More than 20 NEW Programs!

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1 Program Guide More than 20 NEW Programs! The Colorado Principals Center is a non-profit network that is designed to: Inspire & develop courageous leaders Enhance learning for all students Improve the quality of public schools THE COLORADO PRINCIPALS CENTER IS BASED AT

2 OUR MISSION We provide ongoing leadership development, create partnerships and networking opportunities, support aspiring school leaders, study current and future trends, and engage in the political process. COLORADO PRINCIPALS CENTER MEMBERSHIP District level All principals & school leaders who work in a member school district register at member rates. Individual level (NEW) $30 for principals and school leaders from non-member districts Free for principals and school leaders from member districts Benefits of Individual Membership 1 FREE Breakfast Conversation Member discounts on program fees Guests from your school receive discount on programs Early notification on activities and leadership programs Relicensure & University credits available Cross-district networking 100% Guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of any program, we will provide a refund or credit. HOW IS THE COLORADO PRINCIPALS CENTER FUNDED? School districts School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver Program fees Many voluntary practitioners UPCOMING PROGRAMS IN 2010 (MORE DETAILS IN OCTOBER, 2009) Change Leadership with Tony Wagner, Author & Harvard Professor/Researcher (in collaboration with Colorado Staff Development Council) Data Driven Dialogue with Elliot Asp & Julie Oxenford O Brian Standard-Based Grading & Report Cards with Linda McCaslin, Principal with Englewood Public Schools Facilitating Effective Meetings with Susan Sparks, former Front Range BOCES Director School Reform Policy with State Rep. Mike Johnston, former High School Principal & President Obama s education advisor The Breakthrough Coach s Work Less, Produce More & Still Get the Job Done with Malachi Pancoast THE COLORADO PRINCIPALS CENTER IS BASED AT

3 LEADERSHIP Leading School Reform & Student Achievement Bob Marzano, Denver author, researcher & teacher Oct. 9, 2009, 7:30 10:30 a.m. $35 member/$45 non-member/$25 guest Managing Conflict for Positive Change Workshop Cindy Harrison, Staff Developer & former Adams 12 Director Oct. 16, 7:30 10:30 a.m. $30 member/$40 non-member/$20 guest Breakfast Conversations on School Leadership Dialogue & discussion with teachers, principals, staff developers, superintendents, charter & online schools. Series of $80 member/$95 non-member/$60 guest or $15 member/$20 non-member/$10 guest Distinguished Principals Selected by CASE & CDE Dan Cohan/Pomona HS; Sheila Pottorff/Conrad Ball MS; Kay Collins/South ES; Sophia Masewicz/Kearney MS Sept. 25, 2009, 7:30 9 a.m. Online Learning in Virtual Schools Heather O Mara & Sherida Petersen/Hope Online/K-12, Sohne Van Seluse/eDCSD, Jeanne Ross/DPS Online High School, Sarah Ault/Colorado Connections Academy Oct. 23, 2009, 7:30 9 a.m. Literacy Achievement: Local & National Perspectives Ellin Keene, Steph Harvey, Debbie Miller, Chris Tovani, Colorado authors and professional developers Dec. 4, 2009, 7:30 9 a.m. Leadership in Schools of Choice (K-12) KIPP Sunshine Peak, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts, Denver School of Science & Technology, West Denver Prep, Lone Tree Jan. 22, 2010, 7:30 9 a.m. Change Leadership Tony Wagner by ichat Feb. 12, 2009, 7:30 9 a.m. Leadership After Crisis Frank DeAngelis, Columbine HS Principal and others TBA April 9, 2009, 7:30 9 a.m. Monthly Podcast Series: The Breakthrough Coach Series of 12 podcasts plus monthly support groups with staff from The Breakthrough Coach. Subscription includes both principal and secretary. Podcasts begin upon registration. Details online. $295 individual member, $325 district member, $375 non-member EDUCATIONAL REFORM Standards-Based School & District Re-Organization Presentation and visits to District 50/Westminster Schools Includes elementary, middle and high school tours with principal & participant dialogue presented by Copper Stoll, Pam Swanson and other district leaders. Sept. 18 and Nov. 6, 2009, Jan. 15 and April 15, 2010, 7:45 10:00 a.m. Series of 4 $50 member/ $60 non-member/$40 guest Creating School Culture that Improves Student Achievement Held at Prairie Middle School with Kandy Cassaday and her leadership team. Oct. 2, 2009 & Nov. 6, 2009, 8:30 noon 2-Day $50 member/$60 non-member/ $35 guest

