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GeorgiaAssociation of
EducationalLeaders
31st Annual Winter Conference
February 4-6, 2007
Georgia Association of Middle School PrincipalsGeorgia Association of Elementary School PrincipalsGeorgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional
SupervisorsGeorgia Council of Administrators of Special
EducationGeorgia School Superintendents Association
Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals
Plugging IntoYour Potential
Table of Contents
President’s Message Page 1
2006-07 GAEL Officers Page 2
and Directors
Sunday, February 4 Page 4
Monday, February 5 Page 8
Department Business Page 12
Meetings
Special Interest Sessions Page 13
Tuesday, February 6 Page 19
Dates to Remember Page 21
Listing of Sponsors Page 22
Listing of Exhibitors Page 27
Hotel Layout Page 37
Notes Pages Pages 38-40
Conference Information Inside Back Cover
Georgia Association of Educational Leaders31st Annual Winter Conference
Renaissance Waverly Hotel,AtlantaFebruary 4 - 6, 2007
President's Message
Welcome to the 31st annual GAELWinter Conference. In addition to an out-standing program of leadership develop-ment, as the Conference is scheduled dur-ing the annual session of the GeorgiaGeneral Assembly, GAEL members areprovided with information from state deci-sion-makers that impact public education.I encourage you to take advantage of theprograms and events available at theConference and to utilize and expand yournetwork of peers in leadership positionsfrom across Georgia. Visit the exhibits inthe EXPO and meet the Conference spon-sors. You have a great Conference experi-ence awaiting you!
Best wishes for a great Conference, andthanks for your support of GAEL.
Bob HeaberlinPresident, GAEL
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Plugging Into Your Potential
2006-07 GAEL Officers and Directors
OfficersBob Heaberlin, President
Larry Johnson, President-electJimmy Stokes, Past-president
Brenda Schulz, Secretary-Treasurer
Directors
GAMSPJerry DavisMartha RichardsonWillie WileyWinnette Bradley
GAESPBecky MaddoxLynn ClarkChip MesserRichard Bazemore
GASSPPat BlenkeSteve HanklaKen GoseerJim Arnold
GA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONStuart Bennett
GAEL Staff
Jim Puckett - Executive DirectorAlan Fisher - Deputy Executive DirectorHal Beaver - Director, School
Improvement/Executive Director, GAESPMelton Callahan - Executive Director, GASSPRobin Edwards - Director, MembershipEmily Martin - InternRobbie Pruett - ClericalDon Splinter - Director, Logistical
Services/Executive Director, GAMSPDebbie Stanford - Director, Financial ServicesDeborah White - Director, Leadership
Development/Executive Director, GACIS
GACISMike MattinglyEmily BoltonSuzi BonifayJamie Lawrence
G-CASEPeggy WestJoAlice RayDebbie GayRae Ann Gerhardt
GSSABuster EvansTrudy SowarJack ParishBettye Ray
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Sunday, February 4
8:00 a.m. G-CASE New Special EducationDirectors AcademyChancellor I & II
8:30 GAEL Legislative CommitteeBrayton
8:30 GAEL New Principals ProgramTyndall
Lunch sponsored by: Help A Child SmileRebel Yell
9:00 Exhibits Set UpGarden Court
10:00 GAEL Executive CommitteeBrayton
11:00 GAEL Board of DirectorsAscot
Board of Directors lunch sponsored by:Knox Wall
12:00 p.m. - Conference Registration6:00 p.m. Garden Court, Registration Booth
12:00 - 3:00 Visit Expo/RefreshmentsGarden Court
Refreshments sponsored by: AAA Specialty WholesaleABC Educational ServicesAltman & Barrett ArchitectsEnergy EducationMayfield DairyUniversity Instructors
Cyber café sponsored by:Dell ComputersTechnical Systems Integrators
12:30 GAESP Executive CommitteeWaverly
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1:30 GASSP Board of DirectorsAndover
GAMSP Board of DirectorsBrayton
GAESP Board of DirectorsWaverly
GACIS Board of DirectorsWilton
G-CASE Board of DirectorsAscot
GSSA Board of DirectorsFulton
Refreshments sponsored by:BalfourFirst ArtworksHerff JonesIPG, Inc.Jostens
3:00 General SessionBallroom
Presiding: Bob Heaberlin, GAEL President
Inspiration: Jimmy Stokes, GAEL Board of Directors
Presentation: Howard Smith, Balfour
Introduction of Speakers: Brenda Schulz, GAEL Board of Directors
Speakers: Sam Harben and Phil Hartley, Attorneys “School Law Overview”
These popular presenters and well-knownauthorities on school law begin the Conferencewith an overview of legal issues of importanceto all educational leaders. Personnel issues, NoChild Left Behind Act, student discipline, spe-cial education, and many more topics will bediscussed.
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GAEL DIAMOND SPONSOR
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Comments: Jim Puckett, Executive Director, Georgia Association of Educational Leaders“GAEL Legislative Priorities”
6:00 Super Bowl Tailgate Party Habersham
(Note: Name badge must be worn for entry to this event.)
