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The 91st Annual Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition

June 24 - 27, 2018 • Hot Springs, Virginia

PrincipalLeadership

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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCEDaily Schedule and Major Conference Activities

REGISTRATION HOURS School Law Clinic andLead Evaluator Certification Workshop Registration

Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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

VASSP Bookstore Sponsored by Rowman & Littlefield Education

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

VASSP Exhibit Show Tuesday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULEComplimentary morning coffee provided daily by Lifetouch

Sunday, June 2412:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lead Evaluator Workshop

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. School Law Clinic

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Entertainment Sponsored by Balfour

Monday, June 258:15 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)

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. Conference Reception Sponsored by Jostens

Tuesday, June 267:00 a.m. VASSP Exhibit Show Opens Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast Sponsored by BalfourAvailable in Exhibit Hall for Exhibitors and Conference Registrants

8:00 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Roundtable Discussions Exhibit Hall

10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Third General Session and EdCamp

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Networking - Visit Exhibits Lunch & Prize Drawings

Professional Practices Symposium 1:35 p.m. - 2:35 p.m. Learning Labs2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Learning Labs (repeated)

3:50 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Networking - Visit Exhibits Prize Drawings Ice Cream Social

5:30 p.m. Exhibits Close

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

Wednesday, June 277:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Fourth General Session Breakfast (meal ticket required)

8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fifth General Session

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

Thank You to our Conference Sponsors

Table of Contents

Hotel Floor Plan ....................................................................................................................................................................................................4

Learning Lab Schedule .......................................................................................................................................................................................5

About VASSP ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6

Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Conference Planning Committee ..................................................................................................................................................................8

Conference History ..............................................................................................................................................................................................9

General Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

VASSP Bookstore ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Pre-Conference: School Law Clinic & Lead Evaluator Certification Workshop .......................................................................... 12

VASSP Annual Business Meeting ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Opening General Session .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Second General Session Luncheon ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Department of Education Colloquium ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

Conference Reception..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

VASSP Exhibit Show ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Continental Breakfast ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Roundtable Discussions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Third General Session and EdCamp .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Lunch and Prize Drawings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25

Professional Practices Symposium ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

Ice Cream Social & Conference Party........................................................................................................................................................ 29

Fourth General Session Breakfast ............................................................................................................................................................... 30

Fifth General Session ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Graduate Credit for Participation ................................................................................................................................................................. 31

EdCamp ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31

Regions of the VASSP ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Conference Evaluation Form ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33

Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Directory ......................................................................................................................................... 35

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CHESAPEAKE 692 24'6" x 28'3" 8' 50 80 40 80 20 24 32 30

COMMONWEALTH 7,225 85' x 85' 12' 380 650 250 450 50 55 75 228

CRYSTAL 2,668 58' x 46' 18' 11'' 120 200 – 300 – – – 72

DOMINION 1,624 29' x 56' 11' 80 100 72 80 32 32 40 48

EMPIRE 3,094 91' x 34' 13' 11'' 180 250 150 300 48 56 68 108

GARDEN ROOM 1,020 34'x30' – – – – – – – – –

GEORGIAN 1,716 66' x 26' 12' – – – 120 – – – –

GRAND BALLROOM 13,485 93' x 145' 22' 1,000 1,200 1,000 1,200 – 200 250 600

GRAND BALLROOM EAST 6,138 93' x 66' 22' 450 550 450 550 – 75 100 270

GRAND BALLROOM FOYER 4,200 150' x 28' 30' – – – 400 – – – –

GRAND BALLROOM WEST 7,347 93' x 79' 22' 550 650 550 650 – 125 150 330

LEXINGTON 692 24'6" x 28'3" 8' 50 80 40 80 20 24 32 60

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MT. VERNON 2,053 56'3" x 36'6" 12' 8'' 80 100 60 100 30 34 40 48

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SOUTH PARLOR 1,312 41' x 32' – – – – – – – – –

STRATFORD 2,868 56'3" x 51' 12' 8'' 100 120 80 120 40 44 50 60

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TOWER SUITE 1,975 84' x 18' 12' 40 60 36 130 – – – 24

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MONROE 450 30' x 15' 9' – – – – 16 – – –

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5Principal Leadership — Discover `19

Learning Lab Schedule

RoomSession 1

2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.Session 2

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Delivering Career InvestigationsGroup 1

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The Virginia Board of Education's Changes to the Standards of Accreditation

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Virginia Trends in Science Education: The Science Standards Revision

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ChesapeakeGroup 4

Leading the Learning: Performance Assessment and State AssuranceGroup 4

PiedmontGroup 5

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essentials for School-Based Administrators

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LexingtonGroup 6

Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of LearningGroup 6

TheatreGroup 7

Virginia Secondary Mathematics Updates Group 7

DominionGroup 8

Cybersecurity Education and PathwaysGroup 8

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Virginia's Continuous School Improvement Planning ProcessGroup 9

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Group 58Beyond the Bubble:

Using Performance Assessments for Learning & Accountability

Group 59Professional Association Advocacy Impact

Group 60Leading Schools on Assessment Journeys

Group 61The Fundamental 5: Delivering Quality Instruction to All Students

Group 62Building Cultural Competency with Stakeholders

Group 63Encouraging Effective Grading Practices of Classroom Teachers

Group 64RAMP-Up Your School Counseling Department

Group 65One School’s Journey:

Positive Behavior Initiatives and Supports (PBIS)

Group 66Ideas to Improve the Climate and Culture in Schools

Group 67How Effective Leaders Get Results

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES SYMPOSIUM - LEARNING LAB SCHEDULE - TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COLLOQUIUM – LEARNING LAB SCHEDULE - MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2018

Delivering Career Investigations

The Virginia Board of Education's Changes to the Standards of Accreditation

Virginia Trends in Science Education: The Science Standards Revision

Leading the Learning: Performance Assessment and State Assurance

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essentials for School-Based Administrators

Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of Learning

Virginia Secondary Mathematics Updates

Cybersecurity Education and Pathways

Virginia's Continuous School Improvement Planning Process

Group 58Beyond the Bubble:

Using Performance Assessments for Learning & Accountability

Group 59Professional Association Advocacy Impact

Group 60Leading Schools on Assessment Journeys

Group 68The Big Stretch: Increased Rigor Through Instruction

Group 69Leveraging Technology to Become a Better Leader

Group 70How to Use Teacher Reflection to Increase Student Engagement

Group 71Employ the Power of Mentoring and Coaching

Group 72Best Practices in School Safety -

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Group 73Fine Tuning the Performance-Based Lesson Plan

Group 74Make Your Strategic Plan Come Alive Through Focus Documents

Group 10Impact of the Revised SOA on High Schools - A Panel DiscussionLeft Blank IntentionallyEmpire

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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 who 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

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Student Leaders: VASSP 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. VSCA encourages the formation, development, and expansion of student councils in all Virginia schools.

Honor Students: The Virginia Association of Honor Societies (VAHS) provides a statewide forum for schools with National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society chapters. The VAHS recognizes and encourages academic achievement while developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy. The Association also gives the needed support and resources that are essential in helping these co-curricular organizations thrive in their schools as examples of their ideals of leadership, scholarship, service, and character.

VASSP Sponsors Outstanding Student Leadership Programs

Andrea Vail VSCA Director

Melinda Sellew VAHS Director

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.


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All topics for the statewide conference were based on the following thematic strands below. Each strand explores a different aspect of the educational leadership profession.

Dear VASSP Members and Annual Conference Attendees,

Change has been an ongoing topic of conversation in planning the 91st Annual Conference. A new governor taking office last January, a new secretary of education, and a new state superintendent of public instruction – and the implementation of the newly revised Standards of Accreditation – have kept change on our minds! Fortunately, the conference theme Principal Leadership – Discover ’19 is about getting ready for the 2018-2019 school year. We need to learn and discover what is before us. And there is plenty!

We are always excited about this conference and look forward to it every year. The VASSP-VDOE-VFEL supported conference is a well-established leadership learning event that has grown substantially since the initial meeting in 1927. Your conference planners are well aware that all of us learn at different stages of professional and skill development that require different levels of learning. VASSP-VDOE-VFEL provide this opportunity through a learning level structure that allows you to explore what is relevant, what provides key school leadership application, and what stretches and challenges you. It’s your choice as to the most appropriate level based on your current knowledge, educational leadership experience, and professional growth goals. We also hope that your time with colleagues and professionals will strengthen and extend your voice in the larger realm of education.

In addition to the outstanding conference sessions, networking brings conferees back every year! Unique networking opportunities, only available at the Annual Conference & Expo, are the leading reason attendees say they continue to return each year. Attendees take advantage of sharing knowledge, gaining advice, and drawing inspiration from the experiences and outlooks of their colleagues in so many ways. Our conference is the only statewide opportunity for middle and high school administrators to gather under one roof, to learn what the Commonwealth has in-store for everyone moving forward into the next academic year, and for us to learn about best practices in instructional leadership, technological innovation, and school management.

