General Sessions

Opening General Session
Wednesday, October 25 ∙ 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Featuring:

Dr. Phillip Boyle, President, Leading & Governing Associates, Inc. Boards and Administrators: Connecting to Public Values

Faced with shrinking support for education, boards and the communities they serve are often at odds. Hear Dr. Boyle’s dynamic insights on how boards can engage their communities, facilitate public problem solving, and foster positive relationships during difficult times.

The Opening General Session also features the presentation of this year’s Board Member of the Year; Superintendent of the Year; School Business Administrator of the Year; and Teacher of the Year.

Thursday General Session
Thursday, October 26 · 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Featuring:

Dr. Pedro A. Noguera, Professor, Author and Activist Making Connections to Student Achievement

Diversity. Violence. Social and economic conditions. They’re seemingly unrelated issues that have a direct impact on how well students perform. Dr. Noguera will share his findings on each of these issues, discuss the ways they impact student achievement and reveal ways that schools can improve.

Closing General Session
Friday, October 27 ∙ 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hall A, Convention Center


Topic:
The Launch of New Jersey’s Readiness Curriculum

Presiding:
Kevin E. Ciak, President, NJSBA
Anthony Del Sordi, RSBA, President, NJASBO
Dr. Diane D. DeGiacomo, President, NJASA

Speakers:
Cathy Weber, Field Service Representative, NJSBA
Dr. Wendi Webster-O’Dell, SAELP Coordinator, New Jersey Department of Education
Dr. Gerald Woehr, Co-Director, Professional Development, New Jersey Association of School Administrators

Presentation of:
Master Board Members
Board Certification
School Communications Competition Awards

Door prizes donated by:
Resorts Atlantic City
Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel