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Thursday, November 09, 2006

8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Registration Open
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
One High School's Journey to SpringBoard Implementation

Florida's Atlantic High School, in partnership with the College Board, is currently implementing SpringBoard Curriculum in Language Arts and Mathematics school-wide. Attend this session to discuss the successes and the obstacles that have arisen throughout this process. Examine the role of the principal and assistant principal in the development and support of SpringBoard. Acquire strategies for teaching SpringBoard curriculum and explore hands-on SpringBoard activities that effectively enhance students' academic growth.

Speaker(s):
Ronald Pagano, Principal, Atlantic High School/Volusia County, Port Orange, FL
Karen Hanson, Language Arts Instructor, Atlantic High School/Volusia County, Port Orange, FL
Kathy Gibbons, Assistant Principal, Seabreeze High School/Volusia County, Port Orange, FL
Bonnie Fenwick, Math Instructor, Atlantic High School/Volusia County, Port Orange, FL
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
SAT Readiness Program™: Official Resources to Get All Students Ready for the SAT

The College Board's SAT Readiness Program helps prepare all students for the SAT and for college success. This program features print and online resources for students and schools, as well as professional development for educators. The program's free and low-cost offerings help broaden student access to SAT preparation. Attend this session to learn about the full range of the College Board's official preparation resources, including: The Official SAT Study Guide™, The Official SAT Online Course™, The Official SAT Teacher's Guide™, The Official SAT Question of the Day™, and SAT Professional Development™.

Speaker(s):
Chris Parente, Associate Director, Readiness Program, The College Board, New York, NY
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning, SAT
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Financial Aid Reality Check

Financial aid systems vary from institution to institution, making the application process confusing for many students and their families. Attend this session to learn some of the many ways that financial aid is administered across institutions. Join financial aid professionals to take the Financial Aid Reality Quiz and collectively examine myths about the process. Learn financial aid tips to take back to your students and their families.

Speaker(s):
Arlina DeNardo, Director of Financial Aid, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Enhancing and Extending the Expertise of Community College Counselors

The need for advising has never been more critical for students who attend community colleges - students who would derive the greatest benefit from college advising. Counseling caseloads are increasing at these open access institutions, and the need for new advising tools is essential. Participants will learn several new and innovative advising resources, which are helping counselors serve greater numbers of students, while providing them with effective tools to advance the community college advising profession.

Speaker(s):
Stephen Handel, Director, Community College Initiatives, The College Board, San Jose, CA
Daniel Nannini, Transfer Center Director, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
Audrey Hill, Transfer Counselor and Assistant Professor, Montgomery College, MD
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Today's Millennial Students: Implications for High School Counselors

As Generation X and Baby Boomer offspring approach high school and college, a new generation of "millennial" students has emerged. Having grown up with extreme privilege or a severe lack thereof, millennial students present new challenges to high school counselors. Their attitudes and aptitudes influence learning and teaching styles, interactions between students and teachers, and communication with parents. Attend this session to better understand the complexity of this new generation and acquire strategies for effectively counseling these students and their families.

Speaker(s):
Dixie Gross, Counselor, Parkland High School, Allentown, PA
Kim Pilgert, Chairperson of Counseling Department, Parkland High School, Allentown, PA
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Admitted Student Data and Institutional Decision Making

The Admitted Student Questionnaire (ASQ) is a College Board tool used by many institutions to inform the recruitment and admissions process. However, ASQ data extends far beyond the admissions office. Among other things, the ASQ can be used to compare internal and external perceptions of a school, to inform policy decisions, and to influence budgetary planning. Attend this session to discover a wide variety of ways to utilize ASQ data in institutional decision-making.

Speaker(s):
Andre Bell, Vice President, Midwestern Regional Office, The College Board, Rosemont, IL
Rebecca Brodigan, Director Institutional Research, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT
Topic(s):
Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s):
Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Senior Project: Self-Enrichment Through Independent Exploration

Students leaving high school must be prepared for the self-driven intellectual endeavors they will undertake throughout their lives. Senior Project introduces students of all ability levels to the rigor of individualized study. The Project gives students the opportunity to research a topic of interest, create a portfolio, engage in community outreach, and present their findings to the school community. Attendees will learn how Alice High School's Senior Project can serve as a model for project-based learning in their own schools.

Speaker(s):
Judy Holmgreen, AP English Teacher, Alice High School, TX
Julie Brandt, Teacher/Senior Project Coordinator, Alice High School, TX
Roger Hill, AP English Teacher, Alice High School, TX
Jean McLerran, Teacher, AP U.S. History and Government/ Economics, AP English Teacher, TX
Marin Perez, AP English Teacher, Alice High School, TX
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Institutional Researchers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes

Friday, November 10, 2006

7:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration Open
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Coffee with Members-Elect and First-Time Attendees

Welcome to your first Forum! The Trustee Committee on Membership is here to help all first-time Forum participants and future College Board members make the most of the Forum experience. Join us for coffee, come learn about the College Board, and make connections. We're happy to welcome you aboard!

Topic(s):
All
Primary Audience(s):
All
Event Type:
Special
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
No
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AP Workshops

As part of the professional development opportunities available at Forum 2006, we are pleased to offer several AP-related workshops aimed at helping educators to begin or enrich AP programs at their schools. Note: These pre-conference workshops require registration and a separate fee. They will be held at San Diego High School, located at 1405 Park Boulevard, near the main conference site. For more details, please click here.

Online registration is available or you can register onsite the morning of the workshops.

Topic(s):
Administration, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Special
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
SAT Workshops

As part of the professional development opportunities available at Forum 2006, we are pleased to offer a full selection of workshops aimed at helping educators best prepare their students for the SAT and college success. Note: These pre-conference workshops require advance registration and a separate fee. They will be held at the San Diego High School, located at 1405 Park Boulevard, near the main conference site. For more details, please click here.

Online registration is available or you can register onsite the morning of the workshops.

Topic(s):
Counseling, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Special
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Facilitating Global and Local Connections in AP Classes

Cross-border connections prepare students for membership in a global society. Furthermore, these connections increase the relevance of AP curriculum and support meaningful and lasting learning experiences. Explore ways to encourage local and global connections in AP classes, including instituting cross-curricular blogs, creating interschool study groups, engaging in overseas discussions, and designing cross-disciplinary projects. Learn how to connect your students to other students around the world.

Speaker(s):
Rebecca Johnson, Social Studies Teacher, Bryan Station High School, Lexington, KY
Cheryl Irwin, French Teacher, Tates Creek High School, KY
Rebecca Williams, Social Studies Teacher, Bryan Station High School, KY
Tracy Lambert, French Teacher, Lafayette High School, KY
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Roots and Wings: Excellence and Equity for the English Learners of Escondido High School

Teachers at Escondido High School have created a vision of success, fostering excellence and equity in their English Learner Program. Escondido High School effectively prepares ELD students for AP courses, the PSAT/NMSQT, and the SAT by promoting bi-literacy and maintaining strong ELD and AVID programs. Explore components of this exemplary program and learn how to develop and sustain initiatives that promote college readiness in English language learners.

Speaker(s):
Susan Emerson, Principal, Escondido High School, Escondido, CA
Karen Thielman, ELD and English Teacher, Project WRITE Trainer, Escondido High School, CA
Scott Forrest, ELD Teacher, Project WRITE Trainer, Escondido High School, CA
Lisa Ireland, ELD Lead Teacher, AVID Coordinator, Escondido High School, CA
Jennifer Rasmussen, PROMISE Facilitator, ELD Coordinator, Escondido Union High School District, CA
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Arts Education: Why Ask for More?

Nearly 90 percent of Americans believe that arts education is important enough to be taught in schools. However, according to the National Arts Education's Public Awareness Campaign, students spend more time at their lockers than in arts classes. In light of the many scheduling, budgeting, and curricular challenges faced by teachers and administrators, how do we begin to remedy this situation in our schools? Come to this session to hear from the elected representatives to the Academic Assembly Council and learn about the state of the arts and arts education standards in their regions. The session will feature opening comments from Lester P. Monts, the Arthur F. Thurnau professor of Music at the University of Michigan and a past chair of the Academic Assembly Council.

Speaker(s):
Lester P. Monts, Past Chair of the Academic Assembly Council, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Music, University of Michigan, MI
Mike Ortmann, Midwestern Region Academic Assembly representative, AP History Teacher, Department Chair, Lawrence High School, KS
Sally P. Pfeifer, Western Region Academic Assembly representative, AP Teacher, Lewis and Clark High School, WA
Harvey Perkins, Southern Region Academic Assembly representative, Executive Director, The Urban Learning and Leadership Center, VA
Agnes O. Armao, Middle States Region Academic Assembly representative, Professor, Atlantic Cape Community College, NJ
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Literature Driven Discussions on Global Social Justice Issues

The study of literature is much more than an academic exercise. Used correctly, literature can engage students in meaningful, interdisciplinary discourse on global issues of social justice. Discover how exposing your students to crosscultural, international texts develops their understanding of contemporary human experiences. Acquire new strategies for incorporating literature into broader discussions about how people around the world confront and resolve important ethical issues.

Speaker(s):
John Burke, Teacher/Administrator, Catholic Memorial High School, New Berlin, WI
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Access Programs on the Rise: A Dialogue on Pipelines that Remove Barriers to and through Post Secondary Educational Opportunities

More and more institutions are developing programs that enhance access by providing aid to low-income students. Such programs often include protection against tuition increases, caps on student borrowing, as well as student advising components. Explore how Fulfillment Fund, the University of Virginia's AccessUVa and College Guide Program, Virginia Tech's Funds for the Future, and the newly created National College Advising Corps program models enhance financial aid initiatives by combining them with student advising programs. Discuss lessons learned and pitfalls to avoid throughout program development as you renew your institutional commitment to need-based aid.

Speaker(s):
Barry Simmons, Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
Yvonne Hubbard, Director, Student Financial Services, University of Virginia, VA
Nicole Hurd, Director of the College Guide Program, University of Virginia, VA
Carolyn Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Fulfillment Fund, CA
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
The Plastic Crisis

Average number of credit cards carried by graduate students: six; percentage of graduate students with credit cards: 96 percent; average student credit card balance: $7,831; percentage of students with balances exceeding $15,000: 15 percent. Attend this session to learn how student credit card debt is emerging as a major issue on college campuses. This session will review the current status of student credit card usage, the problems it is causing, and what schools can do to educate their students on how to properly manage credit card debt.

Speaker(s):
Seamus Harreys, Dean, Student Financial Services, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Rob Callahan, Northeast Regional Manager, Education Loan Program, The College Board, VA
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Googling Students: You're in MY Personal SPACE!

Are high school students aware that potential employers and college admissions officers are conducting background checks by searching social networking Web sites like MySpace, Facebook, Xanga, and Friendster? Should a high school set policies restricting use of these sites? Do guidance counselors have a responsibility to caution seniors about Web site searches by colleges? Do admissions officers consider online searches of applicants an effective tool? This session will discuss these questions and consider the ethical and legal implications of "googling" students. Attend this session to hear comments by the panelists, share your own insights, and learn about this pertinent topic.

Speaker(s):
Myron Arakawa (Moderator), Director of College Counselor, Punahou School, Honolulu, HI
Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Christopher Obenchain, College Counselor, Punahou School, Honolulu, HI
George H. Mills, Vice President of Enrollment, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma , WA
Topic(s):
Counseling
Event Type:
Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Preparing Students to Transition from High School to Community College

Many community college-bound high school students feel that they do not need to prepare for higher education. However, the transition from high school to community college is an increasingly critical factor in determining whether or not students will meet their educational goals. Join your colleagues to analyze recent research on the high school to community college transition. Explore partnerships between high school and community colleges that effectively support this transition to enhance students' academic success.

Speaker(s):
Michelle Overstreet, Higher Education Assessment Manager, The College Board, Austin, TX
Toni Jenkins, Executive Vice President, Collin County Community College District, Plano, TX
Bobby James, Vice Chancellor, Student Services, University of Arkansas: Community College at Hope, AR
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Junior Seminar AKA College 101

High school juniors receive mountains of information throughout the college application process. College 101, a 10- to 12-session course designed for juniors, clearly presents all of the information needed to navigate their way through the admissions process. Attend this session to receive a course outline, handouts, and assignments that will facilitate implementation of this program at your school. Participants will learn how to empower students to take ownership of the college search and application process to achieve their goals.

