American Association of School Administrators. (Bulletin: A Supplement to the School Administrator).AASA AASA American Association of School Administrators AASA Asian American Student Association AASA Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia AASA Aging and Adult Services Administration AASA Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army on the Hill IDEA AASA President-Elect John Lawrence John Lawrence can refer to:
n. A subordinate committee composed of members appointed from a main committee. subcommittee Noun hearing in April to promote congressional full funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  Some statements may be disputed, incorrect, , biased or otherwise objectionable. "Public education is a work in progress," Lawrence said. "The part you don't see is how hard teachers and principals are working to provide the schools that our country expects and that students deserve within the constraint of taxpayers often unwilling to spend one cent more than necessary." Lawrence urged Congress to elevate el·e·vate tr.v. ele·vat·ed, ele·vat·ing, ele·vates 1. To move (something) to a higher place or position from a lower one; lift. 2. To increase the amplitude, intensity, or volume of. 3. the federal funding share for special education to 40 percent "as soon as possible," to strengthen the law's state maintenance of effort language and to work to bring federal resources such as Medicaid funding to the table to help share special education costs not related to instruction or curriculum. Lawrence told the panel that full federal funding for IDEA is AASA's top legislative priority in 2002. No Child Left Behind Act The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), commonly known as NCLB (IPA: /ˈnɪkəlbiː/), is a United States federal law that was passed in the House of Representatives on May 23, 2001 Lew Finch finch, common name for members of the Fringillidae, the largest family of birds (including over half the known species), found in most parts of the world except Australia. , superintendent of the 18,000-student Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, city (1990 pop. 108,751), seat of Linn co., E central Iowa, on the Cedar River; inc. as a city 1856. The second largest city in Iowa, it is named for the surging rapids in the river. , Iowa, School District, testified in April on behalf of AASA at a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing examining teacher recruitment and retention. Finch urged subcommittee members to ensure sustained federal support for implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. "If we're really serious about leaving no child behind, we must provide the resources necessary to attract and retain competent employees and fund ongoing professional development," Finch said. Finch urged the Appropriations panel to ensure the successful implementation of the education act by providing sufficient funding for assessment and accountability, financial resources for teacher training and preparation, multiple indicators of effectiveness and incentives for teachers and administrators willing to work in schools serving the neediest children. * * * To find out more about what these and other AASA members and staff have been doing on Capitol Hill recently, log on to www.aasa.org and click on Newsroom or Government Relations. Let AASA's Center for Accountability Solutions Get Your District Started with Data-Driven Decision Making AASA's Center for Accountability Solutions works with states, school districts and education organizations to develop and deliver effective education technology programs tailored to clients' needs. GAS is currently offering the following on-site and regional data-driven decision making workshops. ON-SITE TRAINING FOR YOUR DISTRICT Introduction to Data-Driven Decision Making (one-day workshop) This workshop covers: * analysis and interpretation of performance data * evaluating district data elements * selecting appropriate indicators of student achievement * accountability planning * creating a culture of data-driven inquiry * gathering, interpreting and disaggregating data to support and drive district improvement efforts The workshop includes large- and small-group discussion and time for participants to reflect and develop an implementation plan. The workshop also demonstrates Quality School Portfolio (QSP QSP Relay (amateur radio Q code) QSP Quality Software Products QSP Quality Samples Program QSP Quiet Supersonic Platform QSP Quick Start Package QSP Quality System Procedure QSP Quality Selection Process QSP Quality Seafood Programme ), a free decision support system developed by The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (GRESST). QSP enables districts to disaggregate See disaggregated. data to focus interventions and resources where they are most needed, meet reporting requirements and support accountability efforts. Tuition: $3,000 plus travel expenses for one trainer Number of Participants: Limited to 60 participants Data-Driven Decision Making and Hands-On QSP (two-day workshop) This workshop provides participants with hands-on training in Quality School Portfolio (QSP), a free decision support system developed by The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (GRESST). QSP enables districts to disaggregate data to focus interventions and resources where they are most needed, meet reporting requirements and support accountability efforts. Topics include: * analysis and interpretation of performance data * evaluating district data elements * selecting appropriate indicators of student achievement * accountability planning * creating a culture of data-driven inquiry * gathering, interpreting and disaggregating data to support and drive district improvement efforts. The workshop includes large- and small-group discussion and time for participants to reflect and develop an implementation plan. After completing the two-day training, participating districts will receive two