School districts are invited to hold administrative retreats in conjunction with KASA’s 39th annual conference, July 16-18, 2008, at the Galt House Hotel & Suites in Louisville.
 KASA will provide meeting space and the opportunity to attend a workshop with Gary Marx, author of “Future Focused Leadership...Preparing Schools, Students, and Communities for Tomorrows Realities” and “Sixteen Trends…Their Profound Impact on Our Future”, at no cost. Session details are listed:
Future Focused Leadership: Scanning the Environment, Considering a Vision, and Exploring the Qualities of
Future-Focused Leaders
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 * 1-4 p.m. *
Presented in large-group format
Free to district retreat attendees meeting
Tuesday and/or all day Wednesday
Overview: In a lively presentation, Gary Marx, whose 2006 books include Sixteen Trends…Their Profound Impact on Our Future and Future Focused Leadership…Preparing Schools, Students, and Communities for Tomorrow’s Realities, lays out the evidence for trends significantly impacting education and their profound implications for Kentucky’s education systems. Participants will then consider the implications of the trends and what students need to know and be able to do to be prepared for life in a global knowledge/information age. This program is essential for all education leaders.
Retreats can be scheduled July 15, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and/or July 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Space is limited, so call to reserve your meeting space and plan your retreat today.
To reserve space and plan your retreat, contact Rhonda Caldwell, Deputy Director, at rhonda@kasa.org or call (800) 928-KASA. |
