North State Spring Conference NOTE: Conference will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday with keynote speaker, lunch and sessions hosted by Discovery Education followed by the Tech Slam, and a session on Career Pathways April 28 30, 2017 Peppermill Reno Sponsored by ACSA Regions 1, 2, 3, 4 Special Early Bird Registration Register by April 1, 2017 and save $50 Pay online by credit card (details inside) Work Life Balance: The Next Step in Leadership Visit us online at: https://goo.gl/v10cff
Work, Life, Balance: The next step in Leadership April 28 30, 2017 Peppermill, Reno Dear Colleagues, Our ACSA Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 North State Spring Conference April 28 to 30, 2017, strives to bring forward an array of professional development opportunities that are unmatched in northern California. Previous attendees have found much needed support, camaraderie, and professional skill development to be a part of the foundational structure of this conference, and we wish to continue that tradition for all Northern California Educators and beyond! This year s venue, The Peppermill, Reno, offers a full service resort, complete with a wide range of exceptional restaurants, theme bars, cafes, wine bars, gaming venues, and onsite concierge services. The tradition of the ACSA North State Scholarship Golf Tournament continues on April 27, and you can count on having one of the best vacation days you have ever had if you make it to the course. An evening full of networking awaits you after the tournament. See the enclosed flyer for the Golf Tournament and plan for a great day! The conference content seeks to help you maintain your sustainability both professionally and personally! The conference begins at 10 a.m. Friday with an exciting and engaging keynote by Hall Davidson from Discovery Education. Following lunch there will be interactive sessions using the newest educational tech tools from Discovery, our popular Tech Slam will move to Friday afternoon followed by an interaction session on Career Pathways! At 5:30 the conference will formally open with keynote, Wes Smith, followed by our Welcome Reception. Our conference focuses on cutting edge issues that will impact your ability to implement the best in education strategies immediately in your districts. Further, the associated events and activities are planned to support you in renewing and refreshing your personal commitment to yourself and your students. The collective goal of our North State Committee is to provide all Northern California Educators with the skills to continue to sustain your personal Work-Life Balance. Our team is looking forward to connecting with you in Reno - we hope you plan to be there with us! Rick Judd, Conference Chair Program Highlights Hall Davidson Exploring the Future of Teaching and Learning Wes Smith Red Eyes, Racquetball and Life/Work Balance Bryan Goodwin Simply Better and The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching Barbara Jean Hicks Play at Work & Work at Play: A Recipe for Work-Life Balance Sample Friday/Saturday Tech Slam Sessions Career Pathways Courageous Conversations AVID Elementary ESSA Implementation Leading in Diverse School Settings Mindfulness & Radical Self-Care Everything You Always Wanted to Know About STRS 60 Tech Tools in 60 Minutes Why STEM? Why Now? Special Pre-Conference Event Thursday, April 27, 2017 Sam LaCara Memorial Golf Tournament Lakeridge Golf Course, Reno All proceeds go to Region 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Scholarships Check our website at: regions.acsa.org/2/ about/north-state-spring-conference/ for a full list of offerings. Register online at www.regonline.com/ nssc2017 (additional fees apply)
Introduction & Information Pre-Conference Events ACSA Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, have collaborated to bring you a full range of workshops combined with dynamic keynote speakers to provide an exceptional conference. This year we will be at the Peppermill, Reno. We are again offering a special Early Bird Registration. Make reservations before April 1 and save $50. Don t miss this outstanding opportunity to hear new ideas and network with fellow educators from the North State. Register online and use your credit card at https:// www.regonline.com/nssc2017 (additional fees apply) Thursday, April 27, 2017 Sam LaCara Memorial Golf Tournament 8:00 a.m. Registration Lakeridge Golf Course, 1218 Golf Club Dr., Reno 9:00 a.m. Shotgun start (subject to frost delay) Conference Schedule Friday, April 28, 2017 9:00 a.m. Registration Opens Cancellations must be made in writing. Deadline for cancellations: April 14, 2017. $30 fee charged for cancellations received by April 14, $75 after April 14, 2017. Hotel Reservations Consider use of Title II Funds, CCSS, LCFF/ LCAP PD funds 10:00 a.m. Conference Opens Exploring the Future of Teaching & Learning presented by Hall Davidson, Discovery Education Sr. Director 11:30 a.m. Lunch sponsored by Discovery Education 12:30 2:00 p.m. Hands-on Breakout Sessions: The Future of Education 2:00 5:30 p.m. Vendor exhibits open 2:15 3:15 p.m. Tech Slam 3:30 4:30 p.m. Career Pathways Special Early Bird Room Rate - $80 Double or Single on Wednesday/Thursday, $118 Friday/Saturday, until April 4, 