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PUBLIC EDUCATION LEADERS

EXTRAORDINARY

Early Registration Deadline: January 10th

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NSBA recognizes inspirational individuals from all walks of life, pioneers in their respective fields, who made extraordinary contributions to society. Their courage and commitment to excellence helped shape their communities and our nation. A nation where an educator can become an astronaut, a representative for the voiceless can reach the Supreme Court, and a farmer’s son can rise above hardships and poverty to become the first and foremost education reformer.

As a school board member YOU make an extraordinary contribution to our country by helping shape the leaders of tomorrow. Your decisions play a critical role in the lives of children and the future of our communities. Being an extraordinary school board member

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requires a commitment to student achievement and ensuring every student receives a high-quality education. It is essential to stay informed of the latest issues, trends, and best practices in public education, and the NSBA Annual Conference and Exposition is the only national event that offers education leaders these resources and access to the experts.

Visit the website and find inspiration in the stories of remarkable leaders, then join your fellow public education leaders at the 2018 NSBA Annual Conference.

EXTRAORDINARYTHE CONFERENCE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION LEADERS

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Continuing Education CreditsCheck with your respective state school boards association to determine if attendance at the NSBA Annual Conference meets its requirements for continuing education or training. You can earn up to 45 hours of credits in San Antonio!

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

8:00 AM–6:00 PMAttendee Registration

9:00 AM–4:30 PMPre-Conference Workshops

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

7:00 AM –5:00 PMAttendee Registration

8:30 AM –10:00 AM General Session

10:30 AM–11:45 AM Concurrent Sessions

10:30 AM–4:00 PM

(11:45 – 1:30 & 2:45 – 3:45 exclusive hours)

Exhibit Hall

12:00 PM–12:30 PM Study Hall Sessions


12:00 PM–2:00 PM Luncheons

1:30 PM–2:45 PM Concurrent Sessions


3:45 PM –5:00 PM Concurrent Sessions

4:00 PM –5:00 PMLittle Kids Rock Jam Session

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

7:00 AM –4:30 PMAttendee Registration

8:30 AM –9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions

10:00 AM–11:30 AM General Session

11:30 AM– 4:00 PM

(11:45 - 1:30 & 2:45 - 3:45 exclusive hours)

Exhibit Hall



12:00 PM– 2:00 PM Luncheons




5:15 PM –5:45 PM NAMM Drum Circle

MONDAY, APRIL 9

7:30 AM–12:00 PMAttendee Registration

8:30 AM –9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions

10:00 AM–11:15 AM Concurrent Sessions

11:30 AM–1:00 PMClosing General Session

General Session Speakers

Terry Bradshaw“Why Not Your Best”

Co-host and Analyst, FOX NFL Sunday and NFL Legend

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Ann ComptonLegendary ABC News’ White House Correspondent (1973-2014)

SUNDAY, APRIL 8

Julián CastroSecretary of Housing and Urban Development (2014-2017)Mayor of San Antonio, Texas (2009-2014)

MONDAY, APRIL 9


Pre-Conference WorkshopsArrive early and get a jump-start on learning!

FRIDAY, APRIL 6

Morning Workshop Sessions | 9:00 AM–12:00 PMNo. 1: Building a Rock-Solid School Board-Superintendent PartnershipNo. 2: Educational Equity 101: Assuring Success for AllNo. 3: Follow the Blueprint for a More Successful Planning Process and Better Long-Term ResultsNo. 4: Great Governing Coffeehouse for Board Members No. 5: High-Performing Governance Teams: Strategies to Reach the Next LevelNo. 6: Hot Technologies*No. 7: Innovative Teaching and Learning with iPad* No. 8: Leading with PurposeNo. 9: From the Courthouse to the Schoolhouse: What School Board Members Need to Know About School LawNo. 10: The Other Side of the Report Card- Part I

Afternoon Workshops Sessions | 1:30 PM–4:30 PMNo. 11: A Road Map for Success: Governance for New Board MembersNo. 12: Disrupting Poverty: Turning High Poverty Schools into High-Performing SchoolsRegistration fee includes $25 workshop materials fee.No. 13: Increase Your Diversity and Inclusion AwarenessRegistration fee includes $10 workshop fee.No. 14: Hot Technologies*No. 15: Innovative Teaching and Learning with iPad (Session is limited to 20 participants)No. 16: Leading with PurposeNo. 17: The Other Side of the Report Card- Part II

These popular programs are ticketed events open to all conference attendees. Fees are in addition to full conference program registration fees.

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TICKETEDEVENTS

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*Limited seats available

No. 18: Understanding the Key Work of School BoardsNo. 21: From Digitization to Personalization- Building Better Analytics into Your Learning Environments

Full Day Workshop | 9:00 AM–4:30 PMNo. 19: Best Practices of the Nation’s Most Rapidly Improving Schools

Special Afternoon Workshop | 1:30 PM–4:30 PMNo. 20: New School Board Member Boot Camp Pre-Conference Workshop: Ethics, Board Meetings, and the Role of a School Board Member

Experiential Learning VisitsHosted by National Connection

These site visits offer a rare opportunity to explore the nexus of technology and education in practice. You’ll gain invaluable hands-on experiences you can take home.

