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CASE Winter Leadership Conference

Connecting Best Practices with Great Leaders

JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 1, 2013 Westminster, Colorado

CONFERENCE

Conference Location & AccommodationsThe Westin Hotel10600 Westminster Blvd.Westminster, Colorado 80020303.410.5000

The CASE Winter Leadership Conference

is the only conference that brings together

public education leaders from every

job position in the state, providing the

opportunity for participants to strategize

and share best practices with their peers.

At a price that’s affordable, the conference

addresses the learning needs of school leaders

by featuring nationally-recognized speakers,

nearly 20 engaging breakout sessions, and

a robust legislative program.

By attending the CASE Winter Leadership Conference, you get what you need most — legislative and advocacy information, professional learning, communications and networking — all in one event. Here’s what the three CASE pillars of service offer you at the conference:

LEGISLATIVE & ADVOCACY SERVICESLearn about the critical legislation and policy news impacting Colorado public education. Hear from the CASE lobbying team about the issues of greatest importance, including school funding, the state budget, educator effectiveness, and PERA.

PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGExemplary keynote and distinguished speakers will address the education and leadership issues most applicable to you, and nearly 20 breakout sessions foster a deeper understanding about important topics that impact your daily work.

COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKINGConnect with colleagues from across Colorado, make new contacts, and build your professional network. The conference offers you a place to share strategies and get feedback about challenges you’re facing in your job. During the school year, there’s no better opportunity to tap into CASE’s powerful network of school leaders.

Conference Location & AccommodationsThe Westin Hotel10600 Westminster Blvd.Westminster, Colorado 80020303.410.5000

Receive discounted room rates when you mention CASE and reserve your room by January 8, 2013. The Group is CSA26A.

FEATURES:• 369 guestrooms with

mountain or park views

• Complimentary in-room, high-speed Internet access

• Fitness center

• Indoor heated lap pool

• Full-service business center

• Kachina Southwestern Grill Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Movie theater, bowling, and ice skating within walking distance

• Shuttle to Flatirons Mall

PLEASE NOTE: 1) Bring your district’s tax-exempt form. 2) The Westin Westminster is a smoke-free hotel. There is a $200 cleaning fee for smoking in any of their guestrooms.

Book a room by calling 866.716.8137

ROBERT J. MARZANO, Ph.D

Leadership for the Next Generation of School Reform

Thursday, 8:00 am – 10:00 am

In Colorado and beyond, public educators are deeply engaged in the implementation of major reforms ranging from educator effectiveness to new state standards. Initiatives like these have the potential to positively impact student learning in a significant way, and it’s critical that district and school leaders have the tools necessary to spear-head this important work. Extensive research on education leadership has converged to form a unique view of how school and district leaders can facilitate the next generation of school reform.

In his presentation, Dr. Marzano will outline five levels of school reform that, when implemented, result in a school being better positioned to meet its desired outcomes. Included are practical and specific strategies that you can immediately implement in your district. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of the potential of education reform and your role as a leader.

Dr. Robert Marzano is cofounder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory in Colorado. A leading researcher in education, he is a speaker, trainer, and author of more than 30 books and 150 articles that include Leaders of Learning, The Highly Engaged Classroom, and District Leadership That Works. His practical translations of the most current research and theory into classroom strategies are internationally known and widely practiced by both teachers and administrators. Dr. Marzano received his doctorate from the University of Washington.

SETH KAHANGetting Change Right: How Leaders Transform Organi-zations from the Inside Out

Thursday, 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Education leaders are grappling with major changes resulting from new state policy and initiatives. To successfully implement new ideas, models, and strategies in our schools and districts, the process has to be inclusive and not a top-down mandate. Learn how to facilitate lasting and authentic change through a collaborative framework that builds stakeholder engagement, common understanding, and shared purpose even in an uncertain external environment. You’ll gain knowledge about how to maximize your own capacity as a change leader and understand why fostering connections among your staff is critical to ensuring change implementation that benefits an entire organization.

