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Dear FCIS Member Schools,
It is with great pleasure that we present to you what we believe will be an extraordinary FCIS Conference on
November 19-20, 2009, at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.
We are excited about the program and confident that our theme of “Val
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We were fortunate to recruit some of the leading speakers from the world of independent schools and related fields. Rob Evans will be our keynote speaker Thursday and Friday mornings. Rob, an internationally
recognized author, is a former high school and preschool teacher. He has served in schools for more than
30 years. Pat Bassett, President of NAIS, will enlighten and inspire us at the luncheon on Thursday. Both
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take advantage of the terrific offerings on the schedule.
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in Orlando at the Omni at ChampionsGate. You may find it helpful to appoint a convention coordinator from your school to collect and return all necessary forms or to use the convenient on-line
application.
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 Please make multiple copies of the Thursday and Friday programs to distribute to your faculty
and staff who will attend.
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 The Registration form and List of Attendees MUST be received in the FCIS office with
your payment no later than October 19, 2009. The deadline for the convention AND hotel
reservations is October 19, 2009.
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FCIS office. Information on hotel reservations is contained in this packet.
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 NO REFUNDS AFTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Rob Evans, Ed. D. is a clinical and organizational psychologist and the Executive Director of
the Human Relations Service in Wellesley, Massachusetts. A former high school and preschool teacher and a former child and family therapist, he has worked with schools for more
than 30 years. He has consulted to over 1,200 schools, working with teachers, administrators,
boards, and parents. His presentations are known for their lively wit and plain talk. He is the
author of many articles and two books, The Human Side of School Change and Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with the Crisis in Childrearing. His latest book, Seven Secrets of
the Savvy School Leader: A Guide to Surviving and Thriving will appear in January. Rob is a
graduate of the Germantown Friends School, received his undergraduate degree from Princeton and his doctorate from Harvard.
Patrick F. Bassett is the president of the National Association of Independent Schools
(NAIS). He is the former president of the Independent Schools Association of the Central
States (ISACS). Pat was honored by the Klingenstein Center of Teachers College (Columbia
University) with the Educational Leadership Award in 2000 and in 2001 he was invited to join
the Advisory Board of the Klingenstein Center. Pat is the author of numerous book chapters
and articles. He is a Phi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude graduate of Williams College in
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Marc Levinson joined National Business Officers Association (NBOA) as Associate Director
in 2007. Prior to this, he spent six years as the Business Manager at Alexander Dawson
School in Lafayette, Colorado. Prior to entering the Independent School world, Marc spent
three years as Director of Operations and Finance at Sounds True, a Spoken Word Audio
Publishing company and three years in a similar position at Community Food Share, Boulder
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Claude Anderson is the Director of Enrollment at Northfield Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts. He is the former Director of Admission at Moses Brown School. His independent
school experiences include positions as dean/associate dean of students, director/assistant
director of admission, teacher, coach and advisor. Claude has chaired the former Admissions
and Marketing Committee for NAIS and served on the faculty for the VAIS/NAIS Summer Admi
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Bill Simmer is the Director of Association Relations and workshop leader for Independent
School Management (ISM). He brings over 14 years of independent school and business administrative experience to ISM. Spanning both secondary and post secondary level education, Bill possesses a breadth of experiences from various educational institutions. This, coupled with his successful business management background, is the basis for his approach to
independent school management from a variety of perspectives. Bill has also taught at the
middle, upper, and college levels.
Susan Norwood is a Test Consultant for the Educational Records Bureau and conducts training workshops primarily in the southeast and southwest regions for teachers and parents in
the appropriate use of standardized assessments. Susan has also conducted workshops for a
variety of agencies, businesses, colleges and public and private schools in conflict management and organizational development. She earned a B. A. from Cornell University and a Mast
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F. James Dragna is a nationally recognized speaker on adolescent development with over
seventeen years experience in heading university counseling services and instructing in psychiatry, psychology and education at four major universities. He has been active in private
practice and consulting as a licensed psychologist, professional counselor, and mental health
counselor. Dr. Jim Dragna is acknowledged as a presenter for his engaging mixture of psychological theory/technique with cross-cultural story-telling. He is currently involved in private
practice, located in Tampa, with specialty in adolescent and adult counseling.
John Gore is the Director of Alumni Relations at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. In addition, he oversees its $6 million Annual Fund and worked closely with the Headmaster and
Director of Development to plan and implement the current $200 million bicentennial campaign. Before Lawrenceville, he was the Associate Director of Annual Giving at Princeton University for nine years. He also served three years in the US Army as an infantry officer. John
holds an M.B.A from the University of Connecticut and an A. B. from Princeton University.
John is a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Harold E. Shinitzky, Psy. D. is a licensed psychologist specializing in sports psychology and
child psychology, and is a nationally respected expert in the development and implementation
of adolescent prevention initiatives. Dr. Shinitzky is the recipient of the 2009 Florida Psychological Association Distinguished Psychologist Award and the 2009 Florida Psychological Association Outstanding Contributions in Psychology in the Public Interest Award and has been
elected for a fourth consecutive term as President of the Florida Psychological Association
Pinellas Chapter.
Christopher M. Cortman, Psy. D. is a licensed psychologist, specializing in emotional
trauma, relationship issues, depression and anxiety disorders. Dr. Cortman provides psychological consultation services at five Sarasota County hospitals, serves as a consultant to government and law enforcement agencies, and frequently serves as an expert witness in courtmandated custody evaluations.