Speaker(s):
Kathleen Housh, College Counselor, Holland Hall School, Tulsa, OK
Kendall Noyes, College Counselor, Holland Hall School, Tulsa, OK
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
The Role of Creative Appraisals in Selecting Arts Applicants

Applicants to art, music, dance, theater, and film programs face many additional application requirements, including auditions, interviews, portfolios of artistic endeavors, and dramatic writing projects. Appraisals of students' creative materials weigh heavily in selection processes. This panel, composed of admissions professionals with extensive experience in arts and performance programs, will describe admissions requirements and selection procedures at their institutions. Come to this session to explore the role creative appraisals play in the selection process.

Speaker(s):
Richard Avitabile, Educational Consultant, Steinbrecher Education Services, Westport, CT
Andrew Uriarte, Director of Recruitment, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, NY
Carol Kim, Dean of Enrollment Management, California Institute of the Arts, CA
Matthew Loden, Director of Music Admissions, Rice University, TX
Topic(s):
Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
The New and Improved PROFILE®

Join College Board staff to hear about exciting changes to the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® Application. Learn how the new adaptive 2007-08 PROFILE has simplified the process for many students, especially those from low-income families. Evaluate the success of the PROFILE fee waiver program and review enhancements to the non-custodial PROFILE Application, the Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC), and the Financial Aid Strategy Tool (FAST). Provide your insight into the continuing plans to make PROFILE an even smarter application.

Speaker(s):
Mary Nucciarone (Moderator), Chair, Financial Aid Standards and Services Advisory Committee; Assistant Director of Financial Aid, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director, Financial Aid Services, The College Board, Reston, VA
Anne Sturtevant, Director, Financial Aid Solutions, The College Board, Reston, VA
Linda Peckham, Director, PROFILE User Support and Training Services, The College Board, VA
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
8:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Immigration and Higher Education: The DREAM Act and State Initiatives

Each year, over 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school with the dream of pursuing higher education. Unfortunately, their immigrant status obstructs many opportunities that would ease the financial burden of postsecondary education. The DREAM Act, introduced in 2005, sought to increase undocumented students' access to postsecondary education. However, a recent lawsuit challenges California's policy, which allows undocumented students to pay in-state fees. Join colleagues to explore the impact of recent anti-immigration backlash on local and federal efforts to protect the interests of undocumented students.

Speaker(s):
Alfred Herrera, Interim Director, Academic Advancement Program, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Irma Archuleta, Administrative Dean, Compton College, CA
Josh Bernstein, Director of Federal Policy, National Immigration Law Center, Washington, DC
Luis Perez, AB540 Graduate of UCLA, Future UCLA Law Student, UCLA, CA
Topic(s):
Administration
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, School/College Administrators
Event Type:
2.5hr workshop
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Is Seamless Transfer Possible? New Models in California Point the Way

Renewed attention on student transfer from community colleges to four-year institutions is making clear the leaks in a pipeline long needing repair. Issues of articulation, academic preparation, and bureaucratic intransigence have plagued a process often lauded as the way toward educational equity. But new models are taking center stage — models that address both the inherent difficulties of moving large numbers of students from one system to another, while providing needed infrastructure for effective student advising and academic preparation. Come to this session for a lively discussion of California's student transfer system and to learn how leaders in the California community colleges, California State University, and University of California are working together to lay a new pipeline for student success.

Speaker(s):
Stephen Handel, Director, Community College Initiatives, The College Board, San Jose, CA
Henry Ingle, Vice Chancellor, Chief Instructional Officer, San Diego Community College District, San Diego, CA
Michael Brown, Professor, Vice Chair–University of California Academic Senate, Chair–Intersegmental Committee of the Academic Senates, University of California Office of the President, CA
Rachel Hendrickson, Associate Director, Student Academic Services, California State University Chancellor's Office, CA
Margaret Heisel, Executive Director, New Student Preparation, University of California, Office of the President, CA
Topic(s):
Administration, Admission/Enrollment, Counseling, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
What's Art Got to Do with It?

Challenging subject matter can frustrate a student's ability to comprehensively critique literature. Teachers can facilitate a deeper exploration of complex literary works through lessons that incorporate music, art, and poetry and encourage students to create stories out of these works. Learn specific techniques that prompt students to base their interpretations on evidence rather than mere feeling. Discover how to engage students visually, aurally, and verbally in order to open the door to deeper discussions about literature.

Speaker(s):
Deborah Shepard, Teacher/Director of AP Program, Lincoln High School, Tallahassee, FL
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Prepare Your Students for the Future: Starting a Chinese Program in Your School

Are you launching a Chinese language program at your school? Are you expanding your existing program to reach more students? Find out all you need to know about Chinese Language programs at this session. Learn how to rally support and commitment among students and the school community. Identify common pitfalls encountered during the implementation process. Get tips on attracting Chinese teachers to your school. Gain the tools needed to successfully jumpstart your program.

Speaker(s):
Selena Cantor (Moderator), Director, Chinese Language and Culture Initiatives, The College Board, New York, NY
Yvonne Chan, Principal, Vaughn Next Learning Center, Los Angeles, CA
Barbara Hubbard, Director of Gifted Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Savannah, GA
Charles Neidlinger, Director of World Languages, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Savannah, GA
Duarte Silva, Executive Director California Foreign Language Project School of Education, Stanford University, CA
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Reading Between the Results: Understanding Student Outcomes

The increased emphasis on accountability in educational settings has led to an associated rise in the development of outcome assessments. Yet, in any educational effort some participants excel, others experience limited success, and still others fail. In this workshop, we focus on an important aspect of accountability: understanding why the documented results occur. We will examine the importance of both identifying and implementing strategies, which will expand interpretations of results. Such strategies will support efforts to improve programs that increase positive outcomes. Workshop participants will be involved in exploring two of many available strategies.

Speaker(s):
Patricia O'Connor, Professor and Lorraine Walker Chair of Psychology, The Sage Colleges, NY
Marion Terenzio, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Bloomfield College, NJ
Topic(s):
Administration, Admission/Enrollment, Counseling, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
What a Difference a Year Makes...Especially Senior Year

Senior year shapes students transition to college. However, the wide range of options available to high school seniors can be difficult to navigate. Are there greater benefits to completing the high school curriculum or participating in concurrent college enrollment? Do students lose their edge by taking "fluff" courses in the senior year? What is the value of shadowing, mentoring, and employment experiences? Discuss the merits and drawbacks of each approach with representatives from high schools and universities as well as a current high school senior.

Speaker(s):
Pamela Horne (Moderator), Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Melanie Coffman, College Counselor, Barrington High School, Barrington, IL
Marc Harding, Director of Admissions, Iowa State University, IA
Theodore O'Neill, Dean of Admissions, University of Chicago, IL
Stormie Perez, Student, East Grand Rapids High School, MI
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Rethinking Student Aid

The College Board's Rethinking Student Aid Task Force is inciting national discussion on innovative approaches to student aid policy. Meet three members of the Task Force and hear some of the ideas currently under review with regard to this issue. Share your opinions on the efficacy of current student aid policies and practices. Join your colleagues to envision new models for student aid and generate strategies for reshaping existing systems to more effectively meet student needs.

Speaker(s):
Sandy Baum, Senior Policy Analyst, The College Board, Washington, DC
Michael S. McPherson, President, Spencer Foundation, Chicago, IL
Steve Brooks, Executive Director, North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, NC
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
College Access Marketing Campaigns: Influencing College-Going Behaviors of Underrepresented Students

College Access Marketing (CAM) aims to influence students and families to engage in college-going behaviors. Supporting college aspirations and communicating effectively about preparing and applying for college are critical to closing the access gap. Attend this session to learn about the underlying principles of CAM, the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) campaign, and a new national campaign launched by a partnership of the Lumina Foundation, the Ad Council, and the American Council on Education. This session will also provide an overview of a Web site created by the Pathways to College Network to help design and improve marketing efforts targeted at increasing college attendance among low-income and minority populations.

Speaker(s):
Ann Coles, Senior Vice President, College Access and Director, Pathways to College Network, TERI (The Education Resources Institute), Boston, MA
Melanie Corrigan, Associate Director, National Initiatives and Analysis, American Council on Education, Washington, DC
George Dixon, Senior Consultant, National College Access Partnership, University of North Carolina, NC
Topic(s):
Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s):
Enrollment Managers, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Writing a Successful College Essay: One Approach That Works

Genuine essays reflecting the author's voice are valued above canned, mundane, and professionally crafted pieces. However, guiding students to find their own voices can be challenging. One method, entitled "The Intentional Essay" dispenses with five paragraph convention and offers students a path to their stories. Attend this session to examine essays that work for both writer and reader as well as methods for supporting student success with the college essay.

Speaker(s):
David Schindel, Teacher/College Counselor, Sandia Preparatory School, Albuquerque, NM
Beverly Morse, Associate Dean of Admissions, Kenyon College, Gambier, OH
Jeremiah Quinlan, Director of Outreach and Recruitment, Yale University, New Haven, CT
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Promoting Access While Maintaining Competitive Admissions Standards

Most postsecondary schools cite access for low-income students as part of their mission. Yet efforts to recruit low-income students are often neither strategic nor successful. This disconnect is most pronounced at competitive schools where academic profile and access seemingly conflict. However, several competitive institutions utilize innovative recruitment and retention programs that target high-ability, high-need students to effectively promote access. Meet representatives from these schools to learn how to uncompromisingly reconcile a commitment to access with competitive admissions criteria.

Speaker(s):
Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, Senior Associate Director, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Lori Tochihara, Director, Early Outreach, The University of Arizona, AZ
MorraLee Holzapfel, Director of Technical Assistance, National College Access Network, OH
Topic(s):
Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Lighting the Way: Developing Effective Partnerships to Increase Student Achievement

Over the past decade, Maryland has enjoyed the national distinction of being a visible leader in education reform as student participation and performance in AP, SAT, and PSAT/NMSQT continues to increase. A number of initiatives have contributed to Maryland's success, including: the AP Fee Waiver Program, APIP grants, and Maryland's innovative partnership with the College Board. Discover how this statewide partnership raises student achievement, improves teacher preparation, and supports effective educational policy reform, particularly within low-income schools.

Speaker(s):
Roni Jolley, Staff Liaison/AP Project Monitor, Maryland State Department of Education and College Board, Baltimore, MD
Elizabeth Donohoe, Supervisor for Advanced Programs, Washington County Public Schools, MD
Diane McNamara, NEXUS Coordinator, St. Mary's County Public Schools, MD
Shauna Brown, AP/Honors Support Coordinator, Wheaton High School, MD
Carol Moore, Nexus Coordinator, Dundalk Middle School, MD
Topic(s):
Administration
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
The New SAT: A Comprehensive Report on the First Scores

This session will present results from the first cohort of students who took the new SAT for college admissions. Student and group performance on each of the three sections, Critical Reading, Math, and Writing, will be described. Participants will gain a clear understanding about research conducted on score comparability, essay performance and reader agreement, subgroup differences, fatigue, and other concerns raised by the national media and higher education discussion groups, including how colleges used the scores from the new test and what the major issues were across institutions. Audience questions, answers, and views will be solicited in this open forum on changes made to the SAT.

Speaker(s):
Wayne Camara, Vice President for Research and Analysis, The College Board, New York, NY
Amy Schmidt, Executive Director, Statistical Analysis/Research and Development, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ
John Barnhill, Director of Admissions and Records, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Topic(s):
Administration, Admission/Enrollment, Counseling, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
All
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Maximizing the Benefits of the PSAT/NMSQT Program to Promote College Readiness

Schools are using PSAT/NMSQT program tools and resources to identify and improve students' academic skills and encourage student ownership of the college planning process. Discover best practices for utilizing the PSAT/NMSQT reports to identify curricular areas of weakness. Learn how to encourage students to take full advantage of My College QuickStart™, MyRoad™, and the Summary of Answers and Skills report to maximize post-test opportunities. Discuss how PSAT/NMSQT program tools can stimulate student initiative for educational and career planning, promote academic success, and support a college-going culture at your school.

