedule for implementation, and specific strategies for administrators for supporting and leading implementation and change.

GROUP 7. Performance-Based Assessments: Implementing with FidelityRoom H

PRESIDER

Dr. Carol RobinsonVASSP Past PresidentVFEL Faculty MemberCertified Facilitator, National Institute for School Leadership

PRESENTER

Dr. Anne PetersenScience Instruction SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

Performance-based assessments are becoming an integral part of the instruction and assessment process. Administrators should be aware of how these performance-based assessments can be addressed with fidelity across the curriculum and be used to address a variety of standards. As instructional leaders, principals need to ascertain the validity and reliability of these assessments in their schools.

2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m. Learning LabsSessions will be repeated 3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.


GROUP 8. A Humanities Approach to English Room D

PRESIDER

Mr. Michael DavidsonVASSP President-ElectPrincipal, Marion Senior High SchoolSmyth Division

PRESENTER

Ms. Tracy Fair RobertsonEnglish CoordinatorVirginia Department of Education

Best practices for English Language Arts classes show that reading, writing, research, and media literacy should be woven together to reinforce literacy instruction. Audience members will gain information on best practices for integrating English strands, specifically through the use of paired texts featuring social studies and science content. Administrators will see a demonstration of a unit of instruction utilizing cross-curricular resources and data from state assessments. Additionally, VDOE English updates will be shared.

GROUP 9. Significance of Culturally Responsive Practices in the School SettingRoom 8

PRESIDER

Dr. David EllenaVASSP Past President Principal, Tomahawk Creek Middle SchoolChesterfield Division

PRESENTER

Dr. Vivian Stith-WilliamsSchool Social Work SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

Culture is central to learning and it plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information but also in shaping the thinking process of individuals and groups. This session will emphasize the significance of culture and culturally responsive practices and ways to assess and embrace students and staff experiences and values through cultural lens.

3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Learning Labs Major Concurrent Sessions Repeated

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Conference Entertainment

Jostens’ Reception

Terrace Room & Poolside Corridor

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Conference Entertainment

The Mike Lucci Band

Pitcher’s Sports Bar

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Roundtable Discussions Tuesday, June 28, 2016

TUESDAY, JUNE 28

7:30 a.m. Exhibits Open / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Continental BreakfastAvailable to conference registrants and exhibitors only.

Presidents Ballroom / Exhibit Hall

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

Coffee available 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sponsored daily by Lifetouch

Promenade

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. VASSP Bookstore Open

Rooms A & B


9:00 a.m. — 10:25 a.m. Roundtable Discussions Presidents Ballroom / Exhibit Hall

The following topics will be presented as roundtable discussions in the Exhibit Hall. Presenters will make three 25-minute presentations to groups of approximately ten people, with five-minute breaks between each presentation, allowing participants to hear three different presentations.

GROUP 10. The New Peer to Peer Network: What Can We Learn from Peer Schools?

PRESENTER

Dr. Caleb RoseStatisticianVirginia Department of Education

The focus of this session will be on the benefits and/or drawbacks associated with grouping Virginia schools into “Peer Groups.” Participants will share their ideas regarding how principals from schools within Peer Groups could network to share best practices to enhance student learning and school culture.

GROUP 11. Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS): Systems Supporting Evidence-Based Practices

PRESENTER

Dr. Thomas MantheyVTSS CoordinatorVirginia Department of Education

The Virginia Tiered System of Supports (VTSS) takes a systemic approach to implementing evidence-based practices to improve outcomes in academics, behavior, mental health, disproportionality, and attendance. This one overarching system supports and aligns efforts to promote effective practices through a continuous improvement cycle that uses data to drive the development of practices and systems to support implementation of practices with fidelity.

GROUP 12. Your Mental Health First Aid

PRESENTER

Dr. Vivian Stith-WilliamsSchool Social Work SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA curriculum is primarily focused on information participants can use to help adolescents and transition-age youth, ages 12-18. An overview of this program will be discussed that introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or experiencing a mental health challenge. During the course, participants learn to support youth developing signs and symptoms of a mental illness or in an emotional crisis by applying a core five-step action plan.

