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MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009                              

8 - 9:15 a.m. - Annual Meeting / Breakfast, Ballroom E, 4th Floor
 
9:30 -10:30 a.m.
Room 8C
Creating Synergy with Mentoring Programs:  How a School District and a Non Profit Make it Happen - Thelma Cantu, Partnerships in Education Coordinator, Irving ISD, Michael O'Teter, Vice President of Programs, Big Brother Big Sisters North Texas  
School district personnel operate non-stop throughout the workday leaving little quality time for managing special initiatives that are needed to support at-risk students.  Come hear about how the partnership developed between Irving ISD and Big Brothers Big Sisters and how two large organizations jumped every hoop to create a seamless, effective school based mentoring program, complete with full support from the city, which recruited employees as the first mentors for the project.

Room 9AB
Strategies to Increase Direct-from High-School-to -College Enrollment - Roy Larson, Director of College Readiness, Austin ISD, Terry Bazan, Director of Financial Aid Affiliation, Austin Community College, Cyndi Contreras de Robles, Director of Education & Public Policy, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
A ten school district strategy to increase direct-from-high-school-to-college-enrollment to 64% by 2010.  A tight partnership between school district college enrollment managers, higher education and business leaders has delivered disciplined strategies, targets and outcomes in college common application submission, financial aid submission, college/workplace readiness and student survey feedback, to positive results.        

Room 9C
Turning your Cheering Section into High Scoring Team Players - Kris Taylor, APR, Director of Communications, Janet Theis, Partners in Education Coordinator, Katy ISD
Using research and its own experiences with public involvement, Katy ISD created a program for emerging leaders representing a snapshot of the community.  Its goal:  To develop an expanding and evolving cadre of active, well-informed community supporters familiar with both operations and issues.  Each year, a new class participates in a series of monthly sessions focusing on topics ranging from finance to curriculum development.  Leadership Katy ISD has earned top awards from Texas and National School Public Relations Associations in recognition of exemplary programs. 

Room 10A
40 Assets Lunch Bunch and the "Untraining” - Julie Jerome, Chief Information Officer, Hays CISD Billie Franke, Community Partner
The 40 Assets framework was introduced to Hays CISD in 2003, but the effort fizzled in the absence of a district-wide commitment.  Most employees of Hays CISD did not understand the concept and were intimidated by the perceived amount of work involved.  The 40 Assets Lunch Bunch's job, through "untraining", is to build awareness of intentional asset building in students and staff, and break down barriers to understanding the culture of the 40 Developmental Assets. 

10:45-11:45 a.m.
Room 8C
Engaging Youth in Partnerships - John Spence, Director, Texas Center for Service Learning, Mike Hurewitz, Service-Learning Coordinator, Round Rock ISD
How can an instructional practice lead to more and better partnerships?  Come hear how service-learning at Round Rock ISD has done just that.  This session will provide you with concrete examples of partnerships that strengthen student instruction and give you helpful tools for starting service-learning projects that build strong partnerships and support student leadership and achievement.

Room 9AB
Preaching to the Choir - Scott Hulsey, Parent Engagement Specialist, Fort Worth ISD
Getting parents engaged can be a challenging task.  This workshop focuses on strategies to keep families engaged.  Participants will be given opportunities to work collaboratively to discuss common challenges to engaging families and consider effective strategies.  We will also identify effective plans that were implemented to meet this challenge. 

Room 9C
Prosperity is Possible Even After Five Years - Angie Mendez, Director of Development and Community Partnerships, Julie Jerome, Chief Information Officer, Hays CISD
After the 10th Prize Patrol, the 5th Annual Fundraiser, the 4th golf tournament, how do you fight fundraising fatigue with the Education Foundation Board of Directors and community at large?  The Hays CISD Education Foundation, one of the older foundations in Texas, continues to best itself every year with fundraising records.  Learn ways to reignite the enthusiasm for the Foundation through minor calibrations rather than major overhaul.

