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Let’s
Focus on
YOU
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
The Conference for
Public Education Leaders
APRIL 8-10
nsba.org/NSBA2021
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
What Will
You Experience?
WORDS FROM PAST ATTENDEES
“ The opportunity to hear solutions
from other districts that have similar
issues and challenges will help our
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district in continuing to move forward.
“ The biggest takeaway is understanding
board member roles and responsibilities
versus those of the superintendent and
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making sure that we work hand in hand
to be successful together.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE (As of February 26, 2021)
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 FRIDAY, APRIL 9 SATURDAY, APRIL 10
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
12:30 p.m. Virtual Doors Open 12:30 p.m. Virtual Doors Open Noon Virtual Doors Open
12:30-1 p.m. • Event Sponsor Showcase 12:30-1 p.m. • Event Sponsor Showcase Noon-12:30 p.m. • National Connection
• Study Bytes • Study Bytes Q&A mini session
• Conversation Starters • Conversation Starter with Shawn Achor
• Mindfulness Moments • Mindfulness Moments • Event Sponsor Showcase
• What is Your Why? • What is Your Why? • Study Bytes
1-2:20 p.m. General Session 1-2:20 p.m. General Session • Conversation Starters
• Mindfulness Moments
2:30-3:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:30-3:20 p.m. Concurrent Sessions • What’s Your Why?
3:20-3:35 p.m. • Event Sponsor Showcase 3:20-3:35 p.m. • Event Sponsor Showcase 12:30-2 p.m. General Session
(Break) • Study Bytes (Break) • Study Bytes
• Conversation Starters • Conversation Starters 2-2:15 p.m. • Event Sponsor Showcase
• Mindfulness Moments • Mindfulness Moments (Break) • Study Bytes
• What’s Your Why? • What’s Your Why? • Conversation Starters
• Mindfulness Moments
3:35-4:25 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3:35-4:25 p.m. Concurrent Sessions • What’s Your Why?
4:25-4:40 p.m. • Regional Mindshare & 4:25-4:40 p.m. • Regional Mindshare & 2:15-3:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
(Break) Mingle (Break) Mingle
• Event Sponsor Showcase • Event Sponsor Showcase 3:05-3:20 p.m. • Regional Mindshare &
• Study Bytes • Study Bytes (Break) Mingle
• Mindfulness Moments • Mindfulness Moments • Event Sponsor Showcase
• What’s Your Why? • What’s Your Why? • Study Bytes
• Mindfulness Moments
4:40-5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:40-5:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions • What’s Your Why?
3:20-4:10 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
NEW FOR
NSBA ThinkTank & Networking Center
2021
Regional Mindshare & Mingle Conversation Starters Mindfulness Ask the Experts
Make new connections and share Cut to the chase with a Moments Find solutions to challenges
insights and experiences about what 30-minute small group meetup Learn techniques to by asking questions of our
you have learned over the past year. and share perspectives on channel and boost experts and hearing from
These discussions will take place in trending topics. your energy through- others who might share
NETWORKING EXPERIENCE regional networking rooms. out the day. similar experiences.
Who will inspire you?
KEYNOTES
SPEAKER EXPERIENCE
Thursday, April 8 Saturday, April 10
SHAWN ACHOR
LESLIE ODOM JR.
Positive psychology researcher
Tony and Grammy and best-selling author of
Award-winning artist The Happiness Advantage
Leslie Odom Jr. is an award-winning actor and singer, best known for his Shawn Achor is the New York Times best-selling author of The Happiness
breakout role as Aaron Burr in the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton for Advantage, Big Potential, and the children’s book, How to Make a Shark
which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Smile, about choosing happiness and the ripple effect of a positive mindset.
