State Principals Conference

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 
12:30       Registration and Exhibits Open
1:00         Welcome
                Legislative Update with Dr. Mike Dulaney and Kyle McGowan, NCSA
                #PrincipalRodeo
This participant-driven session provides current development for the unique needs of principals.  Registrants will be contacted ahead of time for topic ideas. Join us at the #PrincipalRodeo to learn about the hottest topics and developments in the principalship! 
2:30         Break and Exhibit Visit
3:00         Concurrent Legal Sessions
4:30         Social at Bierhaus Maisschäler
Head down to the Haymarket to kick back with German-style lagers, European-inspired cocktails, butcher-built sausages, and Bavarian pretzels in a warm, inviting atmosphere on the corner of 8th and P Streets.
6:00         Dinner on your own

Thursday, December 5, 2024 
8:00         Continental Breakfast and Exhibits Open
8:30         Welcome
                The Power of Principal Behavior: Shaping Culture and Student Success 
                with Dr. Victoria Lentfer
Principals play a pivotal role in creating the climate of their schools. Their behavior can have a lasting impact on student engagement, academic outcomes, and emotional well-being. In this keynote session, Dr. Vicki Lentfer, an expert in classroom management and emotional resiliency, will explore how principal behavior influences the learning environment and the behavior of students. From communication style to emotional regulation, this presentation will highlight key behaviors that promote positive classroom dynamics, foster respectful relationships, and support student growth.
9:45         Break and Exhibit Visit
10:15       Select-a-Session I
11:00       Break and Exhibit Visit
11:15       Select-a-Session II
12:00       Awards Lunch
1:30         Break and Exhibit Visit
1:45         Hot Topic Round Tables
2:30         Adjourn

Dr. Victoria Lentfer
Dr. Victoria Lentfer authors the best-selling book Keep Calm and Teach: Empowering K-12 Students with Positive Classroom Management Routines. Dr. Lentfer is a Personal Life Coach, an Educational Consultant, and author of her latest book, Cultivating Compassion in the Classroom. She has more than 20 years of experience providing instructional support and teaching in urban, suburban, and rural districts, as well as extensive work with incarcerated youth. She is the Director of the Classroom Management department at the University of Nebraska Omaha, where she teaches classroom management and middle-level courses. Visit Dr. Lentfer’s website at https://www.victorialentfer.com for more resources and opportunities to connect.