2017. There is a $5 resort fee*. Make reservations directly with the Peppermill at 800-282-2444 or online at https://goo.gl/xaibvg. Specify ACSA Conference (Code: AACS417). Make your reservations early. When our original block is sold out rooms for Friday & Saturday nights will increase to $209/night. *Includes wireless, complimentary business center access, in-room coffee makers, use of health club, pool, valet and self parking, concierge, and shuttle to and from airport. Conference Contacts Conference questions, call or e-mail: Rick Judd 916-316-7828 or 530-282-5331 Email: rjudd@lo om is -usd.k12.ca.us Program questions, call or e-mail: Jonathon Brunson 530-757-5300 ext. 107 Email: jbrun son @djusd.net Registration questions, call or e-mail: 4:30 5:30 p.m. Superintendent s Social hosted by Regions 1 and 2 5:30 p.m. First General Session Red Eyes, Racquetball & Work/Life Balance presented by Wes Smith 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Saturday, April 29, 2017 7:30 a.m. Registration/Visit and meet with exhibitors, Breakfast, coffee 8:30 a.m. Distinguished Speaker Breakouts 10:00 a.m. Distinguished Speaker Breakouts 11:30 a.m. Lunch Second General Session Simply Better and The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching presented by Bryan Goodwin 1:15-1:30 p.m. Special Exhibitor Drawing. You must be present to win!! 1:45-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Distinguished Speaker Breakouts 3:30 p.m. Regional Delegate Meetings 6:00 p.m. Region Presidents Reception 7:00 p.m. Desserts/Dancing. Sunday, April 30, 2017 Music/DJ: Firehouse Entertainment 8:00 a.m. Hot Buffet Breakfast Third General Session 8:45 a.m. Third General Session Play at Work & Work at Play: A Recipe for Work-Life Balance presented by Barbara Jean Hicks 10:00 a.m. Conference Adjourns Judy Bennett 530-282-5331 Email: a cs a.1234.nssc@gm ail.co m Golf Tournament questions, call or email:: Mary Sakuma 530-200-0616 E-mail: vonro tzs ak u m a @gm ail.co m Website: https://goo.gl/v10cff Pay with a credit card online Register for the golf tournament online and pay with a credit card: www.regonline.com/nssc-golf2017 [additional fees apply]
North State Spring Conference PO Box 1841 Oroville, CA 95965 NON PROFIT US POSTAGE PAID REDDING, CA PERMIT #10 REGISTER NOW AND SAVE! Hall Davidson Wes Smith Bryan Goodwin Barbara Jean Hicks Hall Davidson is director of the Discovery Educator Network, a new division of Discovery Communications focused on moving into the world of channel-less video-on -demand. Before coming to Discovery, he served for 15 years as director of educational services at KOCE-TV, a PBS station in Orange County, CA. He serves on the board for California's Computer- Using Educators. Dr. Wesley Smith is executive director of the Assn. of Calif. School Administrators, the largest school leadership group in the nation. ACSA is foremost a champion for the state s more than 6 million students. Having served in a variety of school leadership roles, Dr. Smith understands the intricacies and influences in public education. He believes in a bold new future for ACSA and ensuring it is the most influential voice in public education for years to come. CEO/President, McRel International. Bryan thrives on translating research into practice, scanning the world for new insights and best practices on teaching and leading, and helping educators everywhere adapt them to address their own challenges. A frequent conference presenter, he is the author of Simply Better: Doing What Matters Most to Change the Odds for Student Success, and co-author of The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching and Balanced Leadership for Powerful Learning: Tools for Achieving Success in Your School. Acclaimed author, storyteller, speaker and educator Barbara Jean Hicks has published seven books, Her two most recent titles are A Sister More Like Me and An Amazing Snowman, both commissioned by Disney Studios as tie -ins to their Oscar-winning animated feature film, FROZEN. Ms. Hicks has taught at the preschool, middle school, community college and adult levels and served in an urban K- 5 elementary school as author-inresidence, program facilitator and parent educator. Special Thanks to our Early Bird Supporting Vendors ACSA Achieve 3000 AALRR AXA Brandman University California Casualty Ins. Co. CyberHigh Edgenuity Grand Canyon University Greenfield Learning/Lexia Reading & Reading Plus Horace Mann Companies Keenan & Associates Lifetouch NSS, Inc. Office Depot PowerSchool Provo Canyon School Safe & Civil Schools Shoob Photography