Award as a principal soloist on the original cast recording. Odom Jr. made Achor spent 12 years as a professor at Harvard University, where he won
his Broadway debut in RENT at the age of 17. He recently released his third over a dozen distinguished teaching awards and delivered lectures on
full-length album and first of original material, entitled Mr and also starred positive psychology in the most popular class at the university. He earned
alongside Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monae in the Harriet Tubman biopic his undergraduate degree from Harvard and his master’s degree from
Harriet. In 2018, he added author to his resume with the release of his Harvard Divinity School in Christian and Buddhist ethics.
book, Failing Up: How to Rise Above, Do Better, and Never Stop Learning.
Achor has since become one of the world’s leading experts on the
Odom Jr. stars in the film One Night in Miami, directed by Regina King, connection between happiness and success. He has worked with over a
where he portrays legendary singer Sam Cooke and performs all of his third of the Fortune 100 companies and with organizations such as the NFL,
original songs. Soon, audiences will see him in The Many Saints of Newark, the Pentagon, and the U.S. Treasury. Through his work, Achor has traveled to
the much-awaited prequel to the HBO series The Sopranos. In addition, he more than 50 countries, speaking to farmers in Zimbabwe, doctors in Dubai,
lends his voice to the Josh Gad-animated musical-comedy series Central and students in South Africa. In addition to an interview with Oprah Winfrey
Park for Apple TV+. Odom Jr.’s previous film and television roles include on the science of happiness, Achor’s research made the cover of Harvard
Murder on the Orient Express, Red Tails, and Smash. He is a graduate of the Business Review, his TED talk is one of the most popular of all time with over
Carnegie Mellon University College of Fine Arts. 22 million views, and his lecture on PBS has been seen by millions.
SIGNATURE SPEAKERS HOSTED BY NSBA EQUITY COUNCILS
Thursday, April 8 Friday, April 9 Friday, April 9 Saturday, April 10
SONIA NAZARIO TONY PLANA STEPHEN SROKA EDDIE S. GLAUDE, JR.
Award-winning journalist Actor, director, producer, Author, teacher, and Author, scholar,
and author and activist educational consultant and educator
Sonia Nazario’s stories have tackled Born in Cuba, raised in Los Angeles, Stephen Sroka grew up in poverty in Eddie S. Glaude Jr. is a scholar who speaks
some of this country’s most intractable and professionally trained at the Royal a single-parent family. His third-grade to the black and blue in America. His most
problems—hunger, drug addiction, Academy of Dramatic Art in London, report card read, “Parent notified boy well-known books, Democracy in Black:
immigration—and have won some Tony Plana has performed in more is retarded.” In elementary school, he How Race Still Enslaves the American
of the nation’s most prestigious than 70 feature films and numerous was mocked for having a crossed eye Soul, and In a Shade of Blue: Pragmatism
journalism and book awards, including television programs. Among his and a speech impediment. His high and the Politics of Black America, take
two Pulitzer Prizes. Nazario is best recent films was Bombshell, where he school counselor told him that he a wide look at Black communities and
known for Enrique’s Journey, her portrayed Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera. He didn’t have the “IQ” to go to college. His reveal complexities, vulnerabilities, and
account of a Honduran boy’s harrowing will perhaps always be best known for childhood disabilities and experiences opportunities for hope. His 2020 New York
struggle to reunite with his mother playing Ignacio Suarez, the father on were “gifts” or “grit” that offered unique Times Bestseller, Begin Again, is about
in the United States. Published as the TV sitcom Ugly Betty. Also a director opportunities that helped him become the legendary writer James Baldwin and
a series in the Los Angeles Times, and producer, Plana co-founded and a better person and an educator. Today, the history of American politics. Glaude
it won the Pulitzer Prize for feature was producing artistic director of East Sroka is a motivational speaker and is the James S. McDonnell Distinguished
writing in 2003. Expanded into a book LA Classic Theatre (ECT) for over 20 consultant on health education, school University Professor and chair of the
published by Random House, it became years. Plana’s adaptations of classic safety, brain-based learning, dropout Department of African American Studies
a bestseller. In 2016, the American Shakespearean plays were specifically prevention, and leadership building. His at Princeton University. He is the former
Immigration Council gave Nazario the conceived for students with little or no message emphasizes that The Power president of the American Academy of
American Heritage Award. She grew theater-going experience. They were set of One and The Power of Many are Religion. Glaude turns to African American
up in Kansas and in Argentina and has against curriculum-relevant historical needed to make lasting change. Sroka literature in his writing and teaching for
written extensively from Latin America backgrounds that served as catalysts for is an adjunct assistant professor for insight into African American political life,
and about Latinos in the U.S. Nazario studying psychology, race and cultural the School of Medicine at Case Western religious thought, gender, and class. He is
began her career at The Wall Street relations, and world history. Plana is an Reserve University. A former Disney a columnist for Time magazine, regularly
Journal. She is at work on her second affiliate faculty member of the Center Outstanding Health Teacher of the appears on NBC’s Meet the Press, and is
book and is a contributing opinion for Equity for English Learners at Loyola Year, he was inducted into the National a contributor to Morning Joe and other
writer for The New York Times. Marymount’s School of Education. Teachers Hall of Fame. MSNBC programs.