Watch the game on the big screen, enjoy pop-corn and soft drinks, and cheer your team tovictory. (Casual dress)
Sponsored by: The Grow Network/CTB
McGraw-Hill
Monday, February 5
7:30 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast/Visit Expo Garden Court
Sponsored by: Alpha SkillsBuckley & AssociatesK-12 InsightLifetouchPremier
Cyber Cafe Sponsored by:Dell ComputersTechnical Systems Integrators
8:30 General SessionBallroom
Presiding: Bob Heaberlin, GAEL President
Salute to America: The Princi-Pals Plus One
Bill Davis, Assistant Principal; Kenny Fox,Retired Principal; David McDaniel,Assistant Principal; and Kevin Whitley, ArtTeacher, Forsyth Central High School
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Introduction of Speaker: Peggy West, GAEL Board of Directors
Speaker: Dan Thurmon, President, Motivation Works, Inc.“Success in Action”
Dan Thurmon teaches that success in life is notdetermined by your circumstances, but byyour actions. It's not what you know but whatyou do with what you know that has transfor-mative power. Most people already knowwhat they should do, yet for various reasons,they do not follow through. Dan's messagewill inspire the audience to attain new levels ofachievement and success in their personal andprofessional lives.
Sponsored by: Connect Ed
9:45 Break/Visit ExpoGarden Court
Sponsored by: eInstructionManley Spangler Smith
Architects
10:30 General SessionBallroom
Presiding: Bob Heaberlin
Introduction of Speaker: Pat Blenke, GAEL Board of Directors
Speaker: Vince Dooley
As football coach and athletic director at theUniversity of Georgia, Vince Dooley set thestandard for success and character. He led theBulldogs to twenty post-season bowl appear-ances and at the time of his retirement wasranked third in wins among active coaches. Asathletic director, UGA sports teams won eight-een national championships and seventy-fiveSoutheastern Conference championships, andthe program broadened to twenty-one sports.
Sponsored by: Curriculum Advantage
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11:15 Department Business Meetings
GAMSPAscot
GASSPChancellor
GAESPBallroom
GACISWilton
G-CASEGalleria
GSSAChambers
12:30 Box Lunch/Visit Exhibitors Garden Court/Habersham
Note: pick up your box lunch in the Exhibitarea. Ticket required for box lunch. Seating isavailable in the Habersham Room and otherareas nearby. Visit the exhibitors after yourlunch is completed.
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1:30 Special Interest Sessions
1. “Implementing 'Joshua's Law'”Waverly
Presenter: Alan Brown, Chairman, Joshua Brown Foundation
Facilitator: Steve Hankla, GAEL Board of Directors
Senate Bill 226, Joshua's Law, requires that all16 year-olds applying for a Class D driver's license must complete an approved driver edu-cation course and complete 40 hours of super-vised driving. The law also provides for amechanism for funding driver's education. Mr.Brown, father of Joshua for whom the law wasnamed, will review the role of public schools inimplementing the legislation.
2. “Helping Your Students WithFinancing Post-secondary Education”Chancellor 1
Presenter: Tim Connell, President, GeorgiaStudent Finance Commission
Facilitator: Emily Bolton, GAEL Board ofDirectors
The Georgia Student Finance Commission(GSFC) is the agency responsible for adminis-tering student financial aid programs providedby the State of Georgia. GSFC administers avariety of scholarship and grant programs,including the HOPE Scholarship Program, low-interest federal Stafford and PLUS loans and isthe only lender in Georgia providing service-cancelable loans to encourage students to trainfor careers in critical need areas such as teach-ing and health care. GSFC supports studentsdirectly and indirectly, providing a wide rangeof financial aid services to Georgia's highschools, colleges, universities, technical col-leges, and commercial lenders.
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3. “School Law for BusyAdministrators”Ascot
Presenter: Pat Mahon, EducationalConsultant and Retired Administrator
Facilitator: Trudy Sowar, GAEL Board ofDirectors
Pat Mahon, a long-time Gwinnett County prin-cipal, is on the board of directors of theEducation Law Association. Author of the CDbook, “School Law for Busy Administrators,”Pat will provide information regarding thelegal situations that occur on a daily basis inschools. The session is designed to help partici-pants further understand these legal issues.
4. “Changes in LeadershipCertification”Ballroom 1
Presenter: F. D.Toth, ProfessionalStandards Commission
Facilitator: Lynn Clark, GAEL Board ofDirectors
The Professional Standards Commission is con-sidering several substantial changes in the pro-fessional certification process for educationalleaders. The proposal features a performancebased “tiered” process and would cause thosegoing through a leadership preparation pro-gram to choose a course of study based upontheir goal of becoming a school based adminis-trator, a central office administrator, or both. Inaddition, a new leadership certification exam isbeing developed.
5. “State Board Rules: An Update”Ballroom II
Presenters: Stuart Bennett, DeputySuperintendent; Cassandra Herring, PolicySpecialist; and Julie Lewis, Staff Attorney,Georgia Department of Education
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Facilitator: Jerry Davis, GAEL Board ofDirectors
In recent months, the State Board of Educationhas adopted several rules that impact localschool and school system operations (forexample: Enrollment and Withdrawal ofStudents). This presentation reviews several ofthese new rules and provides information onhow they may best be implemented.
6. “Resources and Strategies forWorking With Special Needs Students”Galleria
Presenter: Loujeania Williams Bost,Director, the National DropoutPrevention Center for Students with Disabilities
Facilitator: JoAlice Ray, GAEL Board ofDirectors
The National Dropout Prevention Center forStudents with Disabilities (NDPC-SD) sup-ports states in assisting local education agen-cies as they work in dropout prevention andre-entry programs for students with disabili-ties. The presentation emphasizes dropout pre-vention research, practices that work, and poli-cy development leading to supporting changeand building capacity in school districts asthey work with special students.
