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The 44th Annual CASE Education Leadership Convention

Leading with Impact: Strategies for Success

JULY 22 – 23, 2013 Pre-Convention Workshops

JULY 24 – 26, 2013 Main Convention

Breckenridge, Colorado

REGISTER BY JUNE 14 AND SAVE UP TO $85 www.co-case.org/2013convention


44TH ANNUAL CASE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONVENTION

Event Schedule

QUESTIONS?

Attendees contact: Leisa Sacry at [email protected] or 303.762.8762, ext. 100

Presenters contact: Ryan Harrison at [email protected] or 303.762.8762, ext. 110

Register before slots fill up!Register early for the lowest price. Separate registration fees required for the Pre-Convention Workshops and the main Convention. You can register for both at the same time.

Register online. It’s easy!

1 Visit www.co-case.org/2013convention 2 Click on the registration link in the upper right corner

I count on CASE to provide the resources and support

that make a positive impact on my work as a school

administrator. Attending the Annual CASE Education

Leadership Convention is a really valuable way to access

the outstanding learning that the association offers and

to gain knowledge that you can immediately put to use

back home in your school or district.

LISA ESCÁRCEGA2012–2013 CASE President-elect

Please check the Schedule-at-a-Glance on the CASE Convention website closer to the event to confirm dates and times. A final Schedule-at-a-Glance will be available onsite.

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PRE-CONVENTION MAIN CONVENTION

MONDAY 7.22 TUESDAY 7.23 WEDNESDAY 7.24 THURSDAY 7.25 FRIDAY 7.26

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Pre-Convention Registration and Materials Pick-up

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Pre-Convention Registration and Materials Pick-up

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Main Convention Registration and Materials Pick-up

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Registration and Materials Pick-up

7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Exhibit Areas Open (visit during breaks)

7:30 am – 4:30 pm


7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Exhibit Areas Open (visit during breaks)

7:30 am – 1:00 pm


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Continental Breakfast7:30 am – 8:30 am

Pre-Convention Workshop

Morning Session8:30 am – 12:00 pm


Pre-Convention Workshops

Morning Session8:30 am – 12:00 pm


Opening General Session: Jim Ziolkowski

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Breakout Session I10:30 am – 11:45 am


General Session: Steve Gross

8:30 am – 10:00 am

Breakout Session III10:30 am – 11:45 am

Legislative and Policy Issues Breakfast

8:00 am – 10:00 am (program begins 8:30 am)

Closing General Session:D.J. Vanas

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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Lunch (provided)12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Pre-Convention Workshop

Afternoon Session1:00 pm – 4:30 pm


Pre-Convention Workshops

Afternoon Session1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Pre-Convention Attendees Networking

Reception4:30 pm – 6:00 pm


Breakout Session II1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Summit Seminar (in-depth breakout session)

1:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Distinguished Speaker Session

3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Networking Reception(hosted by exhibitors)5:00 pm – 6:30 pm


Breakout Session IV1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Peer Session: Discuss and Engage

with Job-alike Colleagues(all CASE members

welcome)3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Networking Reception5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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Dinner and Evening on Your Own

Dinner and Evening on Your Own

Afterhours Social9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Afterhours Social9:00 pm – 11:30 pm


CASE’s largest professional development event of the year is your one-stop shop for critical learning and sharing best practices with colleagues. Enjoy a national-caliber convention at lower in-state prices with our internationally-recognized speakers, over 70 timely breakout sessions, and a comprehensive legislative and policy program, all in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado.

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY SERVICES

Hear firsthand about the political and policy issues impacting Colorado public education. Get the latest information on:

• School funding

• New education-related laws

• Critical topics like educator effectiveness and literacy

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

This Convention offers nearly 22 hours of learning. Focus on your professional growth with:

• Outstanding keynote and distinguished speakers

• Wide-ranging breakout sessions

• Time to strategize and connect with fellow attendees

COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING

Take advantage of CASE’s powerful statewide network of more than 2,000 public school leaders:

• Connect with both new and familiar colleagues from across the state.