What will you learn?
NINE FOCUS AREAS
SESSION EXPERIENCE
ADVOCACY
Shape the debate: Learn about current national topics affecting education leaders and impacting
local control and governance.
EQUITY & DIVERSITY
Through factors including, but not limited to, disability, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status,
students are deprived of equitable educational opportunities. Learn about the key drivers to promote
equity in education to provide opportunities to all students according to their unique needs.
GOVERNANCE & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Effective leadership skills are necessary to plan for a successful future and transform public
education. Learn how to intentionally align resources to achieve district standards and priorities and
understand education reform.
INNOVATION IN DISTRICT MANAGEMENT
Learn how to deal with economic challenges, labor and employment issues, transportation, managing
local bond initiatives, as well as hot topics such as Every Student Succeeds Act implementation plans
and data-driven decisions.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Examine approaches to developing leadership traits/habits/and mindsets to enhance your
effectiveness. (Examples of program topics include, but are not limited to, thought leadership, public
speaking, time management, effective leadership habits, and personal leadership tools/resources)
SCHOOL BOARD/SUPERINTENDENT RELATIONSHIPS
You can earn up to 9.5 hours of
Learn the different roles and responsibilities of the board and the superintendent and how to
collaborate and develop long-term successful relationships inside and outside the system. credits! Check with your state
school boards association to
SAFE & SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS
Supporting and promoting the physical, social, and emotional safety and development of students determine if attendance at the
critical for student success. Learn best practices that promote safe and supportive learning NSBA 2021 Online Experience
environments for every child. meets its requirements for
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY continuing education or training.
Understand the factors which set conditions to optimize teaching and learning, narrow or eliminate
the achievement gap, accountability, and continuous improvement within a system.
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL LEARNING SOLUTIONS
Learn how technology is transforming school districts through remote learning, advances in
education technology, and challenges in equitable access to technology with relevant knowledge for Register at nsba.org/NSBA2021
technology directors, administrators, and board members.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Check out some of the sessions offered at the NSBA 2021 Online Experience.
Meaningful Youth Engagement: develop a Continuous Improvement of certified personnel and equity, school districts with
Students as Partners Index that is unique to its Board and the students’ instructor, you will respect to the racial SESSION EXPERIENCE
values. This session will take you experience a progressive education and ethnic diversity,
through the process and give you the model through the voice of the child. or integration, of
Research shows that school districts tools to do your own. school enrollments based on our
that engage youth in meaningful ways Becoming More Engaged & three decades of active school
see higher academic achievement, Ten Best Practices to Avoid Inclusive Educational Leaders: desegregation litigation in federal
decreased risk behaviors, and positive Liability Strategies for Supporting Our courts across the United States.
youth development—factors that LGBTQ Students This program will provide an
contribute to student success. Learn overview of legal requirements,
key concepts of youth engagement compliance with existing guidance,
The COVID-19 pandemic has
and how it can impact youth and Given the importance and impact that and promoting best practices as it
increased the number of challenging
adults and ways that school boards diversity and equity issues play in relates to racial and ethnic diversity,
issues board of education members
in Alaska are engaging students the lives of students, it is imperative either voluntary or as required by
face that could lead to a lawsuit. This Court Order.
by having a student school board that school boards are prepared to
session will explore the common legal
representative, youth leadership meet the needs of diverse learners,
pitfalls boards of education face, the
programming and collaborating such as LGBTQ students. There are The Ins and Outs of Title IX: Legal
best ways to deal with them when
together on data. key considerations for effectively Compliance and Beyond
they occur, and most importantly the
supporting LGBTQ students that
best ways to avoid them.
