Welcome to your Annual Fall Conference and Exhibit Show. We're excited to spend the next few days with you learning about the latest trends and information in education and helping you expand your knowledge and skills as a school leader. The next few days will undoubtedly be busy, and you'll be soaking up a lot of information. The Conference Daily is a great place to recap the day's activities and it will be available after the conference as well.
There are a ton of great sessions ahead of us, and CBA classes are being held through Sunday. Here are some highlights of today's activities:
Michigan Council of School Attorneys Fall Conference - school law is constantly changing, and the many changes to the Tenure Act, social networking, bargaining and other personnel issues will keep you on your toes. Hear from experts on how these changes will impact schools.
Early Bird Workshops - We have two great sessions planned that will help you raise achievement and close gaps as well as create a data-based district culture. Don't miss these sessions as you learn the board's responsibility in these important areas.
Delegate Assembly - The Annual Delegate Assembly is a way for local districts to let their voice be heard on the direction of your association. Registration for voting delegates begins at 6:30 and the Assembly gets under way at 7:30.
R_U_Soci@l - We've developed several opportunities for members to engage throughout conference. We'll be using social media throughout the conference and we're asking you to join us for a chance to win a Nook e-reader! Here's how to play:
- Visit the R_U_Soci@al booth outside registration to learn how to get started with social media. Create your Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn page and pick up your I_M_Social button, which gives you an entry into the drawing. If you're already using social media, bring a friend and help them get started. You'll get an entry into the drawing for your referral.
- Follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/masbleadstrong or "Like" us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/masbleadstrong. Be sure to use the hash tag #masbfc11 so we can find your response.
- After each general session, check Twitter and/or Facebook for the latest trivia question and respond to the questions about the conference sessions. Each response earns you an entry into the drawing.
- Come to the final general session to see if you've won (must be present to win)!
Throughout the conference, be sure to share your key takeaways and "aha" moments by sending a text message to 87884. Begin your message with @MASB and it will appear on the screen outside registration and on this blog (see below).
Give Your Brain a Break
Need a break to digest all the great information you're getting? Stop by the creative station and exercise the other side of your brain.
If there's anything MASB staff can do to make your conference experience better, stop by the registration desk and let us know. Be sure to review the materials in your conference bag and take time to go through your conference program. Everything you need to know is right at your fingertips! Here's to a great 2011 conference experience!