Room 10A
Building Stronger Community Support and Stretching School Funds by Developing Strong "Partnership" Programs - Sharon Cox, Director of Communications and Community Relations, Denton ISD
With school finance issues becoming more challenging every year, school districts must gain stronger community support, plus increase staff and student success with less funding.  There are inexpensive projects and programs that can help improve communications and community relations in a district with minimal costs.

12 - 1 p.m. - Lunch on your own/ Education EXPO viewing

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Room 8C
Math-Science Trail - Stephanie Jackson, Coordinator, Special Projects, Fort Worth ISD
Learn how to develop an on-campus exploratory and entertaining learning experience in math and science for students and teachers.  Texas Christian University School of Education and the Fort Worth ISD have created a successful partnership model that benefits students, teachers and pre-teachers alike and we'll share their story with you.  A step-by-step handbook will be provided for attendees.

Room 9AB
Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive - Sandra Kozero, Director for Partners in Education, Northeast ISD
Attend this session because you want to positively influence people.  From the powerful book, Yes!, learn simple but effective strategies that will make you more persuasive in your partnership responsibilities.  Discover the tips and avoid the pitfalls by making small, scientifically proven changes to your approach that can have a dramatic effect on your persuasive powers.      

Room 9C
Community Engagement for School Success - Kay Metz , Director of Development and Community Partnerships, Waco ISD, Lisa Saxenian, Assistant Principal, Waco High School, Waco ISD
In today's educational environment community involvement is essential.  However, with the changing economy and current business culture, it is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to commit time and resources.  That is why we must learn how to engage the business community in our schools and enable them to join our passion for student success.

Room 10A
How to Make the Most of a Mentor and at Home Reading Program - Lisa Thomas, Director of Training and Development, Scholastic Classroom & Library Group, Brenda Scott, Director of Literacy Partnerships, Scholastic Classroom & Library Group, Nathan Saucier, Account Executive, Scholastic Classroom & Library Group
Do you know that 62% of parents with a high socio-economic status read to their children daily compared to 36% with low-socio-economic status?  So, come and learn how Chicago Public Schools addressed this alarming statistic with their mentoring program, Real Men Read.  You will leave with the tools on how to set up and run the program with ease.  In addition, explore how to set up a home reading program that will help provide students with their own home library.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Room 8C
Secrets for Conquering Clutter and Organizing your Workspace - Gayle Goddard, Owner, The Clutter Fairy
Are you ready to get rid of the clutter in your workplace, but you don't know where to start?  Clutter reduces your effectiveness and diverts you from your goals.  Learn six simple, practical organizing ideas to transform your space into a productive, pleasant, clutter-free zone and keep it that way.     

Room 9AB
Ready. Set. Achieve! - Heather Ashwell-Hair, Parent Education/Programming Chairmen, Texas Parent Teacher Association, Darren Grissom, Director of Programs, Texas Parent Teacher Association
In this overview of Texas PTA programs, discover the wealth of resources available to assist schools in fulfilling the vision of making every child's potential a reality.  Texas PTA family and campus resources demonstrate our belief that students, families and educators working together can make a difference for children.  Our programs address a wide range of social and academic challenges facing young people and offer information and solutions that adults who care about them can use every day.        

Room 9C
"Re-Imagining, Re-Engaging, Re-forming" Education is not a Spectator Sport Anymore! - Kathryn Nash, Director of Volunteers, Texas, Citizen Schools,  Stacy Miles, Executive Director, Texas, Citizen Schools, Emily Schneider-Krzys, Deputy Program Director, Texas, Citizen Schools
We need to recognize that all adults in a child's life are teachers, and all members of the community can be teachers.  As a leader in education reform, Citizen Schools has designed an innovative volunteer-based model.  In the next three years, Citizen Schools will provide up-front and ongoing training to help 10, 800 volunteers integrate 21st century skills and provide academic support to prepare youth for college and beyond.  Learn how to tap into the vast largely unrecognized volunteer resources by identifying, obtaining and growing and retaining prospective partners.