Has Your Board Made a educators must be aware of. Come
Difference? Are You Getting participate in this workshop that In light of new regulations,
Better? Prove it! Developing a The Voice of the Child features a highly customizable and heightened awareness, and a rise
Continuous Improvement Index interactive diversity and equity in investigations, school districts
training that helps educators and are faced with challenges resolving
Hear from Topeka Public Schools school board members develop the alleged incidents of sexual
A few years back, Grande Prairie (enrollment 12,400) College Prep competency necessary to support harassment, sex discrimination, and
Public School District in Alberta Academy students about how LGBTQ students. gender equity. This program will
Canada (enrollment 9,000), set our local and national racial issues and discuss the changes in regulations
to resolve a question that is rarely disparities impact their educational Views From the Field: Diverse and compliance, as well as discuss
answered in a definitive and objective experience. As present scholars Student Enrollment and scenarios involving complex or
manner, ‘Are we a better District in the historical home of Brown Desegregation ‘gray areas’ of Title IX. Title IX has
today then we were 1,2,5 even 10 vs. Topeka Board of Education, Legal Issues garnered intense media attention
years ago’, ‘Is what we are doing as a these students possess a powerful and scrutiny for school districts.
Board actually making a difference? perspective and an empowered voice This program will assist school
To answer this question the Board in 2021. Moderated by a current This program will discuss the districts in better understanding the
went on a four year journey to school board member, the director legal and practical implications of nuanced issues involved.
Governing in Good Times and Reasonable Accommodations in and address them in order to provide online education,
Bad: What You Need to Know the Time of COVID-19 equitable access to education. including complying
About the Canadian Experience with FERPA and IDEA. SESSION EXPERIENCE
How School Boards and Local How can the state
Learn from school board association District Governance Affect and local agencies
Learn about school board attorneys how school districts Student Success reach students with disabilities and
governance throughout Canada, across Oregon are complying with who do not speak English as their
and strategies to protect local their duty under the ADA to provide primary language.
democratic voice in public education reasonable accommodations to staff Research demonstrates a strong
—what works and lessons learned returning (or not) to the schoolhouse connection between what happens Secrets of the Effective District
that are useful to all school board as districts begin to reopen amid the in the board room and learning in Administration Team and the
trustees. COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what the classroom. Consider recent Role of the Rock Star Business
creative, out-of-the-box thinking and governance studies exploring this Administrator
Hope, Engagement, and tried-and-true strategies have served connection. Learn from promising
Belonging: More Important districts in supporting employees practices in districts of varying
Than Ever! with anxiety or conditions placing sizes. Grapple with the complexity Educators are exceptional people
them in high-risk categories, while and simplicity of practical steps being drawn to their ‘callings’ to help
maintaining high-quality educational your board can take to improve others. Education requires funding
Educators, families, and community services to students, in these governance and student outcomes and financial controls. Business
members understand the critical extraordinary times. in your district. Develop governance Officials ensure fiscal accountability.
need to foster Hope—especially strategies to maximize success for School business departments can
during these ever-changing times. Addressing Implicit Biases each of your students. be viewed as a necessary evil as
Join this interactive session to they seemingly restrict desires and
explore the science across decades FERPA and Virtual Learning goals of educators. Potential conflict
of research on Hope—and its between ‘Education’ and ‘Business’
How Plano Independent School
connection to emotional engagement staff need not exist. Attendees will
District (enrollment 53,952)
and a sense of belonging in the acquire tangible skills and strategies
recognizes and trains employees on What board members should be
learning environment. Session to unify departments. It is possible
implicit bias and its impacts. This aware of with an increase of virtual
participants will learn why hope, for the Teacher and the Accountant
presentation will help school districts learning environments. How can the
engagement, and belonging are to be friends.
