FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - PA Principals...growth at the conference are almost boundless. This year’s keynote speakers, Jon Gordon and Beatrice (Bea) McGarvey, will inspire and

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Welcome!The PA Principals Conference is theplace to be for all administratorswho want to stay current on educa-tional trends and connect with theircolleagues. The sessions are energiz-ing and informative. Any level ofadministrator will benefit greatly forthe experience and have a fresh set of tools and skillsto take back to their home districts.

Conference & RegistrationCancellation Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing ande-mailed to [email protected] or faxed toGeorgia Shaffalo at (717) 732-4890. Registrationcancellations received before 10/06/2017, will becharged a $50 per person administrative fee; PIL can-cellations before 10/06/2017, will be charged a $25per person / per session administrative fee. After 10/06/2017, NO REFUNDS will be granted onany registrations, PIL sessions or meals. No-shows willbe charged the full fee for their registration.

PrincipalSolanco High SchoolSolanco School District

Stephanie M. Lininger

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talkshave inspired readers and audiences around theworld. His principles have been put to the testby numerous NFL, NBA, MLB coaches andteams, Fortune 500 companies, school districts,hospitals and non-profits. Jon is the author of numerous best-sellingbooks including The Energy Bus, The Carpen-ter, Training Camp, The Seed, You Win in theLocker Room First and The No Complaining Rule.He and his tips have been featured on The To-day Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel,

Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clientsinclude The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup,Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, PittsburghPirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer,West Point Academy and more. Jon and his training/consulting company are passionate about devel-oping positive leaders, organizations and teams.

Jon GordonBea McGarvey has over 25 years’ experience in

education as an elementary teacher, a middle schoolguidance counselor, middle school administratorand central office administrator. Most recently, shewas executive director of education for the Port-land Public Schools (Maine). A skilled facilitator/presenter, she now consults with schools and dis-tricts in the United States and Canada specializingin organizational development, standards imple-mentation, supervision, curriculum, assessment andinstruction. In addition, she is the author of thebooks, “Inevitable: Mass Customized Learning:

Learning in the Age of Empowerment” and “Inevitable, Too!: The Total LeaderEmbraces Mass Customized Learning.”

Bea is a trainer of Dimensions of Learning, total leadership and strategicteacher selection. She has presented for state principals’ and superintendents’associations, the NE League of Middle Schools and the Association for Su-pervision and Curriculum Development among others.

Beatrice (Bea) McGarvey

Dear Fellow Principals, Administrators and Colleagues,

Each day, as principals and educational leaders, we are confrontedwith a myriad of issues and challenges. Each day, they are tackledwith courage and a mindset that we must continue to grow the stu-dents of this great commonwealth in all ways possible. Each day, ona personal and professional level, all of us are “On the Road toGrowth” when we walk into our buildings. One of the best ways wecan grow and build our leadership skills is by spending time with fellowadministrators in a productive, supportive and learning atmosphere.For these reasons and with great pleasure, we invite you to the 2017PA Principals Conference, October 15-16 at the DoubleTree byHilton Pittsburgh - Cranberry. It will be great to be back in theSteel City area, and with a new, two-day conference format this year,we are excited to grow professionally with each of you.

The opportunities for personal and professional reflection andgrowth at the conference are almost boundless. This year’s keynotespeakers, Jon Gordon and Beatrice (Bea) McGarvey, will inspireand motivate us to keep growing each day when “On the Road toGrowth.” In addition to attending sessions with outstanding keynotespeakers, we will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessionswhere the presenters will focus on cutting-edge educational topics.We once again will be offering PIL classes that coincide with the con-ference where you can earn those needed Act 45 hours in aprofessional learning community. Finally, we will have time to interactwith fellow principals and administrators from across our state in arelaxed atmosphere during our banquet, as well as during social timein the evening.

The two days we spend at the newly-renovated DoubleTree by HiltonPittsburgh - Cranberry will just be the first steps on our road to growth.We look forward to meeting, sharing and learning with all of you atthis year’s conference!

Sincerely,

James E. OrichoskyJonathan G. RossChristopher M. GegarisCo-Chairpersons, 2017 Conference Committee

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Name PositionSchool District SchoolS.D. Address School Address

School Phone Fax E-mailBadge Name 7-Digit PP ID#Spouse/Guest’s Name(Spouse/guest need not pay registration fee - only cost of meals attending) ____ I will ____ will not be staying at the hotel.