Whether you seek short bites of learning, deeper dives into topic areas, learning labs to incite action, discussions with thought leaders, networking opportunities, or all of these, VASSP-VDOE-VFEL learning formats meet you where you are and help take you where you want to be. With options for inspiration, peer learning, in-depth exploration, and hands-on training across a wide-range of subjects, you are in control of your own professional development. Keep your skill set competitive and fresh with content taught by some of the most innovative, inspiring, and creative leaders in the profession using the following learning formats:

KEYNOTE: world-class experts inspire by sharing unique experiences, knowledge, and ideas.

LEARNING LAB: a blend of lecture-based instruction, case studies, peer learning, and interaction.

ROUNDTABLE: thought leaders from diverse perspectives share revolutionary ideas and strategies for action.

EDCAMP: informal conversations or demonstrations about ideas that are diverse and eclectic because they grow out of the interests and expertise of the participants.

• School Leadership, Administration, and Management

• SOL Innovation/Curriculum and Instruction/Remediation

• SOA/Accountability

• ESSA/AMO/Teacher Quality & Evaluation/LEP/Special Education

• Educational Law and Policy

• 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)

We would like to thank each of you for attending the VASSP-VDOE-VFEL state conference and bringing your expertise to our gathering. You, as educational leaders, have the vision, the knowledge, the wherewithal and the experience to help each of us pave our way into the future. You are truly our greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do as conference planners without your support and leadership. Throughout this conference, we ask you to stay engaged, keep us proactive and help us shape the future of educational leadership in Virginia!

Best wishes for an enjoyable and successful conference.

2018 Conference Planning Committee


Conference Planning Committee

Randy Barrack, Ed.D., Ph.D.VASSP Executive Director

VFEL President

Eric Brent, Ed.D.VASSP Past President

VFEL Board of Trustees Fairfax County Division

Ronnie CollinsVASSP Region 7 Director

Bristol Division

Donald ValeVASSP Past President

VASSP Region 5 Director Harrisonburg Division

Tammy HoukVASSP Region 8 Director

Stafford Division

Tameshia Grimes, Ph.D.Chair, Principal Awards Committee

Chesterfield Division

Douglas FultonVASSP President-Elect

Loudoun Division

Michael DavidsonVASSP Immediate Past President

VFEL Board of Trustees Smyth Division

Kevin Bezy, Ph.D.VASSP Past President

VASSP Region 6 DirectorFranklin County Division

Carolyn BernardVASSP Past President

VFEL Board of Trustees

Richard Turner, Ed.D.VASSP Past President

VFEL Board of Trustees

Carol Robinson, Ed.D.VASSP Past President

Field Consultant VFEL Faculty Member

Roger Jones, Ed.D.VASSP Past PresidentDirector VASSP/VFEL

Lynchburg Center

Carole KihmVASSP State CoordinatorFairfax County Division

Travis Burns, Ed.D.VASSP Region 3 Director

Northumberland Division

Mark Makovec, Ed.D.VASSP President

VFEL Board of TrusteesNorfolk Division

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Steven Constantino, Ed.D.Chief Academic Officer & Assistant Superintendent,

Virginia Department of Education

Chistine Harris, Ph.D.Director, Virginia Department

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Jeffrey JohnsonVASSP Region 2 Director

Chesapeake Division

Jennifer RuckerVASSP Region 1 Director

Goochland Division

James F. Lane, Ed.D.Superintendent of Public Instruction Virginia Department of Education

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Timothy Healey, Ed.D.VASSP Director At-LargePrince William Division

Brian Matney, Ph.D.VASSP Past President

VFEL Board of TrusteesMecklenburg Division


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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 91 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.” The conference was held in December for the first 11 years. In 1938, Governor George Perry – a former high school principal in Tazewell, Virginia – was influential in moving the state annual conference from December to June. The conference has been held in June ever since.

This year we celebrate the 91st year of our “annual review” to best develop and support school leadership. For 90 years the conference not only reflected changes in policies, instructional foci, and accountability, but also challenged us to think creatively and collectively about how we could create a more sustainable future for schools and their leaders. Year 91 will be no different, as we reflect upon and pay tribute to the importance of that first state conference on public school leadership education. Held in Richmond, Virginia, in 1927, this first conference brought together middle level and high school leaders from throughout the Commonwealth who first framed how educational leaders could address the rapid growth of public schools and the challenges facing principals, local communities and the state. Strong and continued leadership grew from that first conference and expanded over the next nine decades, leading to a system of learning that included all children, to an environment embracing strong classroom instruction, to an expectation for continuous school improvement, and to the active involvement in professional organizations and activities. During the 91st conference, we will share ideas and innovation about how we can continue to build on the Richmond framework to imagine a better future and create a path forward for the educational leadership field in the coming decade and beyond.

The State Conference - A Historical Perspective

Middle School Principal Mark Makovec will end his term as VASSP President on June 30. He has been the principal at Blair Middle School since 2015. Previously, he served as the principal at Northside Middle School from 2012-2015. He was a high school assistant principal at Norview High School from 2008-2012 and at Granby High School from 2004-2008. He served as a dean of students at Rosemont Middle School from 2002-2004 and taught History at Granby High School from 1999-2002. He joined VASSP in 2002.

Mark attended Wake Forest University on a full athletic scholarship and graduated with BS and MAED degrees in Health and Exercise Science. In 2008, he earned his doctorate in education from The George Washington University after first earning an Educational Specialist Degree in 2001. His dissertation focused on teacher attrition and retention. Mark and his wife have three children.

High School Principal Douglas Fulton is VASSP President-Elect. He entered education in 1985 and taught at the middle and high school levels in the Fairfax and Loudoun school divisions. He taught special education, general education, honors, AP, and IB courses and served as a coach and club sponsor. Doug became an assistant principal in 2007 and the principal at Freedom High in 2012. He was named the 2017-2018 Administrator of the Year by the Virginia Student Councils Association. He has been a member of VASSP since 2010.

Doug has a B.A. in History and Education from Graceland University. He has two master degrees from George Mason University – Curriculum and Instruction and Administration and Supervision. He currently is a doctoral student at The College of William and Mary. Doug’s wife is an elementary teacher in Loudoun. They have two children.

VASSP - A Member-Focused, Volunteer-Driven Professional Organization


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

To reach the conference registration desk via house phone, call extension 57487. For calls from outside of the hotel, please dial 540-839-7487.

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. VASSP’s statewide awards are the Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia, Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia, Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia, Frank E. Flora Lamp of Knowledge Award, and Gavel of Authority Award.

LUNCHEON SESSION The Second General Session this year is the annual luncheon with the presentation of awards and a featured guest speaker to be held on Monday, June 25, from noon until 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 27 from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker is The Honorable Atif Qarni, Virginia Secretary of Education.

The breakfast requires the purchase of an admission ticket. Please pick up your ticket from the Conference Registration Desk by noon on Tuesday.

2018 VASSP EXHIBIT SHOW The interests of VASSP members have resulted in the attraction of many companies that 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. One of the major 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 an adult at all times. The VASSP Exhibit Show is located in the Grand Ballroom. The Exhibit Show hours are:

Tuesday, June 26 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

All conference refreshment breaks on Tuesday will be held in the Exhibit Hall. A continental breakfast for all registered participants will be available in the Exhibit Hall at 7:00 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 drawing will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m. during 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 the Mount Vernon Room. Bookstore hours are:

Monday, June 25 Tuesday, June 26 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

PRESS NOTIFICATION Media representatives are requested to report to the Conference Registration Desk upon arrival. A complimentary conference press release is available at www.vassp.org/VASSP/2018presentations, password: 18vaprin.

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Monday, June 25 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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MORNING COFFEE AND RECEPTIONS Lifetouch will be providing morning coffee each day of the conference. Balfour will be providing entertainment in the Great Hall Sunday evening. The Omni Homestead will be serving tea to all hotel guests on Monday and Tuesday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jostens will be sponsoring a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday in the Crystal Room. The Ice Cream Social will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday afternoon from 3:50 p.m. to 5:30 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 Grand Ballroom. These events are open to all conferees and guests. Name badges are required for attendance.

CONFERENCE PRESENTER HANDOUTS, POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS, AND WI-FI

An easily accessible website contains all presenter handouts and PowerPoint presentation slides.

The site is available for all conferees at www.vassp.org/VASSP/2018presentations, password: 18 vaprin.

VASSP MEMBERSHIP SERVICES CENTER The Membership Services Center is located 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 2018-2019 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 — and as a member of the Virginia Association of Honor Societies. The Center is open during conference registration hours.

SOCIAL MEDIA Do you have a Twitter account? Make sure that you are tweeting

from your sessions to keep all of our participants informed on what you are learning and what is happening at the conference. Use #principal19 to tell us what session you are in and what great ideas you will take back to your school.

CELL PHONES This goes without saying, but you are being asked just the same … as a courtesy to your colleagues, please silence cell phones during all conference sessions.

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 AdvancED Lead Evaluator Certification Workshop qualify for an additional five recertification points. 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. If you need a conference attendence certificate, please contact VASSP.