create an inclusive environment state and local education agencies
essential to overall student well- where all employees and students work together to provide continuous
being, as well as practical strategies will have the opportunity to succeed. services that protect student data
to use in school and in remote The training will highlight implicit privacy? The presenters will discuss
learning environments. bias and racial disparities in the a number of resources developed
education system and will teach to answer questions related to
school districts on how to recognize
The Work of Equity: A a one-stop shop for accessing state- district to a primary focus on student to effective district
Divisionwide Approach specific school safety information achievement. governance. Doug’s
including programs, resources, presentation will SESSION EXPERIENCE
contacts, grant and funding How to Deal with Negative describe significant
Participants will hear how the work opportunities, and engagement People and Keep from Becoming developments in
of equity has developed in the opportunities/trainings. Negative Yourself the rapidly evolving field of K-12
10th largest school division in the governance, the nuts-and-bolts work
nation, and will examine the ‘equity Schools on the Frontline: Mental of governing a school district, the
dashboard’ which publicly shares Health Providers and School school board’s management of its
Negative people are tremendous
data related to division strategic Systems Working Together governing performance, and the keys
energy drainers for children, other
plan metrics. Senior leaders in the to maintaining a close, productive,
adults, and themselves. Learn 10
division will discuss the role of the and enduring board-superintendent
action steps that you can use to
Equity and Cultural Responsiveness working relationship.
This presentation will include the deal effectively with negativism,
Specialists, system-wide professional
participation of district leaders, how the Port Washington-Saukville
development for all employees, and Resilience Can Be Taught: 10
student services staff, the partner Public Schools, Wisconsin,
the Equity Teams at each school—all Strategies Proven to Motivate
mental health provider, and school (enrollment 2,700) used these steps
of which are key aspects of moving Any Student
board members as we outline the to transform their buildings into
the school district forward.
path the Pewaukee School District special places for learning, and how
(PSD) has followed to provide it all started with the school board.
The Federal School Safety therapeutic services for students The suggestions and ideas shared This session will demonstrate 10
Clearinghouse: Leverage the on campus and during the school can be used immediately. strategies proven to strengthen
Tools of SchoolSafety.gov to relationships, grab attention, inspire,
day. The session will include a
Enhance School Safety and and build resilience in all ages and
description of the request for Building a High-Impact Board-
Resiliency to Threat learning types. Participants will
proposal (RFP) process, logistical Superintendent Partnership
receive insights into teaching social
planning, and results following the
and emotional life skills in ways
first year of implementation.
Learn how to navigate SchoolSafety. all can understand, relate to, and
gov to access free resources, best Drawing on his newest K-12 remember. These strategies have
practices, and tools that make From the Boardroom to the leadership book, Building a High- helped over 2 million youth in 20,000
Classroom: Governance That Works Impact Board-Superintendent K-12 schools, mental health, and
school safety initiatives more
actionable and create a safe and Partnership, presenter Doug Eadie correctional organizations in the
supportive learning environment will provide workshop participants areas of academic success, dropout
where students can thrive and grow. Find out how the Sun Prairie with detailed, practical, thoroughly prevention, class management, and
Attendees will also learn how the Area School District (Wisconsin) tested guidance for building the kind bullying prevention.