• Build your professional contacts.

• Share promising practices that will help you meet the challenges you face in your daily work.

We hope you’ll join us at the 44th Annual CASE Education Leadership Convention this

summer in Breckenridge! This event brings together top public education leaders from

around the state, and offers you the opportunity to take advantage of timely professional

development, learn the latest policy issues facing K-12 education, and plug into a powerful

statewide network of school administrators.

BRUCE CAUGHEY, CASE Executive Director

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PRE-CONVENTION | JULY 22 – 23, 2013

Pre-Convention WorkshopsAugment your learning by attending one of four Pre-Convention Workshops. Choose the workshop that best meets your needs and interests. The Pre-Convention Workshops and the main Convention have separate registration fees. You can register for both at the same time. All sessions will be held at the Beaver Run Conference Center or DoubleTree Hotel.

SUPERVISION & EVALUATION Part I: Monday, July 22, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Part 2: October 25 – 26, 2013 Metro Denver Area

Presented by Barbara J. Conroy, Ed.D, Holly Hultgren, Ed.D, Becky McClure, and Fred Wall, Ph.D

This 4-day seminar series is geared toward individuals who are fulfilling the administrative licensure requirement and for practicing administrators wanting to deepen their understanding of educator evaluation. It’s also appropriate for non-administrators who have been named “designees” under SB 191. Learn about effective staff and teacher evaluation methods in one of CASE’s most popular seminar series that emphasizes the skills and procedures critical for any evaluator under Colorado’s new educator effectiveness system. Familiarize yourself with the regulations of the law; the relationship between evaluation and instruction, school improvement, and academic growth; and strategies for ensuring meaningful evaluation in a standards-based practice.

RURAL EDUCATORSTuesday, July 23, 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Facilitated by former Superintendent and BOCES Executive Director David Van Sant

The CASE Rural Educators Pre-Convention Workshop is a must attend event for rural school administrators. At this meeting, you will be able to network with other administrators that have some of the same hopes, fears, and frustrations as you do. Facilitated by former Superintendent and BOCES Executive Director David Van Sant, you will receive timely and critical information specifically tailored to rural administrators.

We will respond directly to a rural needs assessment, and we plan to bring the most current updates from CDE, CASB, the Colorado Rural Schools Caucus, the Colorado BOCES Association, and the Colorado Rural Council. You will have ample opportunity to dialogue and network with your colleagues about issues of shared interest, and we promise you will be empowered with at least one new piece of knowledge that will help you in the 2013-14 school year.

NEW SUPERINTENDENTS ORIENTATIONTuesday, July 23, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Presented by John Hefty, Ph.D, retired CASE Executive Director and leadership coach

New superintendents won’t want to miss this comprehensive and informative session that will provide the tools critical to succeeding in your new leadership role. A mix of presentations and wide-ranging discussions will focus on building an effective relationship with the school board, working with the Colorado Department of Education, and finding and connecting with outside support and resources. Dr. Hefty will guide you in identifying timely and critical issues impacting Colorado public education that every superintendent should be well-versed in and prepared to address within their own school district.

USING IPADS FOR LEADING AND LEARNINGTuesday, July 23, 8:30 am – 4:30 am

Dan McCormack, Ph.D. Education Development Executive, Apple, Inc.

This hands-on session will focus on how the iPad can be used both to enhance the student learning experience and to increase personal productivity.

Learn how to use the iPad to foster increased student engagement and a more dynamic classroom experience.

• Apply iPad productivity tools to support observation, evaluation, staff meetings, and professional development.

• Gain knowledge about how digital content apps and multi-touch interactive textbooks can positively impact student achievement.

• Understand how the iPad can result in greater productivity and improve your work as an educational leader.

Attendees may bring their own iPad; iPads will also be provided for use during the workshop.

