Preconference Workshops Information
Preconference Workshops Information
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Extend the value of your conference experience by adding on a pre-conference workshop.
BARGAINING IN A BRAVE NEW WORLD
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
As school district budgets continue to shrink, the ability to understand the dynamics of bargaining and compensating employees creatively has never been as important as it is now. Learn about the current data, talking points, and solutions that can be used at the negotiation table to keep compensation within the budget. This workshop will discuss finance modeling, negations modeling, and bargaining strategies as well as review case studies of strategies being implemented in districts across the state.
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RESOLVING CONFLICT: EVERYONE CAN DO IT!
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conflict is defined as a "struggle" between two individuals or groups who perceive their goals as incompatible. This seminar is designed to address the two dimensions of conflict-the issue of the conflict and the emotions surrounding the conflict-and provides insight into how conflict can be managed and resolved. Learn about how emotions influence conflict; analyzing conflict; the 4 main types of conflict; assessing and knowing your conflict resolution style; best alternatives to a negotiated agreement; knowing your alternatives and creative problems solving and the use of standards in conflict resolution.
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STRETCHING THE SCHOOL DOLLAR
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Schools across the country are facing the budget cliff created by global and local economic circumstances combined with the end of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Education Jobs Bill funding. At the same time there is sustained pressure to boost student achievement while keeping school taxes low. How do schools cope, adjust, and continue to produce successful students while cutting spending, reducing costs, and enhancing efficiencies? This workshop will look at successful strategies schools have implemented to reduce costs and enhance revenues with a particular emphasis on energy savings.
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Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA) Symposium
WEARING MANY HATS: ESSENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR RAISING MONEY, CRISIS RESPONSE, AND BUDGET COMMUNICATIONS
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gain expert-level training on being prepared in the event of a crisis through hands-on activities led by Rick Kaufman, Executive Director of Community Relations for Bloomington (Minn.) Public Schools, who led the Crisis Response Team during the Columbine High School tragedy in April 1999. Get firsthand tips on fundraising, including revenue-generating ideas using Marcellus Shale royalties, from Penn State University Development Professionals. Plus, learn nontraditional ways to communicate and manage the impact of the Pennsylvania budget crunch. Don't miss this opportunity to add valuable skills and knowledge to your communications toolbox!
For information and to register, go to www.penspra.org
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