GRADUATE CREDIT FOR PARTICIPATION Lynchburg College is offering graduate credit – one (1) 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 31.) Contact information, curriculum requirements, costs, and registration materials are available at the LC Course Registration Desk in the Mount Vernon Foyer.

CONFERENCE EVALUATION To assist us in evaluating your conference experience, please take time to complete the evaluation form in the back of your program. Those turning in completed evaluations by the close of the conference on Wednesday morning will be entered into a drawing to win the Grand Prize, a complimentary two-night stay at The Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. Please return your evaluation form to the Conference Registration Desk. Each conferee will be given a drawing ticket in exchange for the completed form. The Conference Planning Committee values your input!

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 extension 57487. For calls outside of hotel, please dial 540-839-7487 if you need assistance.


Pre-Conference Programs12:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. REGISTRATION Mount Vernon Lobby Ice tea and lemonade courtesy of Lifetouch

12:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. AdvancED LEAD EVALUATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Qualifies for 5 recertification points or one LC graduate credit hour

Blue Ridge Room Dr. Darrell Barringer Vice President of Volunteer Services AdvancED

Dr. Kathleen Smith Director AdvancED Virginia

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

Regency Ballroom East 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Data/Information + Privacy/Security

Jonathan D. Becker, J.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Education Virginia Commonwealth University

2:20 p.m. — 3:50 p.m. Special Education Law: Learning from Mistakes of Others

Kathleen S. Mehfoud, J.D. Attorney, Reed Smith, LLP

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

Bradford A. King, J.D. Attorney, Sands Anderson, LLP

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7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Conference Entertainment in The Great Hall Balfour of Virginia presents The Mike Lucci Band


7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

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

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

Stratford Room

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

Mount Vernon Room

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

Grand Ballroom West

PRESIDER

Dr. Mark G. MakovecPresident Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals Principal, Blair Middle School Norfolk Division

WELCOME

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

GREETINGS

Mrs. Diane AtkinsonVice President Virginia Board of Education Commonwealth of Virginia

INTRODUCTION

Mrs. Jennifer S. RuckerVASSP Board Member Principal, Goochland Middle School Goochland Division

SPEAKER

Dr. James F. LaneSuperintendent of Public Instruction Virginia Department of Education Commonwealth of Virginia

The Future of Education in the Commonwealth

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Second General Session Luncheon

Commonwealth Room

PRESIDER

Dr. Mark G. MakovecPresident Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals

AWARD PRESENTATIONS

2018 Outstanding Middle School Principal of VirginiaDr. David EllenaTomahawk Creek Middle School Chesterfield Division

2018 Outstanding High School Principal of VirginiaDr. Catherine WorleyJamestown High School Williamsburg-James City Division

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Dr. Jesse T. BoydPrincipal, King George High School King George Division

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Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr.2018 National Principal of the YearPrincipal, Chapin High SchoolChapin, South Carolina

Educating the Heart: A Plea for Social Emotional Health in Schools

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

GROUP 1. Delivering Career InvestigationsAppalachian Room

PRESIDER

Ms. Regina PhillipsPrincipal, Monelison Middle SchoolAmherst Division

PRESENTERS

Ms. Sharon Acuff Specialist for Marketing & Related Clusters, andMr. Joseph WharffSchool Counseling SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

The revised Standards of Accreditation state that middle school students shall complete a Career Investigations course, or a school division-provided alternative means of delivering the course, for middle school students starting in the 2018-2019 academic year. Information will be shared with participants about the creation of the Career Investigations course, curriculum delivery options, and resources for best practices.

GROUP 2. The Virginia Board of Education’s Changes to the Standards of AccreditationStratford Room

PRESIDER

Dr. Timothy L. HealeyVASSP Board MemberPrincipal, Charles J. Colgan, Sr. High School Prince William Division

PRESENTER

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

This session addresses the Virginia Board of Education’s changes to the Standards of Accreditation to specify student learning expectations and the improvement of school quality as measured by multiple factors. The Board created the Profile of a Virginia Graduate, which is aligned to expectations for higher education, the business community and successful work in a complex, evolving economy. To measure school quality, the Board established a system for accreditation which includes multiple indicators quantified by performance levels.

GROUP 3. Virginia Trends in Science Education: The Science Standards RevisionBlue Ridge Room

PRESIDER

Mr. Ronnie CollinsVASSP Board MemberPrincipal, Virginia High School Bristol Division

PRESENTER

Ms. Laura CasdorphScience SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

This session is designed to provide secondary leaders with information concerning proposed changes to the Science Standards of Learning and the Science Curriculum Framework. Potential impacts of the proposed Science Standards on science instruction will be discussed. The alignment and assessment of criteria outlined in the Profile of a Graduate through the lens of science instruction will also be addressed.

GROUP 4. Leading the Learning: Performance Assessment and State AssuranceChesapeake Room

PRESIDER

Dr. Travis Burns VASSP Board Member Principal, Northumberland High SchoolNorthumberland Division

PRESENTER

Dr. Kim Paddison DockeryPerformance Assessment CoordinatorVirginia Department of Education

The state criterion tool and the common rubrics give school leaders powerful tools for leading collaborative teams of teachers to shift instructional practice focused on a balanced assessment framework. How do teachers use anchor papers to look at student work? How will that help us ensure equity across our divisions?

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GROUP 5. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Essentials for School-Based AdministratorsPiedmont Room

PRESIDER

Mr. Mark Dorsey2015 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia Principal, West Point High SchoolWest Point Division

PRESENTERS

Dr. Tricia S. JacobsCTE Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction, andWilliam Hatch, J.D.CTE Coordinator of Planning, Administration, & AccountabilityVirginia Department of Education

This session will provide school-based administrators with an essential update for leading a successful CTE program within their schools. The update will include topics such as curriculum frameworks, career planning and plans of study, review of data, credentialing, program completers, workshop readiness skills, CTE resources, uses of state and Perkins funds, and federal program review and compliance.

GROUP 6. Implementation of the 2017 English Standards of LearningLexington Room

PRESIDER

Mr. Jeffrey JohnsonVASSP Board MemberPrincipal, Great Bridge High School Chesapeake Division

PRESENTER

Mrs. Jill Nogueras English/History & Social Science SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

Attendees will gain insight and understanding of the 2017 English Standards of Learning. Information will be shared about the updated standards, new curriculum framework, and the implementation timeline. Suggested best practices for integration of the strands will be a focus area of the learning lab.

GROUP 7. Virginia Secondary Mathematics UpdatesTheatre

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Mr. Donald D. ValeVASSP Board Member and Past PresidentPrincipal, Thomas Harrison Middle SchoolHarrisonburg Division

PRESENTER

Ms. Tina MazzacaneMathematics Coordinator for Instruction Virginia Department of Education

This session will provide updates on secondary mathematics instruction and assessment in Virginia. Topics will include: implementation of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning; revisions to the Standards of Accreditation and the impact on schools and students as it relates to mathematics; and new SOL blueprints, assessment item types and practice items.

GROUP 8. Cybersecurity Education and PathwaysDominion Room

PRESIDER

Ms. Tammy HoukPrincipal, Brooke Point High SchoolStafford Division

PRESENTER

Mrs. Judith P. SamsSpecialist, Business and Information Technology and Related Clusters Virginia Department of Education

The session will highlight Virginia’s newest cybersecurity courses and pathways that are currently available or are under development as next steps from the Cybersecurity Fundamentals. Valuable handouts on the courses, pathways, resources, credentials, and Virginia Cyber Range will be discussed. The resources are perfect to use for recruiting tools in local divisions as Virginia continues to move ahead in developing and implementing Cybersecurity courses and pathways.


GROUP 9. Virginia’s Continuous School Improvement Planning ProcessTower Suite

PRESIDER

Mr. Michael Pflugrath2017 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of VirginiaAssistant Principal, South County High SchoolFairfax County Division

PRESENTER

Dr. Michelle Wallace Coordinator of School Improvement Virginia Department of Education

Virginia’s Continuous School Improvement Planning Process (VCSIP) entails conducting a deep and meaningful comprehensive needs assessment as a precursor to building a strategic school improvement plan designed to propel the school forward.

3:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion Non-Repeating — Second Session Only

GROUP 10. Impact of the Revised SOA on High Schools – A Panel DiscussionEmpire Room

MODERATOR

Mr. Douglas FultonVASSP President-ElectPrincipal, Freedom High SchoolLoudoun Division

DISCUSSANTS

Mrs. Diane T. AtkinsonVice PresidentVirginia Board of EducationDr. Catherine Worley2018 Outstanding High School Principal of VirginiaPrincipal, Jamestown High SchoolWilliamsburg-James City Division Mr. Michael DavidsonVASSP Immediate Past PresidentPrincipal, Marion Sr. High SchoolSmyth Division, andDr. Kathleen SmithDirector, AdvancED Virginia (Southern Association of College and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement)

This panel discussion will provide insight into the type of high school staff development that may be needed to address the changes in the SOA, address the likely impact of subgroup achievement on accountability, and provide examples of measures for the 5 Cs. In addition, the implementation of the new graduation requirements will be discussed. Education leaders will leave this session with ideas on how to implement the new SOA.M

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Sponsored by JostensCrystal Room

Sunday — 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Monday — 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Tuesday — 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday — 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Be sure to visit the VASSP Membership

Services Centerwhere you can:

Pick up your Monday luncheon ticket

Pay your 2018-2019 dues

Update your membership information

Check out our national affiliate — NASSP

Pick up your complimentaryMembers VASSP lapel pin

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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Monday Sessions

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.

11. Interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning Through Four Lenses

PRESENTERS

Dr. Kelly AitkenSupervisor of Science and Visual ArtsFrederick County Public SchoolsFrederick Division, andDr. Candace-Lutzow FellingDirector of Educational OutreachBlandy Experimental Farm

Starting with a cornerstone project-based learning experience through a partnership with the University of Virginia’s Blandy Experimental Farm, Frederick County Public Schools’ 6th graders explored, adapted, and advanced on a common focus of geo-literacy and environmental awareness. From there, each of the four middle schools individualized an interdisciplinary project to relate specifically to their school’s site. Learn how problem-based learning can encourage creativity, critical thinking, community, citizenship, and collaboration within a school district. Examples will be provided.

12. Five Tips for First Year Administrators

PRESENTERS

Mrs. Karen BlackAssistant Principal, andMr. Jeffrey JohnsonVASSP Board Member Principal, Great Bridge High SchoolChesapeake Division

Congratulations! You have been appointed to an administrative position. As you know, newly appointed administrators face a daunting task transitioning into their new roles. This workshop intends to ease this transition by prompting discussion with administrators who have just completed their first year in administration. Participants will have an opportunity to ask candid questions of a principal and an assistant principal who has just completed year one in administration.

13. Now That We have Gone 1:1 - Now What?

PRESENTERS

Dr. Freddie AlarconPrincipal, Corporate Landing Middle School, andDr. Eugene SoltnerPrincipal, Great Neck Middle SchoolVirginia Beach Division

In this learning lab session, two middle school principals will share key takeaways and lessons learned from implementing a 1:1 initiative in their buildings. The session is designed to help other schools and divisions think through the process of going 1:1 and how they can best leverage technology in support of a personalized learning model. Participants will explore key strategies for successfully implementing this initiative in their schools.

TUESDAY, JUNE 26

7:00 a.m. Exhibits Open / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental BreakfastAvailable to conference registrants and exhibitors only.

Sponsored by Balfour Grand Ballroom / Exhibit Hall

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration

Mount Vernon Lobby

Coffee available 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Exhibit HallSponsored daily by Lifetouch

9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. VASSP Bookstore Open

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Roundtable Discussions Tuesday, June 26, 2018

8:00 a.m. – 9:55 p.m Roundtable DiscussionsGreetings from The Virginia Lottery

Ms. Jill Vaughan, Director of Communications

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14. Getting the Best Use Out of Your SCA

PRESENTER

Dr. Kevin G. BezyVASSP Board Member and Past President 2000 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia Associate Principal, Franklin County High SchoolFranklin County Division

How can students gain experiences in leadership and learn to practice the citizenship skills necessary for effective participation in our democratic society? One answer is sponsoring a student council. Participants will see the benefits of sponsoring a Student Council in their schools, learn how schools benefit from the increase in student ideas contributing to a positive school environment, and see that students benefit from the real leadership experience.

15. School Quality Profile Enhancements

PRESENTER

Mr. Charles B. PyleDirector of CommunicationsVirginia Department of Education

This session will provide a preview of upcoming changes to the School Quality Profiles to reflect the state Board of Education’s new “dashboard” approach to state accountability and implementation of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, and improvements based on user comments.

16. The Power of “Hello” - Creating Sustained Connections that Build Student Relationships

PRESENTER

Dr. Lawrence BolarAssistant Principal, Massaponax High SchoolSpotsylvania Division

It starts with the simple act of saying “Hello” and leads to the invaluable act of building relationships with students. Participants will discuss strategies to start conversations and build strong connections with students in ways that encourage inclusion, increase academic and social success, and develop that “gut feeling” when something is just not right. Students don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care!

17. Motivating and Molding Middle Schoolers with PBIS Strategies that Work!

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Mrs. Alaina BrittPrincipal, andMs. Stephanie HortonAssistant PrincipalHugo Owens Middle SchoolChesapeake Division

Presenters will share positive behavioral intervention and support (PBIS) strategies that are practical and have proven to be successful at the middle school level. Using a tiered approach, school leaders have significantly reduced discipline incidents by strategically addressing common concerns, establishing and communicating school-wide expectations, and planning activities that promote a positive school climate. Theory is great, but when working with a diverse group of adolescents, you need tried and true strategies that work!

18. History and Social Science Performance Tasks and the Common Rubric

PRESENTER

Ms. Christonya BrownHistory & Social Science Education CoordinatorVirginia Department of Education

VDOE staff will provide an overview and discuss the connection between the 2015 History and Social Science Standards of Learning the Curriculum Framework and the implementation of performance tasks and assessments. Participants will have the opportunity to see the history and social science common rubric, and gain ideas to support teachers when designing performance tasks and using the common rubric.

19. Supporting Life-Ready Students Through the School Library

PRESENTERS

Dr. Karla CollinsAssistant Professor, andDr. Sarah Tanner-AndersonAssistant ProfessorLongwood University

Twenty-First Century librarians are skilled collaborators and master teachers. Harness the unique knowledge, power, and abilities of the school librarian as part of your school leadership team. Find out how librarians are prepared to address all aspects of the Portrait of a Virginia Graduate: content knowledge, workplace skills, community engagement and civic responsibility, and career exploration. Learn about the roles of the school librarian and the new National Standards for School Libraries.

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Mr. Jon CrutchfieldPrincipal, andMr. Curtis BumgardnerAssistant PrincipalFranklin County High SchoolFranklin County Division

What began as a PBIS (positive behavior and support) program at Franklin County High School extended into the school’s Eagle Excellence Program to build and enhance leadership among all students. The added benefits have included a decline in discipline issues, increase in academic achievement, and overall improvement in school climate and culture. Participants will gain ideas that will help improve school culture, student involvement and leadership, and faculty morale.

21. Personalized Learning – The Map of a New Journey

PRESENTER

Dr. William R. GulgertAssistant Principal, Loudoun Valley High SchoolLoudoun Division

Participants will learn about Loudoun Valley High School’s journey into the integration and implementation of personalized learning. Participants will learn about the structures, team requirements and collective commitments made prior to beginning the journey, as well as the team’s vision of possibilities for students and teachers. Time will be included to have beneficial discussions that generate suggestions and spark new ideas.

22. Building Enthusiasm and Precision with Faculty for an AdvancED External Review

PRESENTERS

Dr. Frank Di Nicola, IIIAssistant Principal, Riverside High SchoolLoudoun Division, andDr. Kathleen SmithDirectorAdvancED Virginia

Session participants will actively engage in activities to learn how a high school recently integrated its faculty, administrative staff, students, and parent/community volunteers in completing the AdvancED External Review preparation process for an effective accreditation experience for the benefit of the entire school community. Specifically, the school used the Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool (eleot®) as a reflection tool rather than an observation tool. The use of this tool in this way served to improve student engagement throughout the building.

23. Principal Entrepreneurship: Building Intrapreneurs Through an Innovative Organization

PRESENTER

Mr. Zachary HaneyAssistant Principal, Windsor High SchoolIsle of Wight Division

This presentation will outline a conceptual framework that analyzes a principal’s entrepreneurship and capacity for innovative leadership. Entrepreneurial business and management studies are juxtaposed to institutional organizational theory and “intrapreneurs,” or the “dreamers who do” – the employees linking structural norms with individual goals (Pinchot, 1985). Participants will leave with a heightened awareness and understanding of the role of “intrapreneurs” within their school culture and instructional environment.

24. Tier 1 Support Through Clustering

PRESENTERS

Ms. Elizabeth HaskinsAssistant Principal, andMr. Nate BrownAssistant PrincipalGreat Bridge High SchoolChesapeake Division

Clustering students with disabilities using intentional scheduling and inclusion teams helped improve Math and English results at Great Bridge High School. This discussion will address how students made progress through these changes, and how strategic clustering can be applied at your school. Participants will leave with strategies for how to better serve students with disabilities.

25. One School’s Journey with Jostens Renaissance®

PRESENTER

Ms. Tammy HoukVASSP Board Member Principal, Brooke Point High SchoolStafford Division

Jostens Renaissance® is an education enrichment program customized by each individual school. The session will describe one high school’s implementation of the program over the last three years. Participants will learn about the small steps schools can take and then the movement to larger, more-encompassing elements. Lessons learned and the program’s impact on the school’s climate and culture, as well as funding strategies, will be shared.


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26. Wellness Matters - Daily Approaches for Staff and Students

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Ms. Nicole HerndonAssistant Principal, andMs. Ann SmithSchool Social WorkerLoudoun Valley High SchoolLoudoun Division

Participants will learn about the implementation of daily, multi-dimensional approaches to wellness practices for students and staff, along with the structures, teams and tools necessary for implementation. Participants will learn about the impact that wellness practices have had within the school community in addressing the holistic needs of staff and students. Participants will discuss their questions, share ideas and brainstorm possibilities for their school.

