Seminars for Learning

Green Technology as a Career Program
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 - 10:00 a.m.)
Conference Room B

Explore the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES New Vision Renewable Energy Program, a one-year, interdisciplinary program where seniors explore emerging issues in renewable energy and alternative fuels. See a demonstration of the Portable Renewable Energy Lab, built by BOCES students and used by teachers to explain green technology.

A School-University Partnership That Works
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room B

To improve teacher preparation, build a relationship with a college where you recruit teachers. The relationship between the Niagara Falls school district and Niagara University shows what’s possible, including having district teachers serve as adjunct instructors.

We Speak Mandarin – Do You?
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room B

Are you preparing your students for the 21st Century? Explore the role of the school board in creating a global context for students. Learn about the instructional design behind Webster school districts programs in Mandarin Chinese and International Business.

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Teaching Strong Readers
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 - 10:00 a.m.)
Conference Room C

Effective reading instruction in early grades puts students on the path for success. Learn what actions school board members need to take to support excellence in reading instruction.

Building 21st Century Students
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room H

Understand the experience of teaching and measuring “21st Century skills” for a group of high school students in a unique school setting. Tech Valley High draws students from 48 school districts and is a collaborative effort by two BOCES.  Learn how this unique school strives to teach “21st Century Skills.”

Addressing “The Trouble with Boys”
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room D

By almost every benchmark, boys across the nation and in every demographic group are falling behind. With the help of a district-wide committee of stakeholders, the Windsor school district is addressing these challenges. Learn about their provocative findings and recommendations.

CTE Best Practices
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room B

How good are the career and technical education programs offered to your district’s students? Learn how to evaluate them based on rubrics. Receive updated CTE curriculums as well as lists of best practices and strategies. Get examples of integrated student leadership and college articulation possibilities.

To AP or Not to AP
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room B

Which is a better way to give students a head start on college – offer Advanced Placement classes or a concurrent enrollment program? Hear two Syracuse University professors explain what they found after gathering data from 240 colleges and universities.

Teaching with the Internet
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room B

Hear how teachers in your district can take advantage of the bounty of the Internet in the classroom from an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google-certified teacher and a Smithsonian Laureate. That’s all one person, by the way.

Effective Service Learning
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room E

Learn about the new federal service learning standards and how one web-based model is being effectively used in K-12 classrooms. The LEAGUE offers a free, state-coded curriculum and resources to teach students about giving, service, responsibility, character and leadership. Help your students stay civically engaged. 

Virtual Field Trips
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room C

Gas is expensive. Why not have students take virtual field trips? Review the required infrastructure and emerging technologies that support instructional videoconferencing, and explore the benefits your students will gain, gas free.

How Black Students Experience School
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room D

Why do black students perceive school more negatively than their white and Hispanic peers, and how do these perceptions affect their educational experience? Examine these findings and explore the ways school districts can change the perceptions and improve student achievement for all.

Accountability System and Testing Program Update
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room D

Explore the changes being made to the state accountability system as we move towards a growth model system. Learn about testing trends in New York and how the state’s testing program forms the cornerstone of its accountability system’s classification functions.

When a Crisis Happens
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room C

What’s the role of a school board member during a school or district crisis? How important is it to have a crisis communications plan? Learn from two experienced school communications professionals who’ve been through a “multitude” of crises.

Media Relations 101
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Liberty 3

If you dread a reporter’s call, then this is the seminar for you. Overcome “media phobia” by learning how reporters think and how to anticipate their questions in this crash course in media relations for board members. A former Associated Press reporter, now current NYSSBA staffer, will be among your guides.

A Realist’s Guide to Parental Involvement
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room C

What does research say about the effects of parental involvement on student achievement? And what really works to encourage that? Join a dialogue with the president of the state PTA and the president of the Islip School Board.

Parent Universities
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Liberty 3

A parent university is a research-based conference organized by parents for parents with support from the school district. The idea is to build community collaboration. Learn from two districts’ experiences with such programs.

Meeting Title I Parent Involvement Requirements
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room C

New York State Parent Information Resources Centers exist to help schools strengthen parental involvement. Find out how PIRC programs can help your school meet federal Title 1 requirements. We’ll share creative parental involvement activities and best practices that have proven successful.

Why Your District Needs a Summit
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room C

Bring your district’s relationship with the community to a new level. The Bay Shore school district attracts 2,000 people to an annual summit to celebrate success and build support for the district. This program won a Magna Award from the National School Boards Association.

Surveys as a Planning Tool
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Liberty 5

Comprehensive district planning can mobilize all stakeholders to share the responsibility of accountability for student achievement. Learn what success the Grand Island school district has had using surveys and other data to provide insight into what needs to be done, particularly in the area of integrating information technology.