State Information Sharing Tool can (enrollment 8,500) went from a of rock-solid board-superintendent
provide school board members with focus on operations of a school working relationship that is key
At The Table Together: The Superintendent Selection: The violate copyright law? ‘Fair use’ organizational,
Collaborative Superintendent Right Process and the Right Fit doesn’t go as far as you think! Join community, and
Evaluation Process us for practical and easy tips to even global issues. SESSION EXPERIENCE
avoid unpleasant legal surprises of We will look at the
Discover what it takes to conduct copyright law in the digital world. intersection between
The board of the Kansas City a high-quality, professional developmental readiness, emotional
Missouri Public Schools (enrollment superintendent search. The Equity and Inclusion: intelligence, and psychological
15,000) implemented a unique presentation, led by the officers From Staff to Students capital and what we are learning from
superintendent evaluation process of NSBA’s National Affiliation of neuroscience about inclusive minds
that brings the superintendent to Superintendent Searches (NASS), and leadership.
the table during the deliberation will cover the critical points of Attaining educational equity for all
and determination of his summative planning and conducting a search, of our students does not happen Protecting Students From
evaluation. Learn how the board including establishing a timeline, in a vacuum. The Cleveland (OH) Exploitation: A Legal Guide for
has transformed the responsibility how to best engage stakeholder Municipal School District (enrollment Public School Leaders
of completing the superintendent’s groups without ceding the board’s 39,000) Board of Education believes
evaluation from an ‘event’ into decision-making authority, best that it starts with the teachers,
a transparent and collaborative practices for interviews, and ways to principals and district staff who Join members of the NSBA legal
process based upon clearly defined ensure a healthy transition once an serve our students every day. Learn staff and national experts on the
standards, goals, and measures. appointment has been made. how our Board created a districtwide prevention of child exploitation to
Equity and Inclusion Strategy Team discuss how schools can support
Ineffective, Somewhat Eeffective, Copyrights (and Wrongs!) in comprised of a cross section of students in danger and work with
Effective, Highly Effective: Which the Digital Age—How to Avoid employees. The team explores issues law enforcement and social services
Board Are You? Copyright and Trademark of equity and inclusion and began groups to protect students.
Infringement Claims to drive positive change across our
district among our workforce, and Legal Landmines in Remote
This session will address board self- ultimately our students. Learning: Data Privacy, Security
assessment and the key variables for Schools are increasingly moving and District Liability
boards to consider and master that to virtual instruction, which means Inclusive Leaders — Who Are
will lead to their effectiveness as a both greater opportunities and They? How Do You Become One?
governance team, including strategic greater risks under copyright law. According to a Rand study released
planning and thinking, alignment The history teacher uploads a study in December 2020, 20% of the 300
of superintendent performance guide to a virtual classroom website; district and charter management
Inclusive leaders have developed
objectives, etc. an elementary school teacher reads organizations surveyed said they had
an internal capacity (superpower
a book on YouTube; the high school started or were planning a virtual
of sorts) to engage people from all
plays ‘We Are the Champions’ at school or fully remote option this
walks of life to innovatively address
virtual graduation. Do these activities academic year and expected thoseoptions would remain after the to help school leaders identify the annual budget. Therefore, Getting the Most
pandemic. In this session, school questions that may arise in both the communicating budget Bang For Your Buck:
attorneys and NSBA legal staff will student and employment scenarios, information to the community Per Pupil Spending SESSION EXPERIENCE
identify key legal issues your board and provide a place to start as your is critical. This workshop, based and Access to Digital
should be asking about as you district assess policy and staff on the Association of School Learning
employ remote learning tools moving training needs. Business Officials International’s
forward. Meritorious Budget Award (MBA)
Turn Your Principals Into criteria, will show participants how Two in five districts have adopted or
Strategic Talent Leaders to develop a budget document plan to adopt virtual school as part of
The NSBA Legal Advocacy Agenda
that meets today’s most rigorous their district portfolio after COVID-19,
demands using guidelines because students and parents are
specifically created for school demanding the continuation of
NSBA Chief Legal Officer Francisco Still focusing on Instructional
entities. various forms of online instruction
M. Negrón Jr. presents this popular Leadership but not getting results?
in future years. Many district leaders
look at the national legal issues Principals lead people—teachers are concerned about disparities in
lead instruction. Learn how to close COVID-19 and Unemployment:
affecting public schools, and how students’ opportunities to learn, and
The Importance of Programs like
NSBA is bringing the school board the leadership gap by turning your insufficient funding. This session
Apprenticeships, Certificates, and
voice to courts and federal agencies. principals into Strategic Talent will focus on census data about per
Associate Degrees
Leaders who have the skills and pupil spending of public schools
Protections for LGTBQ Employees tools to support the recruitment, and provide insight into potential
and Students after Bostock v. development and retention of solutions to digital equity.