Room 10A
Maximizing your Investment, Acquiring the Return you Expect in a Partnership! - Dr. Alma Charles, Director for Career & Technical Education, Corpus Christi ISD, Larry Elizondo, Manager of Government and Public Affairs, Citgo Refinery and Chemicals Co., Delia McLerran, Principal, Roy Miller High School, Corpus Christi ISD
Come listen to how industry needs, community support and educational commitment made an amazing difference for high school students.  Roy Miller High School, Citgo Refinery, City of Corpus Christi Fire Department and Del Mar College have a strong partnership in the career cluster Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, focusing specifically on the career pathway for Fire Science.  The investment made on the students at Roy Miller High School proved to be of high value and great return.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

9 - 10 a.m.
Room 8C
Partnerships with your Local PTA Demystified - Trish McMinn, Parent Involvement Chair, Texas PTA
Are you having a hard time creating a lasting relationship with your local PTA?  Learn why it is important to be involved with your local PTA, what is in it for you, and how to maintain this relationship over the long-term.

Room 9AB
Mythbusters:  Education Foundations in Texas - JJ Baskin, Executive Director, Education Capital, Milli Christner, PhD, Principal Consultant, Foundation Innovation, LLC
What is the true story about education foundations?  How many school districts in Texas have an education foundation?  Are they only in big districts?  How much money do they really raise?  What are they doing with the money?  This session will share the findings from an ongoing study on the breadth and impact of education foundations in Texas.  The session will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss issues regarding education foundations. 

Room 10A
Industry Skills Certification in High School - Anne Matula, MBA, EdD, President, Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend, Mary Jane Garza, EdD, Assistant Superintendent, West Oso ISD, Paul Clore, PhD, Superintendent, Gregory-Portland ISD
The Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend (CTCCB) a non profit educational organization supported by the petrochemical industry, is currently partnered with 13 school districts to deliver industrial training to high school students.  The CTCCB is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), which enables high school students completing CTCCB courses to receive National certifications and to be included in the NCCER's National Registry.

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Room 8C
Kick off the School year with a BANG- A Partnership your Whole Community can get Involved in to Help Every Child Feel Successful - Allison Murray, Foundation/Partners in Education Coordinator, Bastrop ISD, Roderick Emanuel, Superintendent, Bastrop ISD
At Bastrop ISD we start each year with a bang to show our students that the community as a whole is behind them to be successful with the annual celebration of education, Back-to-School BASH.  This family oriented, community event presents an excellent opportunity to provide students with the motivation and encouragement they need to succeed in the classroom.  Each district knows that education and academic excellence can only be achieved with family and community support.  Each community business/organization that attends the event has the opportunity to share information about the type of products/services they provide and to distribute relevant materials while showing their support for the students of Bastrop ISD.

Room 9AB
BP Physics Challenge - Allison Benjamin, Director of Education, Space Center Houston, Dee Puls, Strategic Partnerships, Houston ISD, Iris Cross, External Affairs Manager, BP America
The BP Physics Challenge program is a unified effort between BP America, Space Center of Houston and Houston ISD to excite and motivate students towards choosing careers in the Sciences, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering by providing real-world experiences.  The BP Physics Challenge consists of a two-day teacher-training provided by an Astronaut, a full day of real-world, hands-on science activities for the students held at Space Center Houston and over 60 BP scientists and engineers who work with students and teachers throughout the program.  We have received local coverage each year with the event and have successfully continued to grow and include new school districts in the program.     

Room 9C
Public Education 101:  Dress Rehearsal - JJ Baskin, President & Founder, Education Capital
Polls, the media and bond elections suggest that support of public education is declining despite the fact that America is doing a pretty good job educating more students than ever before.  This is a multimedia presentation designed to help stakeholders communicate about public education.  In 2009, Education Capital will train "education ambassadors" to make the presentation in their own communities.

