Schedule of Events Hotel & Meeting Space: Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia | 4949 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Friday, July 11th Day
Arrive in Scottsdale
11:00am - 1:00pm
Conference Registration - Alhambra Foyer
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 2:15pm
Policy & Leadership Session Options: ● Driving Change Through Policies That Meet the Moment - Alhambra A ● Courageous Leadership: Navigating Conflict & Presenting a United Front - Alhambra B
2:30pm - 3:45pm
Policy & Leadership Session Options: ● Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Practical Tools for Policy Making - Alhambra A ● Adaptive Leadership - Alhambra B
3:45pm - 4:00pm
Snacks
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Relaxation Break. Enjoy the resort!
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Welcome Reception (Dinner Included) - Alhambra
Saturday, July 12th 8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast - Alhambra
9:00am - 10:00am
Session Options: ● Morning Wellness: Going From Chaos To Calm - Alhambra
10:00am - 11:15am
Opening Plenary Session - Alhambra
11:30am - 12:45pm
Session Options: ● Meeting the Needs of the Whole Student: The Vital Role of the Board in Supporting Social-Emotional Wellness in Schools - Sevilla ● Accountability and Repair: What to Do When We Screw Up - Alhambra ● Improving Student Outcomes: From Intent to Impact - Cordoba
● Combating the Attack on Educational Equity and Civil Rights: What Education Leaders Should Know - Castillo 12:45pm - 1:15pm
Transition Break + Lunch - Alhambra
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Lunch Plenary Session: Fireside Chat - Alhambra
2:30pm - 3:45pm
Session Options: ● Run With Purpose, Win With Precision: Turning Your Values Into a Voter Strategy Alhambra ● Communicating in Challenging Times - Sevilla ● Future-Focused Budgeting: Aligning Resources with Evolving Needs - Cordoba ● Education for All: Schools and the Shifting Immigration Landscape - Castillo
4:00pm - 5:15pm
Session Options: ● Leading in Sync: Cultivating Stronger Relationships Between Boards and Superintendents - Alhambra ● Beyond the Agenda: Personal Leadership Tools for School Boards Navigating Crisis, Controversy, and Change - Sevilla ● More Than Money: Advancing Equity Through Strategic Resource Use - Cordoba ● Leading Locally: How School Districts Can Take Bold Climate Action - Castillo
5:15pm - 7:00pm
Networking Mixer (Food & Drinks included) - Alhambra Foyer
Sunday, July 13th 8:00am - 9:00am
Breakfast - Valencia
9:00am - 10:00am
Session Options: ● Morning Wellness: Stretch it Out - Valencia
10:00am - 11:15am
Session Options: ● Governing for Justice: How School Boards Can Champion Culturally Responsive Civics Education - Sevilla ● Supporting Early Childhood Programs Through Community Collaboration- A Road Map to Accomplishing the Work ● Post with Purpose: Communications Strategies You Can Use Now - Castillo ● Leading with Clarity and Purpose: Navigating Challenges in Equity Work- Alhambra
11:15am - 11:30pm
Transition Break + Lunch - Valencia
11:30am - 12:45pm
Lunch Session: ● From Insight to Impact: Turning Learning into Action - Valencia
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Closing Plenary Session - Valencia
Afternoon
Depart Scottsdale (or extend your stay
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