GROUP 13. Virginia’s Plan to Ensure Excellent Educators for All Students: Highlight and Implementation Update

PRESENTER

Ms. Tiffany FriersonTitle II/IV Specialist, Office of Program Administration and AccountabilityVirginia Department of Education

The focus of this discussion will be Virginia’s equity plan and plan implementation. Topics covered will include state data on teacher equity, root cause analysis, strategies for eliminating teacher equity gaps, and an update on plan implementation.


GROUP 14. The Five Ways to Earn a High School Credential in Virginia

PRESENTERS

Ms. Beverly GodwinSpecialist for Adult Secondary & ISAEP, andDr. Sue MansfieldSpecialist for High School Equivalency, Office of Adult Education & LiteracyVirginia Department of Education

There are various pathways available for individuals to earn a high school credential in Virginia. Topics will include adult secondary diploma options such as the General Achievement Adult High School Diploma (GAAHSD) and the National External Diploma (NEDP) Program. In addition, high school equivalency examinations (HSE) such as the GED® test and testing eligibility guidelines in Virginia will also be discussed. This session is designed for high school administrators, school counselors, and other school-based personnel seeking alternative options for students 18 years of age or older who have dropped out of school or are at-risk for dropping out.

GROUP 15. High School Redesign: The Board of Education’s Changing Profile of a Graduate

PRESENTER

Dr. Cynthia A. CaveAssistant Superintendent for Policy and CommunicationsVirginia Department of Education

This session provides information about the Board of Education’s current work to revise graduation requirements to provide multiple pathways to a diploma and a comprehensive education experience that prepares a graduate for further education, work and life. The “Profile of a Graduate” addresses mastery of academic content and its application. Earning credentials for graduation can include learning workplace skills, connecting with the community, and understanding responsibility for self and others. Encompassed in the Profile is achievement in critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and citizenship.

GROUP 16. Update on the 2015 History and Social Science Standards of Learning

PRESENTER

Mrs. Christonya BrownCoordinator, History and Social SciencesVirginia Department of Education

The approved 2015 History and Social Science Standards of Learning as well as the approved 2015 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework will be discussed. Information on the implementation schedule will be discussed as well as local division curriculum

development, alignment, resources and materials, and upcoming professional development.

GROUP 17. Virtual Virginia Full-Time Program

PRESENTER

Mrs. Rebecca HawthorneVirtual Learning CoordinatorVirginia Department of Education

Parents want flexible opportunities for their children that fit their academic and individual needs. Schools want to provide an atmosphere of academic integrity. Engage in a discussion with a representative from the VDOE on the Virtual Virginia full-time program. Learn and share how we can utilize this program and enhance our current partnership to best meet the needs of Virginia students.

GROUP 18. Virtual Virginia Math Outreach Program

PRESENTER

Dr. Jane JamesProgram Supervisor, Virtual Virginia Virginia Department of Education

Virtual Virginia is currently piloting a Math Outreach program designed to support classrooms in need of properly licensed Algebra I teachers. This program provides live, interactive online lessons, as well as a collection of resources, including recorded videos and suggested classroom activities, for students and teachers across the state. Learn more about this program, and the plans for expansion to Geometry for the 2016-2017 school year.

GROUP 19. eMediaVA: Virginia’s Free Digital Open Educational Resources (OER) Repository and Publishing System

PRESENTER

Mr. Brian CallahanVice President of EducationVirginia Center for Virtual Learning

Winner of the Governor’s Technology Award for Innovative Use of Technology in Education, eMediaVA is Virginia’s premier, free, Open Educational Resources (OER) repository and publishing system. Funded in part by the VDOE, eMediaVA currently features over 125,000 high-quality, SOL-aligned, learning objects from hundreds of sources and serves as the collection/distribution vehicle for the Virginia Alternative Assessment Resource Collection, the Algebra I Outreach Program, and the Algebra I OER Pilot among others.

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Dr. Lynn SodatActing Director, Office of Program Administration and AccountabilityVirginia Department of Education

An overview of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) will be addressed. Topics for discussion will include accountability requirements, statewide assessments, school improvement, and Virginia’s transition to ESSA.