Registration_____ Member Advance - $325 (received 9/1/17 - 10/6/17)_____ Non-member - $425 (received 9/1/17 - 10/6/17)_____ Member Attending First PA Principals Association Conference - $275_____ Retired Member - $115

Full Conference Rates for Teams of PA Principals Association Members All meals & programs included - mark meal attending & banquet selection below.IMPORTANT: Separate forms MUST be filled out for each team member from a district and they MUST be received together for discount to be given.

_____ District Team (must have 3 or more full conference registrants) - $275 each Other Names: _____________________ _____________________ _____________________

NOTE: Member On-Site - $375 / Non-member On-Site - $450 (received after 10/7/17)

Per Diem Rates_____ Sunday - Member - $175 / Non-member - $200

(includes all p.m. sessions plus refreshments, president’s reception, banquet* and social)_____ Members Only - $125 (without Reception, Banquet & Social)

(includes all p.m. sessions plus refreshments)

_____ Monday - Member - $225 / Non-member - $250(includes all programs of the day plus breakfast, lunch and refreshments)

_____ “Invited Teacher” (with registered principal) - $125(includes all programs of the day plus breakfast, lunch and refreshments)Principal’s Name: ____________________________

Extra Meals (for spouse/guest)Sunday - Banquet* - $45Monday - Breakfast w/Exhibits - $25Monday - Lunch w/Exhibits - $25

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For information on making hotel reservations, please turnto the back page of this brochure. Deadline for reservations,9/21/17 - then subject to availability.

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Full Conference Rates for Individuals All meals & programs included - mark meal attending & banquet selection below. Fees Enclosed

If check is not enclosed, provide the following information for billingthe district:

Purchase Order #:Purchase Order Date:Complete form & send to [email protected] or mail to PAPrincipals Conf., P.O. Box 39, Summerdale, PA 17093

Meals in which attendee will participate:Yes No

Sunday Banquet* ____ ____Sunday Diamond Social ____ ____Monday Breakfast ____ ____Monday Lunch ____ ____

NO REFUNDS IF NOTIFIED AFTER OCTOBER 6, 2017 (see cancellation policy on page 2)

*Selection for Sunday Banquet - Indicate number of entree(s) desired___ Chicken Asiago ___ Herb Marinated

Pork TenderloinNo. No.

PRE-CONFERENCE OFFERINGS (10/14/17):Improving Student Learning Through Teacher Supervision and Evaluation:Applying Theory Into Practice

Simulations for School LeadersInstructors: Paul Healey, Ph.D. (Both), Dr. Joseph Clapper (Both) & Dr. Beth Haldeman (Improving)30 PIL Hours Available (for each workshop)

HELD DURING CONFERENCE (10/15/17 - 10/16/17): 30 PIL Hours AvailableImproving Student Learning Through Research-Based Practices: The Power of anEffective PrincipalInstructor: Dr. Beth Haldeman

PIL Registration/Fees (Please note: These fees are in addition to conference registration on reverse side.)

MEMBER One PIL course - $185 PIL fee*Both PIL courses - $370 PIL fee*

NON-MEMBER One PIL course - $250 PIL fee*Both PIL courses - $500 PIL fee*

Please check the box next to the program(s) below, you wish to attend.You must attend the Full Conference to attend a PIL workshop.

I have completed the contact information on the reverse side:

Name: School District:

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You must register for the full conference (complete form on reverse side) to be eligible toregister for an Act 45 PIL Program:

Act 45 PIL Program Registration Form

(Please note: You may only select one workshop on Saturday,10/14, as they are being held at the same time.)

*Includes cost of materials (excluding books), additional meals, instruction rooms and handling fees.

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An Overview of Course Requirements“Improving Student Learning Through Teacher Supervision and Evaluation:

Applying Theory Into Practice”“Simulations for School Leaders”

“Improving Student Learning Through Research-Based Practices:The Power of an Effective Principal”

Participants will be required to complete pre-conference reading and assignments. Participants will be required to attend certain specific workshops and programs during the

conference. In addition, participants will have “personal” time at the conference to attendall major speakers/sessions (that are not part of the requirements) and the exhibits.

Participants will be required to submit action plans and a brief final report.A detailed program description/schedule will be sent to you upon registration.