7. “Implementing School LeadershipTeams”Chacellor II
Presenters: Wendell Christian, Mike O’Nealand Bobby Smith, Division of SchoolImprovement, Georgia Department ofEducation
Facilitator: Becky Maddox, GAEL Boardof Directors
School Leadership Teams are a WIN-WIN-WIN opportunity: The principal gains immedi-
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ate access to a complex array of skills and tal-ent; the leadership team members "learn bydoing" as they work to become the next gener-ation of school leaders, and the school's stu-dents enjoy the benefits of a great game planfor learning. The Leader Quality Unit of theSchool Improvement Division will present howto build and maximize your leadership team tode-stress the principalship and to accelerateyour school's journey to standards-based prac-tices.
8. “Improving the Performance ofStudents With Disabilities” Wilton
Presenters: John O'Connor, AssistantDirector for Exceptional Children,DeKalb County Schools, and LynneWilliams, Division of ExceptionalChildren, Georgia Department ofEducation
Facilitator: Debbie Gay, GAEL Board ofDirectors
The academic performance of students withdisabilities is part of the accountability provi-sions of No Child Left Behind. Implementingstrategies for improving their performance isthe topic of a new publication authored bythese presenters; a copy was recently mailed toeach Georgia principal. Presenters will discusshow these strategies may be implemented.
9. “RTI and the Pyramid: How ThisWill Impact Your School”Fulton
Presenters: Lynn Pennington, EducationalConsultant and Frank Smith, SchoolPsychological Services, GeorgiaDepartment of Education
Facilitator: Chip Messer, GAEL Board ofDirectors
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The new nationwide approach to education isdepicted by the “Pyramid of Intervention.” AllGeorgia students will benefit from Response toIntervention (RTI) within the Pyramid in ourstate's application of it to instructional, learn-ing, and support activities. This session willcompare and contrast the two processes withinthe context of a “common sense,” whole schoolapproach.
10. “Middle School Issues”Tyndall
Presenters: GAMSP Panel
Facilitator: Winnette Bradley, GAELBoard of Directors
As middle grades education moves into the21st century, a major emphasis is being placedon training of highly qualified teachers, prepa-ration of students for academic success whenthey enter high school, and organizing forinstruction. This presentation is designed toprovide insight into these and other topics formiddle school educators.
11. “Implementing the New GraduationRule”Ballroom III
Presenter: Sue Snow, Director,Curriculum and Instructional Services,Georgia Department of Education
Facilitator: Ken Goseer, GAEL Board ofDirectors
The Georgia Department of Education is con-sidering changes in high school graduationrequirements, including the possibility of a sin-gle diploma. Dr. Snow will review the pro-posed changes and seek attendee feedback onthe proposals.
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12. “State Testing Update”Andover
Presenter: Chris Domaleski, Director,Testing, Georgia Department ofEducation
Facilitator: Jack Parish, GAEL Board ofDirectors
Georgia's testing program consumes largeamounts of resources and is the primary focusof our educational accountability system. Dr.Domaleski will review various components ofthe testing program and discuss changes thatmay be underway as new testing contractorsmove into the arena.
2:30 BreakGarden Court
Refreshments sponsored by:Coca ColaSouthern A&E
Expo prize sponsored by: Riverside Publishing Co.
3:00 Special Interest Sessions (Repeated)
Tuesday, February 6
7:00 a.m. Registration/Breakfast8:30 Garden Court
Sponsored by: American Fidelity AssuranceThinkgate
8:45 General SessionBallroom
Presiding: Larry Johnson, GAELPresident-elect
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Introduction of Speaker: Buster Evans, GAEL Board of Directors
Speaker: Dr. Steve Constantino, President, Family Friendly Schools
As an educator, author, consultant, parent, andthe nation's leading practitioner in the field offamily engagement in education, Dr. SteveConstantino provides national leadership inengaging families in the educational lives ofchildren as a conduit to improved studentachievement. He elevated one of the lowestperforming schools in Virginia to TimeMagazine's High School of the Year. Now hispractical, measurable approach to familyengagement and parent involvement is beingmade available to education leaders across thecountry. He asks, “Isn't it time for all childrento start learning?”
Sponsored by: The Georgia Power Foundation
9:45 BreakGarden Court
Refreshments sponsored by:CrossPointe Schools Online/
Microsoft DynamicsMulti Media Services/
Smart Classrooms
10:00 General Session
Introduction of Speaker: Mike Mattingly,GAEL Board of Directors
Speaker: Kathy Cox, StateSuperintendent of Schools
Recently elected to a second term,Superintendent Cox provides a progress reporton Department of Education initiativesdesigned to improve student academic
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achievement and her plans for the next fouryears for continuing to bring Georgia's educa-tional system forward.
Door prize drawings: Cash prizes of$50, $100, and $200 will be awarded.You must be present to win.