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JIM ZIOLKOWSKI

Igniting the Spark

Wednesday, July 24 8:30 am – 10:00 am

In 1991, Jim Ziolkowski left a fast-track job in corporate finance with General Electric to become the Founder, President, and CEO of buildOn, a non-profit organization breaking the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education. In this presentation, he’ll share the innovative business lessons and personal reflections that he’s gleaned through his work, as well as insights about the power of one person to make a difference in the world around them. You’ll learn how to affect positive change as an education leader and understand how creating the spark for change can lead to much bigger results than you ever anticipated.

Jim Ziolkowski is the Founder, President and CEO of buildOn, which over two decades has reached tens of thousands of youth and empowered them through service and education. The organization has constructed over five hundred schools around the world and there are currently over total 73,000 students. Jim has been featured on many news outlets, including NBC’s TODAY Show, CNN, and CBS Evening News. His memoir, Walk in Their Shoes is set to be published September 2013.

STEVE GROSS

Leading with Joy and Optimism

Thursday, July 25 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Smart leaders are serious about play. Not only does it infuse organizations with greater enthusiasm and motivation, but it also helps all of us find inspiration during change-filled times. Join us as Steve shares fascinating research and firsthand lessons learned during his crisis response efforts following 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Haiti earthquake. He’ll reveal the practices he’s found most effective in working with children who have experienced trauma brought on by chronic exposure to poverty, violence, and illness, as well as explain how to replicate these strategies in your own school and district. You’ll learn how to apply Steve’s insights to your own life and understand how effectively utilizing play enables you and your staff to reach your fullest potential.

Steve Gross is the Founder, Executive Director and Chief Playmaker of the Life is good Playmakers, a nonprofit organization that partners with frontline professionals – such as teachers, social workers, and child life specialists – who dedicate their lives to helping children overcome poverty, violence, and illness. These Playmakers use the power of play to build healing, life-changing relationships with the children in their care. To date over 3,500 certified Playmakers have cared for more than 210,000 children throughout the United States and Haiti. A nationally sought-after speaker, he presents frequently to business groups, nonprofits, universities, and schools about the power of playful engagement — an approach that builds more joyful, connected, empowering, and inspiring environments for leaders, teachers, and the children in their care.

MAIN CONVENTION | JULY 24 – 26, 2013

Keynote Speakers

Legislative and Policy Issues Breakfast Friday, July 26, 8:00 am – 10:00 am (Program starts at 8:30 am)

2013 has been a tough partisan year at the State Capitol, characterized by differing views on how best to move Colorado education forward for the benefit of all students. As always, CASE has remained focused on the major K-12 issues that impact all of us, including and especially on a bill overhauling school funding as we know it. It’s our unwavering priority to leverage the voice of school leaders across the state, and working in partnership with our members, we’ve accomplished some great things.

Come join us at this comprehensive, information-packed session to learn about the highs (and lows) of the past

legislative session, what it means for your school or district, and what to expect as we look toward the November election. CASE Executive Director Bruce Caughey, CASE Lobbyist Elisabeth Rosen, and guest policy speakers will walk you through the political and policy dynamics that stand to impact public education. We’ll also announce the winner of the 2013 CASE Policy Leader Award, and provide the chance for you to ask questions and get the latest updates on the topics of greatest interest to you.

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D.J. VANAS

Keeping Your Warrior Spirit Strong

Friday, July 26, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

All of us begin our careers with what D.J. Vanas calls a “warrior spirit” – that is, a strong sense of motivation and passion to make a difference. Yet over time, the stress and constant demands we face can take a toll and cause us to lose some of our spark. Based on concepts from his highly-acclaimed book, The Tiny Warrior: A Path to Personal Discovery & Achievement, D.J.’s compelling presentation will offer strategies that help invigorate your sense of purpose and level of professional performance. He’ll draw on the wisdom discovered in traditional Native American ceremonies to help you learn the true purpose of a warrior. Warriors spent their lives developing their talent and abilities to become assets to the tribe they served, and you’ll walk away from this presentation with a fresh understanding of how best to make a positive impact on your school or district.

