Keynotes

Monday, October 2, 2006

8–9:30 am — Keynote & Breakfast

The Power of Expectations: People Like Us
Dr. Charles Scott

Dr. Charles Scott was born adjacent to an isolated coal mining camp where the Appalachian Mountains run through Kentucky and Virginia. Much of his childhood was spent sharecropping in remote rural areas far removed from mainstream America. He earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education, a M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling, an Ed.S. in School Administration, and a Doctorate in Supervision and Administration.

Dr. Charles Scott knows the importance of proven instructional strategies but, in his true and personal story, leaves that area to others as he emphasizes his conviction that all children, even those burdened by neglect and abuse, can succeed through the help and expectations of a few caring adults.

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

11:00 am –1:00 pm — Keynote & Lunch

From Rage to Hope: Strategies to Bring Out the Best in ALL Students
Dr. Crystal Kuykendall

Dr. Kuykendall will share insight and information on the causes of apathy, underachievement, hopelessness, underperformance, and alienation in many students—unmotivated students in particular. She will share strategies for meeting student needs, creating a school and classroom climate most conducive to achievement, and removing the school-related obstacles that often preclude student success. Conferees will be informed, inspired, and uplifted in this powerful, insightful presentation, intended to enhance the delivery of student services, student discipline, and the all-important home-school bond.

Wednesday, October 4, 2006

10:00 –11:30 am — Keynote & Brunch

Shining Star, Outstanding Achievement, and California Distinguished Schools Recognition Ceremony

Come join us in recognizing some of the best performing schools in the Comprehensive Student Support Program. Prior to the Keynote a PowerPoint presentation will take place highlighting their accomplishments.

Tattoos on the Heart: Being a Beneficial Presence to At-Risk Youth
Father Greg Boyle

Father Boyle has worked tirelessly to provide love and support for kids whose homes are so emotionally impoverished or destructive that they join gangs in search of a surrogate family. He believes that community involvement is essential to bring about change, and he emphasizes the importance of not giving up hope. Father Boyle will share stories about his work and the young people he works with.

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