Final program book

2008
2008 Leadership Summit
Partners in Creation
Santa Fe, New Mexico
November 13-15, 2008

Table of Contents:

National Academy Foundation Information and Mission.................. 4
Letter from the President .................................................................. 5
Agenda ............................................................................................... 6
Speakers ........................................................................................... 11
Working Groups ............................................................................... 13
Hotel Map ......................................................................................... 14

2008 Santa Fe, New Mexico
November 13-15, 2008

2008 Leadership Summit 3


National Academy Foundation
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) is an acclaimed national network of high school career
academies predominately based in urban districts—schools within schools—with rigorous,
career-themed curricula created with current industry and educational expertise. Each year, NAF
serves more than 50,000 students in over 500 Academies in 40 states and the District of Columbia
through the Academy of Finance, the Academy of Engineering, the Academy of Hospitality &
Tourism, and the Academy of Information Technology.

NAF was founded by Sanford I. Weill, Chairman Emeritus of Citigroup Inc., as a partnership
between business leaders and educators. Employees of more than 2,500 businesses support NAF
students by securing paid internships, volunteering in classrooms, acting as mentors, and serving
on local Advisory Boards.

NAF’s record of success with 90% graduation rates and more than 80% of these graduates going
on to college, has garnered the support of corporations, public policy makers, and foundations,
including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For more information visit www.naf.org

Mission
The mission of the National Academy Foundation (NAF) is to sustain
a national network of career academies to support the development
of America’s youth toward personal and professional success in high
school, in higher education, and throughout their careers.

39 Broadway, Suite 1640
New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 635-2400
Fax: (212) 635-2409
www.naf.org

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Dear 2008 Leadership Summit Attendees:
All of us at the National Academy Foundation welcome you to beautiful
Santa Fe, New Mexico. At this year’s Leadership Summit, we will focus
on collaboration among the entire NAF network. By harnessing the body
of knowledge contained within the network, we can help each other to
develop and build Academy leadership – a major indicator of our ability
to maximize the Academy impact on high school students. We have built
the 2008 Summit to give you new tools to develop and maintain strong
leadership for your local Academy.

This year’s Leadership Summit focuses on the key elements of the
Academy model;

• Curriculum
• Advisory Boards
• Internships
• Academy Leadership

The Summit will help you to focus your efforts on the ground by
providing opportunities to have conversations and interaction around
these key elements.

NAF is committed to your success and to supporting the NAF network.
Thank you for joining us for this year’s Leadership Summit; it is always
exciting to have the time to gather together and learn.

Sincerely,

JD Hoye
President, National Academy Foundation

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Agenda:
Thursday, November 13
10:00 – 5:00 Registration/Information Office
1:00 – 5:00 Pre-Conference Working Group Sessions (by invitation)
• AOE Work Session, Barranca A
• Bidders Conference, Caldera B
• ASPIRE, Barranca B
1:00 – 4:30 Collaboration Network Strategies for Directors (advance sign-up only limited to 25
participants each), Vista B
• 1:00 – 2:30 - Session 1
• 3:00 – 4:30 - Session 2
This session provides participants with hands-on experience in learning the many features
of the NAF Collaboration Network, tailored to the needs of Academy Directors. Participants
will learn how to leverage online video and print resources, discussion groups, and blogs to
activate their Academy and help them collaborate with other Academies across the country.
To sign up in advance, please e-mail Laura Fidler (lfidler@naf.org), and let her know which
Session you plan to attend
6:00 – 7:00 Evening Reception, Pueblo 2/3
For all conference participants - Come and socialize with your colleagues from the NAF
network. Make new connections, or revive old ones, as you prepare for the Leadership
Summit and the remainder of the year

Friday, November 14
Daily Theme: Updates and Information on NAF Initiatives

7:30 – 8:30 Breakfast, Pueblo 2/3

8:30 – 9:30 Opening Session (For all conference participants), Tewa 2/3
Join NAF’s President, JD Hoye and network leaders who will outline progress on the key issues
you have raised as being critical to your local implementation. After this session, you will have
a stronger understanding of NAF’s evolving model and future plans in the following areas:
• Curriculum
• Advisory Boards and Internships
• Academy Support
• Online Collaboration
• Student and Alumni Initiatives

