Russell Quaglia Workshop

Lodging: Room block available at the Galt House Hotel & Suites. Call (800) THE-GALT and request the KASA room block rate of $120 East Tower/$104 West Tower or visit ww.galthouse.com. To receive the KASA discounted rate, make reservations by Oct. 1.

Cost:

Members $100

Nonmembers $150

Note: Session qualifies for active member benefit which provides one 6-hour workshop annually at no cost. Benefit is nontransferable.

EILA: Session qualifies for 6 hours EILA credit

Cancellation Policy: Written cancellation will be accepted until 48 hours prior to the date of the session. Send written cancellations to Carole by e-mail, carole@kasa.org or fax, (502) 875-4634.

Understanding & Raising Student Aspirations

**October 20, 2009 * 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET**

Galt House Hotel & Suites, Louisville

Raising student aspirations is not one more goal for schools to attain in an already overly long list of objectives. The truth of the matter is that inspiring students to reach their dreams and improving student achievement are mutually reinforcing. When administrators ensure that students in our schools have self-worth, are actively engaged in their learning, and have a sense of purpose, they create environments in which students set goals for themselves, are inspired to work hard to reach those goals, and provide a context in which students can be successful academically.

This workshop is based on 30 decades of research built around student aspirations - the ability to dream and set goals for the future, while being inspired in the present to reach those goals. Attendees will leave with:

Insight to conditions necessary for students to fulfill their academic, personal and social promise
A look at four Kentucky school district's experiences
Practical model to improve schools from within
Powerful tools for understanding what motivates and inspires students to achieve
Guide for improving relationships with students and parents

About the Presenters:

Dr. Russell Quaglia is the President and Founder of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations. He has been described by NBC-TV's Today Show as America’s foremost authority on the development and achievement of student aspirations. Read More

Michael Corso, Director of Field Services/Senior Field Specialist for the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations, has been an educator for over twenty-five years and has taught at every grade level kindergarten through graduate school. He is deeply committed to the belief that students are the agents of their own learning. Read More

About Aspirations Unlimited

Aspirations Unlimited develops, based on QISA research, innovative resources using the most current information about the state of student aspirations in today’s schools. Surveys for staff, students and parents and associated support materials for studnts, teachers, school leaders, parents, school board members and coaches are available for schools that wish to measure and improve the 8 Conditions that affect student and staff aspirations and success in schools.

The Quaglia Institute of Student Aspirations Web site:www.qisa.org

*Tentative Agenda*
Monday, 10/19/2009
7:30 p.m.	Networking reception with Dr. Quaglia and Dr.Corso (Optional)
Tuesday, 10/20/2009
8:30 a.m.	Registration
9 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions
9:05 a.m.	Keynote Address: Understanding Student Aspirations
10:30 a.m.	Work Session: Raising Student Aspirations
12 p.m.	Kentucky Buffet Lunch or on your own
1 p.m.	Lessons Learned from an Aspirations Advocate and a Look at National Data
2 p.m.	Exploring Student Voice
3:15 p.m.	Action and Making a Difference in Your School and District
4 p.m.	Session Conclusion

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