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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ­
2 Timothy 3:16–17, NIV
Administrator and Board Conference
Growing Great Teachers
January 29–30, 2015
DoubleTree Resort, Lancaster, PA
Dear School Leader,
Date
Dr. Roy Lowrie Jr. used to say, “Our teachers are the gold in the
bank.” He held the profession of teaching as a high calling; he
knew that if a school had great teachers its mission was on the
way to fulfillment. Our conference theme this year is Growing
Great Teachers. Our focus will be on mission-appropriate hiring,
induction, and professional development.
January 29–30, 2015
The idea of the theme came as I was reading The Best Teachers in
the World: Why We Don’t Have Them and How We Could by John
E. Chubb (2014, Hoover Institution Press). Each workshop will
focus on an aspect of the theme, including a keynote address and
workshops presented by Dr. Chubb. As you review the offerings,
please note that there is a track specifically for early education
directors and one for board members.
Our opening keynote address will be given by Dr. Barrett Mosbacker, superintendent of Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, AL. In July of this year, I heard Dr. Mosbacker give
one of the most inspirational and informative addresses I have
heard in my career. He will present a positive message of hope
for Christian school educators, and you will not want to miss it.
This conference has developed into one of the largest and most
beneficial of its kind in the country. I strongly urge you to make
it a priority in your professional development. The training provided this year will be appropriate for all heads of school, assistant
heads, principals, division heads, lead teachers, and board members. The other consideration you may make is to provide the
opportunity to those aspiring to any of these positions.
I look forward to seeing you in beautiful Lancaster, PA, in January.
John W. Storey, Ed.D.
ACSI Northeast Regional Director
Location
DoubleTree Resort, Lancaster, PA
Schedule
Wednesday, January 28
8:30 am–3:30 pm
Preconference Educator Training
Thursday, January 29
7:00 am–8:30 am
8:00 am–9:00 am
8:30 am–8:45 am
9:00 am–10:30 am
10:30 am–11:00 am
11:15 am–12:30 pm
12:30 pm–2:30 pm
2:30 pm–3:45 pm
4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Breakfast for House Guests
Registration, Visit Exhibits
Prayer Time
Plenary Session
Visit Exhibits
Workshop I
Lunch, Visit Exhibits
Workshop II
Roundtable Discussion
Friday, January 30
7:00 am–8:00 am
8:00 am–8:15 am
8:30 am–10:00 am
10:00 am–10:30 am
10:30 am–11:45 am
12:00 pm–1:30 pm
1:45 pm–3:00 pm
Breakfast for House Guests
Prayer Time
Plenary Session
Visit Exhibits
Workshop III
Lunch
Workshop IV
Preconference Educator Training
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Connecting: Effective Teaching for 21st-Century Learners
Dr. Kevin Washburn, Clerestory Learning
Technology creates possibilities that prompt
shifts in effective teaching practices. As teachers
become learning coaches, students become selfdirected learners. Though effective coaching has
always been an element of good teaching, it gains influence and
importance when technology enters the classroom. What does
effective 21st-century classroom instruction look like? How do
we effectively utilize technology in the learning process and as
a contributing means within a relevant instructional design?
Through active engagement, this workshop will present and
model technology-influenced instructional approaches that
are applicable to any grade level and discipline.
All Scripture is God-breathed
and is useful for teaching,
rebuking, correcting and training
in righteousness, so that the
servant of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work.
—2 Timothy 3:16–17, NIV
Conference Workshop Presenters
Dr. John Chubb, NAIS
Developing Great Teachers
John Chubb is president of the National
Association of Independent Schools. He will
delve into how independent schools can seize
opportunities in spite of all the challenges they face
Dr. Chubb will also share insights from his
recent book The Best Teachers in the World:
Why We Don’t Have Them and How We Could,
along with looking at blended learning—
a blend of teachers and technology.
Dr. Penny Clawson, Lancaster Bible College
Teacher Induction
Penny Clawson serves as the faculty consultant in the office
of teaching at Lancaster Bible College. She will explore the
processes and practices of helping new teachers be successful
in your school, concentrating on the phases and practices of
the induction program and those who implement them.
