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GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 27 | Pre-Conference
SEPTEMBER 28 - 29 | Main Conference
MIAMI, FL

In an increasingly divided world, it is becoming more and more difficult to bring schools together as a united community. Effectively communicating your school’s purpose and values, and strategically engaging all school stakeholders in those elements, is vital to cultivating a united and thriving school community. 

Registration Deadline: September 5, 2023

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Pre-Conference
Speaker

Dr. Teresa Arpin

President, Transformation Systems

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Main Conference Speaker

Jennifer Abrams

Author, Communications Consultant

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Main Conference Speaker

Dr. Derrick Gay

International Diversity and Inclusion Strategist

PRE-CONFERENCE

Bridging the Internal Divide:

Effective Practices for School Governance

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​SESSION LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Strategies to find common ground when differences inhibit conversation and decision making within a Board

  • Exercises to form and maintain a cohesive vision and forward trajectory 

  • Engage using the Polarity Management Tool to help Boards navigate how to respond effectively to the tensions that arise in governance work

Who should attend?

  • Heads of School and Senior Staff

  • Governing Board Members

mAIN CONFERENCE

Cultivating Community: Harnessing the Power of Communication and Common Purpose

​SESSION LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identifying strategies to help schools enhance their messaging build community

  • Engage in strategies to help Boards effectively respond to resistance, resolve conflict, and manage through change within the school community  

  • Engage in strategies to assist Boards in building community with a focus on inclusion and belonging

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Who should attend?

  • Heads of School and Senior Staff

  • Governing Board Members

Program

DAILY SCHEDULE
Click on EACH DAY TO LEARN MORE

Bridging the Divide:

Bringing Polar Opposites Closer Together 

September 27

7:30 am - 8:30 am        Breakfast Buffet                      Salon B
7:30 am - 8:30 am        Registration Open                  2nd floor Foyer
8:30 am - 10:30 am      Session 1                                 Salon A
10:30 am - 11:00 am    Coffee Break                           Salon A Foyer
11:00 am - 12:30 pm    Session 2                                 Salon A
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm      Lunch                                      Salon B
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm        Session 3                                Salon A
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm        Open Space                           Salon A Foyer



 

Schedule
REGISTRATION CLOSED

PRE-CONFERENCE

  • Member School Ticket: $325

  • Non-Member School Ticket: $650
     

MAIN CONFERENCE

  • Member School Ticket: $599

  • Non-Member School Ticket: $999

PARTNER EXHIBITOR [ALL 2 DAYS]

  • Regular Ticket: $599

  • Additional Representatives: $499 ea

What's Included...

  • Participation in all conference sessions and workshops

  • Access to Better Together Reception

  • Participation in exhibitor areas and networking opportunities

  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks

  • Unlimited access to conference resources 

Registration Deadline: September 5, 2023

Register
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