27. How to Build a Successful Fine Arts Enrichment Program

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Ms. Whitney B. JohnsonPrincipal, andMr. Kyle LaFolletteLead TeacherJames Madison Middle SchoolRoanoke City Division

Kids love drama! However, due to a number of factors ranging from budgetary constraints to lack of interest, many schools do not offer theater as an elective choice. This is particularly true of middle schools. This session will show how one middle school took an unsuccessful after-school “drama club” and turned it into a sold-out spring production, academic tutorial, and a summer academy for students. Learn how you can improve your fine arts enrichment programs.

28. 2018 Revision of the VBOE Student Code of Conduct

PRESENTER

Ms. Rebecca Counts KahilaSchool Safety and Discipline SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

The Virginia Department of Education has undertaken the revision of the Virginia Board of Education Student Code of Conduct. In this roundtable discussion, the current draft of the document will be discussed, giving participants the opportunity to understand the prevention approach that the new guidance encourages.

29. Mastermind Groups

PRESENTER

Mr. Jared KahmarPrincipal, HBE Elementary SchoolPort Jervis City School District, NY

Since the early 1900s, Mastermind Groups have used peer-to-peer mentoring techniques to help individuals solve problems through mutual advice and input from other members. Learn how these groups have allowed one administrator to achieve success as a school leader. The presenter will share experiences of participating in and running Mastermind Groups with top executives, physicians, Olympians, entrepreneurs and educators from across the country. Learn techniques that can be applied to your administrative team.

30. Remediate, Intervene, and Prevent: Setting Up Structures to Help All Students

PRESENTER

Mr. Rodney Jones, Jr.Assistant Principal, Loudoun Valley High SchoolLoudoun Division

Having comprehensive structures in place can be an effective way for schools to best help students, particularly those in need. Participants will learn about several structures that can be put in place school wide, during the school day, for prevention, intervention, and remediation. These structures provide flexibility for students and teachers. In addition, participants will learn about the teams and tools used to keep the structures relevant in your school.

31. GoOpenVA: Virginia’s OER Initiative

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Ms. Tina ManglicmotDirector of STEMVirginia Department of Education, andMr. Ernest LongworthAssistant Director of TechnologyChesterfield Division

Openly-licensed Educational Resources (OER) are freely available learning objects that can support a variety of learning models both within and outside of the classroom. The GoOpenVA initiative has engaged national, state, and division leaders to enhance the adoption of these resources within Virginia. For schools who are interested in leveraging OER for student learning a variety of tools and other resources are now available.


Tuesday Sessions32. Leading Change - Do You Have What it Takes?

PRESENTER

Ms. Gena C. KellerCoordinator of Professional Learning and DevelopmentVirginia Department of Education

Leading change is a common challenge for educational leaders. Transforming schools and ultimately your people takes self-awareness, grit and the ability to adapt. Through an interactive session, participants and presenter alike will work together to identify what it takes for a leader to transform a school in an ever-changing, social media rich and often controversial environment.

33. Principals and Librarians: A Collaborative Approach to School Culture

PRESENTERS

Mrs. Deborah KellyLibrarian,Ms. Beth BowenLibrarian, andMrs. Heather AbneyPrincipalWoodbridge Senior High SchoolPrince William Division

How can the principal and librarian relationship impact school culture? Come observe, engage, and participate in a discussion with the principal and co-librarians of a high school. This session will show how the synergy of sharing united visions empowers the school community to grow with a sense of unity in its diversity.

34. From Theory to Practice: Implementing a Systems Approach to School Improvement and Change

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Ms. Barbara R. KimzeyPrincipal,Mr. Shaun L. HowardAssistant Principal, andMr. Eric GarciaAssistant PrincipalChurchland Middle SchoolPortsmouth Division

Participants will learn about the systems approach that the administrative team used to rally a middle school community to embrace changes that have resulted in significant improvements in student achievement, discipline, school culture, and climate. Strategies the team have used with documented success include building consensus for change through collaborative practices, such as using data to inform

all decisions, providing targeted professional development, implementing school-wide systems of support for students, and reducing staff turnover.

35. Getting the Most from your School’s Virtual Virginia Experience

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Mr. Thomas LandonDirector of Instruction, andMs. Sarah WarnickInstructional Supervisor, Virtual Virginia

Virtual Virginia is the VDOE’s online learning program for middle and high schools. This session will cover enrollment, fees, eligibility and policies, as well as new course offerings and initiatives, including blended learning opportunities. Virtual Virginia currently offers 89 online courses to schools in approximately 95% of the state’s school districts.

36. Innovation Requires Collaboration for Teacher-Led Change

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Mrs. Melanie KnowlesPrincipal, andMs. Rebecca HarmonAssociate PrincipalBailey Bridge Middle SchoolChesterfield Division

Systemic change requires collaboration. Participate in a discussion with school administrators from one middle school about their support of a teacher-led change to implement an innovative school-within-a-school model called Summit Learning. Explore the process this administrative team has used to guide teachers through implementation of the program, expansion for the future, and the use of data to determine effectiveness that can be used to implement change at any level.

37. Sources of Strength

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Mrs. Carole KihmVASSP State Coordinator Principal, Longfellow Middle SchoolFairfax County Division

Sources of Strength is a national mental health wellness program that utilizes the power of peer social networks to help change unhealthy norms and culture to ultimately prevent suicide, bullying, violence, and substance abuse. One middle school initiated this program last year, and the results changed the mindset of students and staff to a culture of


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awareness, sustainability, and caring. Learn how to identify student leaders in your building, host team building trainings, train students in building perseverance, and promote a positive culture in your school.

38. Personalized Remediation and Enrichment for All Students

PRESENTERS

Dr. Poldi MorenoPrincipal, andMs. Julie AmosAssistant PrincipalAppomattox County High SchoolAppomattox Division

Tired of not being able to provide enrichment/remediation for all students? Learn how you can put in an enrichment/remediation class in the daily or weekly schedule at your school, as well as how you can place students exactly where they need to be for focused attention. This discussion will also cover how to provide support for upper level classes and SAT/ACT Prep, along with transition strategies.

39. Using Data to Personalize Learning for All Students

PRESENTERS

Ms. Aurelia OrtizPrincipal, andMs. LaShel BradleyCoordinator of Assessment and RemediationFalling Creek Middle SchoolChesterfield Division

For students to be college and career ready, they need learning experiences tailored to both their needs and interests. By using data to form both intervention and enrichment groups, students are offered targeted learning experiences. When students, parents, teachers, and leaders are empowered with the data, new ways to personalize learning arise. This discussion will demonstrate how administrators can collect and utilize data to accomplish these goals within their schools.

40. Preparing for Meaningful AdvancED Accreditation (SACS CASI)

PRESENTERS

Mr. Timothy PanagosAssistant Principal, andMr. William HicksInstructional FacilitatorWoodgrove High SchoolLoudoun Division

Preparing for the accreditation process can seem like an insurmountable task; however, the resulting insights are

critical for gaining an outside perspective on a school community from experts in the field of education. Developing the best possible presentation of your school can be accomplished by using a well-defined Google Drive structure in which resources are organized, collected, and documented in a manner that encourages contributions by all stakeholders.

41. Changes to the Standards of Accreditation: Graduation and School Accountability

PRESENTER

Dr. Jennifer Piver-RennaSenior Executive Director for ResearchVirginia Department of Education

The Virginia Board of Education recently approved revisions to the Standards of Accreditation (SOA), which include new graduation requirements and school accreditation standards. This discussion will cover significant changes to the SOA, as well as a detailed overview of how school accreditation ratings will be impacted by new measures of quality and performance.

42. Education Stability for Students in Foster Care or Experiencing Homelessness

PRESENTER

Dr. Patricia Ann PoppEHCY State CoordinatorProject HOPE - Virginia

Children and youth experiencing homelessness or placed in foster care are among the most highly mobile students our schools serve. Such mobility adds to student trauma, barriers to academic success, and instructional challenges for classrooms and schools with “revolving doors.” This session will highlight the importance of school stability and provide an overview of ESSA requirements for students experiencing homelessness or placed in foster care along with Virginia processes and resources.

43. Mindfulness: A Leadership Strategy

PRESENTERS

Mrs. Linda C. WhitfieldRetired PrincipalAlexandria Division, andDr. Carol C. RobinsonVASSP Field Consultant and Past President

It’s all the rage, this thing called “mindfulness.” Have these questions popped up for you: what does it mean - how can it be used - how can it help me as the school leader - how can it help my school? Come ready to engage and share ideas on this powerful strategy that you can incorporate in your


Tuesday Sessionsefforts to defuse tension, reduce stress, bolster creativity, and promote wellness at your school.