GROUP 21. Seventy to Ninety Percent Fewer Office Referrals

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Dr. Jeannine TateRetired PrincipalFairfax County Division

Practical and proven strategies that lead to fewer office referrals will be addressed. These proven strategies will decrease the amount of time spent giving multiple warnings and repeated requests for appropriate behavior in order to dramatically increase the amount of time spent on instruction.

GROUP 22. Blended Learning Environments: One School System’s Digital Journey

PRESENTERS

Dr. Deborah BergeronPrincipal, Manassas Park High School, andMrs. Pam KalsoPrincipal, Manassas Park Middle SchoolManassas Park Division

A walk through Manassas Park City School’s journey (thus far) on the transition to a full, blended learning environment that meets the needs of the 21st Century Learner. Many school systems across the state are engaged in this process at various levels of involvement. We hope to share our experiences from logistics to instructional shifts to support others who have either begun the digital conversion process or are thinking about doing so.

GROUP 23. Crafting a Leadership Development System in Schools

PRESENTER

Dr. Karen SanzoAssociate Professor, Educational Foundations and Leadership DepartmentOld Dominion University

Building a solid leadership team in a school is critical for any principal. This session will provide principals a framework to develop their own staff into high quality school leaders and to create a successful leadership team. Tools to aid principals in developing a pipeline of leaders in a building will be provided, including embedded professional development, coaching, and simulations for current and aspiring leaders.

GROUP 24. Cultivating Success through Vertical Alignment

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Mr. Eric WorcesterPrincipal, andMs. Anaid ShaverSchool Counselor, The Nokesville SchoolPrince William Division

In this engaging session, participants will discover how The Nokesville School utilized vertical alignment planning to help all students achieve greater levels of success. We will discuss steps taken with both staff and students to help increase the success level between primary, middle, and high school.

GROUP 25. Tap Your Resident Teacher Experts for School Professional Development

PRESENTER

Mrs. Angela Byrd-WrightPrincipal, Lindsay Middle SchoolHampton Division

Do you truly want to build capacity and leadership within your building or organization? Have you ever wanted to find out how to tap into the gifts and talents of your staff in order to create a positive, cohesive, and learning-rich adult learning environment? This presentation will allow you to learn how Lindsay Middle School created the CIA (Curriculum - Instruction - Assessment) Resident Experts year-long professional development series where specific teachers and instructional support staff provided multiple high-energy, interactive sessions designed to model classroom instruction techniques and activities that resulted in increased student performance and achievement.


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GROUP 26. The Unorthodox Principal – Dealing with At-Risk Students

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Dr. Virginia BerryPrincipal, James Soloman Russell Middle SchoolBrunswick Division

The session will consist of a wide range of strategies, skills, and unorthodox measures on how to use Functional Implementation and the Big Idea to create success in the most unlikely places with our at risk populations. There will be an instructional session and a question and answer session that will focus on young black men in high poverty areas and other demographic areas that service students who receive 100% free and reduced priced lunch in both the middle school and high school settings. The ultimate objective is to help these schools obtain Full Accreditation.

GROUP 27. Public Opinion in Virginia on K-12 and Higher Education 2016

PRESENTER

Mr. Grant RisslerAssistant Director for Programs, Commonwealth Educational Policy InstituteVirginia Commonwealth University

This session presents findings from the 2016 Commonwealth Education Poll, conducted annually by the Commonwealth Educational Policy Institute (www.cepi.vcu.edu). The poll asks a representative sample of Virginians about a range of topics related to K-12 and Higher Education, including school funding, safety, SOL testing and workforce readiness. This year, for the first time, the poll asks two policy questions related to English Language Learners (ELL). Come to hear the results, ask follow-up questions and participate in a discussion about how teachers and administrators see public support affecting policy toward current educational issues in the Commonwealth.

GROUP 28. Cultivating a Climate of Success: Raising your Graduation Rate

PRESENTERS

Dr. Angela WilderAssistant Principal, andMr. Rick LollisAssistant Principal, Rockbridge Co. High SchoolRockbridge Division

The session will encompass hands on strategies that administrators can implement that will foster student achievement. Proven strategies will be shared that enable administrators to dissect and increase graduation rates showing an on time graduation rate that increased from 79.85% to 90.08% in 2014 to 2015.