4 CAREER TRANSITIONS Countdown to School Leadership - Preparing for Application & Interview Process Series of 4 intensive half-day workshops on Saturday mornings conducted by Mike Campbell, Veronica Benavidez & Jim Brickey with district-level hiring staff. Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 2009, Jan. 9 and 23, :30 a.m. - noon $255 member/$280 non-member Leadership Beyond Retirement Facilitated by Jim Brickey with former school leaders who retired, but continue to work! Sat., Dec. 12, 9 11:30 a.m. $25 member/$35 non-member Leadership Succession Series Series of 5 sessions facilitated by Jim Brickey Aug. 25, 2009, Sept Jun dates set by participants, depending on Professional Learning Network selected. $95 member/$105 non-member Transitions Workshop Jane Ellison, Co-Director of Center for Cognitive Coaching Aug. 25, 2009, 3 5:30 p.m. $35 member/$40 non-member Professional Learning Network meetings (4 meetings for each of 3 areas, dates set by participants select one area of interest below) Principals new to position Experienced principals new to school Principals planning/opening new schools $70 member/$80 non-member VISITS TO SCHOOLS OF CHOICE $10 member/$15 non-member/$5 guest Receive a free Breakfast Conversation on Jan. 22 if you register for all 4 Schools of Choice visits. KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy & Denver Collegiate High School (with both MS and HS principals) Sept. 11, 2009, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Denver School for Science & Technology (with both MS and HS principals) Jan. 8, 2010, 8:30 10:30 a.m. West Denver Prep (MS) March 3, 2010, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Denver Venture School April 7, 2010, 8:30 10:30 a.m. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT State of ELL in Colorado Workshops: Series of 3 workshops, 7:30 10:30 a.m. Leadership Lessons Learned: Practices of Successful Schools Serving ELL on December 11 Barbara Medina, CDE Assistant Commissioner, Innovation & Transformation Vocabulary Development: Building-Wide Programs Help ALL Learners in January, date TBD and Scaffolding Increases Student Achievement for ALL Learners in February, date TBD Jorge Garcia, Director of Literacy & Language Support, Boulder Valley Schools Series: $65 member/$75 non-member/$40 guest Individual workshops: $25 member/$30 non-member/$15 guest Classroom Walkthrough Workshop Amy Weed, St. Vrain Assistant Superintendent & former DPS Principal Nov. 13, 2009, 7:30 10:30 a.m. $30 member/$40 non-member/$20 guest Brain Research: Top 10 Things Every Principal Needs to Know Kim Bevill, Founder of Grey Matters Nov. 20, 2009, 7:30 10:30 a.m. $30 member/$40 member/$20 guest

5 COLORADO PRINCIPALS CENTER REGISTRATION FORM Please return via fax to First/Last Name: School/Organization: Title: District: Work Personal Work phone: (Please circle) District member? YES (use member fees) NO (use non-member fees*) Name of program Date(s) Price(s) *To use member rates, add $30 to become an individual member. Total For payment by credit/purchasing card, complete the following information: Name of credit card: Person s name on credit card: Account number: Expiration date: Signature: For payment by invoice, check box. Colorado Principals Center will send invoice via % Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied with the quality of any program, we will refund your fee or grant credit to another program. Current Colorado Principal Center Member Districts include: Adams 1/Mapleton, Adams 12/Five Star, Adams 14/Commerce City, Adams 50/Westminster, Aurora, Boulder Valley, Brighton 27J, Cherry Creek, Denver, Douglas County, Elizabeth, Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, St. Vrain Relicensure and University credits available. Receive 1 credit for every 15 program hours.