2011-2012 Program Materials
Independent Education will post 2011-2012 program materials here as they become available.
To listen to audio recordings of some of our programs, please visit the Audio Archive.
- April 11, 2012
Learning Differences Conference
Morning Breakout Sessions:
For a copy of Linda Hecker's presentation on Assistive Technology for Student Success, please email her at lhecker@landmark.edu.
An Educator's Guide to Psychiatric Medications: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly by Dr. Peter Robbins, The Child & Family Counseling Group, PLC
Integrating Social Learning in the Classroom Setting by Lindsey Rhodes and Linnea Nelson, The Auburn School
For a copy of Judith Stern's presentation on Teaching Students with AD/HD in Your Classroom, please email her at judystern7@aol.com.
Closing Session:
Mindshift: How the New World of Educational Neuroscience is Changing our Pedagogical Paradigms by Amrit Daryanani, Wakefield School.
- March 13, 2012
Personal Learning Networks: The Future of Learning, Norwood School
PowerPoint by Rob Mancabelli
- February 10, 2012
Concussions and the Road Back to the Classroom, The Academy of the Holy Cross
PowerPoint by Dr. Gerald A. Gioia, Children's National Medical Center
Worksheet, Creating Concussion Management Policies and Procedures
School and the Concussed Youth, article by Meagan Sady, Ph.D., Christopher Vaughan, PsyD, Gerald Gioia, Ph.D.
Cognitive Rest: The Often Neglected Aspect of Concussion Management, article by Tamara C. Valovich McLeod, Ph.D. and Gerald Gioia, Ph.D.
Concussion Signs and Symptoms Checklist
Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE) Plan
Know Your Concussion ABC's for Nurses
Know Your Concussion ABC's for Teachers, School Counselors and Administrators
- January 18, 2012
Everything but the Ask: St. Albans' Approach to Prospect Management from Identification to Stewardship, National Cathedral School
PowerPoint by Graham Getty, Director of Information System, St. Albans School; Dan Jamieson, Associate Headmaster for Development and Alumni Relations, St. Albans School; and David Shepard, Director of Individual Giving, St. Albans School
- November 10, 2011
Diversity as Academic Excellence: Advancing Equity in Our Schools, National Cathedral School
PowerPoint by Elizabeth Denevi and Mariama Richards, Co-Directors of Diversity, Georgetown Day School
Diversity Directors as Leaders: Making the Case for Excellence, article by Elizabeth Denevi and Mariama Richards
Multicultural Seminar: A New Model for Professional Development, article by Elizabeth Denevi and Randolph Carter
White on White: Exploring Racial Identity, Privilege, and Racism, article by Elizabeth Denevi
Whiteness: Helping White Students and Educators Understand their Role in a Multicultural Society, article by Elizabeth Denevi
- October 27-28, 2011
2011 Annual Heads Conference, the Airlie Center
Education Without Borders: Advancing Global Initiatives in Independent Schools
Thursday Session I: Trends in Global Education
PowerPoint by Paul Miller, Director of Global Initiatives, NAIS
Global Education--Beyond "Global Lite" by Paul Miller
Harvard Dialogues on Global Education by Paul Miller
Thursday Session II: Global Initiatives in Action
Flint Hill School flyer
PowerPoint - The Madeira School Global Programs
Friday Session I: The Human Connection - Three Ways to Connect Your Students with the World
Useful Websites by Richard Hall
ASSIST flyer
LearnServe International flyer
LearnServe Abroad 2011 information
Friday Session II: Global Opportunities through Independent Education and Ameson Foundation and Cultural Exchange
PowerPoint - 2012 SAYA Program in Washington, D.C., area
China Itinerary - 2012 Summer SAYA
- October 11, 2011
Fall Admission Workshop, The Harbor School
Admission's Changing Landscape
PowerPoint by Heather Hoerle, Executive Director, SSATB
- September 27, 2011
Leadership Conference for Heads of School and Board Chairs, Episcopal High School
PowerPoint by Jack Creeden, President, School Year Abroad, and Vice President, NAIS Board of Trustees
Case Studies discussed at the conference.
- September 20, 2011
Fall Trustee Workshop, Landon School
Session I:The Road Ahead for School Governance
PowerPoint by Donna Orem, Chief Operating Officer, NAIS
Session II: Governing Smarter - What Independent School Boards of Trustees Should Talk About Now
PowerPoint by Marc Frankel, Senior Consultant and Partner, Triangle Associates