Dr. E. M. Kolasinski holds a BS in Mathematics, MS in Statistical Computing, and Ph. D. in
Human Factors Psychology from the University of Central Florida. She has taught Engineering Psychology at the US Military Academy at West Point and conducted research for the US
Army on the psychological effects of anti-personnel landmines. Dr. Kolasinski has been published in a variety of commercial publications, including Armed Forces Journal, Law and Order, The Tampa Tribune, Bowlers Journal International, and the South Lake Press. In 2006,
Dr. Kolasinski focused her psychology expertise on helping elite performers reach their full
potential by developing and strengthening the mental aspect of their performance. Building on
her success with elite level bowlers, she has expanded her services to other domains, especially golf and auto racing. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and
her company, EMK Consulting, is a proud sponsor of the PBA South Region Tour.
New This Year!
Friday...
Three special sessions for coaches and athletic directors
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
8:30
Golf Outing @ ChampionsGate
2:00-4:00
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
7:30-Noon
Registration desk open
9:30-3:30
Vendor/Exhibits Open
8:30-9:30
Welcome & Keynote Address
Rob Evans, Executive Director
Human Relations Service
Heads & Trustees
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
4:10--5:15
FCIS Business Meeting
Administrators/Division Heads/Department
Chairs
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
Admission Directors
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
Business Managers
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
College & Guidance Counselors
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
Development Directors
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
Technology Directors
9:45-10:45
Session I
11:00-12:00
Session II
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
2:00-3:00
Session III
3:10-4:00
Session IV
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12:00-1:20
Luncheon for all groups,
Pat Bassett, President, NAIS
1:30-1:50
Visit Vendors/Exhibits
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FCIS Business Meeting
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Friday, November 20, 2009
7:15-8:15
Episcopal Schools Breakfast
7:30-10:00
Registration desk open
8:00-2:00
Vendor/Exhibits open
8:30-9:15
Welcome & Keynote Address
Rob Evans
9:30-10:15
Session I
10:25-11:10
Session II
11:20-12:05
Session III
12:15-1:00
Session IV
1:00-2:30
Faculty Luncheon
Luncheon Entertainment
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DOOR PRIZE DRAWING
One door prize ticket with each luncheon ticket
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, November 18
FCIS Annual Golf Outing:
Tee times begin at 8:30
ChampionsGate
Everyone is welcome to be a part of this annual event. Designed by Greg Norman, the
National Course at ChampionsGate offers a challenging round of golf, with a traditional
American design. Enjoy the convenience of playing right on site!
Ticket: $95 per person,
Includes green fees, cart, range balls and GPS.
Welcome Reception
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entrée is Filetto di Manzo, sliced tender beef filet with shallot compote, gorgonzola drizzle pan roasted fingerling potatoes, or mushroom ravioli, with a delicious tiramisu for dessert. Our thanks to Key Bank for their continuing support
by underwriting a portion of this event.
Ticket: $52 per person
Thursday, November 19
Luncheon and Speaker
12:00
International Ballroom III
Pat Bassett will be our luncheon speaker as we enjoy a tossed Caesar salad, seared Alfredo
chicken breast with roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, green beans, coffee/tea and
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Thank you to our sponsors, Apple, Inc. and Independent School Management (ISM)
By invitation only.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, November 19
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with fontina cheese, prosciutto, fresh tomato and mushroom puree, veal medallions sautéed
with mushrooms and Marsala wine, grilled Black Angus New York strip steak, brushed with
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guacamole and pico de gallo. A second station have a choice of pastas: cheese tortellini with
three cheese garlic cream or penne pasta with tomato-basil marinara. Reception also includes two glasses of beer, wine or soft drinks. We appreciate the support of the Educational
Records Bureau (ERB) for their generous support by underwriting a portion of this event.
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along with your choice of beer, wine or soft drinks.
Ticket: $17 per person
Counselors (Guidance and College)
4:15
Lobby Bar
No ticket needed for this informal gathering. Join your colleagues in the lobby bar after the
last session. Cash bar.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday, November 20
Episcopal Schools Breakfast
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Faculty Luncheon
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Dedicated to our wonderful teachers, menu will include mixed field greens with champagne
vinaigrette, breast of chicken with sliced tomato and smoked mozzarella, porcini mushroom
risotto, brocolini and Marsala sauce, rolls, coffee, tea and dessert. Be sure to stay for entertainment and great door prizes!
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magically transport you to your classroom where students such as Helen Helicopter, Ann
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Through song, skit and dance, your worse classroom nightmares come true! So sit back and
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The Tampa area schools have donated some wonderful door prizes that
will be given out at the end of the luncheon. Those attending will find a numbered
ticket in your nametag.
Thursday—November 19
Welcome and Keynote Address
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As the pace of change accelerates, school trustees, especially those who work in
the corporate world, can encounter—and cause–real frustration. Convinced that
innovation is vital, eager to help their schools change, they are often amazed by the
resistance from faculty and the slow pace of implementation. Rob will examine the
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model? Machiavelli and the Myers-Briggs, or Lincoln and Ghandi? Many school leaders try to
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Rob Evans, Ed. D., Clinical and Organizational Psychologist, Executive Director,
Human Relations Service, Wellesley, MA
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For twenty years standard strategic planning has been a hallmark of good governance in corporate and non-profit America. But it was never as relevant to schools as many experts imagined and it is even less so in a world of accelerating change. Rob Evans will offer a provocative look at some sacred cows of governance and propose a simpler, nimbler approach that is
truly strategic.