44. Fostering a Culture of Innovation

PRESENTER

Ms. Susan RossPrincipal, Loudoun Valley High SchoolLoudoun Division

In this session, participants will learn about organizational structures, processes, attitudes and habits of mind that support transitions from traditional teamwork to innovative teamwork that fosters creative collaboration. Significant changes in school culture, along with bumps in the road, will be shared. Participants will leave with one assumption that they can use as a focal point when planning this kind of deep change at their school or district sites.

45. School Administration: The Balancing Act

PRESENTER

Mrs. Jennifer S. RuckerVASSP Board Member Principal, Goochland Middle SchoolGoochland Division

When the goal is excellence, maintaining balance is a constant challenge. How often do you put yourself on the back burner, and how does that impact your own level of effectiveness? Take a moment to look at strategies to balance work and life, with a glance at the role that volunteering plays in the equation. Participants will discuss ways to be proactive, avoid being reactive, and maintain balance in a 24-7 world.

46. Effective Implementation of the 5C’s to Align with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate

PRESENTERS

Mrs. Angela SeidersPrincipal, Mrs. Candice WelchAssistant Principal, andMr. Albert GreenAssistant PrincipalTabb High SchoolYork Division

As the Commonwealth of Virginia implements the new Standards of Accreditation, schools have been challenged with meeting the new requirements and ensuring that they are preparing graduates that meet the new Profile of a Virginia Graduate. In this session, participants will learn how administrators at one high school implemented the 5C’s effectively across the curriculum. They will also have an

opportunity to ask questions and share their ideas regarding the implementation of the 5C’s and the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

47. Making the Most of Instructional Time through Block Scheduling

PRESENTERS

Dr. Cheryl ServisPrincipal, and Ms. Stephanie TottyAssistant PrincipalAppomattox Middle SchoolAppomattox Division

Who doesn’t need more instructional time? What about time for built-in remediation or enrichment? Come to this session and discover how one middle school used block scheduling to double math and English instructional time, renew a focus on balance literacy, build in remediation for struggling learners, and offer opportunities for enrichment. Learn how you can apply these lessons to your school.

48. Addressing Loneliness in Public Schools

PRESENTERS

Ms. Debbie SavageTeacher/Advisory Lead, andMr. Douglas FultonVASSP President-Elect PrincipalFreedom High SchoolLoudoun Division

Loneliness is becoming a worldwide epidemic. Kids and adults alike are becoming more withdrawn and disconnected. Is technology to blame? What impact could this have on our students? How can schools make every student feel that they matter, that they are seen, and that they have a voice? One answer is advisory; a time when a small group of students and a staff member get together and connect with one another. Learn how you can encourage advising and better build relationships at your school.

49. Virginia’s ESSA State Plan

PRESENTER

Dr. Lynn SodatDirector, Program Administration & AccountabilityVirginia Department of Education

This session will provide information about Virginia’s ESSA state plan. The presenter will explain how schools will be identified for comprehensive and targeted support and improvement. Participants will gain an understanding of federal accountability under ESSA.


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Mr. Justin ThroupeAssistant Principal, andDr. Mark HudsonPrincipalWarhill High SchoolWilliamsburg James-City Division

Administrators are pulled in many directions, but must remain focused on being instructional leaders. This session will provide a framework for creating and implementing small collaborative learning groups, which allow for a greater frequency of feedback from classroom observations. This small “hack” to observation practices will result in a higher quality feedback, and will help create a common instructional language among staff.

51. The Growth Mindset Way to Full Accreditation

PRESENTERS

Mr. Donald ValeVASSP Board Member and Past President Principal, andMr. Chad BurkAssistant PrincipalThomas Harrison Middle SchoolHarrisonburg Division Participants will learn about one middle school’s journey to develop and implement the “Growth Mindset School Improvement” program and Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR). This past year the school became fully accredited for the first time in four years in part due to a school wide commitment to the needs of students both in literacy and in school culture.

52. Sustaining Instructional Rounds for Systematic Change

PRESENTERS

Dr. Derek WasnockPrincipal, Ms. Janet GarlandDean of Students, andMrs. Stephanie HoppinAssistant PrincipalRobious Middle SchoolChesterfield Division

Why are instructional rounds so important for schools and school districts? In this discussion, participants will gain insight into the instructional round process where the focus is on the instructional core, especially the students. Additionally, the

session will cover how to build a network to teach and share knowledge, define a problem of practice, and observe peers in a non-evaluative manner.

53. Changing School Levels: Surviving the Administrative Transition

PRESENTER

Dr. Donna H. Weingand2016 Outstanding Secondary School Assistant Principal of Virginia Principal, Southeastern Elementary SchoolChesapeake Division

Many assistant principals look forward to the day that they will become principals of their very own building; however, we don’t always know where we will end up. This session will offer lessons learned, tips, and strategies for successfully transitioning to a first-year principalship - all from the perspective of a high school AP who found herself the brand new principal of an elementary school.

54. Profile of a Graduate: Piecing it All Together!

PRESENTER

Mr. Joseph WharffSchool Counseling SpecialistVirginia Department of Education

The revised Standards of Accreditation (SOA) have implications not only for first-time 9th grade students in 2018-2019, but for all students (K-12)! This roundtable will explain new requirements, specify grade levels affected, and discuss available resources for meeting new requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the school counselor’s role in meeting these requirements.

55. Teacher-Led Learning Groups: A Strategy for Professional Development

PRESENTERS

Ms. Ann WongAssistant Principal, andMr. Matthew ElinePrincipalRobinson Secondary SchoolFairfax County Division

How do you lead your staff in meaningful professional development? By allowing them to choose their topic and guide their own learning. Learn how one secondary school implemented year-long professional development for a staff of 200 teachers and counselors. Topics will include timeline, logistics, topics, and results.


&LUNCH LEARN

Visit the Exhibit Hall

and be in on the fun for prize drawings

buy lunch and chat with colleagues

Tuesday Sessions56. Quality Driver Education Saves Lives!

PRESENTERS

Ms. Janet Ragland, andMrs. Lisa McDanielsDriver Education SpecialistsVirginia Department of Education

Becoming a driver is a life-changing event! Actual mobility, or driving, affects upward mobility (i.e. employment). Mobility is also a key factor in the economic and social growth of the state; and while not all jobs require a driver’s license, most job applications do. Safe driving is a life skill. This session will discuss how curriculum design and teacher preparation for driving courses are crucial for student learning.

57. Contagious Passion with Infectious School-Based Professional Learning

PRESENTER

Mrs. Betty-Jo WynhamAssistant Principal, Eastern View High SchoolCulpeper Division

Excitement for teaching and learning is contagious. Replicate this school-based professional learning experience, in alignment with your School Improvement Plan, so that the infectious passion for teaching and learning spreads rapidly through your faculty. Participants will design a meaningful professional learning experience tailored to their school’s improvement plan.

10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Third General Session and EdCamp

Regency Ballroom East

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INTRODUCTION

Dr. Mark Smith2017 Outstanding Middle School Principal of VirginiaPrincipal, Stafford Middle SchoolStafford Division

SPEAKER

Mr. Jimmy CasasSenior Fellow: International Center for Leadership in EducationCo-Founder of EdCampIowa

Culturize: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes

EDCAMP MEETING ROOMS• APPALACHIAN ROOM• BLUE RIDGE ROOM• PIEDMONT ROOM• CHESAPEAKE ROOM• LEXINGTON ROOM• STRATFORD ROOM

12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m Networking, Visit Exhibits,Cash Lunch & Prize Drawings

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Professional Practices Symposium Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Repeating Sessions1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

GROUP 58. Beyond the Bubble: Using Performance Assessments for Learning & AccountabilityStratford Room

PRESENTER

Dr. Christopher R. GareisEducational Leadership ProfessorCollege of William & Mary

A focus on 21st century skills, college/career readiness, and deeper learning signifies a shift away from standardized assessments toward more authentic methods of assessing student learning, namely using performance-based assessments. Performance assessments are not new to education, but the challenge of developing them within a standards-based curriculum is. This session describes the role of performance assessments in a balanced assessment system, clarifies four major types of performance assessments, and provides instructional leaders insights to implications for curriculum and instruction.

GROUP 59. Professional Association Advocacy ImpactLexington Room

PRESENTERS

Mrs. Elizabeth “Bet” NealeVASSP Director of Government Relations and Lead Lobbyist,Dr. Mark Makovec VASSP President, andMrs. Carole KihmVASSP State Coordinator

This session will review the 2018 laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly and the implications for school principals and assistant principals. Educational issues that are likely to be on the political agenda for the 2019 session will also be discussed. Learn about the impact that VASSP’s legislative advocacy has had on your profession this year.

Group 60. Leading Schools on Assessment JourneysChesapeake Room

PRESENTER

Mr. Scott Habeeb Principal, Salem High SchoolSalem Division

Traditional assessment practices cause too much focus to be on grading rather than learning. To overcome the institutional inertia that has led to this reality, instructional leaders must take schools on “Assessment Journeys” toward learning-based assessment strategies. These journeys must happen in an organic manner that grows instruction philosophy and creates long-term meaningful change rather than the short-term compliance that comes from policy alone. Be encouraged, empowered, and equipped to take that journey!

GROUP 61. The Fundamental 5: Delivering Quality Instruction to All StudentsDominion Room

PRESENTERS

Mr. Sean M. CainChief Idea Officer, andDr. Michael W. LairdAdjunct ProfessorLead Your School The Woodlands, Texas

Great teachers don’t teach dramatically different from their peers. They teach slightly different. It is those slight changes in delivery that dramatically improve student performance. Join these best-selling authors as they share the secrets of our great teachers and how to follow their example in any instructional setting. If you want your campus to perform at the highest levels, don’t miss this session!

GROUP 62. Building Cultural Competency with StakeholdersTower Suite

PRESENTER

Dr. Rodney L. BerrySuperintendent, Nottoway County Public SchoolsNottoway Division

In an educational environment with increased cultural diversification and heightened sensitivity, this session will demonstrate the importance of cultural competency in

1:35 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Non-Repeating Sessions


Tuesday Sessionsimproving students’ academic and behavioral outcomes. It will address how partnerships and collaborations with community organizations can increase cultural proficiency and foster success for employees and students of color.

GROUP 63. Encouraging Effective Grading Practices of Classroom TeachersPiedmont Room

PRESENTER

Dr. Travis BurnsVASSP Board Member Principal, Northumberland High SchoolNorthumberland Division

This presentation will highlight grading practices that inform and enhance student learning experiences. Participants will reflect on their core values related to grading with group members. There will be an emphasis on grading practices that promote student achievement through meaningful feedback and extended opportunities to learn from mistakes.

Group 64. RAMP Up Your School Counseling DepartmentAppalachian Room

PRESENTERS

Mr. Ken Christopher Director of School Counseling, andMs. Neelum ChaudhryAssistant PrincipalFreedom High SchoolLoudoun Division

Applying to be designated as a Recognized ASCA (American School Counselor Associations) Model Program (RAMP) can seem like a daunting task for a school counseling department; however, offering a comprehensive, data driven school counseling program will champion the mission and goals of the school, in addition to positively impacting a school and community. Learn how to support your school’s counseling staff in order to make your school a RAMP school.

Group 65. One School’s Journey: Positive Behavior Initiatives and Supports (PBIS)Blue Ridge Room

PRESENTERS

Dr. Bernice Cobbs Principal,Mrs. Leanne WorleyAssistant Principal, andMs. Teresa SandersAssistant PrincipalBenjamin Franklin Middle SchoolFranklin County Division

School Discipline and its impact on achievement is a major concern for administrators. Using the Positive Behavioral Initiative & Supports (PBIS) framework, participants will be provided resources and ideas that focus on creating a positive learning environment. Administrators will be shown a school-wise systematic approach pinpointing disruptive “Troublespots” in the school, using discipline data to develop a school-wide expectation matrix, building common language and common behaviors, distinguishing minor from major behaviors, and using the PBIS Framework to provide staff development.

Group 66. Ideas to Improve the Climate and Culture in SchoolsTheatre

PRESENTER

Mr. Steven BollarRenaissance Hall of Fame Member Sponsored by Jostens

This discussion will share action steps to improve the climate and culture in our schools by aligning with the ESSA Goals. Connected students increase graduation rates and college bound success while reducing discipline referrals and absenteeism.

Group 67. How Effective Leaders Get ResultsEmpire Room

PRESENTERS Virginia’s 2018 Award Winners

Dr. Catherine Worley 2018 Outstanding High School Principal of VirginiaPrincipalJamestown High SchoolWilliamsburg James-City Division, andDr. David Ellena2018 Outstanding Middle School Principal of VirginiaPrincipalTomahawk Creek Middle SchoolChesterfield 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 effectivity to achieve quality results.


2:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Non-Repeating Sessions

Group 68. The Big Stretch: Increased Rigor Through InstructionDominion Room

PRESENTERS

Mr. Sean M. CainChief Idea Officer, andDr. Michael W. LairdAdjunct ProfessorLead Your School The Woodlands, Texas

How do you teach for increased depth and connections in today’s fast paced, abbreviated class periods? Join best-selling education authors as they demonstrate how the enhanced implementation of The Fundamental 5 (targeted high yield instructional practices) is the first, best and most practical strategy for improving student performance. The Big Stretch in the classroom is the springboard for a big leap in campus success!

Group 69. Leveraging Technology to Become a Better LeaderTower Suite

PRESENTER

Dr. David S. Ellena2018 Outstanding Middle School Principal of Virginia VASSP Past President Principal, Tomahawk Creek Middle SchoolChesterfield Division

This session will explain how administrators can utilize various forms of technology to increase productivity and efficiency. The presenter will demonstrate how to use Google tools and other apps to streamline workflow and help improve instruction and morale in your school.

Group 70. How to Use Teacher Reflection to Increase Student EngagementPiedmont Room

PRESENTERS

Dr. Kathleen SmithDirector, AdvancED Virginia, andDr. Frank DiNicola, IIIAssistant PrincipalRiverside High SchoolLoudoun Division

This presentation will focus on how the AdvancED Effective Learning Environments Observation Tool (eleot®) can be used as a teacher reflection tool rather than just an observation tool to increase engagement. The tool can be instrumental

in instructional leadership practices helping teachers to reflect on and change their own style. Results will be shared on the changes teachers made after being provided a consistent definition of what student engagement looks like and then allowed to make improvements in their own practices.

Group 71. Employ the Power of Mentoring and CoachingAppalachian Room

PRESENTERS

Dr. Virginia Minshew 2011 Outstanding High School Principal of Virginia Adjunct ProfessorShenandoah University, andDr. Carol C. RobinsonVASSP Field Consultant and Past President National Institute for School Leadership Certified Facilitator and VFEL Faculty Member

While evaluation and supervision are important responsibilities for administrators, employing the skills of mentoring and coaching also provide guidance and support for staff members. There will be an opportunity to participate in an in-basket activity and to share ideas. See how being a mentor and coach empowers others to be risk takers, to embrace experimentation, to welcome reflection, and to implement steps to achieve goals.

Group 72. Best Practices in School Safety - the ALARM ProtocolBlue Ridge

PRESENTER

Mr. Daniel J. Palmer, Sr. Assistant Principal, Swift Creek Middle SchoolChesterfield Division

Progressive school systems continually reevaluate safety protocols. At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, one school division initiated the ALARM (Active response/Lockdown with barricades/Alert others/Run/Make a decision) protocol in an effort to use current best practices for schools in the event of an active shooter attack. This session will review the tenets of ALARM, look at myths and facts about active shooters, and look at personal safety issues for staff as well.

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Group 73. Fine Tuning the Performance-Based Lesson PlanTheatre

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Dr. Rhonda StegallDirector of Secondary InstructionRoanoke County Public Schools, andMrs. Tina TurnerAssistant PrincipalHidden Valley High SchoolRoanoke County Division

When you tune a lesson or PBL plan, you have two basic components: the goals of the plan and a set of learning activities sequenced to help the students meet those goals. The general objective of the Fine Tuning Protocol (FTP) is to get feedback from your colleagues about the degree to which the activity you structure helps students reach these goals. The plan is “in tune” when the goals and activities are most in alignment. The Fine Tuning Protocol (FTP) is a structured process for giving and receiving feedback to improve and generate feedback on teachers’ lessons/projects. Learn how you can apply FTP in your school.

Group 74. Make Your Strategic Plan Come Alive Through Focus DocumentsEmpire Room

PRESENTERS

Dr. James ThorntonSuperintendent, andMr. Michael LombardoAssistant SuperintendentIsle of Wight Public SchoolsIsle of Wight Division

Imagine a school division where the strategic plan comes alive through the shared development and implementation of Focus Documents. Discover a collaborative process that results in the creation of Focus Documents that encapsulate the division’s vision and mission. Focus Documents such as the Instructional Framework drive professional development, planning, instruction and reflection. This presentation will provide clarity and direction for deeper learning experiences for all students and align with the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

3:50 p.m. — 5:30 p.m. Visit Exhibits / Prize Drawings / Ice Cream Social

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

Sponsored by Herff Jones Grand Ballroom

Tuesday Sessions

Mentor-Coach Course for School Leaders

Who: for those who are new or future mentors/coaches or meeting requirements of Code of Virginia, §22.1-294

What: highly interactive; research, professional practice, individual immersion; eligible for 90 recertification points

Where: 15 virtual sessions via Zoom

When: Fall 2018; Wednesdays, 4:30 – 7:30 pm

Sponsored by

For more information contact Dr. Carol C. Robinson [email protected]


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11:00 a.m.

Grand Prize Drawings and Conference Adjournment

2018 Virginia Student Councils Association Administrator of the Year

Mr. Douglas FultonPrincipal, Freedom High School • Loudoun Division

Andrea Vail, Director, Virginia Student Councils Association. Enroll your school for the 2018-2019 academic year!For more information visit the VSCA website at www.scaleader.org.