COVID-19 expedites school
Clayton County highly effective educators who
transformation. For school leaders,
consistently improve student
school transformation includes Public School Transformation
outcomes. Attendees will leave
rethinking what knowledge and skills NOW! Access, Equity, and
with a Strategic Talent Leadership Innovation for Each Child
The Supreme Court’s ruling in students should acquire before their
Framework and tools that will
Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, graduation and how districts enrich
help principals to be strong talent
decided that Title VII of the Civil programs and partnerships with
leaders who get results!
Rights Act of 1964 forbids an their communities. The presenter Dealing with COVID-19, improving
employer from firing an employee will provide analyses of the new equity in education, and the need
because that person is gay or How to Create an data about unemployment and job to better prepare students for
transgender. Beyond the world of Award-Winning Budget losses caused by the pandemic. success in the real world requires
employment, the Supreme Court’s Participants will learn the trend of innovative thinking. Public schools
ruling in Bostock is likely to affect the job market, the competencies must transform learning for each
the rights of students in public The most scrutinized and employers want, and the overlooked student in every local school by
schools. This session features utilized financial report in school value of apprenticeships, providing a student-centered and
NSBA’s recent legal guide designed district financial reporting is certificates, and associate degrees. personalized learning approachthat better promotes real world to student’s mental health. program recognizes the Wampanoag Equity Signature
and 21st-century learning skills and Participants will also learn about the Tribe’s rich heritage and culture Speaker:
improves equity. The COVID-19 crisis transformational work implemented and advances the academic growth Stephen Sroka SESSION EXPERIENCE
has only accelerated the need for by Mental Health America of Greater of native students. Portland Public
transformation. NSBA is committed Houston and the Mental Health Schools’ Make It Happen is a language
to this national movement to Association in New York State to acquisition, academic support, and This session is sponsored by the
transform learning. address existing inequities within college readiness program for high National American Indian/Alaska
school systems and how to promote school English learners. Detroit Public Native Council of School Board
State of Play: Education student-centered systems change. Schools’ Drew Horticulture Program Members.
Hot Topics for the New provides educational, vocational,
Administration and Congress Dismantling Racism in Schools: and life skills for special education
Equity Signature Speaker:
What Will It Take? students ages 18-26. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Get the latest information on Equity Signature Speaker:
COVID-19, the new administration, NSBA’s DIRE (Dismantling Sonia Nazario
This session is sponsored by the
and the hot education issues Institutional Racism in Education) National Black Council of School
being debated before Congress. initiative seeks to give school board Board Members.
This session will include a federal members the tools and training to This session is sponsored by the
update, a discussion of the national eradicate racism in schools. In this National Hispanic Council of School
Understanding the Updated Key
issues most impacting schools, session, moderated by a member Board Members. Work of School Boards
and information regarding the of NSBA’s DIRE team, a panel of
National School Boards Association’s school board members from NSBA’s
advocacy plans. Participants will hear councils will talk about their daily Equity Signature Speaker:
from NSBA’s Advocacy team. High-functioning school boards
experiences working for equitable Tony Plana
can impact student outcomes!
education for all students.
Impressive results are evident when
Mental Health: Equitable
a board of education makes student
Responses within School Equity in Action: Magna Award- This session is sponsored by the achievement the primary focus of
Systems winning Programs Council of Urban Boards their governance work by integrating
of Education. the Key Work systemic approach.