GROUP 29. Whistling Vivaldi and a School like Ours

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Dr. John WordPrincipal, andMr. David McBrideAssistant Principal, Kenmore Middle SchoolArlington Division

Participants will build awareness of stereotype threats. We will do this by reflecting on Claude Steele’s Whistling Vivaldi and contingent behavior which sometimes results in under achievement. Participants will discuss the threat of stereotypes and how those threats affect school performance. The discussion will examine the school experience for groups and what to do to combat negative effects of stereotyping.

GROUP 30. Prescriptive Remediation

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Ms. Michelle BurtonPrincipal, andMrs. LeMeka HarrisonAssistant Principal, Greensville Co. High SchoolGreensville Division

Creating in-school remediation time for students who are facing instructional challenges is a difficult task. This session will focus on how administrators can begin the process and gradually turn the process over for full teacher ownership. Strategies on garnering teacher buy-in will be addressed.

GROUP 31. A Titan 21 Team – A Focus on Deeper Learning

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Ms. Rhonda StegallPrincipal, andMr. Josh WhitlowAssistant Principal, Hidden Valley High SchoolRoanoke County Division

Session participants will have the opportunity to engage in the deeper learning transformation occurring at Hidden Valley High School through an overview of our Titan 21 concept – a hands-on experimentation with specific deeper learning activities, and a gallery of student work produced through our focus on collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills. Specific information will be shared about our following programs: Lunch & Learns, PLC’s, Reflective Friends, and Tiered Faculty Reflection Protocols.


Tuesday SessionsGROUP 32. Creating and Maintaining Data Focused PLCs

PRESENTER

Mrs. Heather GentryPrincipal, Essex Intermediate SchoolEssex Division

Does your school employ Professional Learning Communities, but teachers don’t see the value in these meetings? Do you want to start PLCs at your school, but you want them to be meaningful? In this session, we will discuss the administrator’s role in creating the structure for ensuring PLC meetings are productive, data focused, and that collaboration across content areas increases student achievement. You will leave with a framework to create this structure in your school.

GROUP 33. Navigating Success: RTI and the HS Block Schedule

PRESENTER

Mrs. Donna Weingand2016 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of VirginiaAssistant Principal, Great Bridge High SchoolChesapeake Division

Meeting the specific learning needs of students through quality intervention within the confines of the HS block schedule can certainly be a challenge. This session will help administrators chart a course for success by discussing ways to implement effective Tier II instruction within a tight schedule.

GROUP 34. Practical Strategies for Supporting Novice Teachers and Administrators

PRESENTERS

Dr. Shelly CihakAssistant Principal, andDr. Jeffrey CarrollVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, Warhill High SchoolWilliamsburg-James City Division

This discussion will help increase teacher retention and maximize the success of both novice teachers and administrators with the practical strategies from this session. We will explore research-based strategies while also discussing the implications of these strategies for decreasing attrition. Additionally, this session will highlight two successful programs that have made a difference in the first-year experience for teachers and administrators, as well as tips for ongoing administrator mentoring.

GROUP 35. 10 Skills for Successful Leadership – Where do you stand?

PRESENTER

Mrs. Janice CaseVFEL Faculty MemberCertified Facilitator, National Institute for School Leadership

Do you know and understand the 10 skills that NASSP has identified as the core requirements of school leadership? This session explores these skills, which are the result of more than 30 years of analysis and study by NASSP. Participants will be introduced to the discrete, observable, and measurable behaviors that make up the skills with the understanding that your in depth study of these behaviors will launch your professional growth. School leaders must have these skills to take the “what” and the “how” of school change and put them into effective practice so all students learn and grow. This interactive session will begin your reflection and, therefore, begin your growth process.

GROUP 36. Creating a Positive School Climate

PRESENTERS

Mr. Michael DufrenePrincipal, andMr. Bo BundrickAssistant Principal, John Handley High SchoolWinchester Division

Enhancing effort and attitude within the school community for a positive school climate is the focus of this session. Strategies will be shared for best practices and interventions that focus on the various needs of all students through a proactive approach including programs, incentives, data, and personnel.