7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration

Coffee available 8:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Sponsored daily by LifetouchMount Vernon Foyer

7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Fourth General Session Breakfast

(Meal ticket required)Commonwealth Room

PRESIDER

Dr. Mark G. MakovecPresident. Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals

SPEAKER

The Honorable Atif QarniSecretary of EducationCommonwealth of Virginia

Education Priorities of Governor Northam

8:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Fifth General Session

PRESIDER


INTRODUCTION

Mr. Douglas FultonVASSP President-ElectPrincipal, Freedom High School Loudoun Division

SPEAKER

Ms. Beth HoufPrincipal Fulton Middle SchoolFulton, Missouri

Lead Like a Pirate: Charting the Course For an Amazing School Year


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

June 24-June 27, 2018Take advantage of the opportunity to earn graduate credit and to grow professionally. Lynchburg College, in conjunction with the Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition, offers course credit opportunities designed to allow you to earn graduate credit.

• EDLS 669C Special Topics: Principal Leadership in the School Setting (3 hours): $375

• EDLS 669A Special Topics: Principal Leadership (1 hour): $150

• EDLS 669A Special Topics: Principal Leadership and the Law (1 hour): $150

The courses are designed as Special Topics and may be repeated as long as the content is different. If you are taking the course for graduate credit, please check with your program advisor to determine if the course meets degree program requirements.

For additional information contact: Dr. Roger E. Jones - Dean, School of Education, Lynchburg College E-mail: [email protected] or phone: (434) 544-8444 or cell (434) 660-5300

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Graduate Credit Information

EdCamp is described by many as “professional development for educators by educators.” The model encourages educators to take control of their professional learning. EdCamps are organized and offered for free, and the content is determined by the participants. Unlike traditional conferences, sessions are not planned or scheduled until the morning of the event using a scheduling board on which attendees can place an index card with their session on it. Participants enter the room to a blank grid set up with time slots and room assignments. In one EdCamp’s case, the question that propelled the process was, “What do you want to learn? What do you want to talk about? Who can share?”

EdCamps are:

• Events where anyone who attends can be a moderator: Anyone who attends is eligible to moderate a session. The session should be a collaborative conversation, not a lecture. The moderator is not responsible for a presentation; he/she only facilitates the discussion.

• Reliant on the “law of two feet” which encourages participants to find a session that meets their needs: It is critical that participants are encouraged to actively self-select the best content and sessions. Feel free to leave sessions that do not meet your needs and jump into another one. This session will use an interactive, mini-model session to provide participants with a purpose and vision for EdCamps.

Get the answers you need to revitalize principal professional development in your district!

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REGION ICharles City CountyChesterfield County Colonial Heights CityDinwiddie CountyGoochland CountyHanover CountyHenrico CountyHopewell CityNew Kent CountyPetersburg CityPowhatan CountyPrince George CountyRichmond CitySurry CountySussex County

REGION II Accomack CountyChesapeake CityFranklin CityHampton CityIsle of Wight CountyNewport News CityNorfolk CityNorthampton CountyPoquoson CityPortsmouth CitySouthampton CountySuffolk CityVirginia Beach CityWilliamsburg-James City CountyYork County

REGION III Caroline CountyColonial Beach CityEssex CountyFredericksburg CityGloucester CountyKing George CountyKing & Queen CountyKing William CountyLancaster County

Matthews CountyMiddlesex CountyNorthumberland CountyRichmond CountySpotsylvania CountyStafford CountyWest Point TownWestmoreland County

REGION IV Alexandria CityArlington CountyClarke CountyCulpepper CountyFairfax CityFairfax CountyFalls Church CityFauquier CountyFrederick CountyLoudoun CountyMadison CountyManassas CityManassas Park CityOrange CountyPage CountyPrince William CountyRappahannock CountyShenandoah CountyWarren CountyWinchester City

REGION V Albemarle CountyAmherst CountyAugusta CountyBath CountyBedford CountyBuena Vista CityCampbell County

Charlottesville CityFluvanna CountyGreene CountyHarrisonburg CityHighland CountyLexington CityLouisa CountyLynchburg CityNelson CountyRockbridge CountyRockingham CountyStaunton CityWaynesboro City

REGION VI Alleghany CountyBotetourt CountyCovington CityCraig CountyDanville CityFloyd CountyFranklin CountyHenry CountyMartinsville CityMontgomery CountyPatrick CountyPittsylvania CountyRoanoke CityRoanoke CountySalem City

REGION VII Bland CountyBristol CityBuchanan CountyCarroll CountyDickenson CountyGalax CityGiles CountyGrayson CountyLee CountyNorton CityPulaski CountyRadford CityRussell CountyScott CountySmyth CountyTazewell CountyWashington CountyWise CountyWythe County

REGION VIII Amelia CountyAppomattox CountyBrunswick CountyBuckingham CountyCharlotte CountyCumberland CountyGreensville CountyHalifax CountyLunenburg CountyMecklenburg CountyNottoway CountyPrince Edward County

(Same as the Department of Education Superintendent’s Regions)


Conference Evaluation

Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition

2018 Conference EvaluationPrincipal Leadership - Discover ‘19

Would you like to win a complimentary two-night stay with breakfast for two at The Omni Homestead or the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel? To be eligible, complete this evaluation form and deposit it in the designated box at the Conference Registration Desk. Winners will be chosen from those returning evaluations by the close of the conference. Be sure to pick up a grand prize drawing ticket in exchange for your completed evaluation form! The Grand Prize Winners will be drawn from these tickets on Wednesday, June 27th at 11:00 a.m.

Response Key: A = Above Average B = Average C = Below Average D = Did Not Attend

Please circle your responses1. Keynote Speakers

Dr. James F. Lane A B C D

Dr. Akil E. Ross, Sr. A B C D

Mr. Jimmy Casas A B C D

The Honorable Atif Qarni A B C D

Ms. Beth Houf A B C D

Suggestions for future keynote speakers:

2. Learning Labs and Roundtable Discussions Please list the number of the sessions you attended on the lines below and rate them:

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3. School Law Clinic Presenters

Dr. Jonathan D. Becker A B C D

Ms. Kathleen S. Mehfoud A B C D

Mr. Bradford A. King A B C D

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Conference Exhibitor Directory (as of June 12, 2018)

2019 Commemoration SchoolsKristen RitcheyP.O. Box 1607Williamsburg, VA 23187(757) 253-4027

BalfourIan VanDyke820 Greenburg CircleChesapeake, VA 23320(757) 635-9528

EdgenuityAnne Widener8860 E. Cheparral RoadScottsdale, AZ 85250(434) 422-7957

eMediaVA – WHRO EducationElmer Seward5200 Hampton BoulevardNorfolk, VA 23508(757) 470-3911

Entourage School ServicesJudy Jo39 Everett DrivePrinceton Junction, NJ 08550(609) 920-0337

Everase CorporationBob Murphy90 Industrial DriveIvyland, PA 18974(215) 816-6300

FollettChristopher Hutto1340 Ridgeview DriveMcHenry, IL 60050(877) 899-8550

Get More MathCarl Daly9480 Shouse DriveVienna, VA 22182(209) 288-5526

Herff Jones, LLCChris Hill4625 West 62nd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46268(864) 809-8519

Horace Mann CompaniesJohn Edwards1 Horace Mann PlazaSpringfield, IL 62715(217) 788-5341

JostensCraig Roberts151 Channing DriveRichmond Hill, GA 31324(540) 353-4326

Lead Your SchoolSean CainP.O. Box 9156The Woodlands, TX 77387(832) 477-5323

Lifetouch National School StudiosJeffrey Segall1017 Wilso DriveBaltimore, MD 21223(410) 735-9177

Milton Hershey SchoolMargaret Rich1201 Homestead RoadHershey, PA 17033(717) 520-2118

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

National Association for Family, School, and Community EngagementLisa Aramony601 King Street, Suite 401Alexandria, VA 22314(703) 328-0305

National Institute for School Leadership/Virginia Foundation for Educational LeadershipCharles Harris, III4909 Cutshaw AvenueRichmond, VA 23230(804) 355-2777

Oak Hall Cap + GownLee Beekman840 Union StreetSalem, VA 24153 (540) 387-0047

Personal Best TutoringDewey Reynolds43 Town and County Drive Suite 119104Fredericksburg, VA 22405(540) 623-7151

Reveal Your Path for EducatorsJared Kahmar226 West Main StreetPort Jervis, NY 12771(845) 258-0862

Rowman & LittlefieldDean Roxanis4501 Forbes BoulevardLanham, MD 20706(717) 794-3800

Virginia Association of Honor SocietiesMelinda Sellew4909 Cutshaw AvenueRichmond, VA 23230(804) 355-2777

Virginia Retirement Specialists, Inc.Cecil Ratcliff266 West Main StreetAbingdon, VA 24210(276) 628-9532

Virginia Student Councils AssociationCarolyn Bernard4909 Cutshaw AvenueRichmond, VA 23230(804) 658-9425

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Middle and High School Principals and Assistant Principals

Appreciate Our Conference Sponsors:

92nd Annual ConferenceVirginia Middle and High School Principals

Conference & Exposition

June 23-26, 2019

RenaissancePortsmouth-Norfolk

Waterfront Hotel425 Water Street

Portsmouth, Virginia 23704