Thursday, April 5Social Media and Your District Brand: Insights from DellRegan High School, Joe Lee Johnson High School, and Dell Friday, April 6Going Beyond the Game at Northside Independent School DistrictNorthside Independent School District

STEM in the Real-World: Tours of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. and Alamo Area Academies, Inc.

Saturday, April 7A Taste of the Future at the Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio Campus

Sunday April 8 Helping Future Generations Remember—The Alamo and Beyond

Monday, April 9STEM in the Real-World: Tours of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. and Alamo Area Academies, Inc.

Marvels of Modern Medicine—US Army Medical Department Center and School (AMEDDC&S), Fort Sam Houston

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Meal EventsDine with your school board colleagues and NSBA council boards while hearing from distinguished speakers at these popular events.

Saturday, April 7Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) Luncheon12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Christopher Emdin, Associate ProfessorDepartment of Mathematics, Science and TechnologyTeachers College, Columbia University

National Hispanic Council of School Board Members Luncheon12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Presenter: Henry Cisneros, former US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and former Mayor of San Antonio

Sunday, April 8National American Indian/Alaska Native Council of School Board Members BreakfastSunday, 8:00 AM–9:30 AM

Presenter: Jennifer Loren, Cherokee Nation Businesses, Executive Producer and Host of Osiyo, Voices of the Cherokee People

National Black Council of School Board Members LuncheonSunday, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Presenter: Ernest G. Green, Member of the Little Rock Nine/Consultant

Education Technology LuncheonSunday, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM

Presenter: Will Richardson, Co-founder, Modern Learner Media

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NSBA’s Council of School Attorneys School Law Seminar offers a specialized continuing legal education experience

for attorneys representing K-12 public school boardsSchool attorneys attending the seminar gain invaluable insights and practical advice from experienced practitioners on the key legal issues currently facing public schools, including:

• Employment issues for women educators• Religious speech in public schools• NSBA legal advocacy and Supreme Court update• Attorney ethics in schools• Cell phones and recording devices• Construction contracts• Decaying school infrastructure …

…plus, a dynamic opening panel discussion on key Supreme Court school cases originating in Texas and their impact today, specialized sessions and networking events on special education, labor and collective bargaining, new to the practice of school law, in house counsel, and state association counsel.

Your school attorney should not miss this unique school law experience!

SEMINARSCHOOL LAW

April 5-7, 2018

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Master Class Change-leaders in education share how innovative approaches and unique leadership styles can improve student achievement.

Disrupting Poverty: Turning Poverty Schools into High-Performing High Schools Presenter: Dr. William Parrett, Director, Center for School Improvement, Boise State University

Let’s Stop Doing Things That Don’t Work, and Really Close the Achievement GapPresenters: Barbara Nemko, Superintendent, Napa County Schools; Hall Davidson, Senior Director of Global Initiatives, Discovery Education

Youth in School Governance: Maximizing Student Representation on Your BoardPresenter: Derek Peterson, International Youth-in-Governance Expert Advisor

Great to Greater: How the Best Schools and Education Systems Keep Getting BetterPresenter: Douglas Reeves, Partner, Creative Leadership Solutions

Equity SolutionsPresenters: Magna Grand Prize Winners

School Board/Superintendent Relations Presenters: Thomas J. Gentzel, Executive Director & CEO, National School Boards Association; Daniel A. Domenech, Executive Director, AASA, The School Superintendents Association

Profile of a Graduate: A North Star for 21st Century District TransformationPresenters: Ken Kay, CEO, EdLeader21; Aaron Spence, Superintendent, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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PROGRAMMINGOPTIONS


With over 200 workshop sessions organized into 10 focus areas, it’s easy for your team to find the content that best benefits your district. Take a look at these three focus areas that will foster growth and support you, your team, and your students.

New School Board Member Boot Camp Workshops

Essential training to help new board members hone their leadership skills and give others a chance to refresh their knowledge while networking with colleagues from across the country.

• New Board Member Boot Camp Pre-Conference Session: Ethics, Board Meetings, and the Role of a School Board Member

• Understanding the Key Work of School Boards—An Overview • Basic Parliamentary Procedure for NEW Board Members • Introduction to Roles & Responsibilities of a School Board Member• Board Superintendent Relationships • Understanding Effective Governance • Legal Preview

Equity SessionsAs part of NSBA’s dedication to ensuring that all students receive the resources and support they need to succeed, we are offering sessions throughout the conference focusing on a

range of equity issues. Our goal is to provide you with crucial background information and specific strategies and plans to support your work towards providing an equitable education to every child.

