Each year, the sessions at the National Conference on Education reflect a specific Program Area that represents the important issues facing school leaders and guides the Association's work throughout the year. Please read the following descriptions of the Program Areas and select the topic most closely related to your presentation. Leaders Leadership is central to our work.
Leaders have to find the job, keep the job, and stay balanced while they have the job.
Further, they need certain skills and attitudes to flourish and succeed. Job Central Gives those seeking a position in school leadership a competitive edge. Practical sessions focus on activities such as r sum writing, interviewing, negotiating a contract, planning a career path and more. Includes important topics such as curriculum development, communication skills, the politics of school leadership, ethics, and school board relations. The core mission of school leaders is to improve student achievement.