D.J. Vanas is a leadership expert and author who has spoken in 49 states and around the world to groups including IBM, Disney, the Secret Service, the American Cancer Society, and at the White House. A former U.S. Air Force Officer with 10 years’ experience, he served as the Chief of Minority Enrollment for the Air Force Academy and also worked in the Air Force Space Program with companies like Aerospace and Hughes Aircraft. Vanas is a tribally-enrolled member of the Odawa Nation and was born into extreme poverty as the son of teenage parents. He completed his undergraduate work at the U.S. Air Force Academy and has a masters degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.

Colorado Association of Leaders in Educational Technology• Globally Connected Classrooms

• Using Social Networks for Learning

• Online Education

• Blended Learning

• Classroom Application of Web 2.0 Tools

• Critical Thinking Skills

• Media Literacy

• Interpersonal and Communication Technology

• Cloud Computing

• Social Media Use in Schools and Districts

Colorado Association of School Personnel Administrators• Teacher Effectiveness and Evaluation

• Principal Effectiveness and Evaluation

• Personnel and Student Management Systems

• Recruitment and Training

• School and Employee Safety and Policies

• Healthy Schools and Communities

Department of Business Officials

• School Finance and State Budget

• Budget Reduction

• BEST Program: Building Excellent Schools Today

• Grant Writing

• Economic Forecast and Considerations

• Leveraging Resources to Maximize Efficiency and Increase Instructional Effectiveness

Keynote Speakers (continued)

Breakout SessionsCASE Convention breakout sessions highlight promising practices in K–12 education, school business management, and timely policy issues. Whatever your role as an education leader, you will find multiple sessions designed with your needs squarely in mind. The following is a list of topics solicited through the

call-for-presenters process. These topics will be representative of the final topics selected, but are not final.

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Colorado Association of Educational Specialists

Public Relations and Communications:• Communicating to Staff and

Community During a Budget Crisis

• Forming Community and Corporate Partnerships

• Best Practices in School and District Communications

• Social Media Use in Schools and Districts

Assessment and Accountability/ Data Management:• Formative and Summative

Assessments

• RtI: Response to Intervention

• National Assessments

• Longitudinal Growth Model

Curriculum and Instruction: • Colorado Academic Standards

• eTextbooks and eCurriculum

• Brain Research – Applications in the Classroom

• Standards-Based Classrooms and Schools / Standards-Based Grading

• Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum / Curriculum Mapping / Benchmarking

• Closing the Achievement Gap

• Equity and Diversity

• Early Childhood

• Special Education and Federal Programs

• Effective Grading Systems

• Curricular Implications of Alternative Graduation Programs

• Effective Credit Recovery Programs

• Concurrent Enrollment

Colorado Association of Superintendents and Senior Administrators

• SB 191: Educator Effectiveness and Evaluation

• SB 163: Accreditation and School Performance Review

• ICAP: Individual Career and Academic Plan

• School Choice

• Post-Secondary and Workforce Readiness

• P–20 Alignment

• Regional Services Areas and Support

• Teacher Identifier Number and District Alignment

• Health and Wellness

• Schools of Innovation

• Concurrent Enrollment

• Turnaround Schools and Districts

• Dropout Prevention

Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals and Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals

• Leadership for School Improvement

• Building a Culture of Learning

• Collaborative Teaming for School Improvement

• Community Engagement

• Supervision and Evaluation

• Systems Approach to School Improvement

• Facilitation Skills and Adaptive Schools Training

• Building Leadership Capacity

• Middle School Renewal

• High School Reform and Requirements

• Teacher Evaluation and Observation

• Dropout Prevention

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The final list of breakout sessions, includ-ing complete descriptions and presenter names, will be available after June 1st at www.co-case.org/2013convention.

Breakout Sessions (continued)Something for everyone: • Assessment Specialists

• Communications Specialists

• Curriculum Coordinators and Coaches

• Elementary Principals and Assistant Principals

• High School Principals and Assistant Principals

• Higher Education Leaders

• Human Resources and Risk Managers

• Information and Educational Technologists

• Middle School Principals and Assistant Principals

• Rural Educators

• School Business and Finance Officials

• Superintendents and Cabinet Level Administrators

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DOUGLAS FISHER, Ph.D

Creating a Culture of Achievement

Distinguished Speaker: Wednesday, July 24 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

In this session, you’ll learn about promising practices and structures that help schools get into a cycle of continuous improvement. These practices are organized by pillars, or overarching ideas, that communicate to stakeholders how your school’s mission will be leveraged to positively impact student achievement and teaching and learning conditions. You’ll walk away from this presentation with an understanding about the critical ingredients that go into creating a culture of achievement and how to customize those for your own school.

