Final program book

20082008 Leadership SummitPartners in Creation

Santa Fe, New MexicoNovember 13-15, 2008

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Table of Contents:

National Academy Foundation Information and Mission .................. 4

Letter from the President .................................................................. 5

Agenda ............................................................................................... 6

Speakers ........................................................................................... 11

Working Groups ............................................................................... 13

Hotel Map ......................................................................................... 14

2008Santa Fe, New MexicoNovember 13-15, 2008

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Mission

The mission of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) is to sustain a national network of career academies to support the development of America’s youth toward personal and professional success in high

school, in higher education, and throughout their careers.

National Academy Foundation39 Broadway, Suite 1640

New York, NY 10006Phone: (212) 635-2400

Fax: (212) 635-2409www.naf.org


National Academy Foundation

The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed national network of high school career academies predominately based in urban districts—schools within schools—with rigorous, career-themed curricula created with current industry and educational expertise. Each year, NAF serves more than 50,000 students in over 500 Academies in 40 states and the District of Columbia through the Academy of Finance, the Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, and the Academy of Information Technology.

NAF was founded by Sanford I. Weill, Chairman Emeritus of Citigroup Inc., as a partnership between business leaders and educators. Employees of more than 2,500 businesses support NAF students by securing paid internships, volunteering in classrooms, acting as mentors, and serving on local Advisory Boards.

NAF’s record of success with 90% graduation rates and more than 80% of these graduates going on to college, has garnered the support of corporations, public policy makers, and foundations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For more information visit www.naf.org

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All of us at the National Academy Foundation welcome you to beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico. At this year’s Leadership Summit, we will focus on collaboration among the entire NAF network. By harnessing the body of knowledge contained within the network, we can help each other to develop and build Academy leadership – a major indicator of our ability to maximize the Academy impact on high school students. We have built the 2008 Summit to give you new tools to develop and maintain strong leadership for your local Academy.

This year’s Leadership Summit focuses on the key elements of the Academy model;

• Curriculum• AdvisoryBoards• Internships• AcademyLeadership

The Summit will help you to focus your efforts on the ground by providing opportunities to have conversations and interaction around these key elements.

NAF is committed to your success and to supporting the NAF network. Thank you for joining us for this year’s Leadership Summit; it is always exciting to have the time to gather together and learn.

Sincerely,

JD HoyePresident, National Academy Foundation

Dear 2008 Leadership Summit Attendees:

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Agenda:


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Thursday, November 1310:00 – 5:00 Registration/Information Office1:00 – 5:00 Pre-Conference Working Group Sessions (by invitation)

•AOEWorkSession,Barranca A•BiddersConference,Caldera B•ASPIRE, Barranca B

1:00 – 4:30 Collaboration Network Strategies for Directors (advance sign-up only limited to 25 participants each), Vista B

• 1:00 – 2:30 - Session 1• 3:00 – 4:30 - Session 2This session provides participants with hands-on experience in learning the many features of the NAF Collaboration Network, tailored to the needs of Academy Directors. Participants will learn how to leverage online video and print resources, discussion groups, and blogs to activate their Academy and help them collaborate with other Academies across the country.Tosignupinadvance,pleasee-mailLauraFidler([email protected]),andletherknowwhichSession you plan to attend

6:00 – 7:00 Evening Reception, Pueblo 2/3For all conference participants - Come and socialize with your colleagues from the NAF network. Make new connections, or revive old ones, as you prepare for the Leadership Summit and the remainder of the year

Friday, November 14Daily Theme: Updates and Information on NAF Initiatives

7:00 – 4:00 Registration/Information Office7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast, Pueblo 2/3

8:30 – 9:30 Opening Session (For all conference participants), Tewa 2/3Join NAF’s President, JD Hoye and network leaders who will outline progress on the key issues you have raised as being critical to your local implementation. After this session, you will have a stronger understanding of NAF’s evolving model and future plans in the following areas:•Curriculum•AdvisoryBoardsandInternships•AcademySupport•OnlineCollaboration•StudentandAlumniInitiatives

