Pre-Event Workshops
Arrive early and enhance your experience with a pre-event session! Choose from expert-led sessions on school safety, special education, finance or more, each offering timely and valuable insights for education leaders. Seating is limited - reserve your seat soon.
Free for registrants.
Tuesday, July 22
FO/Supt. Finance Seminar
The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) and the Kentucky Association of School Business Officials (KASBO) are teaming up again to provide a pre-conference session as part of KASA's Annual Leadership Institute. This seminar will provide pertinent information for school leaders. This year the session will focus on pertinent areas of school leadership and finance. Specifically, the one-day event will concentrate on the SEEK calculations, developing the annual working budget, and cultivating relationships with district administrators and the board of education.
Presented by Rodney Jackson, Fayette Co. Schools & Jody Maggard, Perry Co. Schools
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET | 4 Hours of EILA/Finance Officer Credit
Wednesday, July 23
Navigating Special Education Discipline: Civil Rights & Ethical Implications
Routine student disciplinary procedures are addressed in law and are designed to protect the rights of students, but discipline for special education students is governed by a myriad of highly technical federal and state laws and regulations. This workshop will explore these topics in depth.
Presented by Teresa Combs, Fowler Law Firm
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET | 3 Hours of EILA Credit
Transforming School Safety: A Dynamic Workshop for Teams
Each segment will be offered in a 30-minute time slot with presenters as listed.
- School Safety Updates: Stay ahead of the curve with the latest safety protocols and recommendations.
- KY Center for School Safety Staff
- Substitute Teacher Toolkit & Procedures: Equip your substitutes with the essential tools and procedures they need to maintain safety.
- Presented by Brian Lile, Muhlenberg Co. Schools
- Maximizing the Role of School Resource Officers (SROs): Learn how to utilize SROs effectively to foster a secure school environment.
- Presented by Chris Barrier, Montgomery Co. Schools
- Event Security & Management: Master the art of planning and managing school events safely.
- Presented by James Stephens, SafeTSources
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET | 3 Hours of EILA Credit
Winter Summit Master Mind Reconvening
During our Master Mind sessions at the Winter Summit, problems of practice were redefined to be promising practices. Come share your successes or setbacks in a judgement-free zone. Take the opportunity to network with your role group colleagues and start your school year off strong.
Presented by Marc Adams, Meade Co. Schools & Kathy Fields, Ed.D., KASA
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET | 3 Hours of EILA Credit
Co-Creating an Impactful Path Forward Through High-Quality Teaching & Learning
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Join us for a 90-minute interactive session designed exclusively for Chief Academic Officers and Directors of Teaching and Learning to launch a series of High-Quality Teaching and Learning Peer-to-Peer Learning Exchanges in collaboration with the Kentucky Association of School Administrators and the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence.
This kick-off session will be facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Fraley, former Chief Academic Officer, past KASA President, and Prichard Committee member. Together, we’ll explore how districts can leverage the removal of non-academic barriers to student success through community and school partnerships to enhance high-quality teaching and learning in the classroom. Participants will engage in discussions on strengthening instructional practices, aligning community engagement efforts, and sharing strategies for improving student outcomes.
Objectives:
- Gain a deeper understanding of how addressing non-academic barriers impacts high-quality teaching and learning.
- Identify replicable practices from other districts to implement in your own schools.
- Build a collaborative community committed to improving teaching and learning through peer-to-peer support.
Presented by Jennifer Fraley, Ed.D., KY Dept. of Education
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET | 1.5 Hours of EILA Credit