The Cast of Performers
Keynote Kickoff
Jearlyn Steele
Songs in the Key of Life
Thursday, Oct. 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Begin the Convention with an unforgettable message and performance by a frequent guest to public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion and performer in the Robert Altman film by the same name. Jearlyn Steele, together with her brother Billy Steele, a Grammy Award-winning artist, and backed by the voices of the Edward R. Murrow High School Chorus of New York City, will demonstrate the importance of music in our students’ lives.
Plus, honor a special board member - the 2008 recipient of the Everett R. Dyer Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a school board member by NYSSBA.
Dr. Lorraine Monroe
Leadership for Excellent Schools
Sunday, Oct. 19, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Dr. Lorraine Monroe translates her extensive experience in New York City public schools as a teacher, dean, assistant principal, principal and deputy chancellor for curriculum and instruction into a guiding set of leadership principles that define the work of her School Leadership Academy. She’ll share her techniques for leading excellent schools that focus on student achievement.
Sunday Showcase
Meet your newly-elected NYSSBA officers.
In-depth workshops to give you more time to focus on the key topics you need to know.
Dr. Olatokunbo (Toks) Fashola
Educating African American Males/ Preventing Minority Student Dropouts
Friday, Oct. 17, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Why do some students return to school year after year excited and engaged, while others dread school, have negative feelings toward school or feel unable to cope with the challenges and demands of schools? Dr. Fashola, an expert on the effectiveness of comprehensive school reform programs, will discuss her research in this critical area and offer strategies for successful outcomes.
Dr. David Rose,
Mary Thorngren
and Jenna Wasson
Implementing Technology Online and On Time
Friday, Oct. 17, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Not sure what you’re getting for your technology dollars? This trio of technology experts will introduce website tools hosted by the Center for Implementing Technology in Education (CITEd) that offer guidance to educators on the stages of effective technology implementation. Learn about just-in-time resources and tools to support instruction for diverse learners, decision support tools for assistive and learning technologies, and the power of social media.
Dr. Sarah Armstrong
Leading Learning with the Brain in Mind
Friday, Oct. 17, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
School leaders should know how to help educators work smarter, not harder, to support instructional improvement. Even highly qualified teachers miss opportunities to maximize learning for students. Dr. Armstrong will share research-based strategies and best practice that can help your teachers transform classroom instruction.
Michael John Carley
Adult and Teen Needs on the Autism Spectrum
Saturday, Oct. 18, 9:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome in 2000, Mr. Carley serves as the executive director of the Global and Regional Asperger’s Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) and has first-hand experience in dealing with autism. Using his own experiences, he’ll give you a greater understanding of the needs of teens and adults on the autism spectrum and provide an understanding of how the expanded diagnosis affects the country as a whole.
Dr. Meredith Mountford
Maintaining Collegial Governance Team Relationships
Saturday, Oct. 18, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Relationships between school boards and superintendents have been fraught at times with tension. This shouldn’t be surprising, given two centuries of multiple transfers of power and control between the two groups. Dr. Mountford will put it all into perspective and share how school boards and superintendents can maintain collegial relationships for the benefit of the students you serve.