A.L.A.S. Program

January 9 - 10, February 6 - 7, &

March 13 - 14, 2009

   Sheraton Suites

  Cuyahoga Falls

REGISTER NOW! Space is limited to the first 100 who respond! 

(Early Bird rate for graduate credit registration before 11/5/08)

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The goal of A.L.A.S. each weekend is to provide participants with interactive presentations, featuring knowledgeable and experienced practitioners, regarding contemporary issues in public education, as they impact the administrative practitioner. The formula for meeting this goal is a synthesis of pertinent legal analyses and updates, a review of significant, contemporary experiences from the field, and a sustained dialogue regarding effective and emerging leadership strategies.

Leadership 2009 Updates

• Comprehensive Legal and Legislative Updates
• Financial Updates
• Developing Leadership Skills for Administrators
• Meeting Student Needs: NCLB, IDEIA, Licensure Updates

Employment Issues

• Collective Bargaining and Content Administration: 21st Century Strategies
• Personnel Challenges: Effective Responses in the Age of Accountability

Best Practices

• Enhancing Critical District Relationships for Success
• Instructional Strategies That Work
• Hot Topics
• Book Study

SEMINAR FEES

• $783 for seminars only

• $1,281 for seminars with three hours of graduate credit

(Anyone registering before November 5, 2008 receives the early bird discount rate of $1,231)

Cost includes: all meals/snacks, seminar supplies/materials

Method of payment accepted: American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, check, money order, school P.O. (P.O. must accompany registration form)

Overnight Accommodations: A special rate of $99 per night has been arranged at the Sheraton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls.  Please call 330-929-3000 to make your reservation and ask for the special discounted rate for Ashland University.

ALAS PROGRAM

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

1. ALAS was formed in 2002 with the express purposes of sustaining and enhancing the leadership skills, as well as inspiring the vision of school administrators in Ohio.
2. Our primary objective is to provide practical guidance through the presentation of proven leadership information in a collaborative environment emphasizing the use of interactive, participative presentations and discussions.
3. We believe that leadership is the most essential component to success in education.  By assisting in the growth and development of leadership skills and strategies, educational leaders will be able to more effectively meet the ever-increasing challenges of educating children in this age of accountability.
4. We also believe that effective leaders must commit to the challenge and hard work of holding others accountable for meeting or exceeding the reasonable expectations of public education, constantly confronting and surmounting the obstacles that would otherwise compromise the attainment of this goal.
5. We subscribe to the philosophy that information is power and, as such, strive to provide dynamic presenters and helpful resources on leadership, the ever-changing legal topography affecting public education, and best practices in the delivery of educational programs and services.
6. We measure the success of our weekend programming by the number of participants who leave our seminars energized and inspired to continue to be the best they can be for the students, staff, parents, and other constituents of the school district.

 O V E M E N T

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Dr. Dwight McElfresh

Executive Director; Professional Development Services

phone: (800)882-1548, ext. 6965

fax: (419)289-5368  E-mail: dmcelfre@ashland.edu

Dr. John Haschak

Resident Director; Ashland University's Massillon/Stark Center

phone: (800)723-7655

fax: (330)837-5279  E-mail: haschakau@aol.com

 

Malcolm M. Driver

Resident Director, Ashland University 's Cleveland Center

phone: (216)292-1100

fax: (216)292-2540  E-mail: mdriver@ashland.edu

 

John E. Britton

ALAS Coordinator; Britton, Smith, Peters & Kalail Co. LPA

phone: (216)503-5055

fax: (216)503-5065  E-mail: jbritton@ohioedlaw.com