Douglas Fisher, Ph.D, is Professor of Language and Literacy Education in the Department of Teacher Education at San Diego State University. He is a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame and is the recipient of an International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award, the Farmer Award for excellence in writing from the National Council of Teachers of English, as well as a Christa McAuliffe award for excellence in teacher education.

BARUTI KAFELE

Closing the Attitude Gap

Summit Seminar: Wednesday, July 24 1:45 pm – 4:45 pm

The gap in student achievement related to race, along with continued underachievement among students of color, continues to be one of the most important issues facing public education. Principal Kafele asserts that the root cause is failure to adequately address the attitude gap – the gap between those students who have the will to strive for academic excellence and those who do not. Learn how to effectively address the problem within your school or district at this session, while also gaining insights about the influence of attitude on learning.

Principal Baruti Kafele is a Milken National Educator, nationally best-selling author, and renowned educational consultant and motivational speaker. He has served in both teacher and principal roles, and as a principal, led the transformation of four different New Jersey public schools, including Newark Tech, which has been recognized twice by U.S. News and World Report as one of America’s best high schools.

WILLIAM J. DeMEO, Ph.D

Not Quite Burnt, But Crispy Around the Edges

Distinguished Speaker: Wednesday, July 24 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Job burnout is caused in large part by excessive stress, and education leaders are particularly prone to it because of the high level of responsibility and expectations that come with the job. Join us to learn some practical approaches to reducing stress as well as tips that you can immediately put to use in your daily life. Dr. William DeMeo will share how these strategies help prevent burnout and allow you to approach challenges with a greater sense of calm.

Dr. William DeMeo is a Developmental Neuro Psychologist and also one of the most sought-after national and international trainers for educators in the areas of mental health and brain-based learning. He has coordinated the mental health services for Cincinnati Public Schools’ Early Childhood Program for the past 25 years, and has a private practice that specializes in serving children and families.

MAIN CONVENTION | WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2013

Distinguished Sessions

Practitioner Facilitators: Along with the lead CDE facilitators, 14 practicing administrators will be sharing their lessons learned.

How can school and district leaders optimize efforts for implementing multiple reform policies? Systemically integrating implementation strategies can assist you in making the conceptual and strategic connections necessary to implement the Colorado Academic Standards, new

assessments, a new educator effectiveness system, accountability measures, the READ Act, and more. Join your colleagues and CDE staff for roundtable conversations as we brainstorm problem-solving strategies and learn from one another. We’ll share the latest information about each major education reform initiative currently underway in Colorado and hear from districts finding success from a systematic approach.

TICKETED LUNCHEONS:

Wednesday: July 24, 2013: State Level Perspective: Q&A Conversation with Commissioner Hammond

Thursday: July 25, 2013: Women in Administration Luncheon: Becoming Unstoppable: Why Women Should Take Risks, presented by The Honorable Jean Dubofsky

CDE SUMMIT SEMINAR

Integrating Implementation Strategies: Problem-Solving Consultancy for Leading Colorado’s Major ReformsWednesday, July 24, 1:45 pm – 4:45 pm

CDE Facilitators: Katy Anthes, Executive Director of Educator Effectiveness; Elliott Asp, Special Assistant to the Commissioner; Melissa Colsman, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning; Lisa Medler, Executive Director of Learning Supports; Pati Montgomery, Executive Director of Literacy; and Daphne Pereles, Executive Director of Learning Supports

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Hiking: No matter your hiking ability, the breathtaking beauty of Breckenridge’s many trails are not to be missed. From gentle paths to extreme trails, the scenery includes mountain peaks, the beautiful Blue River, and miles of Colorado blue sky.

