School Superintendents of Alabama

Welcome to SSA online!

School Superintendents of Alabama
400 South Union Street
Suite 495
Montgomery, AL 36104
Phone: (334) 262-0014
Fax: (334) 262-0344
Email: info@ssaonline.org

Presentations

SSA Fall Conference 2009

"Empowering the 21st Century Superintendent" presented by Dr. Joan Kowal, CoSN Project Director
"Engage, Empower and Entrust: 21st Century Professional Learning" presented by Shawndra Johnson, Director of Professional Learning, Elmore County

SSA Summer Conference 2009

"Finding A Long-Term Equilibrium Between State Revenues and Expenditures" presented by
Dr. Ira Harvey, Financial Consultant
"Financial Update Education Trust Fund - Where We Are Headed" presented by Mr. Craig Pouncey, Assistant State Superintendent
"Recent Case Law" presented by Dr. Dave Dagley, Attorney, University of Alabama

SSA Legislative Conference 2009

"Federal Issues" presented by Mr. Bruce Hunter, Associate Executive Director, Public Policy, AASA
" State Issues" presented by the State Department of Education
"Leading in Difficult Times" presented by Dr. Barry Adams, Apple

SSA Summer Conference 2008

"Then, Now, and Vision", "Current Best Practices for the 21st Century", "21st Century Learning Environments - Infusing Technology into the Curriculum", and ActNow! presented by AETA may be accessed by using the following link: http://www.aeta.cc/?DivisionID=2885&DepartmentID=2737&ToggleSideNav=
"SSA Educational Priorities" presented by Dr. Cindy Elsberry, SSA President
SDE Presentations presented by Dr. Joe Morton, State Superintendent, Mr. Craig Pouncey, Assistant State Superintendent, and Dr. Eddie Johnson, Deputy State Superintendent

SSA/Classworks Steele Magnolia Retreat 2008

"Collegial Conversations - Results Now: How We Can Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning" presented by Cathy Gassenheimer and Dr. Cindy Elsberry

SSA Legislative Conference 2008

"The Influence Edge: How to Persuade Others to Help You Achieve Your Goals" by Mr. Alan Vengel, Vengel Consulting Group

A Review of K-12 Funding by Dr. Joe Morton, State Superintendent of Education

"Looking Through a Glass Darkly: ESEA and the 2008 Elections" by Mr. Bruce Hunter, Associate Executive Director, Public Policy, AASA

Legislative Process Overview by Mrs. Lisa Woodard, Legislative Director, SSA

SSA Fall Conference 2007

"Why Do We Need Superintendents Anyway?" by Dr. Susan Andrews, Superintendent, Harris County Schools, Georgia

"The Fundamentals of Effective Leadership" by Dr. Eugene White, Superintendent, Indianapolis Public School District and AASA Past President

State Department of Education Presentation

"Sustainability, Survival Tips for Superintendents" by Mr. Craig Pouncey, State Assistant Superintendent of Finance

SSA Summer Conference 2007

2021 Perspectives on the Future of Public Education by Mrs. Marsha Rhea, Senior Futurist, Institute for Alternative Futures

Exploring Alternative Futures for Public Schools by Marsha Rhea, Senior Futurist, Institute for Alternative Futures

Saving Energy Through Building Projects by Mr. Robin White, Alabama Power

LEAPS Reporting by Mr. Ethan Taylor, Ms. Patsy Eiland, and Mr. Dom Martel, State Department of Education

Balanced Leadership: District-Level Leadership, Defined Autonomy and Student Achievement by Mr. James Eck, Senior Director, Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL)

State Department of Education Handouts

SSA Professional Development 2007-08 and the SSA-SDE Partnership by Dr. Susan Lockwood, SSA Executive Director

Report on Listening Posts (Including The Future of Monitoring, and CAASL-Committee for Accelerating Student Learning) by Dr. Ruth Ash, State Department of Education, and Updates on Work of the Commission on Leadership and Teacher Quality by Dr. Tony Thacker, Alabama Leadership Academy

State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Joe Morton

Alabama Advanced Placement (AP) Initiative

SSA Winter Conference 2007

The New Realities of Serving as Superintendent by Mr. J. Alvin Wibanks, Superintendent, Gwinnett County, Georgia

What's Up in Congress? by Mr. Bruce Hunter, Director of Governmental Relations, AASA

NCSL: Report from National Conference of State Legislatures by Mr. David Shreve, Policy Analyst, NCSL

NCLB: Where Are We With School and System Implementation? by Mrs. Terry Swartzbeck, Senior Policy Analyst, AASA

SSA Fall Conference 2006

Arbitration presentation by Sally Howell
Legislative Agenda and 10 mill Update presentation by Dr. Susan Lockwood and Lisa A. Woodard

State Board of Education Work Session, June 22, 2006--Presentation by John Bell on new professional development requirements for principals and superintendents.

Powerpoint on Governor's Congress on School Leadership Recommendations
Proposed regulation changes
Regulations that would be repealed

SSA Summer Conference 2006:

Looking Back, Looking Forward, July 10, 2006, by Dr. Susan Lockwood and Ms. Lisa Woodard
Analysis of Foundation Program Funding, July 10, 2006, by Mr. Jim Williams.
How to More Effectively Work with Your School Board, July 11, 2006, by Dr. Rene Townsend