Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals
2008 Annual Fall Conference
November 9-11
Sea Palms Resort
St. Simons Island, Georgia
 
           "Achieving Excellence through Successful Principals"


Speakers:

Dr. Jim Garver has experience at all levels of public education-from teacher to associate superintendent, kindergarten through high school, in small schools and large. As an educational leader, he has guided schools and districts through the implementation of best practices and school-wide reform, the development of standards-based curriculum, and the improvement of climate and culture. Student achievement has increased in every school and district in which Jim has held a leadership position.

 

 

 

   


Registration: Deadline to register is October 30

**Attendee- click here for the on-line registration

Pre Conference- $60.00 (Complimentary to participants of the New Leaders Program)
Saturday afternoon, November 8 and Sunday morning, November 9

Fall Conference
- Sunday afternoon, November 9 - Tuesday morning, November 11
2008-09 Member Registration $200.00
2008-09 Retired Member Registration $100.00
Non-Member Registration $400.00
Non-Member Retired Registration $185.00
(If you have not paid your 2008-09 dues for GAESP/GAEL, please register at the non-member fee which includes complimentary membership in GAESP/GAEL for the 2008-09 year.)

Your conference fee includes reception, banquet, continental breakfast, and lunch.

Additional Award Banquet Tickets are available for $40 each.


Exhibitor/Sponsor-  EXHIBITOR SPACE is sold out! Sponsors still welcome!
Please click here to register as an Exhibitor or Sponsor.

Sponsorships
Bronze Level $500
Silver Level $700
Gold Level $1,000
Platinum Level $2,000 +


The following recognitions will be made if you choose to be a sponsor:

Bronze level---(l) Recognized in program and (2) at sponsored event

Silver level---the above plus (3) Receive a certificate of appreciation at the opening of the exhibits  
                   (4) Receive a special listing in the Communicator (newsletter)

Gold level---all the above plus (5) A thank you on the GAESP web site

Platinum level---all the above plus (6) Add a direct link to your e-mail or website on GAESP webpage


All sponsors will be recognized by 24 x 18 signs, bearing the name of the company or individual.

 

Exhibitors

One Space $285
One Space with Electricity $300
Additional Spaces $200 each

 

Exhibit Schedule

Set up:  November 9, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 pm

Exhibits Open: November 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (informal/during registration) and November 10, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Click Here for more information regarding exhibits.

If you have any questions, please contact the GAEL office at 770-967-2050 or hbeaver@gael.org.

 




Tennis & Golf Tournaments:

Tennis Tournament (Sea Palms Tennis Center, Sunday, 9:00 a.m.) Registration fee is $10.00.

Contact Dr. Chip Messer at smesser@peachschools.org

Golf Tournament (Sea Palms Course, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.) Registration fee of $50 is due onsite. 

Contact Jeff Kelly at jeff.kelly@cowetaschools.org



Agenda:
 

Saturday, November 8 Pre-Conference begins at 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 9






Golf Tournament
Tennis Tournament
Pre-Conference continued
Conference Registration
President's Reception
Awards Banquet

8:30 am
9:00 am

8:00 am-10:00am
1:00-4:00 pm
6:00 pm

7:00 pm

Monday, November 10









Keynote Speaker Jim Garver
Break
Keynote Speaker Bron-Gayna Schmit
Cook-out
Visit Exhibits
Breakout Session
Break/Last visit for Exhibitors
Breakout Session
Low Country Boil

8:30-9:30 am
 
10:00-11:00 am              
12:00-1:00 pm
 

1:30-2:30 pm                         
2:45-3:30 pm
3:30-4:30 pm
6:30 pm

Tuesday, November 11
General Meeting
Closing Keynote Speaker
8:30 am                    
9:30 am 

                        

 

 

Lodging:   HOUSING BLOCK has been extended to October 19th!!

Sea Palms Resort - Click Here for Hotel Reservation Form

    or Reserve Online at www.seapalms.com. Go to the Sea Palms web site and click on MAKE A RESERVATION at
   the top right hand corner of the home page and then click on GROUP RESERVATIONS, enter password, GAESP08.


Room Rates: $109.00-DELUXE; $119.00-EXECUTIVE STUDIO; $129.00-EXECUTIVE KING; $169.00-1BDRM SUITE; $339.00-3BDRM SUITE (plus tax) Room Rates extended until 10/05 to get GAESP rates. Make your room reservations directly with the Sea Palms Resort, PHONE: 912-638-3351 or 800-841-6268; FAX: 912-634-8029.









Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL)
5634 Atlanta Highway, Suite 300 / Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542
Phone: (770) 967-2050 / (800) 533-GAEL / Fax: (770) 967-2021