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9:30 – 2:00 Updates on Key NAF Initiatives
For all conference participants - These interactive sessions will provide you with more specific
information relating to the following key areas and opportunities to consider the implications
for your Academy with fellow directors:
• Curriculum – Learn about new NAF courses, including content, instructional strategies,
assessments, course access, key features, benefits, adaptations, and supports. Provide
input on new courses currently in development for 2009-10, and receive guidance about
course sequencing. Receive updates on NAF’s progress for certification, and national
articulation agreements. Get questions answered about course access, specific features,
benefits, adaptations, and supports. After this session, you will be able to explain NAF’s
curriculum directions and future plans to all constituents in your Academy.
Facilitators: Andy Rothstein, Laura Fidler
• Advisory Boards and Internships - Learn about the resources available to support advisory
board and internship development, as well as plans for additional resources to support your
work. After this session, you will be able to clearly articulate the importance of advisory
boards and internships in an academy, as well as NAF’s plans to support your efforts.
Facilitators: Charlie Katz, Chris Brandmeir, Marie Segares, Ann Fields
• Academy Support – Learn about the different training strands available for new and existing
academies, as well as NAF’s enhanced support for Academy leaders. After this session, you
will be able to explain the critical role of Academy leadership and the resources to support
you in this work.
Facilitators: Bill Taylor, Steve Casa, Patti Smith, Denise Bell

9:30 – 10:30 Updates – Round 1
• Group 1: Curriculum, Tewa 1A
• Group 2: Advisory Boards and Internships, Tewa 1B
• Group 3: Academy Support, Tewa 1C

10:30 – 10:45 Break, Tewa Foyer East

10:45 – 11:45 Updates – Round 2

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11:45 – 1:00 Lunch on your own (Sandwiches and salads are available for purchase in Vista B)
1:00 – 2:00 Updates – Round 3
(Note: Summit participants will be placed into groups upon arrival at the conference.)
2:15 – 5:00 Directors/Leaders Top Issues and Challenges
For all conference participants – We at NAF recognize that there are many challenges that our
Directors/Leaders face in managing their Academies. Based on this, we have surveyed our
network and identified five issues that our Directors list as most pressing. We have allotted
time during this Summit to afford you the opportunity to address two main issues facing your
Academy. During the first 75 minute session, you will select one of five breakout rooms to
discuss ideas and solutions for your first issue, during a facilitated session. Then, after a short
break, you will discuss ideas and solutions for the second issue. NAF’s Regional Director’s
and identified Director/Leaders from the network will be working with you to give you real
solutions to your challenges.

 2:15 – 3:30 Discussion – Issue 1
• How can we increase the number of productive, paid internships for our academy students?
(Barranca A)
• In these economic times, how can we ensure financial sustainability of our academy within
local school district budgets? (Caldera A)
• How can we more effectively recruit new students to our academy? (Tewa 1B)
• How can we successfully recruit new Advisory Board members? (Barranca B)
• How can we organize our academy to include interdisciplinary teaming and common
planning time? (Caldera B)
 3:30 – 3:45 Break
3:45 – 5:00 Discussion – Issue 2
• How can we increase the number of productive, paid internships for our academy students?
(Barranca A)
• In these economic times, how can we ensure financial sustainability of our academy within
local school district budgets? (Caldera A)
• How can we more effectively recruit new students to our academy? (Tewa 1B)
• How can we successfully recruit new Advisory Board members? (Barranca B)
• How can we organize our academy to include interdisciplinary teaming and common
planning time? (Caldera B)

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6:00 – 8:00 Building relationships – Evening Barbecue, Pueblo Ballroom
For all conference participants – Everyone is invited to relax and unwind during this barbecue.
Ample food (including vegetarian options) will be served, and there will be a cash bar as well
(soft drinks will be provided on the house). Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your network
colleagues and NAF representatives in an informal setting. The barbecue will also feature
surprise performances by members of the NAF staff.

Saturday, November 15
Daily Theme: Tools and Feedback with Academy Leaders

8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast - Pueblo 2/3
9:00 – 12:00 Leadership Training, Tewa 2/3
For all conference participants – This session is specifically designed to address your unique
position as an Academy leader (which includes directors, teacher/directors, coordinators,
administrators, and other team members who take leadership roles in their Academy). You
will be introduced to trends and strategies in leadership development, and will have a chance
to learn and practice with your colleagues. After this session, you will be better positioned to
meet the challenges you face in your leadership role with applicable strategies and tools.
Trainers: Bill Bryan, Jason Midwood, The Center for Secondary School Reform
10:15 – 10:30 Break, Tewa Foyer West
10:30 – 12:00 Leadership Training Continued, Tewa 2/3
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch on your own (Sandwiches and salads are available for purchase in Vista B)

Open forum: Meeting the Needs of ELL Students in NAF Academies, Please join us for a
meeting to discuss ELL (English Language Learners) students in NAF Academies. We will
identify specific issues these students face and ways NAF staff and Academy leaders can
support each other in “activating the network” to address the challenges these students face.
Bring your own lunch to this meeting that will result in developing steps for supporting this
population. (Tewa 1A)

1:15 – 4:00 Working Groups
For all conference participants - During these interactive sessions, you will drill down into the topic
of your choice, as you explore, with NAF team leaders, the progress that has been made over the
last year in the areas listed below. You will also be asked to provide your feedback to NAF, which
will help guide NAF’s plans over the coming year. As a result of this session, you can expect to see
your ideas represented in the new tools and services NAF launches in the coming year.