This session will explore the 2021
As communities work toward Representatives from the three edition of the five Key Work action
addressing equity, the mental health 2021 Magna Awards Grand Prize- areas that affirm how excellence in
of students cannot be ignored. winning districts will present on their the board room leads to excellence in
During this session you will learn exemplary equity programs. Mashpee the classroom.
more about Mental Health America’s Public Schools’ tribal partnership
screening data and its connection
As of February 26, 2021
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Register Your Team at nsba.org/NSBA2021TeamsWhat solutions will you find? EXHIBITOR EXPERIENCE
EVENT SPONSOR SHOWCASE
Research and hear from the top education solution providers. You’re in control of who you connect with during the event. Each event
sponsor has a profile where you can check out information, watch videos, or schedule one-on-one conversations to make the most of
your time. Whether you’re looking for the latest in school safety initiatives, new equipment, or school buses, the NSBA Event Sponsor
Showcase has solutions for your district.
STUDY BYTES
See how our event sponsors have been supporting public schools throughout the pandemic in these five-minute, micro sessions.
Tips on Navigating the Sponsor Showcase
1. Determine Your Goal
First things first, figure out your objective. This is your opportunity to demo your options with no risk.
2. Research Your Options
Do your homework and determine which sponsors you should visit to maximize your time.
Connect with our event sponsors (Listing as of February 26)
by eBOARDsolutions
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®Buy One
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Get One Free.
Join us at this can’t-miss event. While you’re at it, bring a colleague so that they can connect with Use Code
peers nationwide and experience all that NSBA 2021 has to offer! Registration includes on-demand NSBA2021.*
access to content for 90 days following the event.
INDIVIDUAL PRICING
NATCON/CUBE/State
Registration Registration Deadline Regular
Association Leadership*
Early Before February 26, 2021 $600 $675
Standard After February 26, 2021 $675 $750
*State Association executive director and staff registration are complimentary. Members of the State Association board of directors who are registered by the
association receive a discounted rate. Each member association receives five complimentary conference registrations.
TEAMS SAVE MORE
Significant savings for district teams—plus relevant, valuable content for you and every SPECIAL OFFER FOR
member of your district. Your team can include school board members, superintendents, CUBE DISTRICTS!
assistant superintendents, business officials, school safety officers, and other education
Bring four or more district
leaders and staff. Teams of nine district members can attend for $334 or $444 each
team members to the NSBA
depending on registration type.
2021 Online Experience to
claim priority registration to
FOUR TO NINE DISTRICT TEAM MEMBERS
the CUBE Annual Conference,
Registration Registration Deadline NATCON/CUBE Regular Sept. 16-18 in Atlanta, GA.
Early Before February 26, 2021 $2,700 $3,600 Attendance is limited—don’t
Standard After February 26, 2021 $3,000 $4,000 miss this opportunity to secure
your spot before registration
TEN OR MORE DISTRICT TEAM MEMBERS opens to the general public.
Registration Registration Deadline NATCON/CUBE Regular If you’re unsure if your district
Early Before February 26, 2021 $3,600 $4,500 qualifies, contact us at
Standard After February 26, 2021 $4,000 $5,000 info@nsba.org.
For details, visit nsba.org/NSBA2021Teams
*Upon successful registration instructions will be shared with you. This offer does not apply to team registrations
or existing registrations and may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions.The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is the leading advocate for public education. For more than
80 years, we have been leading the effort to support and enhance public education. We are succeeding in creating
the best possible environment in which students can realize their dreams.
NSBA is a federation of 49 state associations and the U.S. territory of the Virgin Islands, representing their more
than 90,000 school board officials. These local officials govern more than 13,600 local school districts serving
more than 50 million public school students. Working with and through our state associations, and serving as
their Washington, D.C., office, NSBA advocates for equity and excellence in public education through school board
governance.
We believe public education is America’s most vital institution. It is a civil right necessary to the dignity and freedom of
the American people, and all children deserve equal access to an education that allows them to reach their potential.
In pursuit of these beliefs, NSBA and our members will continue to lead the national conversation about public
education, advocate for public policies that ensure all students everywhere have access to a great public education
where they live, create a better understanding of the importance of school boards and the benefits of local governance,
and enhance the effectiveness of school boards.
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