Register now - limited seating available.Please note your PIL registration amount where indicated on the regular conference

registration form (on page 3). For more information, call (717) 732-4999.

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Time Topic8 a.m. - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION

(Morning refreshments served in conjunction with registration)9 a.m. - 12 p.m. PIL PROGRAM – Improving Student Learning Through Research-Based Practices:

The Power of an Effective PrincipalDr. Beth Haldeman, PA Principals Association President/Elementary Principal, Cocalico S.D.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. FIRST GENERAL SESSION

Keynote: Jon Gordon – The Power of a Positive Educator2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. REFRESHMENT BREAK2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS I

Pre-K to Elementary Schools: A Great PathwayMeaghan Sprout, government relations director, Pennsylvania Partnerships forChildren; and Paul Healey, Ph.D., executive director, PA Principals Association

The Principalship in “The Blue Zone”: Threats to Longevity and Motivation to Carry OnDr. Nicholas Indeglio and Jonathan Ross, middle school principals - Downingtown A.S.D.

Developing and Implementing High School RTII/MTSS in a Secondary School CultureDr. Brett Cooper, senior high principal; and Andrew Maoury, senior high assistantprincipal - Boyertown A.S.D.

Dealing with a Student Suicide as a School Principal and District Leadership Team, andStrategies to Help Prevent Student Suicide

Dr. Richard Poole, director of student services; Brandon Pardoe, high school principal;and Keri Nasdeo, school psychologist - Williamsport A.S.D.

Mass Customized Learning: How to Create an Environment That Inspires All Learners to ExcelArlen Mummau, high school principal; Amy Koberstein, high school assistant principal;and Rebecca Scheuer, high school counselor - Pequea Valley S.D.

Transforming Professional Development into Professional LearningSommer Garman, principal; and Tammie Burnaford, assistant superintendent -Bellefonte A.S.D.

5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ANNUAL BANQUETImmed. Following Banq. - 10 p.m. DIAMOND SPONSORS’ SOCIAL (Dessert, Music, Prizes & Fun! Please bring 2-3 non-perishable

or canned food items for the food drive and help us to Stuff the Bus! - See page 7 for details.)

THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE – Various awards will be presented throughout the conference,and the small group sessions will be presented based on four strands: Strategic/Cultural Leadership,Systems Leadership, Leadership for Learning and Professional and Community Leadership.

Saturday, October 148:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. PIL REGISTRATION

(Morning refreshments served in conjunction with registration)9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE PIL PROGRAM – Improving Student Learning Through Teacher

Supervision and Evaluation: Applying Theory Into Practice (must select one)Paul Healey, Ph.D., PA Principals Association Executive Director; Dr. Beth Haldeman,PA Principals Association President/Elementary Principal, Cocalico S.D.; andDr. Joseph Clapper, PA Principals Association Assistant Executive Director

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. PRE-CONFERENCE PIL PROGRAM – Simulations for School Leaders (must select one)Paul Healey, Ph.D., PA Principals Association Executive Director; and Dr. JosephClapper, PA Principals Association Assistant Executive Director

12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. LUNCH FOR PIL PARTICIPANTS

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ProgramTime TopicMonday, October 167:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. REGISTRATION7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. BREAKFAST IN EXHIBIT HALL7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS II

Digital Leadership and InnovationDeanna Mayers, executive director; and Dr. Jeff Taylor, president - PA Associationfor Supervision and Curriculum Development (PASCD)

PIAA UpdateJonathan Bauer, high school principal, Upper Merion A.S.D., and PA PrincipalsAssociations’s representative to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic AthleticAssociation (PIAA); and PIAA staff person

Future Focused Leaders: Relate, Innovate and Invigorate for Real Educational ChangeDr. William Ziegler, high school principal, Pottsgrove S.D., and immediate past

president, PA Principals Association

Executive Coaching as a Catalyst for Innovative LeadershipDr. Jillian Bichsel, director of professional development, writing and assessment,Chartiers Valley S.D.; Dr. Janice Manzi Sabatine, president, Avanti Strategies, LLC,co-director, Duquesne University’s Professional Coach Certification Program (PCCP) andexecutive coach; and Dr. Susan English, co-director, PCCP, and Fully Alive Leadership andLife Coaching private practice

The Critical Role of Principals in Special Education Dispute Resolution: Overview,Tips and Tools