Speaker(s):
Nicki Junkins, Director, K-12 Curriculum and Program Accountability, Volusia County Schools, Daytona Beach , FL
Brian Myli, College Counselor Specialist, Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV
Beth Robinson, Executive Director, PSAT/NMSQT Program, The College Board, New York, NY
Penny Sommers, Senior Educational Manager, K-12, The College Board, Los Angeles, CA
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Opening Plenary Session and Luncheon

Redefining Undergraduate Education for the Twenty-First Century

Speaker(s):
Steven B. Sample, President, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Topic(s):
All
Primary Audience(s):
All
Event Type:
Special
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
No
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Preparing Teachers to Teach Pre-AP and AP

A College Board survey found summer institutes to be one of the best forms of professional development for Pre-AP® and AP teachers. Join institute directors to discuss the strengths of courses offerings on teaching strategies, content, best practices, and assessment skills. Explore unique institute formats such as master teacher-led courses, customized courses, and courses led by higher education faculty. Learn how universities offer additional support to the AP community through Certificates in Teaching AP and other initiatives.

Speaker(s):
Siva Kumari, Associate Dean, Rice University, Houston, TX
Tommie Sue Anthony, Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR
Susan Harris, Director, APSI, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Fostering Multicultural Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Protecting access to higher education involves attracting, retaining, and effectively educating a diverse community of learners. Mount St. Mary's College (MSMC) links multicultural pedagogy and faculty development to advance access for all. Attend this session to explore the impact of the initiative on MSMC's faculty practices and the broader school community. Develop tools for implementing and assessing faculty workshops in multicultural education that effectively uphold access at your institution.

Speaker(s):
Diane Rodriguez, Assistant Professor, Sociology, Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA
Don Haviland, Office of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness, Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
The Jackson Public School District: A Leader in High School Education Reform

The Jackson Public School District, the largest school district in Mississippi, has recently implemented a variety of initiatives designed to improve the local public education system. Over a single year, enrollment in AP courses has increased 45 percent. Meanwhile, student dropout rates fell and graduation rates rose significantly over a three-year period. Join us to discuss the reform efforts currently under way. Acquire strategies for boosting your students' work and test performance while increasing AP enrollment.

Speaker(s):
Rhoda Byler Yoder, APAC Secondary Academics Coordinator, Jackson Public School District, MS
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Online Financial Aid Services

A wide variety of postsecondary institutions have turned to technology-based financial aid student services. Capella University, a fully online learning environment, relies on technology for all of its student service needs. Similarly, Michigan State University takes a Web-based approach in the majority of its student service provisions, despite having several campus financial aid offices. Join us to discover how to best use technology to provide cost-effective, student-friendly services that are continuously available.

Speaker(s):
Richard Shipman, Director, Office of Financial Aid, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Tim Lehmann, Director of Financial Aid, Capella University, MN
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
A Contrarian's View: The Symbiosis of Merit and Need-Based Awards

Many claim that the rise in merit-based institutional financial aid and scholarship awards causes a decline in need-based aid for low-income students. This session presents an analysis that challenges this assumption. Data suggest that merit-based scholarships may be a necessary component of an intellectually and economically vibrant university and that the scarcity of need-based aid is driven by price increases and imprecise definitions of need. Join us to explore these results and discuss whether imperfect options are a natural component of student choice.

Speaker(s):
Jon Boeckenstedt, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Brian Zucker, President, Human Capital Research, IL
Paula Luff, Assistant Vice President and Director of Financial Aid, DePaul University, IL
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Primary Audience(s):
Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Success in Early Intervention: GEAR UP and TRIO

GEAR UP and TRIO programs all across the country are effectively closing the achievement gap and preparing students for college. Take this opportunity to examine a number of innovative and successful GEAR UP and TRIO models. Discover a wide range of intervention strategies developed by grantees in urban, rural, and suburban communities. Incorporate these techniques into your early intervention programming to bring out the best in your students.

Speaker(s):
Eugenia BasIsaac, Project Director, Arizona GEAR UP, AZ
Phillip Dirks, Director of Upward Bound and Talent Search, Portland State University, OR
Delilah Reyes, State Director, New York GEAR UP, NY
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
The Mystery Surrounding Professional Judgment

The concept of "professional judgment" has evolved throughout changes in Department of Education regulations. As a result, some financial aid officers feel comfortable employing professional judgment to assist families, while others are more hesitant. How should professional judgment influence dependency issues, non-custodial parent information, or the cost of college attendance? Attend this session to explore the role of professional judgment across a variety of circumstances. Learn how to help families clearly explain extenuating circumstances to financial aid officers.

Speaker(s):
Carolyn Lindley, University Director of Financial Aid, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Jerry Cebrzynski, Director of Financial Aid, Lake Forest College, IL
Daniel Mann, Director of Financial Aid, University of Illinois, IL
Topic(s):
Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
P-16 Collaboratives Supporting College Readiness, Access and Success

In California, the Alliance for Regional Collaboration to Heighten Educational Success (ARCHES) has brought together four year colleges and universities, community colleges, community based organizations, and business--all focused on responding to local school districts' identified needs. The University of Texas System has created the Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) to improve college readiness and access in partnership with Texas schools, colleges, and state agencies by developing innovative tools, new school models, and successful regional P-16 collaboratives. In this session, participants will gain a better understanding of important issues policymakers and administrators should consider when developing P-12/postsecondary partnerships.

Speaker(s):
Matt Orem, Director of College Access, The University of Texas System, Austin, TX
Marina Walne, Executive Director, Institute for Public School Initiatives, The University of Texas System, TX
Dennis Galligani, Executive Director, Alliance for Regional Collaboration to Heighten Educational Success, Irvine, CA
Penny Edgert, Coordinator of the Intersegmental Coordinating Committee, California Educational Roundtable, CA
Topic(s):
Administration
Primary Audience(s):
School/College Administrators
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Destinations of Choice: A Reexamination of Community Colleges in Higher Education

As open admission institutions, community colleges are rarely viewed as "destinations of choice" for many students. However, community colleges are highly diverse institutions with a variety of academic strengths that serve a multitude of educational needs. The College Board's Community College Advisory Panel has initiated a public policy effort that calls for a reassessment of community colleges within American education. Along with members of the Advisory Panel, contribute to this initiative by lending your voice as a part of a roundtable discussion. All educators (P-20) are encouraged to learn about and help advance this important initiative.

Speaker(s):
Stephen Handel (Moderator), Director, Community College Initiatives, The College Board, San Jose, CA
Members of the Community College Advisory Panel, NY
Topic(s):
Administration
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Roundtable Discussion (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Critical Thinking Across Interdisciplinary Lines

The Academic Assembly Council (AAC) of the College Board brings representatives from the six major disciplines together to discuss issues and actions related to providing educational opportunities to all students. The AAC works to articulate academic standards and promote academic excellence horizontally across the disciplines and vertically throughout the educational continuum. In this informative session, members of this committee will discuss the importance of critical thinking across interdisciplinary lines throughout elementary, secondary, and postsecondary school. Discover strong connections between the disciplines and strategies for promoting interdisciplinary thought at your institution.

Speaker(s):
Peggy O'Neill Skinner, Science Department Head, The Bush School, Seattle, WA
Maghan Keita, Professor of History, Villanova University, PA
Carmen Tesser, Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages, University of Georgia, GA
Jo Ann Lutz, Department of Mathematics Head (retired), North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, NC
Mac Arthur Goodwin, Executive Director, Goodwin's Arts Consulting, SC
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Financial Education and Counseling: Is It Inside Out or Outside In -- or Both?

For years, financial aid offices have been distributing money to students so that they can attend college. This practice raises the question: how can we expect students to successfully manage the money we give them without any guidance? This session will describe two innovative models currently used at major universities, one operated from an administrative standpoint and the other from an academic standpoint. Attend this session to learn about how financial aid offices can put effective programs into place, strategies for starting and funding a program, techniques to grab the attention of students, research outcomes, and the future of financial aid.

Speaker(s):
Brad Burnett, Executive Director, University of Oklahoma, OK
A. William Gustafson, Faculty and Director, Center for Financial Responsibility, Texas Tech University, TX
Nicole Judice Campbell, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Oklahoma, OK
Topic(s):
Financial Aid & Scholarships, Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Counselors & Guidance Directors, Financial Aid Officers, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Implications of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education's New Recommendations

In September 2005, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Margaret Spellings assembled the Commission on the Future of Higher Education, which consisted of policymakers, researchers, corporate representatives, and institutions. The Commission created a set of recommendations to address four critical areas in postsecondary education: access, preparation, affordability, and accountability; it released its final report, "A Test of Leadership: Charting the Future of U.S. Higher Education" in September 2006. Attend this session to learn how the report as well as the Department's subsequent action plan will affect and contribute to the new rounds of discussions over the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

Speaker(s):
C. Peter Magrath, Former President, National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges; Senior Advisor to the President, The College Board, DC
Topic(s):
Administration, Admission/Enrollment, Counseling, Teaching & Learning, Access and Diversity Collaborative
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders, Institutional Researchers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
International Competitiveness: What the Cost of College Has to Do with It

The United States has lost its long-held position as the global leader in educating its citizens. We now rank seventh among OECD countries, the top industrialized nations in the world, in the percent of young adults with college degrees. While the United States is still second in the world in the percentage of older adults (aged 45 to 54) with college degrees, most other countries are doing much better in helping young adults earn degrees. The achievement gaps are widening among racial, ethnic, and income groups at the same time a growing proportion of students come from those underrepresented groups. Cost is one of the significant barriers for these students as the price of college increases faster than health care, prescription drugs, family income, and the growth in available financial aid. There is good news--a growing movement is confronting these challenges. Learn how one foundation plans to address this urgent national need with the goal of returning this nation to its preeminent global position.

Speaker(s):
Sandy Baum (Moderator), Senior Policy Analyst, The College Board, Washington, DC
Dewayne Matthews, Senior Research Director, Lumina Foundation for Education, IN
Topic(s):
Administration, Admission/Enrollment
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Preparing Students for the SAT with The Official SAT Online Course™

The College Board provides The Official SAT Online Course™ to help prepare all students for the SAT and college success. In this session, attendees will learn best practices straight from the College Board's product expert as well as from educators who've led successful implementations at their schools. Attendees will receive a live overview of the online course's key features followed by valuable implementation ideas and proven tips to improve student use. This session is for educators who use the online course today and those who are considering it for their schools.

Speaker(s):
Tiffany Loos, AVID Site Coordinator, Fort Bend ISD, TX
Greg Metcalf, Technology Trainer, Deep Run High School, VA
Chris Parente, Associate Director, Readiness Program, The College Board, New York, NY
Lynn Whittington, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, MD
Topic(s):
Teaching & Learning
Primary Audience(s):
Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
Event Type:
Session (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
Yes
Guidance and Admission Assembly Meeting

The Guidance and Admission Assembly provides a forum for members to discuss issues and actions related to supplying educational opportunities for all students at crucial transition points in their lives. The Assembly identifies and responds to the needs of its members as they work, individually and collectively, to encourage students and families to keep options open, and to offer opportunities for student access and success. It presents opportunities for members to engage in dialogue and make their recommendations known to the Assembly Council, to the Board of Trustees, and to the members of the College Board. The Assembly addresses issues related to professional ethics and educational standards and provides advice on College Board programs and services related to such functions as early awareness, precollege planning, assessment, admissions, and retention.

Speaker(s):
Jerome Lucido (Moderator), Vice Provost for Enrollment Policy and Management, University of Southern California, CA
Topic(s):
Admission/Enrollment, Counseling
Primary Audience(s):
Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
Event Type:
Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
No
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Coffee Break: Regional Conversations

Meet the leadership and members of your Regional Council and hear about issues discussed at their meetings. Learn how to be more involved, re-connect with friends, and converse with other outstanding educators.

  • New England: Manchester Ballroom C, Second Level
  • Middle States: Douglas Pavilion B, Ground Level
  • Southern: Douglas Pavilion A, Ground Level
  • Midwestern: Manchester Ballroom F, Second Level
  • Southwestern: Manchester Ballroom E, Second Level
  • Western: Douglas Pavilion C, Ground Level

    • Topic(s):
    All
    Primary Audience(s):
    All
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    4:15 PM - 5:30 PM
    Advancing Academic Excellence: The Story of 34 Indiana High Schools

    AP programs play an integral role in school transformation. Join representatives from 34 urban, rural, and suburban Indiana high schools as they describe their efforts to expand AP access for underrepresented students through the Lumina Foundation for Education's Advancing Academic Excellence (AAE) grants. Come to this session to learn strategies for recruiting minority, low-income, and first-generation immigrant students into AP programs and promoting their academic success post enrollment.

