Summits 2008

Event Summary

All 1-to-1 deployments rely on a common core of dedication, support, implementation, and most importantly, strong initial leadership. For AALF’s part, we intend to equip educational leaders with the knowledge and vision they need to guide their school or district program towards a successful anytime anywhere learning environment.

Join AALF and a distinguished array of educational leaders to learn about the components of visionary leadership in 1-to-1:

• Defining Vision - How the Superintendent Provides 1-to-1 Leadership
  Superintendents play a crucial role in provide a technology-rich 1-to-1 environments for students. They must provide leadership for principals, students, staff, and community - and they must be onboard with a 1-to-1 deployment for ultimate success. At the AALF Summit, we present successful leaders, with a 1-to-1 vision matching their district's success.
• Classroom Teaching
  Experience 1-to-1 classroom learning from renowned, experienced 1-to-1 educators as they walk you through learning in a 1-to-1 classroom.
• 1-to-1 Principals
  So your district has a 1-to-1 vision. All stakeholders are onboard and you're ready to go. How will 1-to-1 function on a day-to-day basis in the school? Listen to how the principal is a crucial part in the success of 1-to-1 at the school, how their leadership can provide the sage guidance for success.
• Critical Thinking in 1-to-1
  People look at 1-to-1 as a forward-thinking educational innovation. So true - but that doesn't mean the 1-to-1 community shouldn't continually reflect upon its methods. Hear the contemporary debates - and practices - that will keep 1-to-1 as an innovative mainstay of education today.
• Question and Answer
  Come prepared with your questions about 1-to-1 and Anytime Anywhere Learning. We're ready to discuss, debate, and answer the transformative nature of putting a laptop in every child's hands... and how it benefits children and education.

Sample Schedule

8:45am	Welcome
9:00am	Defining a Vision for Technology-Rich Learning – Led by an experienced 1-to-1 Superintendent/District Director of Technology
9:50am	The Challenge of Leading Technology-Rich Learning Environments – Response from Bruce Dixon, President, Anytime Anywhere Learning Foundation
10:40am	Break
11:10am	Models of Contemporary Learning – Led by an experienced 1-to-1 classroom educator
12:00pm	Lunch (provided)
1:00pm	Special guest commentary by established educational commentators
1:50pm	1-to-1 Principals – Led by Bruce Dixon
2:40pm	Panel: Leadership, Vision, and Student Achievement – To include all the day’s speakers, moderated by Bruce Dixon
3:10pm	Next Step: Implementation Planning & Close

Fees, Registration, Location, and Dates

The Early Bird Registration fee for each AALF Summit is $169. and the full fee is $199. Early Bird Registration deadlines are listed at each Summit registration link.

Dates for Fall 2008 Leadership Summits will be announced shortly. If you would like to receive information about new summits, send a request to Karen Ward at kward@aalf.org.

Questions and Concerns

Please direct all questions about the 2008 AALF Regional Leadership Summits to Susan Einhorn. She can be reached at 425-753-1552 or seinhorn@aalf.org.