Top Reasons Annual Conference 10 to Attend the October 5-7, 2016 Ocean City, Maryland

1 It’s top notch professional development   This is Maryland’s only statewide conference that focuses on effective and efficient school system governance.

2 The price is right   Take advantage of two and a half days of learning for a registration fee of $435 (including meals), taking place in a moderately priced hotel.  

3 Learn, learn, learn   Workshop topics cover current trends, emerging issues, and legislative and legal updates, all geared toward informing your work as a school board member.  

4 Our keynote speakers will inspire   You’ll be energized by John Draper’s engaging narrative and refreshing passion for the mission of public schools, and Tuajuanda Jordan’s commitment to and knowledge of students and STEM.  

5 We practice differentiated learning   Do you learn best in small, informal group settings? Hot Topics provides that with a wide range of timely topics.  

6 Sometimes size matters   Attend Networking Sessions where board members from like-size systems discuss challenges and solutions. 

7 You’ll network and connect Who better to learn from and share   Who better to learn from and share with than other Maryland school board members?  

8 You’ll renew your commitment to the job   Examine your current practices, consider new ones, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose.  

school system governance. 9 You’ll model continuous improvement   You expect it of your students and staff; recognize your own need for learning and growing in your knowledge of school system governance.  

and your Association strong. 10 This is your Association   The Annual Business Meeting allows you to make your voice heard, your vote count, and your Association strong.