Biking: Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxed ride or a heart-pounding climb, Breckenridge has hundreds of trails and paths that are sure to offer just what you’re looking for.

Boating: Enjoy a scenic boat ride with roundtrip service between the Frisco Marina and Dillon Marina. Bring your bike to pedal around the lake, or unwind over a meal at the Island Grill or Tiki Bar.

Golf: Bring your golf clubs to play 9, 18, or 27 holes on Breckenridge’s own Jack Nicklaus-designed municipal golf course.

Fly Fishing: Casting your line in the afternoon sun while soaking up the views of the nearby Ten Mile Range is an experience that’s hard to beat. Choose from half or full day fishing trips.

Shopping: Breckenridge’s Main Street offers over 200 stores with a range of appealing goods. Browse among the quaint storefronts for art, jewelry, housewares, apparel, sporting goods, and more.

Country Boy Mine: Discover what it was like to be a miner over 100 years ago. You’ll explore original mining equipment, pan for gold, climb on a steam shovel, and experience the thrill of sliding down a 55 foot ore chute.

Historical Tours and Museum Visits: Take a walk back in time with a guided tour featuring both historical sites and local museums. The Heritage Alliance offers a variety of informative walking and hiking tours, including a Haunted, Historic, and Saloon tour.

Gondola Ride: Glide above the trees on a gondola ride above town to Peak 7 or 8. Once you’re there, stay for some fun at the Peak 8 Fun Park!

Peak 8 Fun Park: You’ll find fun for the whole family here, just a short gondola ride to the base of Peak 8. Enjoy mini golf, SuperSlides, SuperBungee Trampoline, Ripperoo’s Bounce House, Gemstone Panning, and Colorado’s largest human maze.

Jeep and ATV Tours: Get off road! With a guide, explore four wheel drive trails around Breckenridge that will go through ghost towns and historic sites, all while surrounded by spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.

Concerts at the Riverwalk Center: Music lovers will want to purchase tickets for evening concerts at the Riverwalk. Three performances are scheduled during the CASE Convention, featuring the National Repertory Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Festival Orchestra.

Recreation Center: If Breckenridge’s outdoor activities haven’t tired you out, try the 69,000 square foot Breckenridge Recreation Center. There you’ll find an indoor track, group exercise classes, a weight room, lap pool, indoor tennis courts, two rock climbing walls and much more.

Spa: Pamper yourself! Schedule a relaxing massage or facial at a spa in town, or book an in-room treatment.

Summer Dog Sledding: Visit the yard and kennel on a tour to meet the pups and see how dog sledding really works. For the more adventurous type (16+), experience the thrill of speed on your own scooter tour. You lead your own pair of dogs down the Swan Valley with instruction from your guide.

Ziplining: Partnering with two zipline courses, guests have the opportunity to zip into the wooded and craggy surroundings of a mountainous 43-acre Gold Camp property outside of Granite.

For more information or to book any of the above activities, please call the local information specialists at 866.273.1052.

Breckenridge Activities

To learn more:Breckenridge events: http://tinyurl.com/breckevents

Breckenridge dining guide: www.breckenridgediningguide.com

Fun activities for $25 or less: www.gobreck.com/what-to-do/summer-fun-free-and-under-25

Riverwalk concerts: www.townofbreckenridge.com/index.aspx?page=366

After attending the Convention sessions, be sure to take advantage of the fun summer activities that Breckenridge has to offer!

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Lodging Information

Hotel Information

Choose the lodging that best meets your needs from standard hotel rooms and studio units with mini-kitchens and spa bath, to premium suites and townhomes with up to four bedrooms, a fireplace, balcony, and gourmet kitchen.

Discounted group pricing for lodging is available to all CASE Convention attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Lodging typically fills quickly, so make your reservations early!

Tax Exempt Forms — IMPORTANT!