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9:30 – 2:00 Updates on Key NAF InitiativesForallconferenceparticipants-Theseinteractivesessionswillprovideyouwithmorespecificinformation relating to the following key areas and opportunities to consider the implications for your Academy with fellow directors:•Curriculum–LearnaboutnewNAFcourses,includingcontent,instructionalstrategies,assessments,courseaccess,keyfeatures,benefits,adaptations,andsupports.Provideinput on new courses currently in development for 2009-10, and receive guidance about coursesequencing.ReceiveupdatesonNAF’sprogressforcertification,andnationalarticulationagreements.Getquestionsansweredaboutcourseaccess,specificfeatures,benefits,adaptations,andsupports.Afterthissession,youwillbeabletoexplainNAF’scurriculum directions and future plans to all constituents in your Academy.Facilitators: Andy Rothstein, Laura Fidler

•AdvisoryBoardsandInternships-Learnabouttheresourcesavailabletosupportadvisoryboard and internship development, as well as plans for additional resources to support your work. After this session, you will be able to clearly articulate the importance of advisory boards and internships in an academy, as well as NAF’s plans to support your efforts.Facilitators: Charlie Katz, Chris Brandmeir, Marie Segares, Ann Fields

•AcademySupport–Learnaboutthedifferenttrainingstrandsavailablefornewandexistingacademies, as well as NAF’s enhanced support for Academy leaders. After this session, you will be able to explain the critical role of Academy leadership and the resources to support you in this work.Facilitators: Bill Taylor, Steve Casa, Patti Smith, Denise Bell

9:30 – 10:30 Updates – Round 1•Group1:Curriculum,Tewa 1A•Group2:AdvisoryBoardsandInternships,Tewa 1B•Group3:AcademySupport,Tewa 1C

10:30 – 10:45 Break, Tewa Foyer East

10:45 – 11:45 Updates – Round 2•Group3:Curriculum,Tewa 1A•Group1:AdvisoryBoardsandInternships,Tewa 1B•Group2:AcademySupport,Tewa 1C

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11:45 – 1:00 Lunch on your own (Sandwiches and salads are available for purchase in Vista B)1:00 – 2:00 Updates – Round 3

•Group2:Curriculum,Tewa 1A•Group3:AdvisoryBoardsandInternships, Tewa 1B•Group1:AcademySupport,Tewa 1C(Note: Summit participants will be placed into groups upon arrival at the conference.)

2:15 – 5:00 Directors/Leaders Top Issues and ChallengesFor all conference participants – We at NAF recognize that there are many challenges that our Directors/Leaders face in managing their Academies. Based on this, we have surveyed our networkandidentifiedfiveissuesthatourDirectorslistasmostpressing.Wehaveallottedtime during this Summit to afford you the opportunity to address two main issues facing your Academy.Duringthefirst75minutesession,youwillselectoneoffivebreakoutroomstodiscussideasandsolutionsforyourfirstissue,duringafacilitatedsession.Then,afterashortbreak,youwilldiscussideasandsolutionsforthesecondissue.NAF’sRegionalDirector’sandidentifiedDirector/Leadersfromthenetworkwillbeworkingwithyoutogiveyourealsolutions to your challenges.

2:15 – 3:30 Discussion – Issue 1•Howcanweincreasethenumberofproductive,paidinternshipsforouracademystudents?

(Barranca A)•Intheseeconomictimes,howcanweensurefinancialsustainabilityofouracademywithinlocalschooldistrictbudgets? (Caldera A)

•Howcanwemoreeffectivelyrecruitnewstudentstoouracademy? (Tewa 1B)•HowcanwesuccessfullyrecruitnewAdvisoryBoardmembers? (Barranca B)•Howcanweorganizeouracademytoincludeinterdisciplinaryteamingandcommonplanningtime?(Caldera B)

3:30 – 3:45 Break 3:45 – 5:00 Discussion – Issue 2

•Howcanweincreasethenumberofproductive,paidinternshipsforouracademystudents?(Barranca A)