Rob Evans, Ed. D., Clinical and Organizational Psychologist, Executive Director,
Human Relations Service, Wellesley, MA
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Heads and Trustees
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typical difficult conversations in schools, particularly around race and staff performance.
Patrick F. Bassett, President, NAIS, Washington, D. C.
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What is the current condition of the industry? What are your concerns? Find answers to
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Patrick F. Bassett, President, NAIS, Washington, D. C.
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This session is designed for current and former FCIS/FKC Board Members who serve as
Chairs of FCIS/FKC visiting teams. Topics will include a review of the Revised 2009 FCIS
Standards, procedures for the five year review visit and the role of the Evaluation Academy
Co-Chair as well as website documents for accreditation.
Barbara Hodges, President, FCIS and Head of School, Holy Comforter Episcopal
School
Karen Mathews, Associate Director for Accreditation, FCIS
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant
Thursday –November 19
Administrators
9:45-10:45
“Cr
eat
i
nga‘
Mi
ndf
ul
’Lear
ni
ngEnvi
r
onment
:AnAdmi
ni
st
r
at
or
’
sGui
det
oI
nf
l
uenci
ng
t
heAdol
escentBr
ai
n”
This presentation addresses the shaping of intentional learning environments in light of current
research concerning the physiology and psychology of the developing adolescent mind. More
specific discussion describes the reliance of adolescent cognitive development on effective
intrapersonal and inter-personal communication within challenging academic settings. Personal, social, and academic decision-making considers practical and abstract consequences.
The program focuses on the middle school-high school-college continuum in encouraging a
progression of successful learning outcomes. The presenter interweaves cross-cultural stories with psychological theories to more clearly illustrate the unique transformational capacities
of the adolescent mind.
F. James Dragna, Ph. D., Licensed Psychologist
11:00-12:-00
“ThePr
osandConsofOver
ni
ghtSchoolTr
i
ps”
This presentation will provide an overview of the need to expose students to overnight travel,
while allowing camaraderie to develop between students and faculty. The issue of parents vs
no parents will be discussed and the true roles of the chaperones and guides. Patrick will
suggest travel plans that relate to the curriculum, show understanding of history and national
heritage. He will discuss the importance of school consistency when visiting cities in order to
fully understand the sites visited.
Patrick Knowlton, Washington Inside Tours
2:00-3:00
“Fi
neTuni
ngt
heTr
ansi
t
i
on.
.
.
Ment
or
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ngFacul
t
yNew t
oYourSchool
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ocusonwhatweatSai
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ew’
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nBocaRat
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uc
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orour
New Faculty Forum, a program for teachers new to our school. Within the New Faculty Program, we include such elements as a general orientation to our school as well as meetings
cent
er
edar
oundwayst
ohel
pnew t
eacher
smeetourschool
’
sexpect
at
i
ons.Weal
soi
ncl
ude
general topics such as classroom management and learning styles in addition to adding tools
t
oeacht
eacher
’
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oolboxoft
eachi
ngt
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quesands
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rently with a Mentor Program, apr
ogr
am desi
gnedt
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teachnew f
acul
t
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sment
ori
n
carrying out the important duty of mentoring a new faculty member.
Phyllis Merrill, Upper School Academic Dean and Dean of Professional Development
Mar
kSy
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,Sai
ntAndr
ew’
sSchool
,BocaRat
on
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday –November 19
Administrators
3:10-4:00
The Effective Division Head: Rising to the Challenge of Change
Meeting the transition from teaching children to managing adults can be challenging. Does
bei
nganef
f
ec
t
i
veDi
vi
si
onHeadmeanbecomi
nga“
SuperTeacher
”wi
t
haddedadmi
ni
st
r
at
i
ve
duties, or does it demand a fundamental shift in your role, priorities, and leadership capacit
i
es? Comej
oi
nI
SM’
sBi
l
lSi
mmerasweexpl
or
et
hechangi
ngandc
hal
l
engi
ngr
ol
eoft
oday’
s
Division Head. Learn the core roles and capacities of this exciting and influential position on
yours
chool
’
smanagementt
eam.
Bill Simmer, Director of Association Relations and Workshop Leader, Independent
School Mangement (ISM)
Admission Directors and Assistants
9:45-10:45
“Br
andMar
ket
i
ng:ASt
r
at
egyf
orDevel
opi
ng,Def
i
ni
ngandCommuni
cat
i
ngYour
School
’
sBr
and”
Simply put, your brand is your promise—your pledge of quality and customer satisfaction.
Brand marketing delivers that promise to your market. During this session we will discuss key
br
andi
ngconcept
st
odevel
op,def
i
neandcommuni
cat
eyourschool
’
sbr
and.Br
andmar
ket
i
ng
is critical to the success of your school as you seek to increase enrollment, funding and the
overall reputation of your school in the community you serve.