Door prizes sponsored by:Help A Child SmileLeonard’s Studio
Conference Adjourns
Dates to Remember
March 5-6 GACIS/GCASE Spring Conference, Macon Centreplex
March 21 GAESP/GAMSP/GASSP “Jump Start,” Macon
April 18-19 GSSA Bootstrap ConferenceMacon Holiday Hotel Conference Center
June 24-27 National Education Computer ConferenceAtlanta,World Congress Center
July 8-11 GAEL Summer ConferenceJekyll Island Convention Center
September 26-27GACIS Fall ConferenceAthens, UGA Continuing Ed Center
November 6-8GAESP Fall ConferenceSea Palms, St. Simons Island
GAMSP/GASSP Fall ConferenceJekyll Island Club Hotel
November 7-9G-CASE Fall ConferenceAthens, Classic Center
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SPONSORS (Booth #)
Diamond
AIG VALIC (212&214) Jonathan Reilly - Provides various retirement plans. -100 Ashford Center North Suite 100,Atlanta, GA,30338, 770-395-4755
Coca-Cola (301) Bill Covington - Coca-Cola provides a wide variety ofbeverages for all occasions, from soft drinks and waterto milk. Services that cover vending, concessions andfundraising. Coca-Cola adds refreshment to the educa-tional experience of Georgia. - 8601 Dunwoody Place,Atlanta, GA, 30350, 770-558-2636
Curriculum Advantage, Inc. (201&300) Brent Coleman - Classworks is a K-12 SoftwareSolution built from 180 software products; imports datadirectly from any assessment test and automaticallyassign IEP's based on performance. Classworks' activi-ties, units and projects are correlated to Georgia'sStandards and its assessment and reporting toolsmeasure and record individual understanding of thosestandards. - 3885 Crestwood Parkway, Suite 200,Duluth, GA 30096 678-493-0689
Dell Computers - Cyber CaféJames Hardin - Georgia educational sales - 404-368-5841
Georgia Power Foundation Susan Carter - supporting educational leadership -241 Ralph McGill Blvd., Atlanta, GA, 30308, 404-506-3065
K12 InsightsShawn Barry - Online survey systems - 13800 CopperMine Road, Herdon,VA 20171, 804-365-8291
NTI Connect Ed Blaine Duggan - Communication system for direct con-tact with parents. - 369 Vista Falls Road,Arden, NC,38704, 828-388-1717
Premier (123&222) Susan Cooper - Premier is the recognized leader ininnovative student personal effectiveness products thathelp to inspire, motivate and prepare students for alifetime of success. - 2000 Kentucky Street, Bellingham,WA, 98229, 360-756-5647
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Technical Integrators - Cyber CaféPaul Sprayberry - Computer services and support -P.O. Box 1030,Tyrone, GA 30290, 678-493-5075
Platinum
eInstruction (101) Edward Barnes - 21st Century Classroom Instructionand assessment software and hardware. Providesinstant feedback,dynamic state standards, full report-ing capabilities. - 2628 Hwy 319 South, Coolidge, GA,31738, 229-891-8358
The Grow Network/CBT McGraw-Hill (321)Gary Field - From paper to pixels, you have a varietyof assessment and reporting choices to support yourteaching goals.You'll find: online diagnostic assessmentsfor the classroom; online database management, analy-sis, and reporting solutions; and local network or desk-top software to create, store, analyze, and reportassessments and results. - 111 Sams Drive,Fayetteville,, GA, 30214, 678-817-9805
Gold
Lifetouch National School Studios (223) Jeff Allen - Lifetouch offers school portraits and year-books. - 765 Harbor Bay Drive, Lawrenceville, GA,30045, 770-237-3337
Lincoln Financial Group - (120)Jayson West - Lincoln Financial Group offers retirementsolutions for the 403(b) and 457 marketplace. Lincolnhas available TSA and mutual fund platforms for K-12and offers educational personnel to deliver importantretirement plan information to employees. - 415Pisgah Church Road, #347, Greensboro, NC 27455,336-540-9531
Riverside Publishing Brent Rhodes - Educational publishing and testingservices. - 425 Spring Lake Drive Itasca, IL 60143
Silver
American Fidelity Assurance Co. (200&202) Pat Loflin - Provides educational benefits: disabilityincome insurance, Section 125 Plan services, cancerprotection,annuity plans, life insurance, long-lerm care,brokerage services, electronic billings, Pre and Postenrollment reviews, HSA Plans. - 3633 Wheeler Rd,Suite 275,Augusta, GA, 30909, 800-639-0850
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CrossPointe Schools Online/Microsoft Dynamics(303)Fran Abee - CrossPointe Schools OnLine has recentlybeen selected by Microsoft as their official K-12Business Solution creating the most comprehensive K-12 software administration suite available today.Thesuite includes an integrated, seamless Financial, HumanResources, Payroll, Student Records, State Reporting,and Facilities Management System.3902 Meeting Street, Duluth, GA 30096, 770-814-8001
Help A Child Smile (105&107) Tina Smith - We provide comprehensive oral healthcare to Georgia's children on site at school, especiallythose who otherwise would not have the opportunity tovisit a dentist. - 1806 Overlake Drive, Conyers, GA,30013, 770-760-7900
Manley Spangler Smith Architects Jan Selz - Manley Spangler Smith Architects (MSSA) isa 26 person architectural firm that specializes in thedesign of educational facilities in Georgia. MSSA pro-vides a full range of architectural design, space plan-ning, five year facility planning and construction contractadministration services. - 525 East Taylor Street, Griffin,GA, 30224, 770-227-5473
Multi Media Services - SMART Classrooms(206&208)Keith Taylor - 21st Century SMART Classrooms.SMARTboard Technologies, audio-visual & video equip-ment, projectors, video studios, on-site installation &Certified MASTER SMART Training Services. - 161Austin Ave., Marietta, GA, 30060, 770.422.3748
