This forum follows the 2010 MASS Spring Conference, March 22-23, 2010, at Helena's Great Northern Hotel.

Dr. Sam Redding, co-author of the Institute of Education Sciences' practice guide, Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools, will present and facilitate discussions related to the four major recommendations for school turnaround:

1. Signal the need for dramatic change with strong leadership.
2. Encourage staff to maintain a consistent focus on improving instruction.
3. Make "quick win" improvements that are visible and important.
4. Employ strategies for building a committed staff.

A panel discussion will highlight the successes and challenges faced by Montana principals who led successful improvement efforts at their schools. Additionally, small-group discussions will offer participants the opportunity to get individualized assistance on issues facing their schools.

Registration

This one-day forum takes place on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., following the 2010 MASS Spring Conference (March 22–23).

There is no charge to attend and lunch will be provided to those who register by March 17, 2010.

Register Online Now!

For more information, contact Meg Waters at 800-547-6339, ext. 635 / Meg.Waters@educationnorthwest.org

Participants

This forum is designed especially for leaders of Montana's elementary and secondary schools facing improvement status. However, all principals interested in school improvement are welcome.

Principals are encouraged to bring their superintendent or other district and school leaders. School coaches, school improvement facilitators, and state-level staff members responsible for school and district improvement are also welcome.

Facilitator

Dr. Sam Redding is the director of the national Center on Innovation and Improvement in Lincoln, Illinois. He is also the executive director of the Academic Development Institute and previously served as vice president and dean of Lincoln College.

Location

Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel
835 Great Northern Boulevard
Helena, Montana, 59601-3315
Phone: 406/457-5500
Fax: 406/457-5501

Parking is free.

Attachment
School Turnarounds
Turning Around Chronically Low-Performing Schools.pdf