A.L.A.S. Program
January 9 - 10, February 6 - 7, &
March 13 - 14, 2009
Sheraton Suites
Cuyahoga Falls
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: Keeping Ahead of the Game
- Developing Leadership Skills for Administrators
- Meeting Student Needs: IDEIA, HQT, CORE Curriculum
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
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
Friday:
5:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Reception
6:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Dinner
8:00 P.M. Presentation
Saturday:
7:15 A.M. 8:00 A.M. Continental breakfast
8:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. Presentations, Group processing, Q & A
10:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. Break
10:30 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Presentations, Group processing, Q & A
12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. Lunch
1:00 P.M. 2:15 P.M. Presentations, Group processing, Q & A
2:15 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Break
2:30 P.M. 4:00 P.M. Presentations, Group processing, Q & A
HOT TOPICS:
- Board-Superintendent Relationships
- Ethics
- Technology
- Levies/Community Engagement
- Constitutional Amendment Update
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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