Michael (Jake) McElligott, Esq., special education hearing officer, Office for DisputeResolution, Harrisburg

Using an Educational Leadership Model to Develop a K-12 Career Development Program:Administrators and Counselors Working Collaboratively Toward Systematic Change

Kathy Specht, faculty, counselor education, Bloomsburg University, and PA Departmentof Education (PDE) consultant; and Dr. Jill Dillon, retired superintendent, and PDEconsultant

10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. VISIT THE EXHIBITS – BEVERAGE BREAK11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS III

Charting the Course: PBIS from Inception to RecognitionJessica Quinter, elementary principal; Christy Chamberlain, School-Wide PositiveBehavior Support (SWPBS) program district coach; and Lisa Coble, director of studentservices - Juniata Valley S.D.

Improving Your Leadership One Fierce Conversation at a TimeDr. Peter Aiken, superintendent, Manheim Central S.D.

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Meaningful Educational PracticesDr. Timothy Wagner, associate high school principal for program planning andinnovation; Dr. Patick O’Toole, superintendent of schools; and Brad Wilson, supervisorof customized and online learning - Upper St. Clair S.D.

Deficits to Distinguished: Five Ways to Positively Impact Your School Performance ProfileDr. Timothy Stoops, director of secondary education and curriculum; and JenniferDunmire, math instructor/department chair - Millcreek Township S.D.

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ProgramTime TopicMonday, October 16 (Cont.)11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS III (Continued)

Starting the School Day Ready to Learn with School BreakfastElaine McDonnell, MS, RD, director, Project PA, Penn State University; Vonda Cooke, MS,RD, state director, Child Nutrition Programs, PA Department of Education; and a panelincluding Dr. Jill Koser, child development impact team leader, Community ActionPartnership of Lancaster County, and others

STEAM Maker Leadership: Supporting Creativity and Innovation in K-12 SchoolsDr. Jacie Maslyk, assistant superintendent, Hopewell A.S.D.

12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. LUNCH IN THE EXHIBIT HALL12:30 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. PAST PRESIDENTS/DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS/RETIREES LUNCHEON1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. SECOND GENERAL SESSION

Keynote: Beatrice (Bea) McGarvey – Mass Customized Learning: The Time is Now!2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. VENDOR DOOR PRIZE DRAWING – REFRESHMENT BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. SMALL GROUP SESSIONS IV

Leadership for Mass Customized LearningBeatrice (Bea) McGarvey

Your Social Media Network is the New “Friends and Family” PlanDr. Jason Kotch, elementary principal, Garnet Valley S.D.

Legal UpdateCarl Beard, Esq., attorney, Beard Legal Group PC, Altoona

Empowering Administrators to Create a Long-Term Instructional Learning Plan That PromotesMetacognition

Dr. Matthew McKinley, assistant superintendent; Robert Ceh, middle school principal -Seneca Valley S.D.; and Toni Hollingsworth, CEO of Lead to Learn, LLC, internationalinstructional specialist

Promoting the Growth of New Teachers Through the Induction and Mentoring ProcessDr. Ann Gaudino, associate professor; and two graduate students pursuing M.Ed. ineducational leadership with principal certification - Millersville University of PA

Getting Involved in Your Principals AssociationPeg Foster, NAESP representative; Mark Korcinsky, NASSP state coordinator; Dr. BethHaldeman, president; Kurt Nyquist, treasurer; and Dr. Heather Bigney, federal relationscoordinator - PA Principals Association

HELP US TO...

Bring 2-3 Non-Perishable or Canned Food Items to theDiamond Sponsors’ Social on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017

Donate andReceive an Extra

Prize DrawingTicket!

Food DriveBenefitting Several

Pittsburgh-AreaFood Banks

Welcome to the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton HotelPittsburgh - Cranberry! The hotel is perfectly situated for guests totake advantage of the area's outdoor recreation activities and localattractions. Discover plenty of restaurants, shopping and livelynightlife just a short drive away in downtown Pittsburgh. Unwind in a spacious guest room and suite, equipped with anoversized desk, complimentary WiFi and a 42-inch TV. EnjoyAmerican cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in Ember& Vine, Woodfire Oven + Social Bar. Relax in the sauna after aworkout in the 24-hour fitness center or refresh in the indoor pool.

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