GROUP 37. OCR and ESOL – One Rural Division’s Story

PRESENTERS

Mr. Thomas SmithDirector of Secondary Education, andMrs. Teresa ByersDirector of Elementary EducationLouisa Division

This session will address how Louisa County worked with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR)to address challenges regarding the division’s ESOL program. The discussion will focus on the changes that were made to ensure that the county’s English Language Learners were receiving the services they needed to be successful.


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GROUP 38. A Thematic Approach to School Improvement

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Mrs. Ann Marie SeelyPrincipal, andMr. Robert TurpinAssistant Principal, Varina High SchoolHenrico Division

For school improvement to truly make a difference, it must infiltrate all aspects of a school’s culture. This session is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive look at the school improvement process by taking a thematic approach to its design. Strategies used by Varina High School to regain its state accreditation and lower its suspension rate will be discussed. The plan used was embodied in the following theme: We Read. We Inspire. We Achieve. Together. No Excuses.

GROUP 39. Transitioning from NCLB to ESSA: How School Counselors Can Help

PRESENTER

Mr. Patrick RowleyEducation CounselorVirginia Tech University

This discussion will include the similarities and differences of NCLB (No Child Left Behind) and ESSA (Every Student Succeed Act) to better comprehend upcoming changes. In order to facilitate an effective transition from NCLB to ESSA, participants will be introduced to effective strategies to meet the demands of ESSA, specifically related to how school counselors can help support the school goals. Accountability will be stressed as a means to close achievement gaps for underserved populations. Collaboration will be emphasized to illustrate the importance of a positive school culture characterized by meaningful interaction between all school personnel. The holistic needs (academic, emotional, and social) of students will be highlighted to communicate the significance of meeting student needs across all three levels.

GROUP 40. No Kid Hungry Virginia - Expand Your Feeding Programs

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Ms. Elizabeth BrightwellProgram Associate Office of the GovernorNo Kid Hungry Virginia

No Kid Hungry Virginia works with school divisions across the state to increase participation in the federal feeding programs. As we all know, kids who are hungry are simply not able to focus and reach their full potential at school. Principals have the opportunity to help ensure that no child in their school knows the indignity of hunger.

GROUP 41. The Question: Fish vs. Fishing?

PRESENTER

Dr. Carol RobinsonVASSP Past PresidentVFEL Faculty Member Certified Facilitator, National Institute for School Leadership

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” How do you empower others to solve problems, make decisions, and accept accountability? During this session we focus on five powerful questions that encourage reflection, initiation, and assessment, progressing from “fish” to “fishing.”

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Mr. Eric C. BrentPresidentVirginia Association of Secondary School Principals

SPEAKER

First Lady Dorothy McAuliffeChair, Commonwealth Council on Bridging the Nutritional Divide

No Kid Hungry Virginia Program

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Travis BurnsVASSP Board of DirectorsPrincipal, Northumberland High SchoolNorthumberland Division

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Dr. Jeff ZoulAssistant Superintendent for Teaching and LearningDeerfield County Public SchoolsDeerfield, Illinois

What Connected Educators Do Differently

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Networking, Visit Exhibits, Cash Lunch & Prize Drawings

Presidents Ballroom / Exhibit Hall


Tuesday SessionsProfessional Practices Symposium Tuesday, June 28, 2016

1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Learning Labs Sessions will be repeated 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

GROUP 42. What Impact will ESSA and the SOL Renovations Have on the School Principal?Room 11

PRESENTER

Dr. Kathleen SmithDirector, AdvancED Virginia(Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement)

As we move from NCLB (No Child Left Behind) to ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) and the SOL Innovation Committee makes recommendations about new accountability systems, what Virginia’s graduates should look like and revising the Standards, we all need to reflect on what worked well, what didn’t work well, what needs to change, what needs to stay and what impact these changes will have on me as a leader. This session will highlight some of the lessons learned in the past fifteen years. In addition, this session will focus on what changes are in store and what impact these changes will have on school-level leadership. This is not from the perspectives of the feds or the state department of education, it is the perspective of an administrator who has witnessed the influence of politics on school leadership over the past fifteen years.