 1:15 – 2:30 Session 1: Select which of the following Working Groups you would like to attend:
• Curriculum, Tewa 1A
• Advisory Boards, Tewa 1B
• Internships, Tewa 1C
• Academy Leadership, Caldera

2:30 – 2:45 Break, Tewa, Foyer East

 2:45 – 4:00 Session 2: Select which of the following Working Groups you would like to attend:
• Curriculum, Tewa 1A
• Advisory Boards, Tewa 1B
• Internships, Tewa 1C
• Academy Leadership, Caldera
4:00 – 4:15 Break, Tewa Foyer East
4:15 – 5:15 Closing Session, Tewa 2/3
For all conference participants – Close the 2008 Leadership Summit on a high note by hearing
from a unique set of speakers—your colleagues in the NAF network. Representatives of
network leaders from a Steering Committee which has been working with NAF staff will
share their thoughts on NAF directions, and how they plan to share NAF’s new messages and
implement new strategies in their Academies.
Speakers: JD Hoye (President, NAF), Mike Henson (Principal, Harmony Magnet in Porterville
CA) and Ken Texler (Director, Gorton HS Yonkers, NY)

All meetings take place on the convention floor, lobby level.

NAFConnect Activation Station
NAFConnect helps you network, communicate, and collaborate like never before.

Get connected! Visit us at the NAFConnect Activation station located by the registration desk:
Thursday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, November 14, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 15, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Speakers:
William R. Bryan, Ph.D. Hay Group), a Boston consulting firm specializing in
VP, Leadership & Organization applied motivation and competency research.
Development
The Center for Secondary School In 1983, Bill founded Bryan Associates, Inc. (BAI), and
Redesign ran this very successful management consulting firm
until he entered the education arena, CSSR, early in
Bill Bryan is Vice President of 2006. BAI provided organization, management, and
Leadership and Organization executive development services to a wide variety of
Development for CSSR, and in charge of internal companies in the private, non-profit, and government
operations, including staff professional development. sectors. Two of his specialty areas were performance
Bill provides districts and schools with technical assessment and professional development. A sample
assistance to enhance system and leadership of clients served includes Anheuser-Busch, AT&T,
capacity in the implementation of Breaking Ranks Entergy Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, Johnson &
II and Breaking Ranks in the Middle strategies. He Johnson, Major League Baseball, Mobil, the New York
is an expert in change leadership and provides Stock Exchange, Southwestern Bell, the YMCA, and the
schools with the skills required to implement major U.S. Navy.
change initiatives, e.g., advisories, smaller learning
communities, student led conferences, etc. Bill has Bill is a highly skilled professional consultant/coach
30 years experience in applied competency and and executive with demonstrated expertise in the
talent research that has led to individual, team, following areas:
and organization development coaching practices
and programs designed to improve performance • Leadership capacity development - change and
in a variety of settings. He is also responsible distributed leadership
for providing districts and schools with strategic • Manager and leader coaching and professional
planning services. development
• Infrastructure capacity development
After graduating from Dartmouth College, Bill entered • Implementation of major organization initiatives
the Army, where he held several command positions • Creation of high-performing organizations (HPOs)
and achieved the rank of Captain. Following his Army • Design and development of organizational
service, Bill obtained a Ph.D. in clinical psychology strategies, processes, and structure
from George Washington University. He then held • Alignment of operational and human resource
a variety of positions including college teaching capabilities with organizational objectives
and private clinical practice focusing on children, • Development and implementation of performance
adolescents, and families. Based on his clinical and standards at all levels
academic experience, he was hired to create and • Performance assessment for individuals, teams, and
direct the student counseling services at Bryant organizations
University. His interest in communication skills training • Competency and talent assessment, research and
and work with businesses led to a position as project application for human resource systems, e.g.,
director with McBer and Company (now a part of the performance appraisal, training, professional

