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March 10, 2008
Lifelong learningBoardBuzz was thinking this weekend, as we prepare for NSBA's Annual Conference in Orlando, just how valuable attendance at the conference is. Sure, the General Session speakers, like Sandra Day O'Connor, Garrison Keillor, Sidney Poitier, and Jim Lehrer are enlightening and inspiring, but conference attendance is so much more than that.
The opportunity to meet other school board members and school district administrators, talk about challenges and opportunities, and share ideas is certainly another exciting perk. When else do you find so many school board members in one place? On top of that, the Exhibit Hall is chock full of ways for school districts to learn, grow, and even save money (and with financial times being tight these days, who doesn't want to save a little?).
Attending sessions is probably one of the best ways to get the most out of your conference experience. And this year is no exception. You can use the online conference planner to browse through all of the sessions and even plan an itinerary for yourself prior to your arrival in Orlando.
And the learning doesn't have to stop once you've returned to your district. In fact, it shouldn't stop! Be sure to share your conference experience with fellow board members, school district staff, parents, and your community. They've invested in your attendance and deserve to know just how well your time was spent. For some more tips on how to share your conference experience back at home, click here.
Posted March 10, 2008 12:26 PM
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