GROUP 43. Leading Your School on an Assessment JourneyRoom H

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Mr. Scott HabeebPrincipal, Salem High SchoolSalem Division

There is no professional development focus with greater potential to positively impact student progress, growth, and achievement than improvement in the area of assessment at the classroom level; however, traditional and typical classroom assessment practices often fall short of the important goal of helping students learn. Lasting change of this magnitude must happen organically as a result of a change in philosophy, a process that will take time, rather than as a result of an administrative mandate. Learn how as a secondary administrator to begin making plans for your school’s meaningful and lasting Assessment Journey.

GROUP 44. Turning Evaluations into Teacher-to-Teacher PLCRoom D

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Mr. Doug FultonVASSP Board MemberPrincipal, Freedom High School, andDr. W. John BrewerPrincipal, Dominion High SchoolLoudoun Division

Strategies on using teacher evaluations as a tool for continued teacher growth will be the focus of this presentation. Presenters will share their practices of involving teachers in the evaluation process from identifying tier 3 or “Vulnerable Learners” to reviewing data. They will also discuss the teacher fair/share created this academic year to engage teachers in powerful learning experiences. Ideas will be shared on how you can involve your teachers to turn the evaluation into coaching sessions.

GROUP 45. How Effective Leaders Get ResultsRoom 18

PRESENTERS

Ms. Melissa Hensley2016 Outstanding High School Principal of VirginiaPrincipal, Central High School, Shenandoah Division, andMrs. Donna Weingand2016 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of VirginiaAssistant Principal, Great Bridge High SchoolChesapeake Division

The role of the school administrator has expanded with increasing demands at a time when financial and human resources are diminishing. The difference between successful and unsuccessful administrators is not determined by how many hours a day they have to perform their responsibilities. Rather, it is a function of how effectively they use the resources they have at their disposal. The panel presentation by this year’s award-winning leaders in public school education in the Commonwealth will focus on tactics and strategies they use effectively to achieve quality results.


GROUP 46. From Power Struggles to Conflict Resolution: Transform Your School’s Culture TodayRoom 2 & 3

PRESENTER

Mrs. Janice CaseVFEL Faculty MemberCertified Facilitator, National Institute for School Leadership

There are countless factors that can negatively impact your school’s culture and, at the head of many of them, is the power struggle. When conflict is permitted to exist, when an “us” vs “them” culture is created, everyone loses. This interactive session uses a lesson plan designed for school leaders to support their school team in avoiding and mitigating power struggles. We will address power struggles across the school day, whether they occur between adults and students, adults and other adults, school staff and parents, or even between students. Participants will walk away with a concrete tool to use to immediately begin the work of eliminating power struggles in their own schools and work places.

GROUP 47. Virginia General Assembly UpdateRoom 8

Mrs. Elizabeth “Bet” NealeDirector of Government Relations and Lead LobbyistVirginia Association of Secondary School Principals

In recent years an increasing amount of legislation has been introduced at the Virginia General Assembly that directly affects the role of the school principal. Consequently, many hours are spent in Richmond at the Capitol formally testifying, cajoling, persuading, listening, promoting, and protecting the interest of middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, and Virginia’s schools. This session will review the 2016 laws passed at this year’s General Assembly and the educational issues that are likely to be on the agenda for the 2017 session.

1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m. Learning Labs Non-Repeating — First Session Only

GROUP 48. Using Technology to Enhance Your Leadership SkillsCenter Lounge

PRESENTER

Dr. David EllenaVASSP Past President Principal, Tomahawk Creek Middle School Chesterfield Division

Attendees will learn how to leverage technology to enhance their leadership skills in a variety of ways. The presenter will discuss and provide examples of using social media for communication with staff, students and community. The presenter will also provide ways to organize and get the most out of the power of social media. Utilizing technology to improve professional development for teachers and staff will also be covered.

