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Spring Boardsmanship Academy, AASB Legislative Orientation and Fly-In


April 5-8, 2008
The Baranof Hotel, Juneau
1-800-544-0970 or 907-586-2660

Take advantage of the Baranof Hotel Conference rate of $115 per night by calling 1-800-544-0970 or (907) 586-2660.

Spring Boardsmanship Academy
Legislative and Fly-in
Saturday, April 5, 2008 Sunday, April 6, 2008
8:15am Continental Breakfast and Registration

9:00-10:00am School Accountability: A look at the AYP growth model and other measures of accountability.
Les Morse, EED

10:00-10:15am Break

10:15-11:00am Billing Medicaid: How it can work for your district
An update on the Medicaid reimbursement crisis
Christine Culliten, Juneau

11:00-Noon WorkKeys: How will this program prepare our students to be work ready and college ready
A discussion around what districts responsibilities will be with the WorkKeys® assessment tool.

Noon-1:30pm Lunch on your own

1:30-4:30pm Positive Youth Development: A strength based approach to working with children, youth AND your community

  • 1:30-2:15pm Telling the Story
    Alaska ICE staff will walk us through activities that will remind us of what all youth need to be successful.
  • 2:15-3:00pm Lessons Learned across the state
    Districts will share some of their successes.
  • 3:00-3:15pm Break
  • 3:15-4:30pm What your district can do today
    Discussion will revolve around actual things you can do in your district to strengthen your community.
8:15am Coffee and Registration Treadwell Room

9:00-9:45am What Is Currently Driving The Legislative Debate
Carl Rose, AASB

9:45-10:30am Update on operating and capital budgets

10:30-10:45am Break

10:45-Noon Legislative Priorities and Bill Review
Carl Rose, AASB

Noon-1:30pm Luncheon, Guest Speaker

1:30-4:00pm Strategy Session
Developing strategies on priorities for the final stretch of the session. Carl Rose, AASB

Meeting with the Legislature
Monday, April 7, 2008 Tuesday, April 8, 2008

7:30-8:30 am Guest Speakers

8:30-3:30 am Appointments with Legislators

4:00-5:00 pm Daily Wrap-up: Share your experience and develop strategies for tomorrow.

4:30-6:00 pm Reception
7:30-8:30 am Guest Speakers

8:30 am-3:30 pm Appointments with Legislators

4:00-5:00 pm Daily Wrap-up: Debrief and provide feedback to AASB for future lobbying efforts.