    Speaker(s):
    Judith Libby, AP Coordinator, North Central High School, Indianapolis, IN
    Terri Ransom, AP Teacher, West Side High School, IN
    Harvey Warrner, Principal, Beech Grove High School, IN
    Holly Pies, Curriculum Coordinator, Vigo County Schools, IN
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Pandemics: History, Science, and Preparedness

    From the Spanish Flu to Avian Flu, what are the relationships between history, science, and disaster preparedness? Using a case study and related materials, this workshop will explore scientific and historical implications of the influenza pandemic of 1918, called the Spanish Flu, and its relationship to other pandemics past, present, and forecasted. Engage in Q and A with science and history educators about the legacy of the disease and how the lessons learned can be used in classrooms today.

    Speaker(s):
    Peggy O'Neill Skinner, Science Department Head, The Bush School, Seattle, WA
    Maghan Keita, Professor of History, Villanova University, PA
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Help-Seeking Behavior as a Strategic Learning Tool in College Students

    The transition to college is often challenging, especially for students accustomed to excelling in high school. Such students can be unsettled by an increased emphasis on cooperative learning combined with the rigor of college-level work. Many of these students do not seek assistance adjusting, despite available resources. Learn why students typically avoid asking for help during this period. Explore help-seeking behavior as a strategic tool for academic success.

    Speaker(s):
    William Collins, Director, Comprehensive Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
    Anne Sandoval, Director of College Counseling, Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, MI
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Is "No" Your Final Answer?

    Counseling students and their families becomes increasingly complicated during the college search process. Counselors need to establish clear boundaries to manage particularly demanding parents. Meanwhile, they must also balance their role as advocates for their students. Participants will learn how counselors can remain diplomatic and honest in communication with admissions offices. When is it appropriate to contact a college about a student? What information is appropriate to share? Add your thoughts and professional experiences to this critical discussion.

    Speaker(s):
    Christine Scott, Director of College Counseling, The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY
    Marjorie Torchon, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Villanova University, Villanova, PA
    Francine Block, Independent Counselor, American College Admissions Consultants, PA
    Suzi Nam, Director of Admissions, Swarthmore College, Swathmore , PA
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Growing a Culture of College Success for the Masses

    In a climate where policy decisions focus on the lowest achievers, how can schools raise the bar for all of their students? Find out how one public school is encouraging their entire student body to aspire to college, raise their test scores, and earn college scholarships. Explore the steps to promote a culture of college success, including universal administration of the PSAT/NMSQT, systematic identification and recruitment of AP students, test-prep implementation, and program assessment.

    Speaker(s):
    Martin Nalls, Assistant Principal, Hoover High School, Hoover, AL
    Nikki Townsend, Teacher, Hoover High School, Hoover, AL
    Jeff Nichols, Assistant Principal, Hoover High School, Hoover, AL
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Headmaster and the College Counselor: An Essential Partnership

    A strong partnership between the college counselor and the head of school is critical amidst the frenzy surrounding college applications. Working together, the head of school and college counselor can promote an environment where students and their families maintain control over their anxiety. Attend this session to discuss the "stress points" of the college selection process and explore strategies for effective collaboration between heads of school and college counselors during this emotionally charged time.

    Speaker(s):
    Terry Giffen, Director of College Counseling, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN
    Brad Gioia, Headmaster, Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville, TN
    Nikki Magaziner Mills, Director of College Counseling, St. Albans School, Washington, DC
    Dennis Manning, Headmaster, Norfolk Academy, Washington, VA
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    International Education: News You Can Use

    Attend this session to get the insider's view on international students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced practitioners will share their knowledge of admissions considerations and interests among prospective international applicants. What opportunities exist for students from Mexico and Central America? What's the latest news from the Middle East or India? Travel the globe with your colleagues and broaden your insights into international recruitment.

    Speaker(s):
    John A. Blackburn, Dean of Admission, University of Virginia, VA
    Nancy Hargrave Meislahn, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
    Dan Saracino, Assistant Provost, Admissions, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
    Nichole Johnson, Regional Educational Advising Coordinator for Mexico/Central America and the Caribbean, EducationUSA, Mexico
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Predicting the Future in an Open Admissions Environment

    As open admissions institutions, many community colleges have had little need to manage their enrollments. Recently, however, enrollment management, specifically student outreach and recruitment, has taken on greater urgency as community colleges respond to seemingly inexplicable enrollment patterns. Explore emerging trends impacting community college enrollment. Acquire powerful tools for identifying prospective students and measuring student satisfaction with recruitment and admissions.

    Speaker(s):
    Stephen Handel, Director, Community College Initiatives, The College Board, San Jose, CA
    Michael Mathews, Associate Director, Admissions and Enrollment Programs, The College Board, VA
    Fran Cubberley, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Delaware County Community College, Media, PA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Parent/School Partnership at Brookline High

    A compelling body of research affirms the need to work more thoughtfully, intensely, and effectively with parents of underachieving students. Schools cannot and will not narrow the achievement gap without intentional and prolonged formal partnerships with student families. Brookline High School is successfully building partnerships with its families to boost academic achievement amongst underachieving youth and narrow the achievement gap. Examine the unique design of Brookline High's Parent Partnership and explore the impact of this initiative on student achievement.

    Speaker(s):
    Bob Weintraub, Headmaster, Brookline High, Brookline, MA
    Gretchen Underwood, Dean of Students, Brookline High, MA
    Diane Lande, Dean of Students, Brookline High, MA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The New AP Course Audit

    In 2007, the Advanced Placement Program will launch the AP Course Audit. All schools wishing to use the AP designation in course titles and on student transcripts will need to complete the AP Course Audit. This new service will provide valuable professional development and curricular resources for teachers and schools. This session will provide an overview of the requirements of the AP Course Audit and outline the steps teachers and school principals will take to receive authorization for the AP courses they have developed. Attendees will receive a copy of the AP Course Audit Manual.

    Speaker(s):
    Trevor Packer, Executive Director, Advanced Placement Program, The College Board, New York, NY
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Early Decision and Early Action in the News

    The September announcement by Harvard ending Early Action has put such programs in the limelight. Other institutions have made similar announcements this fall, raising the question of whether even more will follow suit. What impact will these announcements have on the admissions process for students, counselors, and other colleges? Join this session to learn more on this evolving admissions issue. There will be ample opportunity for audience discussion.

    Speaker(s):
    Ali Bhanji, Director of College Counseling, The Potomac School, McLean, VA
    Judy Campbell, College Counselor, Hollywood High School, Hollywood, CA
    Ted Spencer, Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Michigan, MI
    Lee Stetson, Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania, PA
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Admission/Enrollment, Counseling, Teaching & Learning, Future of Admissions
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Institutional Researchers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Using MyRoad™ in Academic Advising

    Plano Senior High School uses MyRoad, the College Board's online college and career exploration tool, when providing academic advisement to juniors. Presenters will highlight several aspects of MyRoad that help counselors link the subjective components of educational and career exploration with the objective data of identified aptitudes available in the PSAT/NMSQT score report. From helping students discover a career path to finding the right college, MyRoad is making a difference at Plano Senior High. Attend this session to learn how.

    Speaker(s):
    Wendy Rupp, Guidance Counselor, Plano Senior High School, Plano, TX
    Junie Jones, Guidance Counselor, Plano Senior High School, TX
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Boosting Student Achievement Through Institutional Collaboration: NCHEA's Success Story

    The North County Higher Education Alliance (NCHEA) consists of Palomar College, MiraCosta College, and California State University San Marcos—three public higher education institutions in Northern San Diego County. Over the past 15 years, NCHEA has launched numerous initiatives that have enhanced student retention and transfer rates, supported articulation, and encouraged student achievement across all three campuses. Attend this session to discover best practices for interinstitutional collaboration and review the steps taken in the design and maintenance of a successful regional academic consortium.

    Speaker(s):
    Darci L. Strother, Director, Office of Community Service Learning, California State University San Marcos, San Marcos, CA
    Theresa Hogan Egkan, Counselor/Transfer Center Director, Palomar College, CA
    Karen Baum, Former NCHEA Director and Professor of Sociology, MiraCosta College
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Student Achievement and School Board Governance: Opportunities for Success

    The local school board is at the center of school governance. The public believes that the board plays at least a moderate role in the success or failure of public schools and that school boards hold schools accountable for student achievement. This session will tap the expertise of school board members and policy leaders to explore how school boards can ensure access and opportunity for all children. As major education policymakers, how do school boards set the agenda for student achievement? Do school boards add value to the education system? Do they hinder or support the learning process? This panel will address issues of a pre-K-16 integration of education goals and decision making. Attend this session to examine the role of community engagement in local policymaking, the role school boards play in relation to state and federal mandates, and their relation to access and opportunity.

    Speaker(s):
    John Gudvangen, President, Colorado Springs District 11, CO
    Jane Urschel, Associate Executive Director, Colorado Association of School Boards, CO
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    High School Reform and Rigor in the Classroom: Policymakers Perspective and Prescription

    Recent data show that graduation rates are at catastrophically low levels among low-income and underrepresented communities. State and federal legislators are grappling with proposals to extend accountability measures to the high school level and provide quality professional development opportunities for high school teachers. Hear policymakers¿ perspectives on current legislation and learn how Advanced Placement programs remain a viable strategy for elevating standards, increasing rigor, and enriching educational experiences in all classrooms.

    Speaker(s):
    Alexis Holmes (Moderator), Director of Government Relations, The College Board, Washington, DC
    Michael Yudin, Senior Education Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Jeff Bingaman, Washington, DC
    The Honorable Dan Kelly, Kentucky State Senate, Springfield, KY
    The Honorable Jess M. Stairs, Pennsylvania House of Representatives, PA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Finding the Dual Credit Program That's Right For You

    Dual Credit Programs expand high school students' access to college level course work. High schools employ a variety of formats for implementing dual credit programs. These programs can coexist with and complement existing AP courses, offering a wider variety of challenging learning opportunities to members of the school community. Learn how to choose dual credit options that appropriately fit the needs of your school and your local community college.

    Speaker(s):
    Alene Zimmer, Director of GT and Advanced Academic Studies, Katy Independent School District, Katy, TX
    Mary Alice Wills, Director Dual Credit Program at HCC, Houston Community College, Houston, TX
    Wendy Andreen, Counselor, Memorial High School, TX
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    College Scholarship Service Assembly Meeting

    The College Scholarship Service Assembly (CSSA) provides a forum for members to discuss policies, practices, and procedures designed to help students and families prepare to meet the costs of postsecondary education, and supports institutions, agencies, and organizations in the equitable and efficient administration of student financial aid programs. The CSSA articulates the ideals and principals that should animate the administration of student financial aid. It promotes the sharing of information and ideas among secondary schools and schools systems, postsecondary institutions, and public and private agencies that are involved in helping students and families learn about, apply for, and obtain financial aid.

    Speaker(s):
    Shirley Ort (Moderator), Associate Provost and Director of Scholarships and Student Aid, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    An Evening at Balboa Park

    Join us for an evening in historic Balboa Park—the crown jewel of San Diego and America's largest urban cultural park. Stop by the renowned San Diego Museum of Art where exceptional high school students, trained in art history, will be on hand to guide you through the collections and current exhibits. As you leave the Museum of Art, ornately costumed performance artists will usher you towards the San Diego Museum of Natural History, where you'll spend the rest of the evening enjoying dinner, jazz, and live entertainment. In the museum's rotunda, aerialists will gracefully dance, suspended above you.

    Buses start to depart at 5:55 p.m. Along the way, you'll hear about the history of San Diego and Balboa Park. Badge and tickets required.

    Note: this event is complimentary for Forum full-conference registrants. Guest tickets may be purchased in advance at the Forum Registration Desk for a fee of $75.

    Be sure to take advantage of the 10 percent discount Forum attendees receive at both museums' stores Friday evening.