GROUP 49. Building Consensus for School ImprovementRoom 16

PRESENTER

Mr. Bryan Huber Assistant SuperintendentGreene Division

Participants will explore a comprehensive model of school improvement that is proven to build consensus among stakeholders. In the age of accountability, building leaders are faced with the challenge of creating immediate positive change in their schools; however, that change is not always embraced by all. By participating in this session participants will have a road-map to identify underlying root causes of systemic problems in schools, develop comprehensive and manageable plans of action to address these problems, and collectively inspire teachers and staff to achieve remarkable goals for student and community success.

GROUP 50. Formative Assessment LeadershipRoom J

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Dr. Karen SanzoAssociate Professor, Darden College of EducationOld Dominion University

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Tuesday Sessionsformative assessments, what to look for in classroom formative assessment practices, and how to help teachers use formative assessment data to drive student learning. Leaders will learn how to develop embedded professional development processes in schools that are immediately implementable during the upcoming school year. Useful tools, including faculty meeting templates around formative assessment leadership processes, will be shared in the session.

GROUP 51. Changing the Digital Transformation MindsetRoom 15

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Mr. Danny LittlePrincipal, andMrs. Joan BrownSchool Based Technology Specialist, Irving Middle SchoolFairfax County Division

How to effectively include parents, students, and school personnel to maximize instructional impact by embracing a digital transformation will be the focus of this discussion. By pulling in all the partners and pointing everyone in the right direction, you can transform your school affordably. You’ll hear how teachers have become innovators, how parents are more involved and engaged in supporting their students and students are learning 21st century skills and empowered to go beyond the four walls of the classroom. Administrators will hear how to utilize resources and minimize IT support within their building to move toward an effective 1:1 model.

Group 52. State Capitol Politics: The Expected Impact for Public School Education 2017Amphitheatre

PRESENTER

Dr. Robert D. Holsworth2008 Recipient of the Frank E. Flora Lamp of Knowledge Award President, Virginia Tomorrow

The quintessential expert on Virginia politics and public policy will share his perspectives on the evolving nexus of politics and economics at the state capitol and how they affect k-12 public education policy, as well as their likely impact on school administration. Virginia Tomorrow is a company that examines emerging trends in politics, society, and business.

Group 53. High School Innovation for the 21st Century: The Pathways ProjectRoom 17

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Dr. Jeffrey CarrollVASSP Board of Directors Principal, Warhill High School Williamsburg-James City Division, and Dr. Mark HoferProfessor of Curriculum & Education Technology Co-Director, Center for Innovation in Learning Design College of William & Mary School of Education

The Pathways Project at Warhill is a partnership between WJCC Schools and the College of William and Mary to redesign the public high school for all students. The purpose of the Pathways Project is to prepare students to succeed in a rapidly-changing global economy. To accomplish this goal, we must move beyond the traditional model of high school which emphasizes high-stakes testing, seat time, and credit completion. This interactive session will introduce participants to the concept of design thinking, its components and impact on the workings of the Pathways Project, and will describe a model for implementing organizational change that meets proposed new Virginia graduations requirements with regard to the 21st Century graduate.

2:15 p.m. — 3:15 p.m. Learning Labs RepeatedGroups 42-47

3:15 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Visit Exhibits / Prize Drawings / Ice Cream Social

VASSP Exhibitors ReceptionSponsored by Copia Interactive, LLC

Presidents Ballroom /Exhibit Hall

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Conference Party

Sponsored by Herff Jones

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The Honorable Anne HoltonSecretary of Education

Virginia’s Education Future

INTRODUCTION

Mr. Michael DavidsonVASSP President-ElectPrincipal, Marion Senior High SchoolSmyth Division

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Mr. Jack McCall Motivation Speaker

The Challenge of Change

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Dr. Stewart RobersonChairmanSOL Innovation Committee

SOL Innovation Update

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2016 Virginia Student Councils Association Administrator of the Year

Mr. Rudolph Roethel

Buckingham Co. High SchoolBuckingham Division

Andrea Vail, Director, Virginia Student Councils Association Enroll your school for the 2016-2017 academic year



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Graduate Credit Offered in Conjunction with the VIRGINIA MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

June 26-June 29, 2016Take advantage of this opportunity to earn VCU credit and to grow professionally. VCU, in conjunction with the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition, offers courses that easily accommodate busy schedules. In the spirit of the conference theme, “Principal Leadership — Discover `17,” the credit offering is structured to enable you to take advantage of self-guided learning and reflection.

