Monday: July 13  Educational Policy Foundations and Grassroots Advocacy

7:30–8:30 a.m.

Registration and Breakfast

8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Morning Session

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00–4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Session

Tuesday: July 14  Communication, Collaboration and Leadership

7:00–8:15 a.m.

Registration, Breakfast, and Exhibits

8:15–8:45 a.m.

Welcome and NASP Overview

8:45–10:15 a.m.

General Session 1: Rich Barbacane,  “Collaborative School Improvement Planning: School Psychologists and School Administrators Working Together for Effective Change”

10:15–10:45 a.m.

Break and Exhibits

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

General Session 2: Dr. George Sugai, “Advancing School-wide Positive Behavior Supports in Policy and Practice.”

12:15–1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Exhibits

1:30–4:45 p.m.

Afternoon Session

4:45–6:30 p.m.

Networking Reception and Exhibits

Wednesday: July 15 Advocating for Change on Capitol Hill

6:30-7:00 a.m.

Breakfast at hotel before departing for Capitol Hill

8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Capitol Hill Experience: Panel discussion and meetings with elected officials (lunch upon arrival back at hotel)

1:15–2:45 p.m.

General Session 3: Dr. Karen Reivich, “Advancing Positive Psychology through School, Community and Corporate Partnerships.”

2:45–3:00 p.m.

Break and Exhibits

3:00–4:30 p.m.

General Session 4: Kevin Dwyer, “Student Achievement and the Role of School Psychologists: Advocating for Change that Matters.”