Please submit a copy of your district’s tax-exempt certificate upon check-in, along with the Beaver Run or Vail Resorts tax-exempt form found on the CASE Convention website. Please assist the hotel by following these state requirements. The hotel will need to charge state sales tax if you do not furnish this documentation. The resort fee still applies to the rate, even if you are tax-exempt.

Discounted Group Room Rates Expire June 21, 2013

Convention Location:

Beaver Run Resort Conference Center620 Village Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424 800-525-2253 www.beaverrun.com

For details on lodging accommodations, descriptions of the properties, and information about taxes and fees, please see the CASE Convention website: www.co-case.org/2013convention

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Hotel Rooms; Deluxe Studios; One to Four Bedroom Suites

$123 – $392

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v DoubleTree by Hilton 550 Village Road

Standard Hotel Room; Mountain View Hotel Room

$130 – $150

($5 per day valet parking fee)

1-888-355-6318

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Standard to Executive King Hotel Rooms; Studio to Four Bedroom Condos

$120 – $300 1-888-525-1787 BC2CV3

x Mountain Thunder Lodge 50 Mountain Thunder Drive

Premium Studio to Three Bedroom Suites; Premium Two to Three Bedroom Townhomes

$175 – $299 1-888-525-1787 BC2CV3

y One Ski Hill Place 1521 Ski Hill Road

Premium Studio to Four Bedroom Condos

$205 – $460 1-888-525-1787 BC2CV3

z Crystal Peak Lodge 1891 Ski Hill Road

One to Three Bedroom Premium Condos

$185 – $280 1-888-525-1787 BC2CV3

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Register before slots fill up!Register early for the lowest price. Separate registration fees required for the Pre-Convention Workshops and the main Convention. You can register for both at the same time.

Register online. It’s easy!

1 Visit www.co-case.org/2013convention 2 Click on the registration link in the upper right corner

Register Early and Save!CASE members must register by June 14, 2013 to receive an early-bird full Convention member rate of $385. (After June 14 the rate increases to $425 and onsite is $470.) Please check the CASE website for a detailed registration fee chart. You can register for one day or a combination of days.

Registration DeadlinesOnline registration ends Friday, July 19, 2013 at 4:00 pm. Onsite registration will be available, but will include an additional fee.

QUESTIONS?

Attendees contact: Leisa Sacry at [email protected] or 303.762.8762, ext. 100

Presenters contact: Ryan Harrison at [email protected] or 303.762.8762, ext. 110

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Any other time, please call the Beaver Run to schedule a shuttle pick‐up: 1.970.453.6000

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3 Reasons Not to Missthe 44th Annual CASE Education Leadership Convention

Relevant learning Our Convention General Sessions and over 70 wide-ranging breakout sessions directly target your learning needs. You’ll gain practical tools and strategies to implement immediately in your daily work.

Nationally-recognized speakers Outstanding keynote and distinguished speakers will spark new thinking and inspire you to see things a bit differently. A diversity of presentation topics will help foster a deeper understanding of the leadership and education issues you face on a regular basis.

Powerful networking There’s no better opportunity than the CASE Convention to tap into our statewide network of over 2,000 members. Make new connections, catch up with old friends, and dialogue about shared challenges and promising practices.

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PAIDDENVER, CO

PERMIT NO. 471

Colorado Association of School Executives4101 South Bannock StreetEnglewood, CO 80110

Professional development programs are provided by an affiliate of CASE, The Center for Excellence in Educational Leadership.

UPCOMING CASE EVENTS

Supervision and Evaluation Series (4-day seminar)Part 1: July 22–23, 2013Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, CO

Part 2: October 25–26, 2013 Metro Denver Area

Superintendents ConferenceOctober 3-4, 2013 Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs

Leadership Development Diversity ProgramNew classes starting fall 2013

CASE Annual Winter Leadership ConferenceFebruary 5–7, 2014Westin Hotel, Westminster

eLearning Program and Event Resources and Recordingswww.co-case.org

45th Annual CASE Education Leadership Convention Pre-Convention Workshops: July 21–22, 2014Main Convention: July 23–25, 2014Breckenridge, CO

The CASE Center for Excellence in Educational Leadership

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