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development, succession planning, and the creation development institutes, national showcases, print
of staffing plans materials, public information programs, community
• Competency-based curriculum design, affairs, and implementation of products and services.
development, and delivery As the youngest member of the CSSR team, Jason
• Team building and meeting facilitation has developed a strong relationship with secondary
• Facilitator/trainer training school students around the country, and conducts
• Stakeholder needs and satisfaction research roundtable discussions at all CSSR institutes and
• Project Management showcases. The informal conversation called, “The
• Entrepreneurship Voice – Understanding the 21st Century Student”
brings to the forefront issues that effect students
Bill is an experienced speaker at both the local and today to include current events, social issues, future
national level. He is a member of the Academy academic hopes, and personal desires.
of Management, the American Psychological
Association, Association of Supervision and Jason graduated with honors from Rhode Island
Curriculum Development, the National Association of College in 2003 earning a B.A. in Secondary Education/
Secondary Principals, and the Society for the Study History. A member of Phi Alpha Theta (national honors
of Peace, Conflict, and Violence. He served for a society in History) and Kappa Delta Pi (international
number of years as a member of the advisory board honors society in Education) his areas of study focused
of the Executive MBA Program at the University of on the leadership styles of the Founding Fathers
Rhode Island. His involvement in academia includes Generation, The Civil Rights Movement, and American
teaching psychology courses at Providence College; Foreign Policy during the Cold War Era. Jason also has
organizational behavior, human resources, and labor an Executive Degree in Business Management from
relations courses in the URI MBA, Labor Studies, Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
and Executive MBA Programs; and a professional
development course in the American University/ Jason was ready to begin teaching when his
NTL Master’s Degree program in Human Resource professional career took an unexpected turn. He was
Development. Bill has written many white papers offered the position of General Manager for Gemini
and articles and professional development programs. Partners, LLC (Mulligan’s Island Golf & Entertainment)
He is currently a lead author for the upcoming located in Cranston, Rhode Island, one he has held
Breaking Ranks II and Breaking Ranks in the Middle for the past four years. Overseeing the day-to-day
Implementation Guide operations of the company, Jason is responsible for
the performance management and professional
Jason Midwood development for a staff of 40 employees, marketing/
Director, Communications & Student Involvement sales/promotions, corporate events, fundraising, and
The Center for Secondary School Redesign communications with local radio, television, and print
media outlets. In addition to his general manager
Jason Midwood is the Communications Director and experience, Jason has spent some time working for
responsible for developing and promoting the voice of Creative Powerhouse, a marketing and promotions
CSSR. He manages, directs, and organizes marketing consulting firm with offices located in Providence and
and communication functions to include professional Boston.

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Working Group Information:
Curriculum Internships
NAF is committed to meeting the needs of its Discussion topics include work based learning, paid
network through the development of vital resources internships in the current economic climate, and
to add benefits to using the NAF curriculum. The preparing students for internships. This working
purpose of the working group is to update and group will include facilitated conversations on sharing
receive guidance on two key NAF initiatives: creating promising practices, providing guidance to NAF on
national articulation agreements with post-secondary developing materials to support Academies in finding
education and developing industry validated student internships at the local level, and opportunities for
certificates. The sessions will include progress updates incorporating the voice of students, alumni and
from last year’s working groups, as well as generate partners into the discussion about internships.
lists from Directors regarding considerations for Facilitators: Marie Segares, NAF and Ann Fields, NAF
articulation agreements and certification. Consultant

The working groups will be highly interactive, giving Academy Leadership
time for Directors to discuss both initiatives with each NAF is committed to meeting the needs of its network
other, as well as NAF staff. through the development of on-line academy
Facilitators: Andy Rothstein and Laura Fidler, NAF development resources. This session will be divided
into four short discussions on academy growth,
Advisory Boards development, sustainability, and performance
These sessions will have two outcomes: First, we will measurement and evaluation. The discussion will
introduce the Advisory Board Leadership Committee include collaboration network tools where Year of
(ABLC), Advisory Board Development Working Group Planning sites can exchange ideas (YOP-Connect), and
and the resources of the Collaboration Network where directors can share challenges and useful tools
(nafconnect.org) to all Academy Leadership attendees. (Director-Connect). In addition, we will also introduce
Second, we will elicit from the Network the subject a site designed to share ongoing updates and tools
areas and topics of greatest need which the ABLC stemming from Design Studios, including this year’s
and the AB Development Working Group can address, Studios focusing on internship development. The
including the best ways to disseminate information final part of the discussion will outline NAF’s success
and interact with the Network, using technology to its metrics and how they apply to academy development.
fullest potential. Facilitators: Steve Casa, Patti Smith, and Bill Taylor,
Facilitators: Charlie Katz and Chris Brandmeir, NAF NAF and Denise Bell, NAF Consultant



Hotel Map:

RegistRation

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Please join us in Phoenix,
Arizona for the 2009 Institute
for Staff Development

The 2009 National Academy Foundation Annual Institute
for Staff Development is scheduled for July 7-11, 2009 at
the Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona. The 2009
Institute theme is “Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow.”



NAF is pleased to recognize the following partners
who have generously supported the 2008 Leadership Summit:

Weill Family Foundation Wilpon Family Foundation

39 Broadway, Suite 1640 • New York, NY 10006
Phone: (212) 635-2400 • Fax: (212) 635-2409
www.naf.org

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