Room 10A
Successful Community Mentoring Initiative:  The San Antonio Mentoring Forum - Sandra Kozero, Director for Partners in Education, North East ISD, Denise Barkhurst, President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Sandi Cavazos, Assistant Vice President, Frost Bank, Belinda Saldana-Dominguez, Director of Community Outreach, University of Texas at San Antonio
How did San Antonio (in a county with 15 school districts; 300,000 school-aged children; and where the minority is the majority) put aside their individual agendas to create a city-wide mentoring initiative?  Get the blueprint, shortcuts and tips and tricks from each of the major players in the initiative.

11:30 - 1 p.m. - Lunch with an Expert, Ballroom E, 4th Floor
Enjoy lunch while you discuss a partnership topic of your choice and network with partnership professionals from around the state.  Topics will include:
●Leadership Development                                            ●STEM Partnerships
●P-16 Initiatives                                                             ●Service Learning
●Volunteer/Partner Recognition                                    ●Marketing your Partnership Program
●Mentor Programs                                                         ●Parent Involvement
●Volunteer Background Checks                                   ●Business Partnerships
●Workforce Readiness Initiatives.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Room 8C
The Six Principles of Successful Board/CEO Partnerships - Jonathan Schick, President, Goal Consulting
In this transformational seminar, participants will enhance their culture by discovering the six principles that ensure wining partnerships between board members and CEO's/Executive Directors

Room 9AB
"I Read with Children" - Phyllis Townsend, Human Resources Director, Everman ISD, Robin Sear, Community Services, Alcon
We involve business and community partners reading to & listening to children in our classroom.  This program requires no prior training and everyone wins!

Room 9C
Building and Sustaining Momentum for your Community Assets Initiative - Pat Rosenberg, Healthy Communities*Healthy Youth Director, TAPE, Cindy Ferguson, Vice President, Program Development, YMCA of Greater Houston
Relationships are key to student learning and school climate.  This session provides an overview of Greater Houston's effort to intentionally work on the Five Action Strategies for asset building (Engage Adults, Mobilize Young People, Activate Sectors, Influence Civic Decisions and Invigorate Programs).  In this session you will get ideas on how to create a process for your own community initiative and learn how partnerships play a crucial role.  The YMCA created a culture receptive to asset development and has been a key player in this process.

1:15 - 4:15 p.m. - Boot Camps
Room 10B
Building a Partnership Program – Nancy Marks, Wichita Falls ISD
Looking for a practical, well-organized, easy-to-implement Partners In Education program?  Look no further!  Discover how to recruit, train & maintain volunteers; implement special projects; utilize district staff and select an appropriate advisory board . . . all in the same session.  Added bonus ~ time management tips!  Although we can't extend the hours in your day, we can give you proven management methods to make your work day more efficient. 

Room 8A
Reinvigorating your Volunteer Program – Pat Mullins, Garland ISD
So, you've organized a successful volunteer program, now what? Learn proven techniques to maximize your efforts by using unique recruiting techniques and non-traditional methods of building bridges to volunteers.  You will receive many resources, handouts, and ideas to use when you return to your district or agency.

Room 8B
Building a K-12 Foundation – Milli Christner, PhD, Principal Consultant, Foundation Innovation, Laurie Cromwell, Principal Consultant, Foundation Innovation
So you want to start a foundation to support your school district?  Where do you begin?  By utilizing research based best practices, higher education advancement techniques, and recognized fundraising standards, you can help establish a perpetual partner organization that will benefit your district for years to come.  This session will explore the key steps necessary to develop a successful and sustainable education foundation:
●Board Development                                          ●School District and Foundation Partnership
●Fund Management Guidelines and Policies        ●Organizational Structure
●Corporate Compliance – Federal & State            ●Funding Priorities and Identification Process