Effective Audit Committees
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 - 10:00 a.m.)
Conference Room F

Wouldn’t you love to have a board member who is a corporate controller on your audit committee? The Rush-Henrietta school board does. Learn how that district’s audit committee works with its claims auditor, internal auditor and external auditor. Get practical advice from board members as well as financial and legal experts.

Assessing Your District’s Financial Health
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 - 10:00 a.m.)
Liberty 5

What is fiscal health? What tools are most effective in assessing a district’s financial health? What are the causes of poor fiscal health and how can a district improve its fiscal condition? Find out from the leaders of Otsego-Northern Catskills BOCES.

Red Flags and Financial Reports
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room H

What financial “red flags” should prompt questions from board members? What financial reports are board members required to review, and which are helpful in monitoring finances? A veteran school auditor will review sample reports and answer your questions.

Fraud-Detecting Tools and Techniques
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room F

Let there be no fraud in your school district on your watch. Learn how data extraction software can efficiently detect errors, irregularities and potentially fraudulent transactions. Learn how fraud can occur and how to prevent it. 

Flip This Classroom
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room H

The widely accepted Dunn and Dunn Model of Learning Styles holds that students’ learning-style preferences should be matched with complementary instruction and aspects of the learning environment such as light, sound, temperature, and room design. What do board members need to know when they consider architectural proposals?

10 Steps to Construction Savings
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room C

To get the most of your construction dollars, board members need to be savvy about their options. Learn 10 ways your district can save money without compromising on quality.

Education and Finance: A Team Concept
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room B

Everything you needed to know about the school business office but were afraid to ask. Top officials from the New York State Association of School Business Officials will explain the issues that board members need to know.

District Energy Policies
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room D

Managing rising energy costs requires a comprehensive approach to conservation, and includes participation from the community, staff and students. It also covers everything from curriculum to district operations. Get specific approaches to energy savings in school district facilities using economical and innovative solutions in purchasing, renovation and design.

PESH as a Resource
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room I

The Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau is a unit of the state Department of Labor that enforces all safety and health standards promulgated under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act. Learn how to use PESH as a resource to ensure your school district is in compliance with OSHA and PESH regulations.

Success Stories on Energy
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Liberty 3

More than 150 school districts in New York state have saved an average of 20 percent on energy by taking advantage of a broad range of state assistance including technical assistance, training and financing. Discover how your district can save valuable energy money too.

The School Budget as a Financial Roadmap
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room F

At budget time, all school board members ask themselves: “How do we balance educational needs against our community’s ability to pay?” There are no easy answers, but there are best practices. Get a roadmap of these best practices with NYSSBA’s AdvisorySolutions director.

Contract Pitfalls and Construction Issues
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room E

Understand the construction process to understand your contract. Knowing the contract requirements will enable you to protect against bad projects and bad press. Examine the pros and cons of the two main AIA (American Institute of Architects) contracts, and learn how to avoid construction problems and assure timely, impartial school board reports.

Accountability in Special Education
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room F

State Education Department staff will explain how policy and regulatory changes affect the delivery of special education services in school districts. These include the revised definition of a learning disability, the introduction of mandatory due process and individualized education plans (IEP) forms, requirements for the use of “response to intervention” strategies by 2010 and other changes.

New Superintendent? What’s Next?
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room F

Hear how the Manlius district handled the transition to a new superintendent. Is it possible to maintain “high impact governing” during a change of leadership? Recap the stages, the expectations and the outcomes in this interactive session.

The Data School Boards Need
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room E

How can your district best use state testing data and other achievement data before state report cards are published? Check out the Cortland district’s quarterly reporting system which provides data to the school board and the public. Questions such as “Which data is critical?” and “How can we ensure something is done about the results?” will be answered.

Using Value-Added Data for School Improvement
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room H

Is your district suffering from data overload? Look for signs such as data reports serving as wallpaper in offices. Find out why New York state is moving closer to value-added analysis, and how your district can participate. Hear how districts across the state have been using value-added data.

Contract Negotiations: Fact vs. Fiction
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room E

Contract negotiations often begin with both sides making comparisons with neighboring districts. Often these comparisions overlook variables that affect compensation, such as length of school day, paid leave costs and other elements. Learn how a contract data analysis program can help both parties have a common frame of reference.

Planning Tools That Work
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room F

Learn how to use internal and external assessment protocols to support your strategic planning and data-driven decision making. Examine how to integrate data into a strategic plan while building a coalition of support among stakeholder groups.

Homework and Grading Policies
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room E

Do your student report cards reflect a proper assessment of student outcomes? Learn how to align your district’s policies with sound assessment and grading practices.

Policy: When the Heat is On
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room F

What is the role of policy in effective school board governance? Consider examples of challenging policy issues and get the benefit of your peer’s perspectives. Can you take the heat?

Your District’s Mission Statement


What makes for a great district mission statement? Should your district’s statement be different from the district down the road? Learn the proper steps for creating a mission statement and what yearly goals your school board should establish.