•Intheseeconomictimes,howcanweensurefinancialsustainabilityofouracademywithinlocalschooldistrictbudgets? (Caldera A)

•Howcanwemoreeffectivelyrecruitnewstudentstoouracademy? (Tewa 1B)•HowcanwesuccessfullyrecruitnewAdvisoryBoardmembers? (Barranca B)•Howcanweorganizeouracademytoincludeinterdisciplinaryteamingandcommonplanningtime?(Caldera B)

6:00 – 8:00 Building relationships – Evening Barbecue, Pueblo BallroomFor all conference participants – Everyone is invited to relax and unwind during this barbecue. Ample food (including vegetarian options) will be served, and there will be a cash bar as well (soft drinks will be provided on the house). Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your network colleagues and NAF representatives in an informal setting. The barbecue will also feature surprise performances by members of the NAF staff.

Saturday, November 15Daily Theme: Tools and Feedback with Academy Leaders

8:00 – 4:15 Registration/Information Office8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast - Pueblo 2/39:00 – 12:00 Leadership Training, Tewa 2/3

Forallconferenceparticipants–Thissessionisspecificallydesignedtoaddressyouruniqueposition as an Academy leader (which includes directors, teacher/directors, coordinators, administrators, and other team members who take leadership roles in their Academy). You will be introduced to trends and strategies in leadership development, and will have a chance to learn and practice with your colleagues. After this session, you will be better positioned to meet the challenges you face in your leadership role with applicable strategies and tools.Trainers: Bill Bryan, Jason Midwood, The Center for Secondary School Reform

10:15 – 10:30 Break, Tewa Foyer West10:30 – 12:00 Leadership Training Continued, Tewa 2/312:00 – 1:15 Lunch on your own (Sandwiches and salads are available for purchase in Vista B)

Openforum:MeetingtheNeedsofELLStudentsinNAFAcademies,Pleasejoinusforameeting to discuss ELL (English Language Learners) students in NAF Academies. We will identifyspecificissuesthesestudentsfaceandwaysNAFstaffandAcademyleaderscansupport each other in “activating the network” to address the challenges these students face. Bring your own lunch to this meeting that will result in developing steps for supporting this population. (Tewa 1A)

1:15 – 4:00 Working GroupsFor all conference participants - During these interactive sessions, you will drill down into the topic of your choice, as you explore, with NAF team leaders, the progress that has been made over the last year in the areas listed below. You will also be asked to provide your feedback to NAF, which will help guide NAF’s plans over the coming year. As a result of this session, you can expect to see your ideas represented in the new tools and services NAF launches in the coming year.


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1:15 – 2:30 Session 1: Select which of the following Working Groups you would like to attend:•Curriculum,Tewa 1A•AdvisoryBoards,Tewa 1B•Internships,Tewa 1C•AcademyLeadership,Caldera

2:30 – 2:45 Break, Tewa, Foyer East

2:45 – 4:00 Session 2: Select which of the following Working Groups you would like to attend:•Curriculum,Tewa 1A•AdvisoryBoards,Tewa 1B•Internships,Tewa 1C•AcademyLeadership,Caldera

4:00 – 4:15 Break, Tewa Foyer East4:15 – 5:15 Closing Session, Tewa 2/3

For all conference participants – Close the 2008 Leadership Summit on a high note by hearing fromauniquesetofspeakers—yourcolleaguesintheNAFnetwork.Representativesofnetwork leaders from a Steering Committee which has been working with NAF staff will share their thoughts on NAF directions, and how they plan to share NAF’s new messages and implement new strategies in their Academies.Speakers: JD Hoye (President, NAF), Mike Henson (Principal, Harmony Magnet in Porterville CA) and Ken Texler (Director, Gorton HS Yonkers, NY)

All meetings take place on the convention floor, lobby level.

NAFConnect Activation StationNAFConnect helps you network, communicate, and collaborate like never before.

