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Professional Development

 

Workshops July 2010 – May 2011

September l October l November l December l January | February l March l May  

 

September
2010

Sept. 22

ASB Finance Workshop

Renton—Holiday Inn
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

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Sept. 29

ASB Finance Workshop

Video Conference (Pre-Registration Required)

Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

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October
2010

Oct. 7

ASB Finance Workshop

Olympia—ESD 113

Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

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Oct. 12

ASB Finance Workshop

Pasco—Red Lion Hotel

Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

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Oct. 21

ASB Finance Workshop

Vancouver—ESD 112

Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

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Oct. 27-28

Extraordinary Leadership Institute

SpokaneESD 101
Presenters: Heather Knight, President, Leadership Innovations Team

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010

The Extraordinary Leaders Institute, offered by our partner, The Leadership Innovations Team, helps good leaders become great leaders by building on strengths and strategically targeting areas of improvement. This institute is based on the bestselling book, The Extraordinary Leader, by Drs. Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman. The program draws on 20 years of research and data from detailed statistical profiles of a wide range of educators.

Key objectives:

  • Utilize 360-degree feedback to identify key strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Explore the relationship between effective leadership skills and achieving results.
  • Discover ways to imbed leadership development into your daily activities.
  • Learn about key leadership behaviors that separate the most successful leaders from the rest.
  • Gain understanding about how sucessful leadership creates significant and sustainable impact within the educational setting.
  • Create an action plan to focus on building your strengths as a leader.
  • Collaborate with others in your field to discuss tools for leadership improvement and strategies for application.

Register Online (AWSP members only; login required)

Print a Registration Form

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November
2010

Nov. 4

ASB Finance Workshop

Yakima—Red Lion Hotel–Yakima Center
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

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Nov. 4-5

How to Work Less, Produce More and Still Get the Job Done in a Sensible School Week

Seattle—Embassy Suites Hotel (Click here to go to the hotel's online reservation page.)
Presenter: Malachi Pancoast, president, The Breakthrough Coach

Now in its seventh year, this program has been proven to double the amount of time administrators spend in classrooms coaching teachers, while reducing workloads.

In this program, you will learn about:

  • Educational paradigms that keep school leaders overworked and underutilized
  • Getting a principal and front office staff out of the school door by 4 p.m. daily, without losing administrative effectiveness
  • Best practices for utilizing the school secretary
  • 10 most effective ways to work with a secretary
  • How to increase a principal's time in classrooms

You will leave able to:

  • Run your organization in significantly less time
  • Spend two full days a week in classrooms
  • Involve district office, staff and parents in building community support
  • Empower your secretary to free up your leadership capacity

Target audience: Principals, assistant principals, central office administrators and their secretaries

Print a registration form
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Nov. 10

ASB Finance Workshop

Bremerton—ESD 114
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

Back to top

 

 

Nov. 16

ASB Finance Workshop

Anacortes—Northwest ESD 189
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

Back to top 

 

 

December
2010

Dec. 2-3

Effective Strategies to Maximize Instructional Conversation

Olympia—AWSP Office
Presenters: Heather Knight, President, Leadership Innovations Team

Develop common tools and a framework for effectively coaching conversations to support teachers in identifying and implementing learning experiences aligned with best practices.

Skills and information you will walk away with:

  • How to use a five-step process, The Cycle of Powerful Coaching, to ensure every instructional conversation is highly effective with measureable results
  • Two essential skills of highly effective coaches—deep listening and powerful questioning
  • Tools for ensuring teachers’ goals will be highly impactful to student success
  • And much, much more!

Register Online (AWSP members only; login required)

Print a Registration Form

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Dec. 8

ASB Finance Workshop

Spokane—ESD 101
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

Back to top

 

 

 

Dec. 14

ASB Finance Workshop

Tacoma—LaQuinta Inns and Suites
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

Back to top

 

 

January
2011

Jan. 11

ASB Finance Workshop

Renton—Blackriver Conference Center, Puget Sound ESD
Presented by AWSP and WASBO

Anyone who works with ASB programs must be aware of the stewardship of public money that is expected by your patrons. How are you observing the spirit and intent of the rules and regulations related to the use of ASB funds? Do you understand the rules governing the collection and use of ASB funds? How can your district avoid many of the most common errors found in recent audits?

When was the last time you checked that…

  • All the minutes of students meetings were available for inspection?
  • All disbursements have students approval?
  • ASB records are maintained for at least six years, and some forever?
  • Your ASB constitution was current?
  • Your parent support groups were in compliance with Washington State law?
  • Your key staff have attended an ASB Law, Rules, Regulations and Procedures workshop?

Register on the WASBO website.

Back to top

 

 

February
2011

Feb. 17-18

Extraordinary Leadership Institute

Olympia—AWSP Office
Presenters: Heather Knight, President, Leadership Innovations Team

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2011

The Extraordinary Leaders Institute, offered by our partner, The Leadership Innovations Team, helps good leaders become great leaders by building on strengths and strategically targeting areas of improvement. This institute is based on the bestselling book, The Extraordinary Leader, by Drs. Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman. The program draws on 20 years of research and data from detailed statistical profiles of a wide range of educators.

Key objectives:

  • Utilize 360-degree feedback to identify key strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Explore the relationship between effective leadership skills and achieving results.
  • Discover ways to imbed leadership development into your daily activities.
  • Learn about key leadership behaviors that separate the most successful leaders from the rest.
  • Gain understanding about how sucessful leadership creates significant and sustainable impact within the educational setting.
  • Create an action plan to focus on building your strengths as a leader.
  • Collaborate with others in your field to discuss tools for leadership improvement and strategies for application.

Register Online (AWSP members only; login required)

Print a Registration Form

Back to top

 

 

March 2011

Mar. 3-4

How to Work Less, Produce More and Still Get the Job Done in a Sensible School Week

Seattle—Embassy Suites Hotel (Click here to go to the hotel's online reservation page.)
Presenter: Malachi Pancoast, president, The Breakthrough Coach

Now in its seventh year, this program has been proven to double the amount of time administrators spend in classrooms coaching teachers, while reducing workloads.

In this program, you will learn about:

  • Educational paradigms that keep school leaders overworked and underutilized
  • Getting a principal and front office staff out of the school door by 4 p.m. daily, without losing administrative effectiveness
  • Best practices for utilizing the school secretary
  • 10 most effective ways to work with a secretary
  • How to increase a principal's time in classrooms

You will leave able to:

  • Run your organization in significantly less time
  • Spend two full days a week in classrooms
  • Involve district office, staff and parents in building community support
  • Empower your secretary to free up your leadership capacity

Target audience: Principals, assistant principals, central office administrators and their secretaries

Print a registration form
Back to top

 

 

 

May
2011

May 19-20

Effective Strategies to Maximize Instructional Conversation

Olympia - AWSP Office
Presenters: Heather Knight, President, Leadership Innovations Team

Develop common tools and a framework for effectively coaching conversations to support teachers in identifying and implementing learning experiences aligned with best practices.

Skills and information you will walk away with:

  • How to use a five-step process, The Cycle of Powerful Coaching, to ensure every instructional conversation is highly effective with measureable results
  • Two essential skills of highly effective coaches—deep listening and powerful questioning
  • Tools for ensuring teachers’ goals will be highly impactful to student success
  • And much, much more!

Print a Registration Form

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