• Pre-Conference No. 2: Educational Equity 101: Assuring Success for All

• Representing All Students Through an Ethnic Studies Curriculum

• Trauma-Informed Systems in Schools: How to Support Black Students Through Mental Health

• School and Community Collaboration Supporting the Education of American Indian Students

• The Digital Age in Schools: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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The 2018 NSBA Annual Conference is packed with peer-selected educational sessions on the most pressing topics and issues faced by superintendents and administrators. Hear from expert speakers and participate in educational sessions designed to inform AND inspire:

• Pre-Conference No. 13: Increase Your Diversity and Inclusion Awareness

• Creating a Safe and Welcoming Environment for Students Impacted by Immigration Enforcement Actions: Lessons Learned

• The Superintendent-Board Relationship—Finding and Sustaining the Right Fit

• Team of 8 Empowering a Community Through Partnerships and Planning

• Trauma-Informed Systems in Schools: How to Support Black Students Through Mental Health

• Taking Your 1:1 Initiative to the Next Level: Four Pillars to Successfully Implement Digital Teaching and Learning Districtwide

• Navigating the Current Political Waters in Addressing Transgender Issues: a Legal and District Perspective

• The Wheels on the Bus: Strategically Planning to Build Community Support

• The Country’s Urgent Need for Better K-12 College and Career Counselling

Superintendent Focused Sessions

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Whether you’re new or seasoned in managing district operations, the following sessions were designed to deepen your knowledge and skills essential to optimizing business operations for your school district.

• Interest Based Bargaining: A More Productive Way to Negotiate with the Teachers’ Association

• Team of 8 Empowering a Community Through Partnerships and Planning

• Building a Sustainable Technology Integration Initiative

• Sheltering Your Students - A Guide to the Funding, Design and Construction of FEMA Safe Rooms on K-12 Campuses

• Facility and Infrastructure Planning for the Future: A Ten-Year Plan Approach

• Aligning Promises and Expectations in Capital (Construction) Project Planning - The Board’s Accountability for Budget Development

• Paying too much in Unemployment? Give reasonable assurance.

• Adversaries to Allies: Transforming Divisive Union Negotiations to Trusting Partnerships

• Creative Financing that Increases Resources

• Running a Technology Learning Initiative with a Shoestring Budget

Chief Financial Officer/ Business Officer Focused Sessions

EXHIBIT HOURS

Saturday, April 7

10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours: 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM and

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Sunday, April 8

11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours: 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM and

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Campus Expo Features


This year’s Campus Expo features innovative education products and services to boost student achievement and save your district money. Visit with over 280 exhibitors ready to help your district succeed in every facet. The hall covers 44,000 square feet of space, ensuring you’ll find the solutions you need. Whether you’re looking for the latest anti-bullying techniques, new equipment, or school buses, the Campus Expo has solutions for your district.

Popular features returning include:

• Study Halls

• Aetna Health and Wellness Pavilion

• The Green Zone

• Music and Arts Main Street

• Technology Innovation Pavilion

• Cutting-Edge AveNEW

• Marketplace

• Superintendent Lounge

• NSBA Booth


For more information about the exhibit hall, contact Susan Clubb at [email protected].

Community Service Opportunity


Fighting hunger and feeding hope in San Antonio and Southwest Texas

Kick off your conference experience by volunteering to help fight hunger and feed hope in San Antonio! Join education leaders Friday afternoon as we pack 12,000 pounds of food for the San Antonio Food Bank.

Your help makes a difference!

Community Service ProjectSan Antonio Convention CenterFriday, April 6 • 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

Are you a newcomer to the NSBA Annual Conference? Or looking for some suggestions on navigating more than 200 sessions to best benefit you and your school district? Check out just a few of the hot topics offered at this year’s conference!

• Immigration and Public School: The Legal Context• Unity Works! Supporting Educational Equity and Diversity• Google-licious (Back by Popular Demand)• Effective Responses to Student Mental Health Issues• School Food Recovery Programs• Navigating the Current Political Waters in Addressing Transgender

Issues: “a Legal and District Perspective

• Linking Community Leadership and Latino Educational Excellence Programming

Full session listing will be available on the conference app.

Hot Topics


Latino students currently make up 25% of school children and will become a third of the US student population by 2050. Our nation is dependent on these future learners and leaders.

Join NSBA and the National Hispanic Council of School Board Members for a special morning of programming focused on how leaders, policymakers, and advocates can work alongside Latino students and families for collective empowerment.

Latino Leadership FocusMonday, April 9

Hispanic Council of School Board Members

National School Boards Association

nhcLinking Community Leadership and Latino Educational Excellence


CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEESConference Fees National Connection/CUBE General

Early Registration before 1/10/2018

$740 $915

General Registration after 1/10/2018

$770 $965

Spouse/Family Members (18 years or older)

$65 $65

HOUSING INFORMATIONVisit the website to see all the NSBA hotels available in San Antonio.

You must be registered for the conference and receive a confirmation I.D. number before you can reserve your housing. All reservations should be made prior to March 8, 2018. Room availability and conference rates cannot be guaranteed after this date.

National Connection LoungeNational Connection and CUBE districts, stop by your exclusive lounge to relax, grab a cup of coffee, and network with other engaged leaders. This year, the lounge will offer interactive activities that will introduce you to new technologies that can inspire and engage your students.

Don’t forget to check out the National Connection hosted sessions!

If you are unsure if your district qualifies, contact us at [email protected].

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