Seth Kahan is a well-regarded author and consultant who specializes in change leadership. He has worked extensively with executives and CEOs of companies including the World Bank and the Peace Corps and has also worked with all employee levels of many public organizations to facilitate buy-in and traction for lasting change. In addition to his bestselling book Getting Change Right: How Leaders Transform Organizations from the Inside Out, Seth is a columnist for the Washington Post as well as Fast Company magazine’s blog “Leading Change.” He works with over 25,000 professionals each year on change leadership and management and his new book Getting Innovation Right will be released in January 2013.

MAIN CONFERENCE | JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 1, 2013

General Sessions & Keynote SpeakersPRE-CONFERENCE | JANUARY 30, 2013

WorkshopsAugment your learning by attending one of four pre-conference workshops. Choose the workshop that best meets your needs and interests. The pre-conference workshops and the main conference have separate registration fees. You can register for both at the same time. All sessions will be held at the Westin Hotel.

Breakout Sessions on Relevant Topics Learn from your peers:• Schools achieving significant

student improvement gains

• Technology resources available to schools

• Response to intervention

• Bullying prevention

• Systemic approaches to school improvement

Better understand CDE initiatives that impact you:• School improvement

process and planning

• Educator effectiveness and evaluation

• S.B. 191 implementation

• Standards and assessment

• ICAP

• New literacy law: READ Act

Focus on personal and professional renewal:• Stress reduction and

well-being

Connect your work to the larger environment:• State budget and

school finance

• Critical legislative and policy issues

Visit www.co-case.org/WinterLeadership periodically for additions and changes to session topics.

MAKING THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION A REALITY IN SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTSFor school and district technology leaders

Wednesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

• Mobile learning: best practices for leaders

• Panel and discussion: social media and responsible digital citizenship

• Digital transition: common core and online assessments

• E-Rate: a continuing discussion

Colorado Association of Leaders in Educational Technology (CALET)

SCHOOL FINANCE: NUTS, BOLTS & BEYONDFor school business officials and superintendents


• Update on legislative issues, school funding, and the state budget

• The latest on PERA

• Economic briefing

• Panel discussion on best practices for district budget cuts

• Presentation on fiscal stability and public education funding

Department of Business Officials (DBO)

USING IPADS FOR LEADING AND LEARNINGFor interested school or central office administrators


• 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 a K-12 education leader

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

EXPLORING THE SUPERINTENDENCY: KEY ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESSFor aspiring superintendents or anyone wanting to explore the superintendency role


• Gain knowledge from practicing superintendents about what is necessary to be successful

• Explore how to make a conscious choice to be a superintendent

• Better understand politics, building and district culture, and leading change

• Identify next steps to get ready for the superintendency

Facilitated by John Hefty, Ph.D

SETH KAHANGetting Change Right: How Leaders Transform Organi-zations from the Inside Out

Thursday, 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Education leaders are grappling with major changes resulting from new state policy and initiatives. To successfully implement new ideas, models, and strategies in our schools and districts, the process has to be inclusive and not a top-down mandate. Learn how to facilitate lasting and authentic change through a collaborative framework that builds stakeholder engagement, common understanding, and shared purpose even in an uncertain external environment. You’ll gain knowledge about how to maximize your own capacity as a change leader and understand why fostering connections among your staff is critical to ensuring change implementation that benefits an entire organization.

Seth Kahan is a well-regarded author and consultant who specializes in change leadership. He has worked extensively with executives and CEOs of companies including the World Bank and the Peace Corps and has also worked with all employee levels of many public organizations to facilitate buy-in and traction for lasting change. In addition to his bestselling book Getting Change Right: How Leaders Transform Organizations from the Inside Out, Seth is a columnist for the Washington Post as well as Fast Company magazine’s blog “Leading Change.” He works with over 25,000 professionals each year on change leadership and management and his new book Getting Innovation Right will be released in January 2013.