Dr. Rick Newbury, Vice President and Principal Consultant, Cherry + Company,
Tampa, FL
OR
“The Art of Relationship Building: Marketing Techniques for
Devel
opi
ngaRel
at
i
onshi
pWi
t
hYourPr
ospect
s” Par
tI
**(This presentation is designed for admission officers with 0-5 years of experience.)**
Relationships are essential because they help to create disciples. Discipleship is about families who believe that you can achieve your mission. People who become disciples are more
likely to enroll, are spreading the good news about your school through word of mouth and are
bringing more people into your applicant pool. Relationships which build disciples help to
break through brand advantages owned by your competition. By the end of this workshop, the
participant will learn four styles that one might use when thinking about the ways to develop
an understanding and a relationship with your prospects. The four styles are: problem based,
image, segmentation, and data base marketing.
Claude Anderson, Dean of Enrollment, Northfield Mount Hermon School,
Mount Hermon, MA
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Admission Directors and Assistants
11:00-12:-00
“Admi
ssi
onTest
i
ngWor
kshop”
This session will begin with an overview of testing, including the varying purposes of testing,
the terminology, and the pros and cons of testing, and will look at the different kinds of assessments used in the admission process, e.g. readiness tests, aptitude tests, achievement tests,
observations and interviews, with examples of each. Finally we will explore how best to use
tests in the admission process.
Susan Norwood, Test Consultant, Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
Adele Yermack, Consultant, Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
OR
11:00-12:00
“TheAr
tofRel
at
i
onshi
pBui
l
di
ng:Mar
ket
i
ngTechni
quesf
orDevel
opi
ngaRel
at
i
onshi
p
Wi
t
hYourPr
ospect
s” Par
tI
I
Continuation of previous session
Claude Anderson, Dean of Enrollment, Northfield Mount Hermon School,
Mount Hermon, MA
2:00-3:00
“Admi
ssi
onDi
r
ect
or
s:Whatar
et
heEi
ghtEl
ement
sofEnr
ol
l
mentManagementEver
y
HeadShoul
dKnow?” Part I
**(This presentation is designed for experienced admission officers with 5+ years experience,
and their school heads.)
Mostadmi
ni
st
r
at
or
sdon’
tknow t
heei
ghtel
ement
sofenr
ol
l
mentmanagement
,andot
her
s
haven’
tf
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gur
edouthow t
ouset
hem asanadvant
age.Wi
t
habasi
cunder
st
andi
ngoft
hese
elements, the admission director and the head can ensure a stronger position in the enrollment management process. This workshop will take the seemingly unnoticed elements of
enrollment management and bring them to the forefront where they can receive a greater degree of focus, accountability and critique. The ominous eight elements are: program value
profile, program experience, program image, selection, cost, motivation, competition and external environment. By the end of the workshop, the participant will be able to start implementing enrollment management changes by establishing a different understanding, care and
manipulation of these eight elements.
Claude Anderson, Dean of Enrollment, Northfield Mount Hermon School,
Mount Hermon, MA
OR
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*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Admission Directors and Assistants
2:00-3:00
Re-Recr
ui
t
ment
:AnI
nt
er
nalSt
r
at
egyf
orKeepi
ngYourCur
r
entFami
l
i
esEnr
ol
l
ed”
We all know that it is more cost effective to retain a family than it is to recruit a new family.
Typically, attrition is the greatest concern between the transition years. During this session,
we will discuss the components of and strategies for your re-recruitment plan (retention), your
internal marketing strategy and your re-enrollment process. Our goal is to develop a plan to
keep our current families enrolled.
Dr. Rick Newbury, Vice President and Principal Consultant, Cherry + Company,
Tampa, FL
3:10-4:00
“Admi
ssi
onDi
r
ect
or
s:Whatar
et
heEi
ghtEl
ement
sofEnr
ol
l
mentManagementEver
y
HeadShoul
dKnow”
Part II
A continuation of the previous session.
Claude Anderson, Dean of Enrollment, Northfield Mount Hermon School,
Mount Hermon, MA
Business Officers
9:45-10:45
“TheDi
agnosi
sandTr
eat
mentofDi
f
f
i
cul
tEmpl
oyees”
Most employees work hard and abide by the rules, but about 10% of them do not, and these
10% cant
akeup90% ofourt
i
me.I
nt
hi
swor
k
shop,wewi
l
ldef
i
newhatwemeanby“
di
f
f
i
cul
t
”
empl
oyeesandwi
l
ldi
scussSandy’
s“
Fi
r
stRul
eofLeopar
dol
ogy
.
” Aswemoveal
ongi
nt
he
di
scus
si
on,we’
l
ldr
aw adi
st
i
nct
i
onamongdi
f
f
i
cul
templ
oyeesandi
dent
i
f
ywhet
hert
hei
s
sues
ar
e(
a)per
f
or
mancebas
ed,(
b)char
ac
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err
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at
edor(
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) anat
ur
alpar
tofaper
son’
swor
ki
ng
style. If we identify the source of the difficulty, we can then determine what we can do to managet
he10% ofourempl
oyeeswhoar
e“
di
f
f
i
cul
t
”andt
her
ebymovet
hem t
oa“
non-di
f
f
i
cul
t
”
status.
Dr. Raleigh F. (Sandy) Seay, Jr., President, Seay Management Consultants, Inc.,
Adjunct Professor of Humanities at Rollins College and Valencia Community College.
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Business Officers
11:00-12:00
“TheMostI
mpor
t
antEmpl
oymentPol
i
ci
esi
nYourEmpl
oyeeHandbook”
All of our employment policies are important, but some of them are key to making sure we (a)
comply with state and federal employment regulations and (b) provide employees with a
senseoff
ai
r
nessandequal
i
t
y. I
nt
hi
swor
kshop,we’
l
ldi
scusst
he“
MostI
mpor
t
ant
”pol
i
c
i
es
t
hatyoushoul
dhavei
ny
ourempl
oyeehandbookaswel
las“
BestPr
ac
t
i
ces”f
ordevel
opi
ng
and implementing those policies.
