This year’s annual conference for superintendents, central office administrators and business managers will be timely and allow for a great learning to take place. Nationally recognized speakers David Conley and Jon Saphier will focus on school improvement and the essential factors that will drive the decisions to reach 40-40-20 goals. Valuable breakout sessions on the most current topics will also be featured.
Featuring:
Dr. David Conley, Founder and CEO, Educational Policy Improvement Center (EPIC) - Click here for David's bio.
David's most recent publication: Does Common Mean the Same? Implementing State Standards and Assessments Equitably and Fairly
Dr. Jon Saphier, Founder and President, Research for Better Teaching, Inc. - Click here of Jon's bio.
Click here for Jon's article: Supervising Principals: How Superintendents Can Improve Teaching and Learning in the Classroom
Jon's recommended books:
Nancy Hungerford, Attorney, The Hungerford Law Firm, LLC - Click here for Nancy's bio
There are important considerations for school leaders to weigh when developing and finalizing the requirements of the SB 290 requirements. The implications of bargaining, evaluations and the nonrenewal process are important to understand as districts move forward. Additional Hot Topics will be presented by Nancy and selected Superintendents.
Breakout Session Topics:
Thursday Scheduled Events:
Friday Scheduled Events:
Saturday Scheduled Events:
OACOA Seminar Series – Saturday, February 2, 2013 – 8:00 to 2:00
This is the second of a three part seminar series held this year to serve central office leaders that deal with the implementation of several initiatives. The discussion sharing format will feature topics such as:
Session Handouts
Friday, February 1, 2013 – Main Conference
8:00 to 9:30........... General Session I - Dr. Jon Saphier
9:45 to 11:30.......... General Session II - Dr. David Conley
11:45 to 12:30........ LUNCHEON – Rob Saxton
12:45 to 1:50.......... Breakout Sessions: Round I
2:00 to 3:00........... Breakout Sessions: Round II
3:10 to 4:30........... Breakout Sessions: Round III
Saturday, February 2, 2013
8:00 to 11:30.......... Nancy Hungerford Workshop
8:00 to 2:00........... OACOA Seminar Series – Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
8:00 to 2:00........... OACOA Seminar Series – Special Ed
Thursday, January 31, 2013 – Pre-Conference9:30 to 11:45.......... Vision and Policy Committee Meeting
11:30 to 1:00.......... OSSA Board meeting
1:00 to 2:30........... OACOA/OASE Board Meeting
1:00 to 2:30........... Oregon Small Schools Membership Meeting
2:00 to 5:00........... Early Registration Opens
3:00 to 5:00........... Off-the-Record Meeting/Funding Coalition
6:30 to 9:00........... President’s Reception (everyone welcome)
7:15 to 8:00........... Continental Breakfast / Registration
8:00 to 9:30........... General Session I – Jon Saphier
9:30 to 9:45........... Break
9:45 to 11:30.......... General Session II – David Conley
9:45 to 12:30.......... COSA Superintendent Leadership Institute Session
9:45 to 4:00........... Oregon School Business Officials Business Manager Session
11:45 to 12:30........ Luncheon/OACOA & OASE Awards
12:30 to 12:45........ Break
1:50 to 2:00........... Break
3:00 to 3:10........... Break
4:30 to 6:30........... Reception (everyone welcome)
7:00 to 8:00........... Breakfast
8:00 to 2:00........... OACOA Seminar Series
Hotel Reservations
Salishan Spa & Golf Resort
7760 Highway 101 North
Gleneden Beach, OR 97388
Click here to make your room reservations online. Use the promotional code COSA2013 to get our special rate. You may also call the Salishan directly at 1 (800) 452-2300. Be sure to mention the COSA conference to get our special discounted room rates.
Most of the rooms at Salishan are booked. Hotel reservations are available at the conference rate at the Inn at Spanish Head. They will honor the Salishan government rate and have rooms available. Please call 1-800-452-8127 to make reservations.