Thinkgate (216) Stan Griffin - Thinkgate provides educators with easy-to-use online and offline tools that facilitate testing andassessment, curriculum plan building, pacing guide cre-ation and standards unpacking; all with comprehensive,state of the art reporting. - PO Box 597,Woodstock,GA, 30188, 404-808-3648
Bronze
AAA Specialty Wholesale, Inc. (213) Jerry Abercrombie - Products for teacher appreciation,field day, children's safety, staff shirts, jackets, etc. Fullline promotional products company. - PO Box 318,Murrayville, GA, 30564, 770-534-8114
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ABC Educational Services (306) Burton Dixon - Financial Planning for Educators. - POBox 217, Kite, GA, 31049, 478-469-3322
AlphaSkills, Inc.Sarah Hawthorne - Educational Consulting Services -PO Box 188, Jeffersonville, GA, 31044, 478-945-3915
Altman + Barrett Architects (117) Walter Altman - Architectural design. - 4365 PlantationCrest Road,Valdosta, GA, 31602, 229-244-2364
Balfour Robert Smith - Class rings and graduation supplies. -2202 Macy Drive, Roswell, GA, 30076, 770-594-8155
Energy Education, Inc.Truman Atkins - Energy conservation services. - PO Box1687, Lafayette, GA, 30728, 940-867-1887
First ArtWorks (104) Jeff Bostic - First ArtWorks partners with schools tohost school-wide art exhibitions where every student'sart is framed and professionally displayed. Our artshows are some of the most widely attended events inmost schools. Looking to improve your school communi-ty? Visit us to learn more. - 6835 Shiloh Rd. East, Ste. C-1, Alpharetta, GA, 30005, 678-455-3856
Herff Jones Kevin Colcord - Class rings, graduation supplies, etc. -8613 Old Kings Road, South, Ste. 601C, Jacksonville, FL332217, 904-731-3737
IPG, Incorporated Robert F. Evans, Jr., AIA - IPG, Incorporated is aValdosta-based firm providing full architectural servicesthroughout Georgia and the southeast. IPG's projectbase is varied and includes K-12 schools, college anduniversity facilities, libraries, recreation facilities, pro-gramming, and master planning. - 807 Northwood ParkDrive,Valdosta, GA, 31602, 229-242-3557
James W. Buckley & AssociatesEd Edwards, Jack Fokes, Ed Grisham - ArchitecturalServices. - 114 N. Green Street, Swainsboro, GA, 30401,478-237-6467
Jostens Pete Wilson - Class rings and graduation supplies. -407 Central Avenue, Dalton, GA, 30720, 706-217-7328
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Knox Wall Frank King - Financial services. - 118 Shasta Drive,Thomaston, GA, 30286, 706-647-0686
Leonard's StudioCraig Keating - School photography services. 147 SanMarch Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32085, 904-829-6541
Mayfield Dairies, Inc. (308) Harold House - Milk and ice cream for schools. -1971 Delk Ind. Blvd., Marietta, GA, 30067, 770-952-3292
Rebel Yell Inc (106)Richard Jones - Rebel Yell p-eliminator. - 4486Quarterhorse Dr, Roswell, GA, 30075, 800-998-2286
Southern A&E Roy Denny - Architectural services. - 7800 The BluffsSW Suite A, Austell, GA, 30080, 770-819-7777
University Instructors (204)Irene Bailey - Distinctive K-12 tutoring programs andservices. - 3469 Lawrenceville Highway, Ste 103,Tucker,GA 30084, 770-939-3418
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Exhibitors (Booth #)
AAA Specialty Wholesale, Inc. (213)Bronze SponsorJerry Abercrombie - Products for teacher apprecia-tion, field day, children’s safety, staff shirts, jackets,etc. Full line promotional products company. - POBox 318, Murrayville, GA, 30564, 770-534-8114
ABC Educational Services (306)Bronze SponsorBurton Dixon - Financial planning for educators. -PO Box 217, Kite, GA, 31049, 478-469-3322
Achieve3000/KidBiz3000/TeenBiz3000 (218)Sharon Smalling-Norris - Non-fiction/informationaltext differentiated for each individual student’sreading level wrapped around a 5-step LiteracyProcess/Correlated to reading,writing, social stud-ies, and science standards. - 1650 Garcia Ct,TheVillages, FL, 32159, 800-951-6242
AIG VALIC (212&214)Diamond SponsorJonathan Reilly - Provides various retirement plans.- 100 Ashford Center North Suite 100,Atlanta, GA,30338, 770-395-4755
Altman + Barrett Architects (117)Bronze SponsorWalter Altman - Architectural design. - 4365Plantation Crest Road,Valdosta, GA, 31602, 229-244-2364
American Book Company (322)Karen Olson - State specific test preparation,Books and software for high school graduationtests, end-of-course tests, and middle grade exams.Non-state specific science and math flash cards. -PO Box 2638,Woodstock, GA, 30188, 770-928-2834
American Fidelity Assurance Co. (200&202)Silver SponsorPat Loflin - Provide educational benefits: disabilityincome insurance, Section 125 Plan services, cancerprotection,annuity plans, life insurance, long-termcare, brokerage services, electronic billings, Pre and
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Post enrollment reviews, HSA Plans. - 3633Wheeler Rd, Suite 275,Augusta, GA, 30909, 800-639-0850
Audio Visual Innovations (207&209)Amy Valliere - Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., found-ed in 1979, has grown to be a national leader in thepresentation industry. Headquartered in Tampa, FLwith regional offices nationwide,AVI is a full servicecompany, offering all audiovisual and video equip-ment, including computer projectors, accessories,poster printers, and installed projector systems. -1950 Evergreen Blvd., Duluth, GA, 30096, 678-542-2201
