OCTOBER 1–2, 2015CORONADO ISLAND MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION FOR THE FUTURE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 306:00 – 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsored Reception

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18:30 – 9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st General Session

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakout Sessions

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . 2nd General Session

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keynote Luncheon

2:15 – 3:45 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakout Sessions

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakout Sessions

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sponsored Reception

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28:30 – 9:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd General Session

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakout Sessions

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . 4th General Session

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keynote Luncheon

2:15 – 3:15 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th General Session

Schedule at a Glance

Breakout Sessions

Women are underrepresented in all areas of school leadership. Let’s work

together to level the playing field.

The Women in School Leadership Forum is the premier networking and

educational experience designed to engage, enlighten and empower

women education leaders from across the country.

2015 WOMEN IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIPACSA & AASA’S

n Women in Leadership: Challenges, Adversity and Empowerment n The Juggling Act: Balancing Work and Live Without Personal Regrets n Deep Leading: The Crucial Role of Superintendents in the Pursuit of Excellence,

Integrity and Perseverance n Are You a Queen Bee? How to Build and Empower Aspiring and Current Female Leaders n The Identification of Key Indicators that Predict a Females Chances of Becoming

a High School Principal n Cultivating Competent Latina Leadership: Lessons Learned in Public Education Administration n The Roles of Networking, Mentoring, and Sponsoring in Career Advancement

and Professional Growth n Women Leaders and The Secret Language of Equity n Principal Panel n Balancing Life With What Matters Most n Beyond Barriers and Facilitators: Resilient and Persistent Women Leading Measurable Change n Creating and Sustaining Leadership Pathways for Yourself and Others n Mindfulness 101: For the Overscheduled and Overbooked School Leader n Balancing or Juggling: How to Avoid the Circus in Creating a Healthy Life n Reaching and Breaking Glass Ceilings: Leadership Skills for Women in the Workplace n The Challenges, Successes, and Satisfaction of Being a Woman Leader in Education n Professional Styling for Educators n If Not You, Then Who? Creating Schools Where LGBT Students and Staff Thrive n Cultivating a Lifestyle of Daily Wellness Practices at Work and Home n Mother May I? n Creating Your Leadership Canvass n The Superintendency: Re-visioned with Authenticity n Shoe Sensation! Finding the Right Fit and the Right Pair: Balancing Work and Life

in Educational Administration n Why Women Need to Lean In to Educational Leadership Roles n Keep Students, Parents AND Faculty Happy with Your Leadership

Keynote Speakers

Carmella FrancoDr. Carmella S. Franco is a former superintendent in the Whittier City School District, interim superintendent in Woodland Joint Unified School District, Compton Unified School District, and State Trustee in Salinas. She currently is director of ACSA’s Superintendents Academy, Whittier, and is also a regional search consultant for Ray and Associates, Inc.

Darlene RoblesDr. Darlene P. Robles is currently a professor at the University of Southern California. She was former superintendent in the Los Angeles County Office of Education, Salt Lake City School District, and Montebello Unified School District. Dr. Robles is an associate for the search firm, Hazard, Young & Attea.

Maria OttDr. Maria Ott is currently a professor at the University of Southern California. She was former superintendent of Rowland Unified School District, Little City School District, and senior deputy for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Dr. Ott is an associate for the search firm, Hazard, Young & Attea.

12:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Assembly Member Dr. Shirley WeberAssembly Member Shirley Nash Weber was elected in November of 2012 to represent California’s 79th Assembly District, which includes the cities of Chula Vista, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City and San Diego. Weber Chairs the Assembly Committee on Budget, Assembly Select Committee on Higher Education in San Diego County; and the Assembly Select Committee on Campus Climate. She also serves on the Assembly committees on Education,

Higher Education and Appropriations.

Julie AdamsJulie Adams, founder of Adams Educational Consulting (AEC), is an international educational consultant providing engaging and effective training and coaching to both public and private K-12 schools in the following areas: critical thinking, neuroscience, digital literacy, instructional leadership, content area literacy, and writing. Julie, a Nationally Board

Certified Teacher and Educator of the Year was chosen by Linda Darling Hammond to serve as the Instructional Coach for Stanford New Schools and she also partners with the National High School Association and the California League of Schools to provide training, coaching and implementation of the Common Core State Standards, PLCs and RtI programs. Mrs. Adams advises universities and state departments of education on educational policy, and curriculum and instruction.

Jackie Freiberg Jackie is dedicated to helping leaders create BEST places where the BEST people can do their BEST work to make the world BETTER. Her books include: the international bestseller, NUTS! Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success, its sequel GUTS!, BOOM! (7-timeless choices for inspiring leadership and accountability). NANOVATION (a how

to on innovation) and DO SOMETHING NOW—three simple words that will change your organization—change your life! Jackie is recognized as one of the “Top 30 Best Minds on Leadership” and is one of the most sought-after female business speakers in the nation. Jackie is an executive leadership coach. She teaches graduate classes at the University of San Diego, School of Leadership & Education Sciences and she also writes and speaks on the SheEconomy a $20 Trillion female strength to know.

Thursday, October 1 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Friday, October 2 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Online Schedulehttp://womeninschoolleadershipforu2015.sched.org/mobile

Register Today!Get further details about the Forum, register and plan your trip: edservices.acsa.org/events/womensleadershipforum