Open Meetings Law and FOIL
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 - 10:00 a.m.)
Liberty 3

The work of school boards is public business and therefore must be conducted “in the sunshine.” Examine how the state Open Meetings and Freedom of Information laws apply to board meetings, executive sessions, record-keeping, district communications and more.

Supporting Minority Superintendents
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room E

Key to any successful school district is the board’s support of its superintendent. Let a panel of highly skilled administrators tell you from their perspective what it takes to make a winning team.

School Boards and the Board of Regents
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room E

Ever wondered how the Board of Regents work? What’s your school board’s relationship with the Regents? Regent Joseph Bowman of Albany will answer these questions and more.

Maternal Incarceration and Schools
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room H

Maternal incarceration affects more students than you might think. What are the physical and psychological affects of parental separation? What is the likelihood that children of imprisoned parents become enmeshed in the criminal justice system as adults? A current school board member and former member of the state Commission of Corrections will open your eyes.

Building Bridges in a Culturally Diverse Community
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 - 10:00 a.m.)
Conference Room I

Learn how the Jericho school district sought to identify the needs of an increasing diverse school community and address those needs with programs and improved communications so that parents feel more welcome as part of the school community.

Developing a Character Education Program
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room I

Character education and a program in conflict resolution can help districts minimize bullying, violence, gang formation and substance abuse. Learn the importance of a character education manual that is integrated across the curriculum.

Harnessing a Positive Climate
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room I

To produce positive outcomes, conflict needs to be “depersonalized.” In this highly interactive seminar, find out what that means and get ideas and tools you can take back to your district.

The K-9 Counselor
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room I

Have school districts gone to the dogs? By using educationally-aligned therapy dogs in its schools, the Palmyra-Macedon district has. Discover how this successful program has benefited students and staff alike.

Handling Juvenile Sex Offenses
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room L

What do we know about juveniles who commit sex offenses, and how are they treated in the probation system? How can school boards create policies that protect students without stigmatizing youth? Learn from the coordinator of sex offender services in the Kingston school district.

Sex, Lies and School Employees
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room L

An accusation of unprofessional or criminal behavior by a staff member can shake a school to its core. What actions do school leaders need to take – and not take – to ensure proper handling of such accusations? Learn five common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Threat Assessment for School Safety
Learn the components of an effective threat assessment model from the New York State Police. Get tools to help you set up and run your own identification and prevention system for potential incidents.

Student Mental Health Screening
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room L

Help your school district be prepared for the issues many school boards face in dealing with student mental health. Examine how the state Child and Family Clinic Plus programs can serve your district.

The Peaceful School Bus
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room I

Children on school buses have remained resistant to traditional disciplinary approaches used by schools. Learn how the Guilderland school district developed a program that successfully decreased inappropriate behavior and increased positive student behavior.

What You Need to Know about Allergies
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room J

School boards must respond to the requirements of the Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007. Get the latest on the state’s requirements, mechanisms of allergic reactions, and prevention strategies from the president of the New York State Association of School Nurses.

The Myth of the Unsafe School
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room H

Explore common myths that schools are the focal point for drugs, sex and violence involving today’s youth. Do our schools deserve this reputation? How can you help dispel these myths? Get the straight story and learn how to turn the negative into a positive for your students, staff and schools.

My-oh-MySpace: Social Network
Sites and Employment Law
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Conference Room K

Did you know employers are now using information gathered from social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook in employment decisions?  Examine issues such as the legality of “mining” social networking sites for information on job applicants. Also, review online speech in the context of New York’s “Recreational Activity” statute.

What Board Members Need to Know About Residency
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room J

Review the current state of the law surrounding residency and homeless students, including discipline and special education. Take a look at the federal McKinney Vento Homeless Act. Get practical solutions to everyday problems schools encounter in this area.

Educating Students with Autism
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room J

Schools are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and disputes often arise on how these students should be educated. Learn the requirements and the common legal issues.

The Role and Relationship of the School Attorney
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room K

Learn the role, relationship and responsibilities of the school attorney. No issue will be too controversial for discussion, including those related to ongoing state and federal investigations. Bring your questions.

Dealing with Misconduct: Investigations and Discipline
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room I

Explore the do’s and dont’s of investigating misconduct with an attorney who successfully obtained the discharge of a tenured teacher in a 3020-a proceeding where there were no prior disciplinary proceedings and no allegations of sexual or criminal misconduct. Be prepared to role play and write a model warning letter.

Granting Teachers Tenure
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room D

The use of relevant criteria and a sound evaluation process that conform to legal requirements help in the making of appropriate tenure determinations.  Find out about recent developments in this area, and what school boards must do to ensure their tenure decisions sustain the district’s ability to facilitate student achievement.