Barranco Beverage, Inc. (121)David Barranco - Barranco Beverage is a familyowned and operated business.We provide premi-um frozen beverage programs for school systemsas a healthy alternative to soft drinks and as anadditional revenue stream. Our products are madefrom 100% fruit juice, no artificial sweeteners, andare specifically designed for students. -5950 ShilohRoad East, Suite G,Alpharetta, GA 30005, 678-513-9969
Blue Bird Corporation (315)John Williams - Sales and manufacturer of schooland activity buses. - 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley,GA, 31030, 478-822-2273
Budgetext Corporation (205)Dave Cook - Offering quality used textbooks toschools nationwide with savings up to 75% off pub-lishers net pricing and new dictionary and resourcematerial’s up to 40% off retail. - 1936 N. ShilohDrive, Fayetteville,AR, 72703, 479-684-3364
Central Michigan University (116)Lillian Banks Johnson - Central Michigan Universityin Metro Atlanta offers adult-friendly master’sdegrees in education and administration. Classesmeet locally evenings or weekends in compressedterms with degree completion possible in less thantwo years. CMU is an accredited state university.More than 60,000 students have earned theirdegrees from CMU’s off-campus programs. - 2120Powers Ferry Road, Suite 200,Atlanta, GA 30339,770-933-7660.
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Clear Concepts Consulting Group, Inc. (99)Al Lee - Employee benefit management services. -115 Perimeter Center Place,Atlanta, GA, 30346,770-640-0500
Coca-Cola (301)Diamond SponsorBill Covington - Coca-Cola provides a wide varietyof beverages for all occasions, from soft drinks andwater to milk. Services that cover vending, conces-sions and fundraising. Coca-Cola adds refreshmentto the educational experience of Georgia. - 8601Dunwoody Place,Atlanta, GA, 30350, 770-558-2636
Coleman Technologies, Inc. (307)Les Lambert - Coleman Technologies designs andinstalls advanced networking solutions. Our richmethodology, based on our aerospace engineeringbackground, differentiates us from our competitors.- 990 Hammond Drive, Suite 620,Atlanta, GA30328, 407-284-6669
CrossPointe Schools OnLine/MicrosoftDynamics (303)Silver SponsorFran Abee - CrossPointe Schools OnLine hasrecently been selected by Microsoft as their officialK-12 business solution creating the most compre-hensive K-12 software administration suite availabletoday.The suite includes an integrated, seamlessfinancial, human resources, payroll, student records,state reporting, and facilities management system. -3902 Meeting Street, Duluth, GA 30096, 770-814-8001
Curriculum Advantage, Inc. (201&300)Diamond Sponsor Brent Coleman - Classworks is a K-12 SoftwareSolution built from 180 software products; importsdata directly from any assessment test and auto-matically assign IEP’s based on performance.Classworks’ activities, units and projects are corre-lated to Georgia’s Standards and its assessment andreporting tools measure and record individualunderstanding of those standards. - 3885Crestwood Parkway, Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30096678-493-0689
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Dalton Communications Inc (119)Frank Watts - two way radios sales and serviceICOM. - 800 Glenwood Ave, Dalton, GA, 30721,706-259-5542
Educational Options, Inc. (203)Skip Villerot - Provider of online middle and highschool curriculum. - 3440 N. Fairfax Drive,Arlington,VA, 22201, 703-243-7460
eInstruction (101)Platinum SponsorEdward Barnes - 21st Century classroom instruc-tion and assessment software and hardware.Provides instant feedback,dynamic state standards,full reporting capabilities. - 2628 Hwy 319 South,Coolidge, GA, 31738, 229-891-8358
Georgia Educational Tools, Inc. (306)Greta Clark - Provide both teacher and studentresources that are specifically aligned to theGeorgia Performance Standards. - 3500 BeachwoodCourt, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, 800-586-9940
Georgia Retirement Council (102)Rick Carnes - Retirement planning for educators. -PO Box 1398, Covington, GA, 30015, 770-786-4820
Georgia School Boards Association (115)Lori Sours - The GSBA Risk Management Fundsprovides property, liability, workers’ compensationcoverages, loss control and claims managementservices for Georgia public schools.The Fundswork directly with claims managers, insurance bro-kers, attorneys and other specialists to eliminatethe insurance purchasing process and at the sametime reducing the total cost of risk management. -5120 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043,678-376-0003
Help A Child Smile (105&107)Silver SponsorTina Smith - We provide comprehensive oral healthcare to Georgia’s children on site at school, espe-cially those who otherwise would not have theopportunity to visit a dentist. - 1806 OverlakeDrive, Conyers, GA, 30013, 770-760-7900
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Ident-A-Kid Services (319)Bill Levinsohn - child photo identification program.- PO Box 8407, Columbus, GA, 31908, 706-569-0044
iLearn, Inc. (215)Todd Morrell - iLearn Math represents a new wayto teach math that actually reduces teacher work-load while producing dramatic gains in studentachievement. iLearn delivers differentiated instruc-tion that provides just the right content at just theright pace for each student. - 1395 S. MariettaPkwy, Marietta, GA, 30067, 770-218-0972
Ingersoll-Rand Security Technologies (113)Mark Blalock - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologiesis committed to creating and sustaining safe,secure, productive, physical environments in theeducation market. - 3120 Medlock Bridge Road,Norcross, GA, 30071, 770-662-0059
Jekyll Island Convention and Visitors Bureau(118)Lynda Ethridge- Information about Jekyll Island, siteof the 2007 Summer GAEL Conference!