Dr. Steve Dill, ACSI
Performance-Based Compensation
Steve Dill serves as senior vice president of ACSI USA, where
one of his roles is editor of the ACSI publication Leadership
Matters. He joined ACSI after serving for 40 years in multiple
roles at a Christian school, including 14 years as assistant head
and 11 years as head of school. He will give an overview of the
growing trend of incorporating measurement of effectiveness
into faculty compensation, both potentionals and pitfalls, as
well as how one school implemented such a program.
Shannon Bomar, ACSI
Professional Development
Shannon Bomar has degrees in information systems and
library information science and is the virtual content specialist
for ACSI NEXUS. She will look at the role of school culture
in nurturing teachers toward greatness as well as exploring
what opportunities are available for your faculty for engaging
in professional learning activities—even through avenues you
may not have considered!
Dr. Barrett Mosbacker, Briarwood Christian
School
Increasing Teacher Effectiveness
Barrett Mosbacker serves as the superintendent
of Briarwood Christian School, which enrolls
nearly 2,000 students in Birmingham, AL. He will address how
to create a multiyear professional development plan that aligns
with the school’s strategic objectives and mission. He will also
focus on how to create a positive message about Christian
education and how to train your staff to be more productive by
moving to a paperless workflow.
Dr. Ken Coley, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ten Practices of Effective Boards
Ken Coley is the director of the Doctor of Education Program at
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina
and is the author of three books. He will examine these topics:
practices that strengthen the administrator-board relationship,
teamwork among board members, the board as guardians of
the school, and the board’s part in strengthening school culture.
Bill Simmer, ISM
Comprehensive Faculty Development
Bill Simmer, an ISM consultant, will present a three-part
workshop on comprehensive faculty development. Most private
schools in America are using faculty evaluation and growth
frameworks that ignore the last three decades of research into
what actually works! After 40 years of experience, ISM knows
what works, and that is faculty culture! Come join Bill Simmer
as he explores what works and how you can begin a journey of
cultural transformation with your faculty.
Sara Jo Dillard, ACSI
Growing Great Early Educators
Sara Jo Dillard serves as the director of Early Education
Resources for ACSI. She will teach how to build healthy
organizations, select and orient early education staff, make
the most of staff meetings, and create an effective evaluation
system for early education teachers.
Conference Registration
Hotel Registration
Register for the conference on
ACSI ConNEXUS—my.acsi.org.
Please make hotel reservations with
DoubleTree Resort.
Registration for the conference will be online at my.acsi.org.
In order to receive the ACSI member pricing when registering online, MACSA member schools must contact the Northeast Regional Office. (Note that the one-day rate is solely for
use by board members.)
Conference Early Registration Fees
ACSI/MACSA administrator or board member Nonmember administrator or board member
ACSI/MACSA board member only, one-day rate
Nonmember board member only, one-day rate
$85.00
$170.00
$67.00
$134.00
Preconference Early Registration Fees
Preconference training, member price
Preconference training, nonmember price
$99.00
$198.00
One-night package
Includes one breakfast and one lunch
$144.00 single
$88.00 double, per person
$73.00 triple, per person
$66.00 quad, per person
Two-night package
Includes two breakfasts and two lunches
$288.00 single
$176.00 double, per person
$146.00 triple, per person
$132.00 quad, per person
Meal Tickets
Meal tickets (breakfast and lunch only) are included in the
hotel package rate. Café 2400 will also be open to attendees
not staying at the hotel for $16.00 (includes tax and gratuity)
for either breakfast or lunch.
PLEASE NOTE: Early registration fees apply if delegates
register online by Monday, January 5, 2015. After this date,
$10.00 per person will be added to the above fees.
Group package rates are per person. Applicable taxes and service
fees are included. Dinner is not included in packages.
PLEASE NOTE: Hotel reservations are to be made directly
with DoubleTree Resort by Friday, January 9, 2015, on the
enclosed reservation form.
There will be no refunds for nonattendance; however, replacements
may be sent for absentees.
If you have questions or you need assistance with online
registration, please contact the Northeast Regional Office
by phone at 717-285-3022 or by e-mail at [email protected].
DoubleTree Resort • 2400 Willow Street Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602 • 717-464-2711
ACSI Northeast Office, 845 Silver Spring Plaza, Suite B, Lancaster, PA 17601-1183
Phone: 717-285-3022 Fax: 717-285-2128 E-mail: [email protected]