    Topic(s):
    All
    Primary Audience(s):
    All
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No

    Saturday, November 11, 2006

    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
    7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
    Registration Open
    8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
    Breakfast
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
    Plenary Session

    Reflections and Conversations on International Migration with Susan F. Martin

    Changes in immigration present unique challenges and provide new opportunities for our institutions. In the twenty-first century, what are the trends of migration around the world and to the U.S.? What are some of the policies currently under discussion, and how might they affect the American education system? Dr. Susan F. Martin will discuss these and other issues arising from global migration trends and patterns.

    Speaker(s):
    Susan F. Martin, Donald G. Herzberg Chair in International Migration, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
    Topic(s):
    All
    Primary Audience(s):
    All
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
    Peer Leaders: Building College-Going Cultures Community-Wide

    With proper training, students can be extremely effective change-agents in their communities. Through an extensive curriculum, College Summit empowers at-risk students to enroll and succeed in college. These students then become peer leaders, advocates for higher education among students who otherwise may not consider applying to college. As members of the target community, peer leaders offer powerful proof that college is an attainable option for all. Harness the energy of your students to promote a college-going culture in your community.

    Speaker(s):
    Alexandra Quinn, Vice President of Program, College Summit, Washington, DC
    Aaron Wade, College Summit Alumnus and President, Empowerment Enterprise, Washington, DC
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Early Commitment Financial Aid Programs—Do They Increase College Access?

    Early commitment financial aid programs provide low-income students in middle school and early high school a guarantee of financial aid for college if they meet certain academic and social requirements. Do they actually work to encourage students to follow through on their aspirations for higher education? Participants will learn what early commitment programs look like, where they are based, and what research suggests concerning their effectiveness in increasing access for low-income students. The panelists will also describe successful early commitment programs administered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and San Diego State University in partnership with the Sweetwater (CA) Unified School District.

    Speaker(s):
    Ann Coles, Senior Vice President, College Access and Director, Pathways to College Network, TERI (The Education Resources Institute), Boston, MA
    James Purcell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, OK
    Gonzalo Rojas, Director of Collaborative Programs, College of Education, San Diego State University, CA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment, Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Virtual Advanced Placement: the Wave of the Future

    Georgia has launched a statewide initiative to expand AP programs and improve disadvantaged students¿ access to and success in AP courses. At the forefront of this initiative is Georgia's Virtual School (GVS), an online AP course delivery system that provides every student in the state access to quality AP instruction online or on-site. Learn how GVS improves access to AP course work, boosts student achievement levels, and decreases student drop-out rates. Redesign your AP program for the twenty-first century learner and increase the number of underrepresented students participating in AP course work.

    Speaker(s):
    Georgia McSwain, Program Specialist, Georgia Department of Education, Atlanta, GA
    Kristie Clements, Principal/Program Manager, Georgia Virtual School, GA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Engineering a College-Going Culture in Urban High Schools: The EXCELerator Schools Project

    The College Board is working in large, urban school districts across the nation to implement the EXCELerator Schools project—a multiyear initiative aimed at increasing enrollment and success in advanced courses for all students and radically increasing college-going rates. In this session, administrators and faculty from the first cohort of EXCELerator high schools will discuss their initial experiences with the program and the impact on school culture. Participants will learn about the EXCELerator transformational model and its successes and challenges in the first year of implementation.

    Speaker(s):
    Alejandra Alvarez, Principal, Roosevelt High School, Chicago, IL
    Barbara Childs, Principal, Cardozo High School, Washington, DC
    Victoria Schultz, Principal, Sandalwood High School, Jacksonville, FL
    Beryl Shingles, Principal, Morgan Park High School, Chicago, IL
    Lori Mei, Senior Director of Operations EXCELerator Schools, The College Board, NY
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Student Response: An Exploratory Dialogue with the Advisory Panel on Student Concerns (APSC)

    High school and college student members of the College Board's Advisory Panel on Student Concerns represent a variety of different backgrounds from across the country. Attend this session to get a better understanding of the current college search experience. Hear candid and articulate voices as students share their college search experiences, discuss their perspectives on college affordability, and answer your questions on student concerns about access, college guidance, and college readiness.

    Speaker(s):
    Nicole Mutters, Student Chair APSC, Florida State University, Apopka, FL
    Sam Coogan, Student Chair APSC, Georgia Tech University, GA
    High School and College Members, APSC
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Building a Strong AP Vertical Team

    Advanced Placement Vertical Teams have the potential to increase access and equity schoolwide. Join your colleagues to discuss similarities between effective AP Vertical Teams™ and see why some teams are unable to realize their goals. Examine one school's planning process to learn how to build student skills from one grade to the next and gain insight into a statewide AP Vertical Team initiative. Acquire strategies and resources that support the creation and maintenance of a strong, subject-specific AP Vertical Team at your school.

    Speaker(s):
    Sandi Capps, ELA Skills Specialists, Eisenhower High School, Houston, TX
    Sherry Roy, English AP Teacher, Eisenhower High School, Houston, TX
    Tommie Sue Anthony, Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid

    College prices and the net cost of college after aid continue to increase, despite changes in the distribution of financial aid. Published in October, the 2006 Trends in Student Aid and Trends in College Pricing reports delineate increases in both published prices and net prices over time. Examine these findings and discuss why both the amount of aid granted and the financial gaps students contend with continue to grow.

    Speaker(s):
    Sandy Baum, Senior Policy Analyst, The College Board, Washington, DC
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Financial Aid Reality Check

    Financial aid systems vary from institution to institution, making the application process confusing for many students and their families. Attend this session to learn some of the many ways that financial aid is administered across institutions. Join financial aid professionals to take the Financial Aid Reality Quiz and collectively examine myths about the process. Learn financial aid tips to take back to your students and their families.

    Speaker(s):
    Arlina DeNardo, Director of Financial Aid, Lafayette College, Easton, PA
    Michael P. Fraher, Director of Financial Aid, Vassar College, NY
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Letters of Recommendation: What Is Expected?

    Letters of recommendation provide essential information to admissions officers. However, the teachers and counselors writing these letters are often unaware of the scope of their impact. What is expected of teacher and counselor letters? How is each used? How can teachers and counselors with large caseloads efficiently convey important information to admissions officers? Admissions professionals will discuss the use of letters of recommendation across a number of institutions and will learn strategies for counselors and teachers writing these letters.

    Speaker(s):
    Christine Scott, Director of College Counseling, The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY
    Peter Johnson, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Columbia University, New York, NY
    Michael A. Courtney, Assistant Director of Admissions, New York University, New York, NY
    Robert Jackson, Senior Associate Director of Admission, Yale University, New Haven, CT
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? The Role of College Admissions in the Overscheduling of Children

    There is mounting evidence that overscheduling extracurricular activities for college applications makes kids anxious and even sick. Many people feel that the stress of overscheduling is quickly becoming a public health crisis. Parents blame colleges for expecting too much and feel frustrated in their inability to alleviate their child's stress. What is the role and responsibility of college admissions in addressing this problem? Participants will learn what educators can do to relieve this pressure on students.

    Speaker(s):
    Marilee Jones, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Latinos in America: Educational Challenges and Opportunities

    Demographic trends indicate that the Latino population in the United States will continue to grow significantly into the twenty-first century. What challenges will this growing demographic present to secondary and postsecondary institutions? What opportunities will this shift offer educators and students? Join this session to learn answers to these questions and brainstorm strategies for more effectively addressing the needs of your Latino student body.

    Speaker(s):
    Joseph Russo (Moderator), Director, Student Financial Strategies, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
    Deborah Santiago, Vice President for Policy and Research, Excelencia in Education, Washington, DC
    Alex Montoya, Director of Latino Relations, San Diego Padres, San Diego, CA
    Corina Espinoza, Director, Kid2College, The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute, CA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Closing the Achievement Gap Through Conversations on Race

    Suburban schools have historically avoided scrutiny surrounding test scores and student achievement. However, NCLB has drawn attention to relationships between race, class, and school achievement, challenging suburban schools to recognize the underachievement of minority and low-income youth. Conversations about race, class, and achievement at one suburban high school reveal how discourse itself impacts teacher efficacy, expectations, and the use of intervention strategies. Explore how schools can develop and maintain a social justice stance, breaking from a tradition that normalized academic failure for minority and low-income students.

    Speaker(s):
    Delvin Dinkins, Principal, Tredyffrin/Easttown School District, Wayne, PA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Teaching Success: A Statewide Partnership that Works

    For six years, the College Board Florida Partnership has prepared students for success in challenging academic environments. Students have gained powerful AP experiences and are preparing for college at unprecedented rates. Learn how educators have enriched the academic culture for all Florida public schools–countering negative influences that deter minority and low-income students from attending college and helping disadvantaged students reach their academic potential. Hear about Florida Commissioner's Call to Rigor program, which supports schools to improve the quality of education for all students.

    Speaker(s):
    Patricia Smith, Director of Guidance Services, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa, FL
    Beatriz Zarraluqui, Administrative Director, Director of Advanced Academic Programs, Miami Dade County, FL
    Sharon Shaulis, Principal, Flannagan High School, FL
    Monica Hayes, Director of Equity and Access, State of Florida Department of Education, FL
    Jesus F. Jara, Senior Director, College Board Florida Partnership, FL
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Academic Assembly Meeting

    The Academic Assembly offers a forum for members to discuss issues and actions related to providing educational opportunities for all students. The Assembly promotes educational excellence and equity for all students through the articulation and elaboration of academic standards and standards for the delivery of curriculum and instruction, horizontally across the disciplines and vertically across the educational continuum. It is a setting to address topics on curriculum, articulation, assessment, school governance structures, and sustained professional development.

    Speaker(s):
    Peggy O'Neill Skinner (Moderator), Science Department Head, The Bush School, Seattle, WA
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    College Admissions in the Twenty-First Century

    How U.S. students move from school to college is a complex process, with few rules and many regional variations. The process has largely worked because students, counselors, and admissions officers have followed informal guidelines that have remained relatively stable. However, there are signs that patterns of behavior are changing and that the transition from high school to further education has become less orderly. This open forum will provide opportunities for educators, from both K-12 and Higher Education, to discuss factors that are at play—including changing demographics, financial aid practices, effects of rankings, the impact of Supreme Court decisions related to Affirmative Action and diversity, the growth of Advanced Placement, and the Internet—and to explore possible solutions.

    Speaker(s):
    Jerome Lucido (Moderator), Vice Provost for Enrollment Policy and Management, University of Southern California, CA
    Don Hossler, Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Project on Academic Success, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
    Arlene Cash, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Spelman College, GA
    John Barnhill, Director of Admissions and Records, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
    Robert S. Lay, Dean for Enrollment Management, Boston College, MA
    Barbara A. Gill, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, University of Maryland at College Park, MD
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
    11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
    Inspiration Awards Luncheon

    Join 2006 Tony Award winner, Sarah Jones, as she hosts this year's luncheon, which honors New Mexico's Hobbs High School, Texas's John Tyler High School, and Virginia's Wakefield High School.

    Speaker(s):
    Sarah Jones, Guest Artist
    Topic(s):
    All
    Primary Audience(s):
    All
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    1:15 PM - 6:00 PM
    Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
    1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
    College Fair: Dialogue and Dessert with Colleges

    Forum 2006 will once again feature a unique college fair where high school counselors will have an opportunity to meet with admissions and financial aid officers from colleges and universities across the nation in one convenient location. Attendees will be able to visit, ask questions, and build partnerships with representatives from a wide range of institutions in a relaxed setting.

    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment, Counseling, Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    Classroom Roundtables

    Immediately following the Inspiration Awards Luncheon, we are pleased to offer a new feature at Forum: The Classroom Roundtables. Enjoy coffee and dessert with outstanding teachers and learn innovative ideas and strategies on specific subjects. Do not miss this exciting addition to the Forum program.

    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
    AVID's Role in Supporting Schoolwide AP Access and Success

    AVID programs, spanning 36 states and 15 countries, open access to AP course work worldwide. Join us for a brief overview of AVID data and AVID support methodologies. Explore the role of teachers, counselors, and principals in promoting access to rigorous curriculum and providing underserved youth the support needed for success. Learn how one principal integrated AVID and AP to increase college readiness at his high school. Hear from a student panelist on AVID's impact on the academic life of a school.