Get connected! Visit us at the NAFConnect Activation station located by the registration desk:Thursday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, November 14, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Saturday, November 15, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Speakers:

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William R. Bryan, Ph.D.VP, Leadership & Organization DevelopmentThe Center for Secondary School Redesign

Bill Bryan is Vice President of LeadershipandOrganizationDevelopmentforCSSR,andinchargeofinternaloperations, including staff professional development. Bill provides districts and schools with technical assistance to enhance system and leadership capacity in the implementation of Breaking Ranks II and Breaking Ranks in the Middle strategies. He is an expert in change leadership and provides schools with the skills required to implement major change initiatives, e.g., advisories, smaller learning communities, student led conferences, etc. Bill has 30 years experience in applied competency and talent research that has led to individual, team, and organization development coaching practices and programs designed to improve performance in a variety of settings. He is also responsible for providing districts and schools with strategic planning services.

After graduating from Dartmouth College, Bill entered the Army, where he held several command positions and achieved the rank of Captain. Following his Army service, Bill obtained a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from George Washington University. He then held a variety of positions including college teaching and private clinical practice focusing on children, adolescents, and families. Based on his clinical and academic experience, he was hired to create and direct the student counseling services at Bryant University. His interest in communication skills training and work with businesses led to a position as project director with McBer and Company (now a part of the

HayGroup),aBostonconsultingfirmspecializinginapplied motivation and competency research.

In 1983, Bill founded Bryan Associates, Inc. (BAI), and ranthisverysuccessfulmanagementconsultingfirmuntilheenteredtheeducationarena,CSSR,earlyin2006. BAI provided organization, management, and executive development services to a wide variety of companiesintheprivate,non-profit,andgovernmentsectors. Two of his specialty areas were performance assessment and professional development. A sample of clients served includes Anheuser-Busch, AT&T, Entergy Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson & Johnson, Major League Baseball, Mobil, the New York Stock Exchange, Southwestern Bell, the YMCA, and the U.S. Navy.

Bill is a highly skilled professional consultant/coach and executive with demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

•Leadershipcapacitydevelopment-changeanddistributed leadership

•Managerandleadercoachingandprofessionaldevelopment

•Infrastructurecapacitydevelopment•Implementationofmajororganizationinitiatives•Creationofhigh-performingorganizations(HPOs)•Designanddevelopmentoforganizational

strategies, processes, and structure •Alignmentofoperationalandhumanresource

capabilities with organizational objectives •Developmentandimplementationofperformance

standards at all levels •Performanceassessmentforindividuals,teams,and

organizations •Competencyandtalentassessment,researchand

application for human resource systems, e.g., performance appraisal, training, professional

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development, succession planning, and the creation ofstaffingplans

•Competency-basedcurriculumdesign,development, and delivery

•Teambuildingandmeetingfacilitation•Facilitator/trainertraining•Stakeholderneedsandsatisfactionresearch•ProjectManagement•Entrepreneurship

Bill is an experienced speaker at both the local and national level. He is a member of the Academy of Management, the American Psychological Association, Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, the National Association of Secondary Principals, and the Society for the Study ofPeace,Conflict,andViolence.Heservedforanumber of years as a member of the advisory board of the Executive MBA Program at the University of RhodeIsland.Hisinvolvementinacademiaincludesteaching psychology courses at Providence College; organizational behavior, human resources, and labor relationscoursesintheURIMBA,LaborStudies,and Executive MBA Programs; and a professional development course in the American University/NTLMaster’sDegreeprograminHumanResourceDevelopment. Bill has written many white papers and articles and professional development programs. He is currently a lead author for the upcoming BreakingRanksIIandBreakingRanksintheMiddleImplementation Guide

Jason MidwoodDirector, Communications & Student InvolvementThe Center for Secondary School Redesign

Jason Midwood is the Communications Director and responsible for developing and promoting the voice of CSSR.Hemanages,directs,andorganizesmarketingand communication functions to include professional

development institutes, national showcases, print materials, public information programs, community affairs, and implementation of products and services. AstheyoungestmemberoftheCSSRteam,Jasonhas developed a strong relationship with secondary school students around the country, and conducts roundtablediscussionsatallCSSRinstitutesandshowcases. The informal conversation called, “The Voice – Understanding the 21st Century Student” brings to the forefront issues that effect students today to include current events, social issues, future academic hopes, and personal desires.