Association of California School Administrators North State Spring Conference sponsored by ACSA Regions 1, 2, 3, 4 April 28 30, 2017 The Peppermill, Reno Work Life Balance: The Next Step in Leadership Registration Information SEND REGISTRATION TO: North State Spring Conference c/o Judy Bennett PO Box 1841, Oroville, CA 95965 Phone: (530) 282-5331 Fax: 530-534-5006 or scan registration form & purchase order and email to: acsa.1234.nssc@gmail.com Make Check or PO payable to Region 1 2 3 4 North State Conference Send a separate registration form for each registrant. District purchase orders accepted. Register online and pay by credit card** at www.regonline.com/nssc2017 (**additional fees apply) Name Badge name First Time Attendee? Position/District Are you an ACSA Officer? Region Charter State Mailing Address school district home Is this a new address? City Zip Contact Phone # County (Required) Fax # (for confirmation, if no email provided) e-mail address Conference Registration Early Bird Registration Deadline is April 1, 2017 Mail-in Conference Registration Deadline is April 14, 2017 FRIDAY DISCOVERY EDUCATION SESSIONS, LUNCH, TECH SLAM, CAREER PATHWAYS EVENTS I PLAN TO ATTEND METHOD OF PAYMENT (all types must accompany registration): District/Personal Check #/Purchase Order # CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Circle the number of your category on the left, check boxes for lunch count, fill in fees on the right) Fri Sat 10 ACSA Member (includes Fri. & Sat. lunch, sessions & receptions for registrant) $249* ($299) $ 50 Non-Member (includes Fri & Sat. lunch, sessions & receptions for registrant) $349* ($399) $ 60 Retired ACSA Member (sessions/activities only lunch/speaker additional charge) $59* ($75) $ *Early Bird rate ADDITIONAL TICKETS Guest admission to sessions and receptions (1 per registration). $0 $ No charge Guest Name: Extra Guest: Name: $35 $ Friday Lunch, keynote, sessions (free for retirees and guests, included in full registration) Saturday Lunch, keynote speaker $35 $ Special Accommodations (Please specify Convey room needs directly to the Peppermill): Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free (Allergy) Other TOTAL: $ Conference registration fees, less a $30 administrative fee, will be refunded if cancellation is received by April 14, 2017. Cancellations MUST BE IN WRITING and postmarked no later than April 14. Refunds made after April 14, 2017 will be subject to a $75 fee. No refunds for No Shows. Conference website: regions.acsa.org/2/about/north-state-spring-conference/ Event Registration (Tickets required for all activities # indicated below will be included in registration packet and conference program information) You # Guest Welcome Reception (must be 21 or over to attend) Saturday President s Reception (must be 21 or over to attend) Saturday Dessert Reception/Dancing (adults only) Sunday Breakfast and Closing Keynote Please visit our vendor exhibits and register for prizes to be given away throughout the conference. Please Complete HOTEL INFORMATION: Room rates: Single/Double Peppermill Tower Room $80 for Wednesday/Thursday and $118/night for Friday/Saturday until April 4, 2017 There is a one-time $5 resort fee. Call Hotel Reservations directly to the Peppermill, 800-282-2444 or online at regions.acsa.org/2/about/north-state-spring-conference/. Be sure to specify you are with the 2017 ACSA Conference (Code: AACS417). Note: we added more rooms to our block, once our original block is sold out rooms will increase to $209/night for Friday/Saturday.
Exploring the Future of Teaching and Learning Friday, April 28, 2017 10:00AM 2:00PM (Lunch Included) The Peppermill Reno, NV Featuring: Hall Davidson Senior Director of Global Learning Initiatives Discovery Education Join Discovery Education for an immersive session exploring how digital content and educational technologies are shaping the future of teaching and learning. During an interactive presentation, futurist Hall Davidson will demonstrate how technology can be integrated into classroom instruction to improve student engagement and academic achievement. Participants will then experience what today s digital learning environments look like through innovative technologies such as virtual reality and explore inquiry-based digital learning opportunities. This session will inform participants about what future classrooms may look like, and provoke thoughtful discussion around how schools are meeting the ever-changing needs of all students as well as the increasing demands of college and career expectations.
Sam LaCara Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2017 Putting Contest Mulligans LAKERIDGE GOLF COURSE 1218 GOLF CLUB DRIVE RENO, NV 89519 4 Person Scramble Raffle Prizes Why not donate one? REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration begins at 8:00 AM Shotgun start at 9:00 AM* NOTE: No denim, collared shirt required *Subject to frost delay Individual Entry: Includes cart, tee prize, continental breakfast, and awards lunch. Lunch and continental breakfast are sponsored by Stan Butts, Indoor Environmental Services (I.E.S.) Hole Sponsors: Program publicity and advertising on one hole during the tournament. Corporate Sponsor: Includes four individual entries, morning coffee, lunch, program publicity, and advertising on two holes. Let us know if you want us to provide golfers. All Proceeds go to Regions 1, 2, 3, & 4 Student Scholarships Questions? Please contact chair Mary Sakuma at 530.200.0616 Name: ACSA Region: Email (required): Cell # (required): Team Members (4): / / / Circle One: Individual Entry $95.00 Hole Sponsors $100.00 Foursome $380.00 Corporate Sponsor $500.00 Checks payable to: ACSA Regions 1, 2, 3, & 4 Conference Return Entry and Check to: Mary Sakuma, Chair, NSSC Golf Tournament P.O. Box 1841, Oroville, CA 95965 Payment must accompany registration Deadline to register 4/14/17 Register online with a credit card: https://www.regonline.com/nssc-golf2017 (extra fees apply)