Dr. Ralph F. (Sandy) Seay, Jr., President, Seay Management Consultants, Inc.,
Adjunct Professor of Humanities at Rollins College and Valencia Community College
2:00-3:00
“TheRol
eoft
heBusi
nessOf
f
i
cer
”
Marc and Greg worked together as Business Manager and Headmaster respectively at Alexander Dawson School in Lafayette, CO for 4 years and dealt with some serious financial and
cultural challenges. The partnership they developed was a significant factor in their success
and the success of the school at that time. They will use a real situation from the time they
worked together to discuss the manner in which they learned to work together to solve problems. Additionally they will discuss the importance of a strategic partnership between the
Head of School and Business Officer. This is critically important to independent Schools today as they struggle to find the right balance in the turbulence of our current
economic crisis.
Marc Levinson, Associate Director, National Business Officers Association (NBOA),
Boulder, CO, and Greg Foster, Headmaster, St. Johns Country Day School, Orange
Park, FL
3:10-4:00
“BestPr
act
i
cesf
orFi
nanci
alAi
dAssessmentandTui
t
i
onPayment
PaymentPr
ocessi
ng”
Come investigate best practices for financial need assessment and the proven path for ontime tuition payment processing. Co-presenters Matt Richardson and Marla Leung will provide ideas and strategies for accurately assessing family financial need for scholarship awards
and best business practices for tuition payments processing to help your school prosper.
Matt Richardson, Vice President-Partner of Private School Aid Service (PSAS)
Marla Leung, Ed. S., Relationship Manger, Tuition Management Systems, A Division of
Key Bank NA
*Please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Development Directors
9:45-10:45
“TheAr
toft
heAsk:Get
t
i
ngFacet
oFacewi
t
hPr
ospect
s”
This session will focus on phone and face to face solicitations for annual giving and major
gifts. Come play and find ways to ask your donors for support. We will use a script and role
playing throughout the session. Come join the fun!
Keith Barrett, Director of Development, Proctor Academy, Andover, NH
11:00-12:00
“I
si
tCal
l
edaTwi
t
t
eroraTweet
?”
The web has become an amazingly social place. Social media and networking sites dominate
t
hel
andscapeoft
oday’
sI
nt
er
net
. School
s,l
i
k
egover
nment
s
,busi
nessesandi
ndi
vi
dual
s,
can’
taf
f
or
dt
oi
gnor
et
hemassi
vechangest
hatar
eaf
oot
.Thei
mpac
toft
hi
sshi
f
ti
sbei
ngf
el
t
by everyone: teachers, parents, students and administrators alike. This session will take a
look at independent schools who are embracing–and in some cases, struggling—with this
new environment in their effort to raise understanding and prepare everyone for the world
ahead.
Travis Warren, President & Founder, WhippleHill Communications, Bedford, NH
2:00-3:00
“Bui
l
di
ngaCul
t
ur
eofPhi
l
ant
hr
opy:St
r
engt
heni
ngAl
umniRel
at
i
onsAl
ongwi
t
ht
he
AnnualFund”
A look at the origins, evolution and meaning of alumni relations and the annual finds and a
discussion about the management of staff and alumni/parent volunteers. How do you measure alumni relations? Do you really want to run by your alumni or parents? Does it matter?
What about 2035?
John Gore, Director of Alumni Relations, The Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, NJ
3:10-4:00
“Passi
ngt
heTor
ch:At
t
r
act
i
ngandCul
t
i
vat
i
ngt
heNextGener
at
i
onofPhi
l
ant
hr
opi
st
s”
The need to involve philanthropists from the X and Y generations is clearly an issue for every
or
gani
z
at
i
ont
hatc
ar
esabouti
t
sf
ut
ur
ef
undr
ai
si
nggoal
swhi
l
edeal
i
ngwi
t
ht
hi
syear
’
sbot
t
om
line. This discussion will deal with who the new philanthropists are, how they give, and to
what charities they give. What are the unique motivations and values of this rapidly growing
sector that will play such a critical role in everything we do for years to come?
Sue S. Acri, Senior Vice President, Ketchum, Pittsburgh, PA
Steve Higgins, Senior Vice President, Ketchum, Pittsburgh, PA
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
College Counselors
9:45-10:45
“Cur
r
entTr
endsi
nFl
or
i
daHi
gherEducat
i
on:TheLat
estf
r
om t
heFl
or
i
daPubl
i
c
Uni
ver
si
t
i
es”
Come join us for an update from and conversation with representatives from four of our Florida public state universities on the impact of state-wide budget cuts and the reduction of enrollment plans and their effect on access for students in Florida.
Janice Finney, Florida State University
Elizabeth Costello, University of Central Florida
Barbara Pletcher, Florida Atlantic University
J. Robert Spatig, University of South Florida
11:00-12:00
“WhatDoYouDoWi
t
hKi
dsBef
or
eJanuar
yofJuni
orYear
?”