Jim's Sports Flooring & More (100)Jim Schaffer - Multi-Purpose Pro-Line MP-5000 sus-pended sports flooring suitable for basketball, vol-leyball, tennis, and roller hockey as well as socialactivities. Weight room rubber flooring, wet areaflooring,VCT and classroom carpeting, 3806Riverbank Drive, SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, 770-985-4520
Lakeshore Learning Materials (305)Rich Carlson - Lakeshore offers a complete line ofessential learning materials from infants, early child-hood through elementary. Many of these items areexclusive to Lakeshore. - 2695 E Dominguez Street,Carson, CA, 90895, 310-537-8600
Lifetouch National School Studios (223)Gold SponsorJeff Allen - Lifetouch offers school portraits andyearbooks. - 765 Harbor Bay Drive, Lawrenceville,GA, 30045, 770-237-3337
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Lincoln Financial Group - (120)Gold SponsorJayson West - Lincoln Financial Group offers retire-ment solutions for the 403(b) and 457 marketplace.Lincoln has available TSA and mutual fund platformsfor K-12 and offers educational personnel to deliv-er important retirement plan information toemployees. - 415 Pisgah Church Road, #347,Greensboro, NC 27455, 336-540-9531
Mayfield Dairies, Inc. (308)Bronze SponsorHarold House - Milk and ice cream for schools. -1971 Delk Ind. Blvd., Marietta, GA, 30067, 770-952-3292
MeccaTech, Inc. (317)Heather Smith - Our mission is to maximizeMedicaid reimbursement for service school dis-tricts provide to eligible students and to assistthese districts with regulatory compliance throughthe use of technology. - 485 Bryan SE,Atlanta, GA,30312, 404-230-9416
Multi Media Services-SMART Classrooms(206&208)Silver SponsorKeith Taylor - Providing SMART Classroom audio-visual solutions for more effective teaching andlearning. Master AV & SMARTboard Installation,Certified SMART Training and Foundation Grants! -161 Austin Avenue, Marietta, GA, 30060, 770-422-3748
Notification Technologies-NTec, LLC (302)Norman Tee Faircloth - Emergency and non-emer-gency employee-parent communication/notification.- 3395 Osborne Place, Macon, GA, 31204, 478-477-3240
Original Works Art Program (313)Rita Harman - Original Works is the "original" artbased fundraising program.We reproduce children’sartwork on gifts and keepsakes for the families.Wealso offer ceramic tiles for commemorative tile wallinstallations. Let us show you how to raise fundswhile supporting the arts. - 5685 Creekside Court,Norcross, GA 30092, 770-446-1640
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Owl Education, Inc. (122)Julia Kinard - Owl Education provides web-baseddata collection (online surveys), analysis, andreporting tools for Federal Programs NeedsAssessment, including Title I,Title II, and ESL. -2420Valentine’s Court, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-469-2472
Performance Matters (108)David Sutton - Performance Matters partners withschool districts to provide vertically integrated,’customized’ Student Achievement ManagementSystems for data-driven decision making withadvanced data disaggregation.The common out-come is to provide customers with the contextualinformation for improved student achievement,improved organizational performance and to guidepolicy and board governance. - 507 N. New YorkAve. Suite 205,Winter Park, FL, 32789, 407-645-1800
Pioneer ETTC - (112)Elizabeth Crews - The mission of the ETTC’s is toprovide high quality, low cost, convenient access toeducational technology training for educators serv-ing, or preparing for service, in Georgia’s Pre-Kthrough Post secondary (P-16) schools. - 1342Highway 254, Cornelia, GA 30528, 706-865-4121
Premier (123&222)Diamond SponsorSusan Cooper - Premier is the recognized leader ininnovative student personal effectiveness productsthat help to inspire, motivate and prepare studentsfor a lifetime of success. - 2000 Kentucky Street,Bellingham,WA, 98229, 360-756-5647
Public Consulting Group (320)Robert Gilleo - Public Consulting GroupsEducation Services Practice Area offers full serviceconsulting integrated with innovative and scalableWeb and Palm(R)-based technology solutions. Ourexpertise spans across various education adminis-trative functions including MedicaidReimbursement, Special Education, GeneralEducation, Data-Driven Decision Making andSchool Security. PCGs special education & Medicaidreimbursement technology solutions includeEasyIEP for the development of IEPs and manage-
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ment of special education information, EasyTRACfor the documentation of health-related servicesand EasyAOC for the documentation of adminis-trative outreach claiming activities. - 200 S Tryon St,Suite 600, Charlotte, NC, 28202, 704-372-9384
RA-LIN & Associates (109)Alan Windom - RA-LIN & Associates is one ofGeorgia’s most respected builders.With almost100 K-12 school projects delivered, RA-LIN pro-vides the experience and professional constructionmanagement skills to do more than just deliver ontime and within budget.Ask us about a betterapproach for your next project. - 101 ParkwoodCircle, Carrollton, GA 30117, 770-834-4884, ext.289.
