September 25 – 27, 2008
Marriott Miami Dadeland Hotel
9090 South Dadeland Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33156

The Program:

This year’s conference, facilitated by Jim Ambrose and Paul Poore, will explore the principles of exemplary Board practice with the aim of improving governance and leadership within our schools.  The NAIS International Trustee Handbook will be provided to each participant and serve as a point of departure in exploring the overarching roles and relationships, fiduciary and strategic responsibilities of a Board and provide participants with the tools and strategies to meet the challenge of effectively governing our schools. 

The conference will strive for a balance of instruction and interaction with a focus on dialogue and engagement with colleagues, case studies, activities and role play.  The conference structure will provide for differing sessions involving the whole group, heads of school, and board members.

Each participant will also receive a CD-ROM of materials with which to conduct their own Board orientation.  Ideally, those heads and board members attending from each school will have the tools and materials to conduct their own on-going orientation and training sessions with their boards.

Conference Schedule:

Thursday, September 25th	5:00-6:00pm	Registration- Mirage Room Foyer, 1st Floor
	6:00-7:00pm	Reception - Mirage Room, 1st Floor
	7:00pm-	Dinner- Salon B, 2nd Floor
Friday, September 26th	7:00-8:30am	Breakfast
	8:30am-12:00pm	Conference Sessions
	12:00-1:00pm	Lunch
	1:00-4:00pm	Conference Sessions
	5:10pm-10:00pm	Harbor Cruise/Dinner at Los Ranchos Restaurant
Saturday, September 27th	7:00-8:30am	Breakfast
	8:30am-12:00pm	Conference Sessions
	12:00-1:00pm	Lunch
	1:00-4:00pm	Conference Sessions

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Registration and Hotel Accommodation:
All attendees MUST register for the conference on the AASSA website (www.aassa.com).  We ask that participants register as early as possible but no later than September 2nd, 2008 as that is the final day we can guarantee hotel reservations. 

Cost:
The all-inclusive cost of the two-night hotel package, opening evening’s cocktail reception and dinner, continental breakfasts and lunches on Friday and Saturday, and a social event/dinner on Friday evening is $600 for Full AASSA Members and $850 for Invitational Members. 

If anyone wishes to arrive early or stay extra days at the hotel, the cost will be $125.00 per night. 

Transportation from the Airport to the Hotel:
The hotel provides free shuttle service from Miami International Airport.

If you rent a car, please note the hotel charges $17.00 + tax per night for parking.

 Click here to register online