Assisting students and parents in making the transition from middle to upper school is an important bridge for many reasons including retention. Students are usually very excited about
making the transition, but that move can cause anxiety and confusion as they adapt to new
academic expectations, greater independence and responsibility, varied extracurricular options, new social arenas and the eventual college application process. Laying the groundwork
in Middle School, keeping freshmen focused yet open to new experiences, and guiding sophomores appropriately can help pave the way to meaningful college planning sessions and a fulfilling high school experience.
Robi
nGr
oel
l
e,Sai
ntSt
ephen’
sEpi
scopalSchool
,Br
adent
on
Kerry Keegan, Academy of Holy Names, Tampa
2:00-3:00
“TheFi
veSt
agesofGr
i
ef
:Counsel
i
ngt
heDi
f
f
i
cul
tPar
entf
r
om Deni
alt
oAccept
ance”
Experts have said there are typically 5% of parents who take up 50% of our time. The goal of
this session is to help counselors learn to work with parents by understanding their emotions
in the context of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’Five Stages of Grief. From denial to anger and ultimately to acceptance, join us as we explore how to serve the most difficult of parents. Bring
your own stories to share.
Jean Wall, Tampa Preparatory School, Tampa
Kim Stodghill, Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa
Donnamarie Hehn, Canterbury School of Florida, St. Petersburg
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
College Counselors
3:10-4:00
“WhatWer
eYouThi
nki
ng? ACounsel
or
’
sGui
det
oUnder
st
andi
ng,I
nt
er
pr
et
i
ng,and
I
nf
l
uenci
ngt
heAdol
escentMi
nd”
Thi
spr
esent
at
i
onaddr
es
s
est
hephy
si
ol
ogyandpsychol
ogyofadol
escent
s’mi
ndsi
ni
nf
l
uencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Middle and high school age students search for personal significance and meaning amidst heightened physical, psychological, and social pressures. Oftentimes, the higher priority for adolescents in private school environments is
“
achi
evement
”andi
t
sr
el
at
edst
r
essl
eadi
ngt
ocol
l
egeandcar
eer“
suc
ces
s”
.Dr
.Dr
agnawi
l
l
highlight learning attributes for persistence as a college student as well as choosing a college
environment that fosters personal achievement. His presentation integrates creative storytelling, personality theory, and practicality in suggesting strategies for Guidance and College
Counselors that guide adolescents and their supportive adults toward effective personal,
social, and academic decision-making.
F. James Dragna, Ph. D., Licensed Psychologist, Tampa, FL
Guidance Counselors
9:45-10:45
“YourMi
nd:AnOwner
’
sManualf
oraBet
t
erLi
f
e:TenSi
mpl
eTr
ut
hsThatWi
l
lSetYou
Fr
ee” Part I
During their 80,000 collective hours facilitating psychotherapy, Drs. Cortman and Shinitzky
realized that most people are unaware of ten crucial psychological truths that are imperative to
maintaining emotional health and well-being. Do you know that: Our behavior has a hidden
purpose? We all have a hidden saboteur whom we must identify and control? We can change
how we act if we change how we think? Time heals nothing? YourMi
nd,AnOwner
’
sManual
combines extensive psychological research with decades of clinical practice and delivers its
wisdom in practical easy-to-digest language. In this presentation the authors will share their
r
esear
chandt
hef
asci
nat
i
ngpr
ocesst
hatbr
oughtt
hem t
ot
hei
r“
t
r
ut
hs.
”
Christopher M. Cortman, Psy. D., Licensed Psychologist
Harold E. Shinitzky, Psy. D., Licensed Psychologist
11:00-12:00
“YourMi
nd:AnOwner
’
sManualf
oraBet
t
erLi
f
e:TenSi
mpl
eTr
ut
hsThatWi
l
lSetYou
Fr
ee”Part II
Appl
yi
ngt
hebook’
sconcept
si
nhel
pi
ngours
t
udent
sandf
ami
l
i
escopewi
t
ht
heemot
i
onalups
and downs of daily life, plus an informal Q and A with the authors. This session will include
step-by-s
t
eps
t
r
at
egi
esf
ormaki
nguseof“
TheTenSi
mpl
eTr
ut
hs”i
nourownl
i
vesaswel
las
in our roles as counselors working with children and families. Drs. Shinitzky and Cortman are
much sought-after presenters who share their wealth of experience and knowledge in an energetic and entertaining format. The Q & A will provide an opportunity to bring our own experiences and concerns to the table and tap the expertise of the presenters.
Christopher M. Cortman, Psy. D., Licensed Psychologist
Harold E. Shinitzky, Psy. D., Licensed Psychologist
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Guidance Counselors
2:00-3:00
“TheFi
veSt
agesofGr
i
ef
:Counsel
i
ngt
heDi
f
f
i
cul
tPar
entf
r
om Deni
alt
oAccept
ance”
Experts have said there are typically 5% of parents who take up 50% of our time. The goal of
this session is to help counselors learn to work with parents by understanding their emotions
in the context of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’Fi
veSt
agesofGr
i
ef
.Fr
om deni
alt
oangerandul
t
i
mately to acceptance, join us as we explore how to serve the most difficult of parents. Bring
your own stories to share.