    Speaker(s):
    John DeVore, Principal, Olympic High School, Chula Vista, CA
    Julie Elliott, Associate California State Director, AVID, San Diego, CA
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Creating a Culture of High Expectations and College Readiness

    Primary and secondary schools across the nation strive to create and nurture school cultures that promote college readiness and high academic expectations for all. CollegeEd®, an academic/career preparatory program for grades 7㪤, supports students, their parents, and schools in this goal by raising academic standards, increasing awareness of postsecondary options, and making college attendance a schoolwide expectation. Attend this session to learn how CollegeEd helps students envision and achieve academic goals and previously unimagined career paths.

    Speaker(s):
    Sandra Williams-Hamp, Chief Educational Manager, K-12, The College Board, CA
    Lisé Timmons, Grant Coordinator, FPG Child Development Institute, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC
    Sharon D. Harper, Teacher, Norup School, MI
    Kris Harvey, Assistant Director of CollegeEd, The College Board, New York, NY
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Statewide Transfer Initiatives that Promote Community College Student Success

    California and New Mexico have implemented large-scale, statewide initiatives to enhance the success of community college students. California, having established transfer centers at all community colleges, recently published a set of best practice guidelines for the administration of these centers. New Mexico is implementing a statewide higher education articulation and assessment initiative that creates productive partnerships among K-12, community college, and four-year institutions. Attend this session to discuss the development of these initiatives and the national implications of this work.

    Speaker(s):
    Brad Bankhead, Associate Vice-Provost for Enrollment Management, New Mexico State University, NM
    Roberta Delgado, Transfer Center Director, Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
    Donna Mekis, Transfer Counselor, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
    Carmen Santana-Melgoza, Interim Director Institutional Research, Planning and Outcomes Assessment, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Future of Higher Education in Mexico: A Conversation with Leaders of Mexican Universities

    What are the goals and challenges of higher education institutions in Mexico? In what ways are they similar to and different from institutions in the U.S.? How does the growing economic and social integration of Mexico and the United States, including high rates of migration, affect education in Mexico? Learn more about these timely issues with Dr. Susan F. Martin as she hosts a panel of distinguished leaders from Mexican universities.

    Speaker(s):
    Susan F. Martin (Moderator), Donald G. Herzberg Chair in International Migration, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
    Francisco Azcúnaga Guerra, Chancellor, Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza, Mexico
    Carlos Jorge Briseño Torres, Provost, Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico
    Armándo Sanchez Quintanilla, Provost, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, Mexico
    José Ramón Eguibar, Provost, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Making Your List and Checking It Twice

    Each year, colleges and universities receive increasing numbers of applications for admission. An influx of applications fuels the selectivity of elite institutions, and "middle of the road" students are commonly waitlisted as a result. Generating college lists for these students takes knowledge of the student, creativity, and the ability to skillfully navigate the postsecondary school landscape. Learn how to create college lists that fit each student's strengths and needs in order to increase acceptance rates for all of your students.

    Speaker(s):
    Marjorie Torchon (Moderator), Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Villanova University, Villanova, PA
    Audrey Hill, Transfer Counselor and Assistant Professor, Montgomery College, MD
    Linda Zimring, Specialist, College Programs, LA Unified School District, CA
    Suzanne Colligan, Director of College Counseling, Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Washington, DC
    Jimmy L. Tadlock, Program Director, College Bound Foundation, MD
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    A College Board Inspiration Award-Winning High School Expands its AP Network

    Wakefield High School, a College Board Inspiration Award-winning school for 2006-07, demonstrates a strong commitment to minority student achievement. Concerned with the low enrollment of minority students in gifted, advanced, intensified, and AP courses, the Wakefield Advanced Placement Network (APN) was developed to promote rigorous academic standards and success for all students. Attend this session to learn about this innovative program and find out how Wakefield High School continues to refine and expand these efforts.

    Speaker(s):
    Mary Ann Bell, AP Network Co-Coordinator, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
    Doris Jackson, Principal, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
    Michael Grill, AP Network Co-Coordinator, Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Developmental Education: The P-16 Challenge

    Nationwide, approximately 36 percent of incoming college freshmen are required to enroll in remedial coursework. Hispanic and African American students are disproportionately underprepared for college. Attend this session to discuss the overall quality of existing developmental education programs. Decide whether developmental education effectively builds skills needed for college-level work or whether it acts as a barrier to college success. Learn practical solutions for promoting college readiness from preschool on up.

    Speaker(s):
    Frank Ashley, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Future of Educational Loans

    It is time to rethink student lending in the U.S. The current system requires students to borrow through multiple loan instruments in order to amass the financing that they need to pay for college. How can we restructure student loans to meet student needs within a single source of financing? Is it possible to develop a new system of low cost educational loans? Attend this session to tackle these important questions and learn about an existing proposal for the future of student lending.

    Speaker(s):
    Richard Shipman, Director, Office of Financial Aid, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
    Anna Griswold, Assistant Vice President and Executive Director for Student Aid, The Pennsylvania State University, Universtiy Park, PA
    Dan Davenport, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, University of Idaho, ID
    Pamela Fowler, Director of Financial Aid, University of Michigan, MI
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Changing Role of the Financial Aid Director

    Recently, the focus of financial aid directors has shifted away from financial aid packages toward testing and installing computer software systems, tracking the newest regulatory laws, and assuming the responsibilities of a financial planner. Attend this session to discuss the new challenges facing financial aid directors and strategies for meeting these challenges. Share your professional experience anticipating and confronting the growing demands of our jobs.

    Speaker(s):
    Patsy Emery, Director, Financial Aid Operations, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
    Albert Hermsen, Associate Director, University of Michigan, MI
    Paula Luff, Assistant Vice President and Director of Financial Aid, DePaul University, IL
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Getting Students Ready for College

    From testing to course selection, resume' writing to college visits, financial aid to leaving home, college counseling incorporates a wide range of issues. Large caseloads make it difficult for counselors to provide effective college and career counseling services to their students. Join your colleagues to discuss best practices for college and career counselors. Learn how to create and maintain a College and Career Reference Library to support your professional success.

    Speaker(s):
    Brad Burnham, College and Career Counselor, Union High School, Tulsa, OK
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Keeping the Promise of College Opportunity in California

    California is experiencing a rapid increase in the number of young people of college age. Growing numbers of high school students and higher participation rates among students of color are straining California's higher education system. Will we turn students away despite an economic demand for more highly skilled college graduates? Attend this session to discuss research, public outreach efforts, and policy solutions that will protect Californians' access to higher educational opportunities.

    Speaker(s):
    Michele Siqueiros, Associate Director, Campaign for College Opportunity, Los Angeles, CA
    Constance M. Carroll, Chancellor, San Diego Community College District, CA
    David J. Valladolid, President and CEO, Parent Institute for Quality Education, CA
    Dede Alpert, Former State Senator, California State Senate, CA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Sunshine Factor: Summer Outreach and Enrollment Diversification

    Enrollment diversification is an ongoing goal of many universities. However, diverse, well-qualified applicants are difficult to recruit. Special event and summer outreach programs effectively attract qualified minority and low-income students, while exposing students to authentic on-campus learning experiences. Innovative programs that link Chicago public schools and Iowa urban school systems to local colleges and universities illustrate components of successful summer outreach programs. Learn how to utilize summer outreach to draw a more diverse applicant pool to your institution.

    Speaker(s):
    Betty Cittadine, College Bridge Director, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL
    Bob Murray, Dean of Enrollment Management, Illinois Wesleyan University, IL
    Keith Todd, Admissions, Northwestern University, IL
    Michael Barron, Assistant Provost for Enrollment Services and Director of Admissions, University of Iowa, IA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Removing Barriers to College Access for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds: A Framework for Success

    Since the spring of 2005 when the Board of Trustees of the College Board authorized the member-initiated Task Force on College Access for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds, the Task Force has been working to create a commonly accepted definition of "low-income" and to identify barriers to college access and success for those who meet the definition. Through its subcommittees, the Task Force is examining issues related to academic preparation and information, admissions and financial aid processes, and retention and success. Attendees will learn about the Task Force's progress to date and share their feedback and reactions with the panelists.

    Speaker(s):
    Steve Brooks, Executive Director, North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, NC
    Youlonda Copeland-Morgan, Co-Chair, Task Force on College Access for Students from Low-Income Background and College Board Trustee, CA
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    3:00 PM - 5:45 PM
    Interactive Notebooks: The Key to Student Driven Instruction

    Traditionally, students jot notes and stuff papers into their notebooks and soon forget them both. In contrast, interactive notebooks encourage organization, higher-level thinking, and creativity. With input activities on the right side and processing activities on the left, students drive their own learning around specified content matter. Discuss methods for incorporating interactive notebooks into your school or classroom. Learn how these notebooks accommodate diverse learning styles, encourage personal reflection, and promote parental participation in the learning process.

    Speaker(s):
    Kristina Gillmeister, Science Teacher, Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie, MD
    Pam Engel, Science Teacher, Glen Burnie High School, Glen Burnie , MD
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    2.5hr workshop
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The AP Audit: Rx for a Stronger AP Program

    Bishop Dunne Catholic School is a majority-minority school serving an economically disadvantaged population. Despite financial difficulties, the school has established and maintained an extremely successful AP program. The AP Course Audit, an integral component of this school's success, provides assessment data that informs AP program design. The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with the knowledge of methods, materials, and best practices for using the AP Course Audit to review existing programs, strengthen areas of weakness, and advance a more effective AP program.

    Speaker(s):
    Angie Cummings, AP Chair, Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Dallas, TX
    Patricia Bowie, Math Chair, Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Dallas, TX
    Bernard Ricca, Assistant Professor, Dominican University, Chicago, IL
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    2.5hr workshop
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
    College Readiness and Comprehensive Exams: Do They Correlate?

    Recent media coverage has focused on the discrepancy between high school comprehensive examination results and students' college readiness. Taxpayers question the assessment instruments' validity, while colleges admit more and more students who require remediation. Mount Wachusett Community College administered ACCUPLACER to juniors in five area high schools and examined correlations between these scores and students' statewide test results. Review findings from this study and discover remediation efforts that effectively prepare students for college success.

    Speaker(s):
    Melissa Ann Fama, Associate Vice President, Mount Waachusett Community College, Gardner, MA
    Jonell Sanchez, Higher Ed Assessment Manager, The College Board, NY
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Promoting Global Understanding Through Diverse AP Programs

    Diverse enrollment augments an AP program, but crafting AP curricula to address the needs of a diverse population is a challenge. Collier County successfully attracts and supports diverse students through interdisciplinary courses by pairing critical thinking and writing with AP English Literature, Social Studies, or Language. Meet three AP English teachers as they share techniques for interdisciplinary curriculum planning. Obtain tools for developing and implementing dynamic AP courses that engage a diverse student population.

    Speaker(s):
    Joy Gorence, English Department Chair, Gulf Coast High School, FL
    Janet Glancy, Collier County Public Schools Advanced Placement Program Supervisor, Naples High School, FL
    Carolyn Welty, English Department Chair, Barron Collier High School, FL
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Transformative International Education Practices: Models for Instructional Linkages Across the United States-Mexico Border Region

    This session profiles contemporary instructional practices to infuse international and global perspectives into college and university programs, with a focus on projects evolving across the United States-Mexico border region. The presenters draw on a varied and dynamic set of real-life experiences in the context of changing pedagogical practices that underscore student learning outcomes focused on the use of cross-cultural communication media, methods, and approaches. Attend this session to learn about workable instructional models for projects along the border region that underscore bilingual language development, teacher education, methods for strengthening cross-cultural collaboration, and the more effective integration of educational technology and new communication media.

    Speaker(s):
    Henry Ingle (Moderator), Vice Chancellor, Chief Instructional Officer, San Diego Community College District, San Diego, CA
    Jaime J. Romo, Assistant Professor, Teaching and Learning Program, University of San Diego, CA
    Cynthia Schubert, Associate Professor, National University, CA
    Louis S. Albert, President, Pima County Community College, Tucson, AZ
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Open Forum: Issues in Need Analysis

    The College Board's Institutional Methodology of need analysis is a work in progress--and has been since 1954. This panel will provide an overview of changes in the methodology for the 2007-08 academic year, a sketch of topics the Financial Aid Standards and Services Advisory Committee (FASSAC) is discussing for the future, and the views of an aid administrator whose institution faces the challenge of finding funds to meet the growing needs of aid applicants. Participants will learn about Institutional Methodology and will be invited to share their perspectives on the current formula, its future direction, and on the dilemma of fitting limited resources to students' needs.