GENERAL SESSION

Legislative and Policy Issues

Friday, 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Public education in Colorado is at a crossroads. National and state policies are resulting in changes to our K-12 system that offer both promise and challenges. This comprehensive session is designed to build your understanding about critical policy and funding elements that stand to impact your school and district, as well as public education across the state. The program includes a legislative update, overview of the state budget and school funding, and a panel discussion to provide context for public education trends in Colorado and other states. CASE lobbyist Elisabeth Rosen will provide a timely update on legislative activity, including 2013 legislation and a preview of what we can expect with this year’s school finance act. With so many high-stakes education initiatives currently at play in Colorado—including educator effectiveness, new standards, and possible changes to our funding model—it’s critical that we continue to leverage the CASE member voice at the state capitol and in other policy arenas.

Featured speakers include:

Kevin Welner, Ph.D is professor of education and director of the National Education Policy Center at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Education. His work examines the use of research in policymaking, the intersection between education rights litigation and educational opportunity scholarship, and the school change process associated with equity-focused reform efforts. Dr. Welner has written or edited more than eight books and eighty articles.

Dane Linn is the executive director of state policy for the College Board. Prior to this role, he was director of the Education Division at the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) for 15 years where he oversaw all education-related policy research, analysis, and resource development. Dane has advised federal and state policymakers across the nation, informing policy actions and shaping legislation, and has provided counsel to three presidential administrations.

Mike Griffith serves as the senior school finance analyst for the Education Commission of the States (ECS). He has worked in the field of school finance policy for the past sixteen years and his research has focused on the condition of state budgets, the adequacy and equity of state finance formulas, and promising practices in funding programs for high-need students. Mike has appeared on NBC Nightly News, NPR, and in the New York Times.

CASE WINTER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Event Schedule MAIN CONFERENCE | JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 1, 2013

General Sessions & Keynote Speakers

Visit www.co-case.org/WinterLeadership to confirm the final schedule and times.

Register before slots fill up!Register early! Separate registration fee required for the pre-conference workshops and the main conference. You can register for both at the same time.

Register online. It’s easy!

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

Breakout Sessions on Relevant Topics Focus on personal and professional renewal:• Stress reduction and

well-being

Connect your work to the larger environment:• State budget and

school finance

• Critical legislative and policy issues

PRE-CONFERENCE MAIN CONFERENCE

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Pre-conference Registration

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Main Conference Registration

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Registration7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Exhibit Areas Open (visit during breaks)

7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration7:30 am – 9:30 am

Exhibit Areas Open (visit during breaks)

7:30 am – 10:30 am

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Continental Breakfast7:30 am – 8:30 am

Pre-conference Workshops

Morning Agenda8:30 am – 12:00 pm

(schedule may vary slightly)

Continental Breakfast7:00 am – 9:00 am

General Session: Robert J. Marzano, Ph.D8:00 am – 10:00 am

Breakout Session I10:30 am – 11:45 am

Hot Breakfast Buffet7:30 am – 8:30 am

General Session: Legislative and

Policy Issues8:30 am – 11:30 am

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Lunch (provided)12:00 pm – 1:00 pm


Pre-conference Workshops

Afternoon Agenda1:00 pm – 4:30 pm


Networking Reception4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Lunch (provided)12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Breakout Session II1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

Distinguished Session: Seth Kahan

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Peer Session: Discuss and Engage

with Job-alike Colleagues(all members welcome!)4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Networking Reception(sponsored by exhibitors)5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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3 Reasons You Can’t Misst h e C A S E W i n t e r L e a d e r s h i p C o n f e r e n c e

National-caliber professional development opportunity at a low in-state price.

Enjoy speakers and high-quality breakout sessions that you’d expect at a national education conference, but without the steep registration and travel fees. At a time when many districts have banned out-of-state travel, CASE is a deal that can’t be beat.

Connect with colleagues and experts from across all of Colorado.

Learn from your peers and dialogue about shared challenges and best practices. The conference affords ample opportunity to network, catch up with colleagues, and build new relationships.

Timely learning about topics that matter most.

Our conference speakers and breakout sessions target the public education issues impacting you most as a school leader. You’ll learn practical and specific strategies that you can immediately implement back home in your district.

The CASE Center for Excellence in Educational Leadership

Colorado Association of School Executives4101 South Bannock StreetEnglewood, CO 80110

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

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