Annual Pre-Conference | Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals
Program Description
As Virginia's elementary school principals' signature annual conference the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals (VAESP) is dedicated to ensuring that the application of technology continues to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching and learning in the K-8 schools throughout the Commonwealth. In this light, VAESP held its annual pre-conference in November 2005. The theme was "The Promise of Digital Education." The VAESP recognizes that technology will continue to play a leading role in making education more responsive to the children that we serve. What challenges remain for educating the children of Virginia? How can educators incorporate technology application to enhance efforts to meet state and federal government performance standards and provide other applicable services to our school partners? What direction are various education agencies as well as members of the private community taking to bridge the efforts to enhance technology application to teaching and learning that is applicable to the "real world"?
In order for educators who attended the 2005 conference to have a firm understanding of the future of technology in enhancing teaching and learning the 2005 VAESP Conference included presenters from K-8 schools, higher education, and public service agencies on strategic direction for success, hot buttons, lessons learned, present requirements and future needs. Presenters from the private sector responsible for leading the technology industry in furthering the quality and effectiveness of the education services conducted workshops with a glimpse of future digital promises.
Presenters will share copies of presentations with attendees. The networking lunch format provides opportunities for attendees to meet and eat with presenters. This format allows opportunities for attendees to request other materials from the presenters or other attendees. This format also provides opportunities to share technology-enhanced strategies that are used to effectively engage teachers and students in teaching and learning.
Virginia Standard(s) Addressed
Planning & Assessment (ISLLC standard 3)
Instructional Leadership (ISLLC standard 1)
Safety & Organizational Management for Learning (ISLLC standards 2 & 3)
Communication & Community Relations (ISLLC standard 4)
Professionalism (ISLLC standards 5 & 6)
Program Goals and Objectives
By the end of VAESP 2005 Pre-Conference: The Promise of Digital Education participants will have a clearer understanding of the impact of technology on educating students as productive members of a global society and an international workplace.
By the end of VAESP 2005 Pre-Conference: The Promise of Digital Education participants had materials and/or ideas in hand and head that bridged the divide between instruction and technology.
By the end of VAESP 2005 Pre-Conference: The Promise of Digital Education, participants will have networked with colleagues in a mutual sharing and collecting of technology-hrelated instructional ideas and materials. When implemented these materials and ideas will enhance teaching and learning efforts and will contribute to students' meeting of state and national benchmarks.
Program Format
The VAESP 2005 Pre-Conference: The Promise of Digital Education format will follow the conference design. The format features keynote speakers, small group sessions, and a networking luncheon. Small group sessions offer a variety of opportunities and feature practitioners from education, the private sector, higher education, and community service providers.Target Audience
All K-8 school leaders and teachers as well as central office personnel, support personnel, technology support staff, and higher education faculty responsible for preparing teachers and school leaders will benefit from attendance.Self-Selection and/or Identification Through School Division
Yes/yes. Any designation of individuals or groups with specific performance expectations that match the intent of the standards is adequate.Duration of Program
One-day: 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., November, 09, 2005, The Homestead, Hotsprings, VA.Outcomes Measured
- The quality of the presenters and associated materials shared with participants
- The appropriateness of the information and materials presented by keynote speakers and small group session leaders to the goals of the professional development opportunity.
- The quality of opportunities for networking and the degree of interaction and sharing of materials by participants.
Program Evaluation
Participants' written evaluations and informal feedback form presenters and attendees.Contact Information
The Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals
1805 Chantilly St
Richmond, Virginia 23230
Phone: 804.355.6791
Email: info@vaesp.org
Website: www.vaesp.org