    Speaker(s):
    Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director, Financial Aid Services, The College Board, Reston, VA
    Joe Paul Case, Dean/Director of Financial Aid, Amherst College, Amherst, MA
    Clint Gasaway, Director of Financial Aid, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Diverse Perspectives on Financial Aid

    Financial aid administrators are well aware of the financial concerns of students and their families. Similarly, college counselors confront these issues throughout the application process. Join financial aid officers and guidance colleagues in a roundtable discussion as they share common experiences across distinct environments. Discover how financial aid administrators and guidance counselors approach this pressing issue to support families as they negotiate paying for college.

    Speaker(s):
    Richard Shipman, Director, Office of Financial Aid, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
    Carroll Kirchner, Coordinator for College Counseling, North Central High School, IN
    Belinda Chung, College Counselor, St. Andrews Priory School, Honolulu, HI
    Frances Otero, Resource Guidance Specialist, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa, FL
    Mary San Agustin, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
    Jim Swanson, Director of Financial Aid, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Advisory Programs: Building a Foundation for Future Success

    The advisory program at Maple Grove Senior High School is an educational partnership between students, staff, and families that fosters community and develops students' life skills. Advisers support career development by teaching time management, organization, goal-setting, resume-writing, and independent living skills. Students are required to successfully complete the advisory curriculum in order to graduate. Attend this session to explore the advisory curriculum, now aligned with national standards, and learn how best to provide students with the tools they need for the transition to life after high school.

    Speaker(s):
    Kathleen Nelsen, Career Placement Specialist/AP Coordinator, Maple Grove Senior High, Maple Grove, MN
    Donna Crewe, Counselor, Maple Grove Senior High, Maple Grove, MN
    Julie Halverson, District Career and Technical Curriculum Specialist, Osseo District 279, MN
    Paul Koenig, Teacher, Maple Grove Senior High, MN
    Wendy Loberg, Principal, Maple Grove Senior High School, MN
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Enhancing and Diminishing the College Application

    As college admission becomes more and more competitive, high school students are becoming more adept at manipulating their applications to influence the admissions process. In what ways can students improve their chances for admission? How do these same students inadvertently expose their weaknesses to admissions officers? Meet seasoned admissions officers who have encountered the best and worst in applications to learn what enhances or diminishes the quality of a college application.

    Speaker(s):
    Jay Evans, Director of Admission, Austin College, Sherman, TX
    Nan Davis, Vice President for Institutional Enrollment, Austin College, TX
    James Zielinski, Director of Admission, Beloit College, WI
    Nancy Sinex, Director of Admission, Earlham College, IN
    Maria Furtado, Director of Admission, Clark University, Worcester, MA
    Derek Gueldenzoph, Dean of Admissions, College of Wooster, OH
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Going the Distance: Overcoming Barriers to Access and Retention for Native American Students

    Dismal educational statistics are a symptom of the educational issues that limit Native American students' success. Promoting academic success and college access for Native Americans requires a multilevel commitment from school counselors, college admissions representatives, and retention specialists. Examine the complex barriers to Native American students' college readiness, access, and retention. Explore creative solutions and practical approaches that are both culturally relevant and individualized in design. Learn how to effectively support these students toward the realization of college success.

    Speaker(s):
    Stan Maliszewski (Moderator), Clinical Associate Professor, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
    Karen Francis-Begay, Director, Native American Student Affairs, The University of Arizona, AZ
    Ferlin Clark, Trustee of The College Board, President, Dine College, AZ
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Survival of the Fittest: The Pros and Cons of the Admission Game

    Finding a good fit between student and school is our primary goal. However, in today's hotbed of college admissions, finding that fit can be tough. How should we negotiate institutional desires and student needs? Can we balance a desire to increase rankings with our commitment to our students? How do we reconcile image with reality? Explore how high schools, colleges, and financial aid offices can enhance their institutional stature while simultaneously protecting the interests of their students.

    Speaker(s):
    Melanie Coffman, College Counselor, Barrington High School, Barrington, IL
    Jon Boeckenstedt, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
    Sue Biemeret, College Consultant, Adlai E Stevenson High School, IL
    Jerry Cebrzynski, Director of Financial Aid, Lake Forest College, IL
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    A Counselor's Tool Kit for Developing High School Guidance and Counseling Programs

    A 237 percent increase in student enrollment during the past decade has challenged Loudoun County, Virginia, to provide students with seamless access to career and college counseling services. Opening seven new high schools over an eight-year period, guidance directors have developed and implemented comprehensive school guidance programs that emphasize equity and access to higher educational opportunities for all. Join us to examine a framework for guidance and counseling programs that effectively meet the needs of diverse, growing communities.

    Speaker(s):
    Jayne Fonash, Director of Guidance, LCPS Academy of Science, Sterling, VA
    Anne Lewis, Director of Student Services, Loudoun County Public Schools, Ashburn, VA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Framing the College Board's Public Policy Agenda

    The College Board's Advocacy, Government Relations, and Development staff invite you to join an important policy discussion. While learning about the College Board's legislative and policy initiatives, share your expertise, provide advice, and assist in the formulation of our education policy agenda, which helps support the College Board's mission to prepare all students for college success. State and Federal policy have become increasingly important in expanding access and opportunity for all students, especially low-income and minority students. Be a part of the discussion and help shape the scope and direction the College Board takes in the public policy arena.

    Speaker(s):
    Jennifer Jenkins, Director, State Relations, The College Board, Washington, DC
    Lauren Herko, Executive Director, Advocacy and Government Relations, The College Board, New York, NY
    Alexis Holmes, Director of Government Relations, The College Board, Washington, DC
    Tom Rudin, Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Government Relations and Development, The College Board, Washington, DC
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Beyond Grades and Tests: New Predictors for College Success Pilot Study

    This session will describe research conducted at 12 colleges to pilot two new measures of college success that provide additional validity and a dramatic increase in the diversity of freshmen classes. Despite the very promising research, many colleges are cautious and reluctant to pilot new measures. A field test is currently being planned to pilot two noncognitive measures with applicants for college admission in 2008. Find out what the new measures look like and what they can offer above and beyond traditional measures like the SAT and high school grades. Discover why your college should participate in this important study, which demonstrates validity, efficacy, and the prospect of greater diversity.

    Speaker(s):
    Wayne Camara, Vice President for Research and Analysis, The College Board, New York, NY
    Emily Shaw, Project Manager, Research and Analysis, The College Board, New York, NY
    Jeff Rickey, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Earlham College, IN
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Planning and Preparation: Removing Barriers to College Success

    As part of the work of the Board of Trustees' Task Force on College Access for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds, one of three subcommittees has focused on identifying barriers related to planning, information, and academic preparation, along with research to support its findings and proposed strategies to effectively address these barriers. Attendees will learn about the findings of this subcommittee, including identified barriers and effective strategies, and provide input regarding additional effective practices. Come prepared to share!

    Speaker(s):
    Ann Coles, Senior Vice President, College Access and Director, Pathways to College Network, TERI (The Education Resources Institute), Boston, MA
    George Chin, University Director of Student Financial Assistance, City University of New York, NY
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Trustees Reception to Honor Leaders of Universities in Mexico

    Please join us to honor all attendees and Forum 2006's special guests, hosted by the Trustees of the College Board. All are welcome.

    Topic(s):
    All
    Primary Audience(s):
    All
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No

    Sunday, November 12, 2006

    7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
    Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
    7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Registration Open
    7:15 AM - 7:45 AM
    Breakfast
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
    Plenary Session and Annual Meeting of the Members

    Raising Expectations and Increasing Performance: Lessons Learned in LAUSD by Governor Roy R. Romer

    Annual Meeting of the Members

    Attend your Annual Meeting to hear the College Board Chair's official report, the Committee on Finance report, the Committee on Membership report and the election of new members, the Committee on Nominations report with the election of new officers and trustees, reports of the National Assemblies, and an address from President Gaston Caperton. This is an opportunity for member delegates to speak directly to the elected and appointed leadership across all educational professions and have an impact on the upcoming educational agenda. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. Only the designated delegate from each member institution will be able to cast an official vote.

    Speaker(s):
    Governor Roy Romer, Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA
    Topic(s):
    All
    Primary Audience(s):
    All
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    No
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Resource Center, Bookstore, and Internet Cafe Open
    9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
    AP World Languages Initiative: New Options for Twenty-First Century Students

    In the United States, only one-third of secondary students study a foreign language. Simply put, we do not have the language skills and cultural understanding to succeed in the global community of the twenty-first century. The new AP World Languages Initiative seeks to extend language learning in K-12 schools by including culture as an inseparable part of language learning goals and providing more choices for advanced language study. Examine these programs and discuss key issues around retaining students in AP courses, maximizing opportunities for language usage and exposure, and starting new language programs at your school.

    Speaker(s):
    Thomas Matts, Director, World Languages Initiative, Advanced Placement Program, The College Board, NY
    Scott McGinnis, Associate Professor and Academic Advisor, Defense Language Institute, Washington Office, VA
    Myriam Met, Senior Research Associate, National Foreign Language Center, MD
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Access and Diversity: The Next Generation of Legal and Policy Issues

    The Supreme Court's decisions in the Michigan cases laid out legal principles that colleges and universities need to apply when implementing their diversity goals. Within the year, the Supreme Court will consider two new cases involving the use of race in the K-12 setting. Panelists will highlight key "second generation" issues that are emerging in the wake of the Michigan cases, as well as the issues that all of these cases raise for K-12 and higher education institutions. Attend this session to gain an understanding of current and possible future implications.

    Speaker(s):
    Art Coleman, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP, Washington, DC
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Admissions and Financial Aid: Removing Barriers to College Success

    As part of the work of the Board of Trustees' Task Force on College Access for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds, one of three subcommittees has focused on identifying barriers related to the processes of admissions and financial aid, along with research to support its findings and proposed strategies to effectively address these barriers. Attendees will learn about the findings of this subcommittee, including identified barriers and effective strategies, and provide input regarding additional effective practices. Come prepared to share!

    Speaker(s):
    Carroll Kirchner, Coordinator for College Counseling, North Central High School, IN
    John A. Blackburn, Dean of Admission, University of Virginia, VA
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Hallway Conversations in SpringBoard Schools

    In schools using SpringBoard, administrators and teachers hear their students talk about academics in hallway conversations! At middle schools! Attend this session and hear the perspectives of two principals and a teacher from schools in three different states who have implemented SpringBoard. From these educators, learn a variety of styles, ideas, and strategies for serving and challenging all students through SpringBoard's extensively field-tested materials. Participants will experience an interactive English activity and see examples of actual student work. There will also be time for questions from the audience.

    Speaker(s):
    Paulette Hammonds, Principal, Freedom Middle School, Dekalb County School System, Stone Mountain, GA
    Lewis Ferebee, Principal, Hairston Middle School, Guilford County Schools, Greensboro, NC
    Kim Andrews, English Language Arts Teacher, Jay M. Robinson Middle School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, NC
    Marlene Dunham, SpringBoard Outreach, The College Board, NY
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Presentation/Panel (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Reaching Latino Students: Best Practices in Recruitment and Retention

    Latino students are the fastest-growing segment of the American population. Therefore, Latino enrollment and success in higher education require growing attention. Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic outreach campaigns have a significant impact on the college access and success of Latino students. HSIs enroll almost 50 percent of all Latino students in higher education. Meanwhile, Hispanic marketing campaigns draw Latino students to college campuses nationwide. Share best practices for attracting Latino students to your institution and learn how to support their educational needs once enrolled.