Jean Wall, Tampa Preparatory School
Kim Stodghill, Berkeley Preparatory School
Donnamarie Hehn, Canterbury School of Florida
3:10-4:00
“WhatWer
eYouThi
nki
ng? ACounsel
or
’
sGui
det
oUnder
st
andi
ng,I
nt
er
pr
et
i
ng,and
I
nf
l
uenci
ngt
heAdol
escentMi
nd”
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spr
esent
at
i
onaddr
es
s
est
hephy
si
ol
ogyandpsychol
ogyofadol
escent
s’mi
ndsi
ni
nf
l
uencing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Middle and high school age students search for personal significance and meaning amidst heightened physical, psychological, and social pressures. Oftentimes, the higher priority for adolescents in private school environments is
“
achi
evement
”andi
t
sr
el
at
edst
r
essl
eadi
ngt
ocol
l
egeandcar
eer“
suc
ces
s”
.Dr
.Dr
agnawi
l
l
highlight learning attributes for persistence as a college student as well as choosing a college
environment that fosters personal achievement. His presentation integrates creative storytelling, personality theory, and practicality in suggesting strategies for Guidance and College
Counselors that guide adolescents and their supportive adults toward effective personal,
social, and academic decision-making.
F. James Dragna, Ph. D., Licensed Psychologist, Tampa, FL
Technology Directors
9:45-10:45
“How CanWeAddVal
uet
oEducat
i
onWeb2.
0+Appl
i
cat
i
ons?”
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t
’
si
ncr
edi
bl
yeasyt
ol
eapont
hel
at
es
tWeb2.
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ow t
echnol
ogyateducat
or
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mpl
ybecausewe’
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esupposedt
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eachi
ng21stcent
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yski
l
l
s.How doweact
ual
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find and implement the most valuable applications and then genuinely integrate them into our
t
eachi
ngpr
ac
t
i
ces? How doweensur
et
hatwear
en’
tj
ustusi
ngt
echnol
ogyf
ort
echnol
ogy’
s
sake?
Christopher Dawson, Director of Technology,
Athol-Royalston Regional School District, MA
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
Technology Directors
11:00-12:00
“Lect
ur
eCapt
ur
e—Where the Technology is Going and How Your Institution Can Take
Advant
ageofI
t
”
Brad Winney will discuss the emerging trends of lecture capture and how FCIS member institutions can leverage LC as a means to increase recruitment and the student overall experience. Mr. Winney will include a brief overview of the landscape of lecture capture offerings, a
demonst
r
at
i
onofPanopt
o’
sLC pl
at
f
or
m andar
evi
ew ofsomeoft
hemor
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nnovat
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mplementations within their 250+ higher education customer base.
Brad Winney, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Panopto, Inc.
2:00-3:00
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Mark Benno, Curriculum Evangelist, Apple, Inc.
3:10-4:00
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Technology and the web can be overwhelming. Is a sustainable school website possible as
technology keeps growing? What tools should you use? How can your school integrate backend campus data to your front-end website? This valuable session will explore and explain
the ideal web communication strategy for not only the present but for future sustainability.
Learn how SIS systems can integrate with your existing website. Explore the value of Social
Media and discover tools that can help you effectively communicate your message. Maximize the use of communication channels and be assured your digital story is sustained.
Rob DiMartino, Director, Business Development, finalsite
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant.
Thursday—November 19
General Interest
9:45-10:45
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Master in-service and State of Florida Certification training. Bring your questions and concerns.
Keara Danger, Administrator/Certification Specialist, FCIS
9:45-10:45
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do you know which are money-savers and revenue-drivers, and which contain hidden land
mines that cost more while delivering less performance? Relax! This presentation includes
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email communications and social networks. It will also cover how to develop an online marketing strategy that is right for you, as well as how to track your efforts to ensure you are getting the most from your marketing efforts.
Darrin Cates, President and CEO, eVibrant
*please note that all sessions are open to any FCIS participant
Friday—November 20
Faculty Day
Keynote: 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Session II 10:25-11:10
Session I 9:30-10:15
All
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 FCIS/FKC-SAIS/SACS Joint Accreditation
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Visits
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 Trust Accountability and Autonomy: Building a
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 The Psychological Benefits of a Private School
Teacher Driven Evaluation Model
Education
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 Using SmartBoards at All Levels in All
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 EZ PD (Easy Professional Development)
Disciplines
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 Education and the Moral Imagination
Elementary/Middle/Upper
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 Preparing Your School for an FCIS Five Year
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 Challenging Our Students in Challenging
Evaluation or Five Year Review
Times (Technology)
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 Transcend Teaching With Tablets
Early Childhood
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 Creating Projects and Events to Enhance Your 
 Calendar Math
Curriculum
Elementary
Early Childhood/Early Elementary
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 Motivating Non-Writers Through the Use of
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 Techno Tales: How to Make Digital Storybooks
Technology
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 Color Your Way to Successful Sentence
Elementary
Structure
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 The Oregon Trail: On the Road Again (Fifth
Grade History & Language Arts)
Elementary/Middle
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 Empowering Student Learners with GPS
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 Teach to the Skills: How Standardized Tests
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Elementary/Middle
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 Environmental Science Taught Through
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Writing
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 A Diverse World of Writers
Algebra
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 Energy Choices: A Bright Future for Florida
Middle/Upper
Middle/Upper
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 Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching
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Upper
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 Reaching the Rockers—Music for the NonTraditional School Musician
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 Preparing the High School Athlete for the Next
Level (Coaches, Athletic Directors)
Friday—November 20
Faculty Day
Session III
11:20-12:05
All
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 Helping Every Student Succeed
Elementary/Middle/Upper
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 Building Community Piece by Piece (Art)
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 Differentiated Instruction Using Technology
Early Childhood
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 Wacky Morning Routines
Elementary
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 Come On In! Secrets of Success for K-5
Science
Elementary/Middle
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 Japanese School Simulation Day
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 The SmartBoard Goes Trilingual
Middle
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 Middle School Students Helping Migrant
Workers in Immokalee
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 Middle School Overnight Class Trips
Middle/Upper
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 Using Moodle in a Middle and High School
Setting
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 Clickers in the Classroom
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 A Foundation of Excellence: Building a
Successful Band Program
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 Florida Spanish State Conference
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 Take a Deep Breath, Focus: You Can Help
Your Athletes with their Mental Games
(Coaches, Athletic Directors)
Upper
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 Policy Debate: An Analysis of the
Benefits and Costs (Debate)
Session IV 12:15-1:00
All
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 Free and Subscribed Online Interactive Software
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 Recycled, Reused and Reclaimed Items:
Enhancing the Curriculum Through Art
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 Listen Up! What You Need to Know About
Student Hearing Loss
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 Serving on an FCIS Evaluation Team
Elementary/Middle/Upper
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 Using Blogs in the Classroom: Capitalizing on
Weblog Popularity Among Students
Elementary
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 The Art of Playing
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 Stress-Free, Care-Free Learning Centers
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 From Notecards to Draft: Completing a
Research Project in Grades 3-5
Elementary/Middle
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 Integrating Technology into World Languages
(foreign language)
Middle/Upper
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Upper
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 Imitation: Writing with the Masters
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 Teaching Students to Mind Their Own
Business (Economics)
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 The Ten Commandments of Oral Proficiency
FACULTY LUNCHEON!!