Negotiations – A Look Ahead
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room C

Explore what districts must know and do to negotiate successful agreements that support continued educational performance amidst increased public demands for tax burden relief.  Learn about emerging trends, the kinds of demands unions are making, and the strategies they are using to obtain them.

Special Education Update
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room B

From legislative and regulatory changes to administrative and court decisions, review how developments over the past 12 months have affected school districts’ responsibilities for the education of students with disabilities.  What are the challenges ahead and how can you prepare for them?

School Board and Superintendent Relations –
The Legal Framework
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room I

The success of a school district’s educational mission requires the collaborative effort of its school board as policy maker and the superintendent as executive. Better understand how law and regulations, and administrative and court decisions define the legal roles and responsibilities that support that relationship.

Employee Discipline
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room D

Review the fundamental requirements of the teacher discipline statute (3020-a) and the non-instructional staff discipline law (Section 75).  Learn about the steps school districts must take to facilitate the success of their efforts when taking necessary disciplinary action against staff members.

Implementing Contracts for Excellence
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Conference Room J

C4E targets resources predominantly on students with the greatest educational needs and allows for public input in the process. Districts that are not subject to the C4E requirements can benefit by implementing programs and processes used by C4E districts. Let the State Education Department show you how.

Health, Physical Activity and Academic Achievement
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room K

Student physical activity, lifestyle habits and behaviors all affect learning readiness and achievement in the classroom. Identify and explore how quality school health and physical education programs impact student attitude and work to promote student success.

Improving Special Education Students’ Reading Skills
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room K

Discover how Cattaraugus-Allegany BOCES has helped its special education students improve their reading skills with the Fast Forward program by Scientific Learning. Examine how its web-based data collection system gives teachers instant access to strengths and weaknesses for every student.

Helping Emotionally Disturbed High School Youth
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room J

Community Connections is a St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES program for high school students classified as emotionally disturbed and who have not been successful in traditional programs, have dropped out, are headed for a residential program or are exiting day treatment. Learn how you can adapt this program for your district.

Sharing the Best of BOCES
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
Conference Room L

BOCES from across the state will share their most innovative and successful programs and best practices in this always-popular showcase. You won’t want to miss it.

A Regional Approach to Dropout Prevention
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room L

Connections, engagement and literacy are three keys to dropout prevention. Learn about the data-based Converging for Success (CONVERGE) method used by the Washington- Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES.

Electronic Curriculum Mapping
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room L

Discover how electronic curriculum mapping can be used to keep your school district’s focus on student learning, and how the technology can link stakeholders including parents, educators and students. The session will include a “live” demonstration of how two school districts use these tools.

Response to Instruction for All Students
Friday, October 17, 2008 (3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Conference Room L

Learn how to apply the Response to Instruction method, also called Response to Intervention, in educating special education students. Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES will share its successes in applying this method across the two most popular applications, literacy and discipline. Get lessons learned.

Retooling Ninth-Grade Strategies
Saturday, October 19, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room J

Discover how the Glens Falls school district has created a ninth-grade structure that gives students the skills and understanding to move successfully through high school and beyond. Explore how smaller learning communities have been key to the district’s success.

Developing a High Quality Pre-K Program

Do you have a pre-K program in your district? What are you waiting for? Take a look at the Amherst school district’s award-winning program and learn how you can adapt it to your district. Examine the key elements of an exemplary pre-K program and the board’s role in making it happen.

Using Early Education to Close the Achievement Gap
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.)
Conference Room K

Learn what’s working in early education from the State Education Department’s coordinator of early education and reading initiatives. Understand the school board’s role and learn the key questions to ask of administrators.

Developing and Supporting New Academic Leaders
Friday, October 17, 2008 (8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Riverside Ballroom

Your district needs strong leadership from both administrators and teachers. Discover how, in cooperation with the teachers’ union, the Niskayuna school district is attracting, developing and retaining highly productive teachers and administrators.

Regional Information Centers as a Technology Resource
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Conference Room K

Did you know that BOCES’ statewide Regional Information Centers are a vital technology resource? Learn how to take advantage of their expertise and get best practices for managing your district technology.

School Libraries Work!
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Conference Room K

In the Internet age, do libraries matter? Join this interactive workshop to find out what is needed for a quality school library program and how libraries can support improved student academic achievement.

Small Learning Communities
Saturday, October 18, 2008 (3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Conference Room K

Understand the “nuts and bolts” of small learning communities in grades 6-12, including how to plan for them and how to energize staff so they are eager to participate. Discover how these special settings have helped Poughkeepsie district students succeed academically.

Making On-Time Graduation a Reality
Friday, October 17, 2008 (11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Friday, October 17, 2008 (2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
Riverside Ballroom

Imagine a program that allows troubled students to reach success, graduate on time, and have fewer discipline and attendance problems. Learn how Locust Valley has used the PASS program to do all this.