free hours of telephone and technical support from AASA as they implement data-driven decision making and QSP. Site visits by qualified AASA staff are available for an additional fee. Tuition: $4,000 plus travel expenses for two trainers Number of Participants: Limited to 30 participants Facilities: This hands-on workshop requires one computer running Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP per participant in a lab or classroom setting. Regional training. In addition to on-site training, AASA is presenting the two-day Data-Driven Decision Making and Hands-On Quality School Portfolio workshop at the following locations: DENVER, COLORADO AUGUST 1-2, 2002 ATLANTA, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2002 The workshop demonstrates Quality School Portfolio (QSP), a free decision support system developed by The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST CRESST Cryogenic Rare Event Search using Superconducting Thermometers CRESST Center for Research on Evaluation Standards and and Student Testing ). QSP enables districts to disaggregate data to focus interventions and resources where they are most needed, meet reporting requirements and support accountability efforts. Tuition: $375 per person * * Group Discount: AASA encourages districts to build data teams and, therefore, offers a group rate of $325 per person to any district registering 3 or more participants for the same workshop at the same time. Locations: The exact locations and lodging information for the workshops is available online at www.aasa.org/cas. Registration: To register for the Denver or Atlanta workshops, log onto www.aasa.org/cas/. (AASA reserves the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment.) AASA Women Administrators Conference 2002 LEADERSHIP IN CHANGING TIMES Friday, November 1- Sunday, November 3 The Mayflower Mayflower, ship Mayflower, ship that in 1620 brought the Pilgrims from England to New England. She set out from Southampton in company with the Speedwell, , A Renaissance Hotel Washington, D.C. Spend a special weekend with other women school administrators and leave feeling professionally reconnected-to the issues that matter to you, and the reasons you chose the profession in the first place. This conference is all about you-your career, your goals, your challenges, your health. Network with other leaders who come together each year to renew their internal strength, rededicate Verb 1. rededicate - dedicate anew; "They were asked to rededicate themselves to their country" dedicate, devote, commit, consecrate, give - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a themselves to children and sharpen sharp·en tr. & intr.v. sharp·ened, sharp·en·ing, sharp·ens To make or become sharp or sharper. sharp the skills they need to advance in their careers. You'll be amazed a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. how fulfilling, informative and fun 48 hours can be. SESSION TOPICS * Women's Leadership Required: Rescuing Schools Serving Low-Income Children * The Dangers of Leading * The Real Deal: The Art of Negotiating a Great Contract * Leadership at All Levels * Implementing IDEA: What Every School Leader Should Know * Self-Nurture: Caring for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else * Leadership on the Line * Staying Positive in a Challenging Work Environment * Strictly Business Body Language: Using Nonverbal Communication nonverbal communication 'Body language', see there for Success * Nailing the Job with Your Resume and Interview * Passing a Bond When the Economy Is Against You * Elements of Powerful Personal Style SPECIAL EVENTS * Opening Luncheon, Awards Luncheon and Closing Brunch * Education Showcase and Reception * Daily Low-Impact Aerobics aerobics (ârō`biks), [Gr.,=with oxygen], system of endurance exercises that promote cardiovascular fitness by producing and sustaining an elevated heart rate for a prolonged period of time, thereby pumping an increased amount of oxygen-rich PLUS, * On Friday evening, have dinner at the famed DC Chop House and attend either Moliere's comedy "The Misanthrope Misanthrope exposes frivolity and inconsistency of French society (1600s). [Fr. Lit.: Le Misanthrope] See : Frivolity " or August Wilson's story of rage and exploitation "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" at The Arena Stage Theater. * Attend optional late Saturday afternoon sessions focused on you, including yoga yoga (yō`gə) [Skt.,=union], general term for spiritual disciplines in Hinduism, Buddhism, and throughout S Asia that are directed toward attaining higher consciousness and liberation from ignorance, suffering, and rebirth. , massage, Reiki Reiki Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. , and color and silhouette silhouette (sĭl'  ĕt`), outline image, especially a profile drawing solidly filled in or a cutout pasted against a lighter background. analysis. * Sign up to have Saturday night dinner at one of Washington's fine restaurants with some of your old friends, your co-workers or colleagues you just met and want to get to know. Introducing AASA's Center for Best Practices AASA's Center for Best Practices is a new online resource focused on ESEA ESEA Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESEA E-Sports Entertainment Association ESEA Eurocopter South East Asia 2001, No Child Left Behind. We've searched the Internet and compiled the most useful tools, resources and best practices to provide you with a one-stop resource for ESEA implementation. We've divided the information into easy-to-use sections to save you time and weeded out the not-so-useful material to ensure that you get the best the web has to offer. You can access this useful resource at www.aasa.org/esea. If you know of a great practice or resource we should look at, please contact AASA Legislative Specialist Terri Schwartzbeck at 703-875-0764 or via e-mail at tschwartzbeck@aasa.org. |
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