    Speaker(s):
    Adriana Flores-Ragade (Moderator), Manager, New SAT Outreach, The College Board, San Jose, CA
    Erica Romero, Executive Director of Western States Legislative Affairs, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), CA
    Erma Nieto, Director of Admissions, Texas Woman's University, TX
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Improving College Access and Retention Among Underrepresented Students

    The Fulfillment Fund champions the view that all students can succeed when given the appropriate resources. This innovative program incorporates college access curricula, counseling services, mentoring programs and postsecondary scholarships to promote access and raise completion rates among underrepresented student groups. Participants demonstrate high motivation, positive development, and the ability to set personal goals. Examine components of this successful program to discover strategies for promoting student engagement, academic achievement, and college readiness at your school.

    Speaker(s):
    Sherry Banks, Director of College Counseling and Scholarships, Fulfillment Fund, Los Angeles, CA
    Megan Koehler, Director, Mentor Program, Fulfillment Fund, CA
    William Franklin, Director, College Pathways, Fulfillment Fund, CA
    Alicia Espinoza, Director, Curriculum Training and Educational Services, Fulfillment Fund, CA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The Helicopter Parent and College Planning: How to Engage Parents While Fostering Student Ownership

    The popular "helicopter parent" label runs the risk of casting a shadow over all parental involvement in a student's college planning. But the reality is that as college becomes more competitive and expensive, parents have a right to be involved and to want resources that help them make informed family decisions. Initiatives like No Child Left Behind even require that parents be involved. This session will share insight and research into how to engage parents at a realistic and positive level, while keeping the student as primary actor. Through presentations and Q&A you will tap into lessons learned from your colleagues in higher ed and high school communities, see results from a College Board survey about the role that parents are really playing and the role that students want them to play, and learn how collegeboard.com is building relationships with parents and what resources we can give you.

    Speaker(s):
    Robert J. Massa, Vice President for Enrollment and College Relations, Dickinson College, PA
    Stephen Singer, Director of College Counseling, Horace Mann School, NY
    Brad Quin, Executive Director, Enrollment Operations, The College Board, Reston, VA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Student Learning Outcomes and Educational Master Planning: An Integrated Approach

    In response to accreditation recommendations, Mesa College has engaged in an educational master planning effort informed by program reviews from both student services and instruction, and with extensive participation by campus governance groups. This master planning also incorporates major priorities that have emerged from the district's strategic planning process. Attend this workshop to learn about a working model for educational master planning, where resource allocation, such as faculty positions and instructional equipment, requires evidence from the planning process.

    Speaker(s):
    Rita M. Cepeda, President, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
    Elizabeth J. Armstrong, Vice President of Instruction, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
    Yvonne Bergland, Dean, Instructional Services, Resource Development and Research, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego, CA
    Topic(s):
    Administration, Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Ten "Musts" for a Solid Admissions and Financial Aid Partnership

    Effective teamwork between admissions and financial aid officers is critical in helping families meet college costs. Learn 10 operational and strategic principles necessary for building and sustaining strong partnerships between admissions and financial aid staff. Join representatives from several institutions to discuss approaches that successfully foster working relationships between these groups. Gain the skills you need to strengthen admissions and financial aid partnerships at your institution.

    Speaker(s):
    James Scannell, President, Scannell and Kurz, Inc., Pittsford, NY
    Lee Melvin, Director of Admissions, University of Connecticut, CT
    Scott Shoemaker, Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Point Loma Nazarene University, CA
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Financial Aid Made Easy

    Financial aid calculations are determined through a combination of federal and institutional methodologies. As a result, family contribution levels are often difficult to understand and even harder to explain. Learn which elements are considered in both of these equations and explore how changes in each may impact the bottom line. Acquire the expertise necessary to engage in informed discussions around financial aid calculations with your students and their families.

    Speaker(s):
    Varga Fox, Director of Financial Aid Services, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
    Cathy Thomas, Associate Dean, Director of Financial Aid, University of Southern California, CA
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Going Away to Community College: An Alternative Path to a University of Choice

    Students who attend community college near a university of choice have enhanced transfer opportunities between the two schools. These students often benefit from guaranteed admissions or dual admissions agreements, in state or regional priority for admissions, and more complete articulation across programs. Furthermore, these students access social and academic interactions with students at their target university while gaining valuable experience living away from home. Learn how to effectively advise students and their parents about whether community college is the right path to attend a university of choice.

    Speaker(s):
    Bonnie Schmiege, Transfer Director, Grossmont College, CA
    Yoly Woo-Hoogenstyn, Student Affair Officer, University of California San Diego, CA
    Daniel Nannini, Transfer Center Director, Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    In Search of a Grail: Identifying Best Practices for Attracting and Retaining Students

    Student enrollment and persistence trends in two- and four-year colleges require further attention. This session examines student persistence based on the results of studies conducted by the Indiana Project on Academic Success funded by the Lumina Foundation and a set of new College Board pilot studies on this topic. Join panelists to analyze survey data and discuss the implications of these findings. Learn how campus interventions, including financial aid, can have a positive impact on student persistence and success.

    Speaker(s):
    Andre Bell (Moderator), Vice President, Midwestern Regional Office, The College Board, Rosemont, IL
    Don Hossler, Professor of Higher Education and Director of the Project on Academic Success, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, IN
    Mary Ziskin, Associate Director of the Project on Academic Success, Indiana University Bloomington, IN
    Arlene Cash, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Spelman College, GA
    Lauck Parke, Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, University of Vermont, VT
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Enrollment Managers, School/College Administrators
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    9:45 AM - 12:30 PM
    Promoting School Improvement Through Counselor Accountability Programs

    Counselors contribute to the comprehensive structure of their schools, effecting at the least curriculum, climate, teaching, and learning processes. The American School Counselor Association's National Model asks counselors to take shared responsibility in school improvement by participating in data-driven accountability programs. Attend this workshop to discuss the design and implementation of school counselor accountability models. Analyze data from existing programs to see how accountability programs effectively impact grades, influence course enrollment patterns, and promote student success.

    Speaker(s):
    Carolyn Stone, President/Professor, American School Counselor Association/University of North Florida, FL
    Patricia Smith, Director of Guidance Services, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Tampa, FL
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    2.5hr workshop
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
    The New AP Course Audit

    In 2007, the Advanced Placement Program will launch the AP Course Audit. All schools wishing to use the AP designation in course titles and on student transcripts will need to complete the AP Course Audit. This new service will provide valuable professional development and curricular resources for teachers and schools. This session will provide an overview of the requirements of the AP Course Audit and outline the steps teachers and school principals will take to receive authorization for the AP courses they have developed. Attendees will receive a copy of the AP Course Audit Manual.

    Speaker(s):
    Trevor Packer, Executive Director, Advanced Placement Program, The College Board, New York, NY
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Retention and Completion: Removing Barriers to College Success

    As part of the work of the Board of Trustees' Task Force on College Access for Students from Low-Income Backgrounds, one of three subcommittees has focused on identifying barriers related to retention and completion, along with research to support its finding and proposed strategies to effectively address these barriers. Attendees will learn about the findings of this subcommittee, including identified barriers and effective strategies, and provide input regarding additional effective practices. Come prepared to share!

    Speaker(s):
    Pamela Fowler, Director of Financial Aid, University of Michigan, MI
    Shirley Ort, Associate Provost and Director of Scholarships and Student Aid, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    The All-Inclusive Twenty-First Century College-Prep High School

    One suburban Philadelphia high school is reconfiguring programs so that all students attain the dream of college enrollment. By opening student access to AP, eliminating tracking, and including special education students in a college-preparatory curriculum, they effectively prepare their students for success in college and future employment. Come hear about the methods used to achieve this goal and review findings on the outcomes of these efforts. Gain the tools needed to narrow the achievement gap at your school.

    Speaker(s):
    Robert Burt, Principal, Abington Senior High School, Abington, PA
    Topic(s):
    Teaching & Learning
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Financing International Students

    U.S. colleges and universities benefit from the diverse perspectives international students bring to campus. However, financing these students can be complicated. Join us to examine methods for evaluating international students' financial strength and eligibility for need-based aid. See financial aid forms made specifically for international applicants. Discuss the types of financial aid scholarships, loans, and work-study opportunities that will attract international students to your institution.

    Speaker(s):
    Myra Baas Smith (Moderator), Executive Director, Financial Aid Services, The College Board, Reston, VA
    Caesar Storlazzi, University Director, Student Financial Services, Yale University, CT
    Michael P. Fraher, Director of Financial Aid, Vassar College, NY
    Topic(s):
    Financial Aid & Scholarships
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Financial Aid Officers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Access and Academic Preparation: Community and Government Partnerships that Work

    Previous attempts to overhaul educational systems reveal the need to partner policy with practical application. California State Senator Alarcón, Alliance for a Better Community, and the College Board are collaborating to create the Valley Education Collaborative (VEC). VEC works with San Fernando Valley high schools to develop and implement reform initiatives around increased graduation rates, implementing a college-preparatory curriculum, and the development of small learning communities. Learn how to form collaborative partnerships that can be implemented in schools and discover the importance of community investment in order to achieve a successful program initiation.

    Speaker(s):
    Adriana Flores-Ragade, Manager, New SAT Outreach, The College Board, San Jose, CA
    Veronica Melvin, Executive Director, The Alliance for a Better Community, CA
    Jose Hernandez, Director of Policy Development, State Senator Richard Alarcón's Office, CA
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Connecting High School Student Athletes to College Athletics

    Student athletes require assistance finding and exploring college athletics opportunities. The types of opportunities available, scholarships, academic requirements, and rules and regulations vary significantly from school to school. Gain a better understanding of how to identify college athletics programs, contact coaches, and facilitate communication between programs and potential applicants. Join a former NCAA Division I College Coach and a former Director of Admissions for Harvard College to improve your ability to guide athletes through the admissions process.

    Speaker(s):
    Nancy Nitardy, GEAR UP Facilitator, McCallum High School, Austin, TX
    Deke Smith, College Independent Consultant, Former Dean of Admissions Ratcliff College and former Director of Admissions Harvard College
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    Counselors & Guidance Directors, Teachers & Curriculum Leaders
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Taking the Mystery Out of College: Small Groups for College-Bound High School Students

    Transitioning to college can be intimidating for many students. First-generation college-bound students, minority students, and non-native English speakers may need assistance in the application process, the financial aid search, and in knowing what to expect from their college experience. Small groups are a great way to reach students who are apprehensive about beginning college. In this session, participants will learn how to create fun-filled, informative, small group session that can be offered to support these students.

    Speaker(s):
    Melissa Kleiner, Director of Counseling, Independence High School, Thompson Station, TN
    Jennifer Barrow, Counselor, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC
    Topic(s):
    Counseling
    Primary Audience(s):
    School/College Administrators, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Recruitment and Admissions Success Stories

    A panel of admissions and enrollment officers will share their knowledge, experiences, and success stories, as well as their thoughts relative to ensuring that all students have access to higher education and are prepared for the challenges of the twenty-first century. In this session, participants will gain a better understanding of how to use the College Board's Recruitment and Admissions System's higher education tools, data, and services, which have been built for and by admissions professionals.

    Speaker(s):
    Steven Graff (Moderator), Director and Senior Consultant, Admissions and Enrollment Services, The College Board, Reston, VA
    Sundar Kumarasamy, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, St. Joseph's University, PA
    Jim Rawlins, Associate Director for Recruitment and Outreach, University of Washington, WA
    Linda Borene, Assistant Dean of System Operations, Carleton College, MN
    Topic(s):
    Admission/Enrollment
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Enrollment Managers
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    Achieving Successful College-to-University Course Articulation and Transfer Student Preparation

    Many states and regions struggle to create systems that effectively manage student transfers and course articulation. ASSIST, California's official online source of course articulation and transfer information, has successfully connected all of California's public colleges and universities for over 20 years. California's experience can inform similar efforts across the country. Come to this session to learn strategies for developing a successful college-to-university course articulation and transfer student preparation program.

    Speaker(s):
    Eric Taggart, Director, University of California Office of the President, Irvine, CA
    Topic(s):
    Administration
    Primary Audience(s):
    Admission Officers, Counselors & Guidance Directors
    Event Type:
    Session (60-75min)
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    2006-07 SAT: A Workshop for Test Center Supervisors

    The SAT Program is offering this FREE professional development workshop. The session will highlight what's new this year as well as some initiatives being considered. It will be interactive and attendees will learn best practices and how to offer the highest-quality testing experience for students. Refreshments will be served.

    Event Type:
    Special
    Continuing Education Units (CEUs):
    Yes

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