CLMS School Climate & Leadership Symposium

April 27-28, 2008 * North Lake Tahoe

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Leadership Sessions | School Climate Sessions

School Climate and Leadership are two crucial areas of responsibility for school administrators. Yet most administrative credential programs do not adequately provide assistant principals and principals with the real-world, practical training on school safety plans, climate programs, or staff and instructional leadership that is necessary for a successful career.

This year, we are offering two strands for aspiring, new and mid-career site and district administrators: School Climate and School Leadership. From bullying prevention programs to master scheduling and parent issues, you’ll learn the most effective strategies available. Teacher-leaders, support staff and others will also benefit from the many sessions applicable at the site level.

Who Should Attend
District and site-level administrators, teachers, counselors, law enforcement officers, parent-teacher association members and school board members

Benefits of Attending
Exchange ideas with other educators who share your job title and responsibilities; learn from others in the field who are implementing successful programs.

Session Presenters
Veteran administrators and teacher leaders, law enforcement personnel and other school safety and climate experts

Keynote Speakers

	David Gonzalez, Sunday, April 27 Known for his insights into gang culture, David Gonzalez is the Director of School Services for Los Angeles Unified School District, Local District 2. A former middle and high school teacher and administrator with over 30 years of experience, David will present on Gangsters, Taggers and Wannabes, Part Deux.
	Jess Martinez, Monday, April 28 A former emergency technician, Jess Martinez was a 20-year middle school teacher and administrator before becoming a Coordinator of Emergency Response and Crisis Management for the San Diego County Office of Education. Jess will discuss When Disaster Visits Your School: Lessons Learned from the 2007 Wildfires.
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School Climate Sessions
Topics such as conflict management, bullying prevention, active shooter scenarios and school/community/law enforcement partnerships will be presented. Sessions include:

Bully-Free Zones and High-Level Disruptions
Jay Craney, Lawrence Cook Middle School

California Healthy Kids Survey
Gordon M. Jackson, CDE Learning Support and Partnerships Division

Collaborating with Students to Reduce Bullying
Christopher Faull

Connecting: Character, Campus and Community
Sarah Moody, Canyon Middle School

Emergency Response and Crisis Management for Schools
Jess Martinez, San Diego County Office of Education

Empowering Youth to Improve School Climate
Rick Phillips, Community Matters

Internet Safety for Kids
Laurel White, James Harris, United States Attorney's Office

Jimmy Crack Corn: Caring in Middle School
Arthur Cummins, Orange County Department of Education

Making a Successful Transition to Middle School
Genevieve Lau, Carole Carlson, Dartmouth Middle School

MyRapidMD's ESP: Saving Lives and School Programs
Chuck Spencer, MyRapidMD Corp.

Online Safety: From Cyberbullying to Student Privacy
Bob Price, Empire Union School District

Peer Coaching: What Works!
Sylvia Todd, 2-4 students, Healdsburg High School

Promoting Fairness and Equity in the Classroom
Saveth Soun, Adams Middle School

School Emergencies and the Parental Notification Service
Mark Croghan, Canyon Middle School

Schools and Communities Going the Extra Mile
Christy Prosser, Twiggs County Public Schools

Start the Day on a Positive Note
Jeff Allen, Chris Pankratz, Andrew Carnegie Middle School

Student Data And Safety Using Mobile Handheld Technology
Robert Fishtrom, Carlmont High School

TEEN TRUTH: A Motivational Discussion About Bullying
JC Pohl, TEEN TRUTH

Think Before You Speak: The Reunion
Gary Leveque, Charlotte Wood Middle School

Transform Your Discipline System
Carrie Chase, Center for Teacher Effectiveness

We Have a Gang Problem, Now What?
Hector Molina, Student Services, Woodland Joint Unified School District

You Can Change Your School Climate: Start Today
Jamie Myrick, Adams Middle School

Zero Tolerance Policy for Drugs and Alcohol
Kestrel Davis, Healdsburg High School

School Leadership Sessions
Receive real-world, practical advice from veteran, successful administrators at all levels. Bring your questions; leave with new knowledge and resources. Sessions include:

Climbing the Leadership Ladder; Advice for the Aspiring Administrator
Joe Austin, San Diego High Educational Complex

Creating a Substitute-Friendly School Site
Steven Stewart, Adams Middle School

Effective Behavior Management: The Leadership Team
Noah Salzman, Salzman Associates - Tools for Schools

How to Motivate Your Staff to Exit Program Improvement
Chris Adams, Shasta Union High School District

Leadership through Technology and Engagement
Catherine McNairn, Erin Sullivan, University Heights Middle School

Leading with Vision: The Key to Ending Bullying
Nicholas Carlisle, No Bully

Leading wth Powerful Presence
Elizabeth Day, Santa Clara University

Serving and Encouraging Leaders
John Curry, Healdsburg High School

Ten Important Things Middle Level Administrators Should Know
Carole Carlson, Dartmouth Middle School

The Resilient Educator
Roxana Marachi, Regan Caruthers, San Jose State University

What Your Superintendent Expects
Bob Price, Empire Union School District

Symposium Rates
$219 members
$319 non-members

REGISTRATION FORM

Symposium Location
North Lake Tahoe is renowned for its natural beauty and fun activities such as shopping, dining, skiing, mountain biking and sailing. Arriving there is no problem – the wide, safe roads are kept free of snow and the drive from the airport to the Hyatt Regency North Lake Tahoe, site of the symposium, is short and pleasant.

Accommodations
Hyatt Regency North Lake Tahoe: Special room rate of $165 single/double. Rooms fill up quickly — reserve now through the hotel: (775) 832-1234. A world-class destination resort, the Hyatt Regency North Lake Tahoe recreates the classic style of a 1930’s alpine “grand lodge.”

Travel
Great airfares are available from Long Beach through ExpressJet and from Ontario and Burbank through United. For help in booking air travel, contact GoAweigh Travel: (800) 786-4554 or clmstravel@aol.com.

Symposium Schedule

Sunday, April 27
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Registration
10:30 am – 12:00 pm General Session
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Workshop Sessions
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Reception

Monday, April 28
8:00 am – 9:00 am General Session
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Workshop Sessions

Professional Development Funding
General and site-based monies; Enhancing Education Through Technology; AB 1113 (Safe Schools); AB 1115; Title 1 (Basic Grants, Migrant Ed); Title II (Staff Development, Federal Class Size Reduction); Title III (LEP, Bilingual); Title IV (21st Century Community Learning Centers, Safe and Drug Free Schools); Title V (GATE, Innovative Strategies); SIP.

About CLMS, CLHS and NHSA
The California League of Middle Schools, California League of High Schools and National High School Association are nonprofit organizations that share a commitment to fostering student success in the schools of California and the nation.

Questions?
Call CLMS at (800) 326-1880.