JasongraduatedwithhonorsfromRhodeIslandCollege in 2003 earning a B.A. in Secondary Education/History. A member of Phi Alpha Theta (national honors society in History) and Kappa Delta Pi (international honors society in Education) his areas of study focused on the leadership styles of the Founding Fathers Generation,TheCivilRightsMovement,andAmericanForeign Policy during the Cold War Era. Jason also has an Executive Degree in Business Management from BryantUniversityinSmithfield,RhodeIsland.

Jason was ready to begin teaching when his professional career took an unexpected turn. He was offered the position of General Manager for Gemini Partners, LLC (Mulligan’s Island Golf & Entertainment) locatedinCranston,RhodeIsland,onehehasheldforthepastfouryears.Overseeingtheday-to-dayoperations of the company, Jason is responsible for the performance management and professional development for a staff of 40 employees, marketing/sales/promotions, corporate events, fundraising, and communications with local radio, television, and print media outlets. In addition to his general manager experience, Jason has spent some time working for Creative Powerhouse, a marketing and promotions consultingfirmwithofficeslocatedinProvidenceandBoston.

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CurriculumNAF is committed to meeting the needs of its network through the development of vital resources toaddbenefitstousingtheNAFcurriculum.Thepurpose of the working group is to update and receive guidance on two key NAF initiatives: creating national articulation agreements with post-secondary education and developing industry validated student certificates.Thesessionswillincludeprogressupdatesfrom last year’s working groups, as well as generate lists from Directors regarding considerations for articulationagreementsandcertification.

The working groups will be highly interactive, giving time for Directors to discuss both initiatives with each other, as well as NAF staff.Facilitators:AndyRothsteinandLauraFidler,NAF

Advisory BoardsThese sessions will have two outcomes: First, we will introduce the Advisory Board Leadership Committee (ABLC), Advisory Board Development Working Group and the resources of the Collaboration Network (nafconnect.org) to all Academy Leadership attendees. Second, we will elicit from the Network the subject areas and topics of greatest need which the ABLC and the AB Development Working Group can address, including the best ways to disseminate information and interact with the Network, using technology to its fullest potential.Facilitators: Charlie Katz and Chris Brandmeir, NAF

InternshipsDiscussion topics include work based learning, paid internships in the current economic climate, and preparing students for internships. This working group will include facilitated conversations on sharing promising practices, providing guidance to NAF on developingmaterialstosupportAcademiesinfindinginternships at the local level, and opportunities for incorporating the voice of students, alumni and partners into the discussion about internships.Facilitators: Marie Segares, NAF and Ann Fields, NAF Consultant

Academy LeadershipNAF is committed to meeting the needs of its network through the development of on-line academy development resources. This session will be divided into four short discussions on academy growth, development, sustainability, and performance measurement and evaluation. The discussion will include collaboration network tools where Year of Planningsitescanexchangeideas(YOP-Connect),andwhere directors can share challenges and useful tools (Director-Connect). In addition, we will also introduce a site designed to share ongoing updates and tools stemming from Design Studios, including this year’s Studios focusing on internship development. The finalpartofthediscussionwilloutlineNAF’ssuccessmetrics and how they apply to academy development.Facilitators: Steve Casa, Patti Smith, and Bill Taylor, NAF and Denise Bell, NAF Consultant

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Please join us in Phoenix, Arizona for the 2009 Institute for Staff Development

The 2009 National Academy Foundation Annual Institute forStaffDevelopmentisscheduledforJuly7-11,2009attheMarriottDesertRidgeinPhoenix,Arizona.The2009Institute theme is “Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow.”

National Academy Foundation39 Broadway, Suite 1640 • New York, NY 10006

Phone: (212) 635-2400 • Fax: (212) 635-2409www.naf.org

NAF is pleased to recognize the following partnerswho have generously supported the 2008 Leadership Summit:

Wilpon Family FoundationWeill Family Foundation

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