Join your colleagues for lunch,
door prizes and entertainment:
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YOU are the reason!
Hotel Reservations
All guest room reservations are to be made directly with the Omni Orlando Resort at
ChampionsGate. The deadline for the guaranteed convention rate is Monday, October 19,
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Room rate is $159, single or double. Be sure to identify yourself as an FCIS member in order
to get the group rate. The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is located at 1500 Masters
Blvd., Orlando, FL 33896.
To make reservations, call 1-888-444-OMNI (6664)
Check in time: After 3:00 p.m.
Complimentary self parking available.
Overnight valet: $16.00
Valet for day only: $12.00
Directions to the Omni Resort at ChampionsGate
From the Orlando Airport: 25 min. 32 miles
Take South exit to 417 South and follow the signs to I-4 West. Take I-4 West 3 miles past the Disney
exits to exit 58 and bear right to the ChampionsGate main entrance.
Transportation from Orlando Airport:
Round Trip Shuttle Service: Approximately $32 roundtrip per person
One Way Shuttle Service: Approximately $19 per person one way.
Shuttle Service provided by Mears Transportation (may have additional stops en route to resort)
See FCIS website for a $3.00 coupon for this shuttle. (www.fcis.org)
Taxi Service: Approximately $65 one way
(All transportation costs are subject to change.)
Driving Directions from the South—via Florida Turnpike:
Follow turnpike North to exit 249, Osceola Parkway and turn left. Follow Osceola Parkway to the
Greenway (417). Take the 417 South and follow the signs to I-4 West. Take I-4 West to exit 58. Make
a right onto ChampionsGate Blvd. At the second stop light, turn right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel is on
the left.
Driving Directions from the North (Jacksonville) via I-95:
Driving South on I-95, exit at #260B to Orlando on I-4 West. Follow I-4 West to exit 58. After exiting,
make a right onto ChampionsGate Blvd. At the second stop light, turn right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel
is on the left.
Driving Directions from the North (Tallahassee) via I-10:
Take I-10 East toward Lake City. Merge onto I-75 South and continue on until you reach the Florida
Turnpike. Drive South on the Turnpike, merging onto I-4 West. From I-4, take exit 58 and bear right
off the ramp. Pass through the gates of ChampionsGate. At the 2nd stop light, turn right onto
Masters Blvd. Hotel is on the left.
Driving Directions from the East—via I-4 West
Follow I-4 West. Take exit 58. Bear right off the ramp. Pass through the gates of ChampionsGate. At
the 2nd stop light, turn right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel is on the left.
Driving Directions from the West—Via I-4
Follow I-4 East to exit 58. Turn left off ramp. Pass through the gates of ChampionsGate. At 2nd stop
light, turn right onto Masters Blvd. Hotel is on the left.
If arriving by school bus, parking is available at the far end of the self parking area. Drop off
participants near the front, and proceed to parking area.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
November 19-20, 2009
Omni Resort at ChampionsGate, Orlando, Florida
Registration Deadline:
Monday, October 19. There will be a $50 late fee for all registrants postmarked or entered on-line after that date up to October 31. Registrations after
October 31 will be assessed a $100 late fee.
Cancellations, Refunds & Changes: Changes of names or participation in special events will
not be changed after November 13. No refunds will be made after Tuesday, November 10,
2009. Prior to that date, if requested in writing, a 50% refund will be issued.
Special Event Registration: All reservations for special events should be included with this
form. You are registered ONLY when payment has been received by the FCIS office in
Tampa.
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[email protected] or 772-219-4538
IMPORTANT!
Hotel reservations: Please use the convenient link on our website to make your
reservations, or call the 800 number. We ask that you not use the online services like
Expedia or hotels.com because your reservation will not be recognized as part of our
room block. Our link will take you to a site designed by the Omni for FCIS attendees.