GRADUATE COURSE CREDIT INFORMATION

• TUITION FOR THE 1-CREDIT VCU GRADUATE COURSE, $240.00.



• COMPLETE A VCU COURSE REGISTRATION FORM AT THE CONFERENCE.

• TUITION PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO VASSP.

Note: VCU graduate topics courses (ADMS 651, Topics in Administration) are

designed to be offered for special topics for variable credits and are repeatable for

credit. You should consult with your university faculty advisor to determine if this

course meets specific degree program requirements.

For additional information or if you have questions, contact:

Mary Ann Wright, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, VCU School of Education E-mail: [email protected] or Phone: (804) 218-5870

Andrea Vail, Director, Virginia Student Councils Association Enroll your school for the 2016-2017 academic year Sunday — Noon - 4:00 p.m. • Monday & Tuesday — 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • Wednesday — 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Be sure to visit the VASSP Membership Services Center

Paying your 2016-2017 dues

Updating your membership information

Checking out our national affiliate — NASSP

Picking up your complimentary VASSP lapel pin (members only)

Center Hours Promenade

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Dr. Carol Robinson — VASSP Past President and VASSP Field Consultant

Experience the statewide VASSP Leadership Learning Network by:

Joining VASSP/NASSP


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Copia Interactive, LLCBob Almond105 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10016(804) 833-3355

Curriculum AssociatesGina Kutcha153 Rangeway RoadN. Billerica, MA 01862(978) 313-1272

Department of Medical Assistance ServicesMyra Vaquizarucha600 E. Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219(804) 786-1428

EdConnectiveWill Morris2809 Ellwood AvenueRichmond, VA 23221(804) 229-5410

Five Ponds Press, Inc.Laura Buckous4165 Ewell RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23345(877) 833-0603

FollettChristopher Hutto1340 Ridgeview DriveMcHenry, IL 60050(888) 511-5714

Herff Jones, Inc.Kevin Kerr4625 W. 62nd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46268(366) 682-0209

Homestead Creamery, Inc.Heidi SmithP.O. Box 506Wirtz, VA 24184(540) 721-2045

Horace Mann CompaniesDonny Brown1 Horace Mann PlazaSpringfield, IL 62715(864) 979-3584

JostensTodd Depperschmidt1861 Evline DriveMansfield, OH 44904(419) 295-8245

Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc.Randy Slotnick1017 Wilso DriveBaltimore, MD 21223(410) 735-9622

Mural Mural on the WallStacy Ridgeway1027 Sunny Glen CourtLawrenceville, GA 30043(800) 604-5619

Old Dominion University- Darden College of EducationDionna Campanella218 Education BuildingNorfolk, VA 23529 (757) 683-6258

PAS Systems International, Inc.Laura Calderon1616 Princess Anne StreetFredericksburg, VA 22401(540) 372-3431

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Rowman & Littlefield Jessica Wetzel4501 Forbes BoulevardLanham, MD 20706(301) 459-3366

SON Tours, Inc.Karen Weyandt2805 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 215Duluth, GA 30097(770) 813-4696

The College Funding CoachDemetrius Doss7900 Westpark Drive, Suite A320McLean, VA 22102(703) 340-6911

Triumph Learning – SOL CoachChris Blaum136 Madison Avenue, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10016(804) 929-0283

Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage ControlDanielle Luster2901 Hermitage RoadRichmond, VA 23220(804) 213-4594

Virginia Diner, FundraiserMike Ware322 West Main St.Wakefield, VA 23888(757) 377-7515

Virginia Foundation for Educational LeadershipDr. Charles Harris, III4909 Cutshaw AvenueRichmond, VA 23230(804) 355-2777

Virginia Retirement Specialist, Inc.Cecil Ratcliff, Jr.266 West Main StreetAbingdon, VA 24210(276) 628-9532

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