Rebel Yell Inc (106)Bronze SponsorRichard Jones - Rebel Yell p-eliminator. - 4486Quarterhorse Dr, Roswell, GA, 30075, 800-998-2286
Richardson Technology Systems, Inc. (103)Tracy Novak - For over 40 years, RichardsonAssociates - Electronics has providing superiordesign, installation and service of communicationsand life safety systems including intercom, tele-phone systems, video distribution networks, datasystems, multimedia management, professionalsound, and fire alarm and security for schools andhospitals across the State of Georgia. - 70Crestridge Drive, Suwanee, GA, 30024, 678-376-8884
Scantron Corporation (314)Ellen Hobart - Scantron Corporation’s Testing andAssessment Division offers a unique assessmentsolution that combines a research-based, content-rich computer adaptive test known as PerformanceSeries and a content-neutral, highly flexible testingplatform known as Achievement Series that educa-tors use to develop and administer on-line and on-paper tests. - 34 Parker, Irvine, CA, 92618, 800-722-6876
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School Datebooks (304)Emily Hambidge - Custom academic datebooks fea-turing our exclusive full-color PolyFusionTM cov-ers.We format your handbook, place your eventson the day and post it all online for free. SchoolDatebooks - At Your Service. - 2880 US 231, Suite200, Lafayette, IN, 47909, 765-471-8883
School Specialty Education Essentials (299)Carol Watson - School Specialty EducationEssentials helps educators engage and inspire stu-dents through our expertise in educational prod-ucts, furniture and equipment. - W6316 DesignDrive, Greenville,WI, 54942, 888-388-3224
Sheffield Office Products (309)Ed George - Office/school supplies and furniture. -3400-B Corporate Way, Duluth, GA, 30096, 800-873-3920
Software Technology, Inc. (217)Ruby McCullough - Education data managementsolutions- 4721 Morrison Drive, Suite 200, Mobile,AL, 36609, 800-844-0884
Southern Business Communications (323)Phil Lunney - AV equipment, 21st century class-room projections, and smart boards. - 3170 Reps.Miller Road Suite 190, Norcross, GA, 30071, 800-849-4088
Sprint Nextel (318)Robert Lacey - Sprint Nextel serves the wirelessvoice and data needs of the education community.From GPS bus tracking to wireless access to stu-dent information systems, Sprint Nextel is thechoice of educators in Georgia and around thecountry. - 6575 The Corners Parkway, Norcross,GA, 30092, 404-456-0371
Texas Instruments (219)Ned Colley - Texas Instruments educational tech-nology, training, and curricular materials areresearch-based and designed to help increase stu-dent achievement in math and science.Visit TI’sbooth or education.ti.com - PO Box 650311,Dallas,TX, 75265, 972-917-0578
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The Educated Choice Insurance Agency(312)Lauren Lechner - The Educated Choice InsuranceAgency offers quality insurance products focusingon the needs of individuals within the educationalcommunity.We additionally give back to theschools with partnership opportunities. - 1685 N.Opdyke Road,Auburn Hill, MI 48326, 877 ECIA1237980
The Grow Network/CBT McGraw-Hill (321)Platinum SponsorGary Field - From paper to pixels, you have a vari-ety of assessment and reporting choices to supportyour teaching goals.You’ll find: online diagnosticassessments for the classroom; online databasemanagement, analysis, and reporting solutions; andlocal network or desktop software to create, store,analyze, and report assessments and results. - 111Sams Drive, Fayetteville,, GA, 30214, 678-817-9805
Thinkgate (216)Silver SponsorStan Griffin - Thinkgate provides educators witheasy-to-use online and offline tools that facilitatetesting and assessment, curriculum plan building,pacing guide creation and standards unpacking; allwith comprehensive, state of the art reporting. -PO Box 597,Woodstock, GA, 30188, 404-808-3648
University Instructors (204)Bronze SponsorIrene Bailey - Distinctive K-12 tutoring programsand services. - 3469 Lawrenceville Highway, Ste103,Tucker, GA 30084, 770-939-3418
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Conference Information
Please wear your conference name badgefor admission to conference activities.
Admission to the Super Bowl TailgateParty will be by name badge only.
A Monday box lunch is available to con-ference registrants. Please utilize thistime to visit the EXPO.
You must be present to win door prizesawarded on Tuesday.
Opinions of speakers and materials dis-tributed do not necessarily reflect opin-ions of GAEL.
Conference attendees will be provided anopportunity to evaluate the 2007 GAELWinter Conference via e-mail.
Please thank Conference sponsors andexhibitors for their support of the 2007GAEL Winter Conference.
The Georgia Association of Educational Leaders5634 Atlanta Highway, Suite 300
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Phone: 770-967-2050Fax: 770-967-2021
E-mail: [email protected]