The Summer Superintendents' Conference

Innovative Ideas for Education

For the last six years, the USC Summer Superintendents' Conference has provided an opportunity for 100 school superintendents to spend a week in a relaxed setting discussing important issues related to student learning and school management. Participants are nominated by policy makers in their individual states and attendance is limited to 100 participants.

Past conferences have dealt with such diverse issues as technology, international trade, transitions from school to work, site based management, and organizational theory. We hope that by linking this year's conference with the International Principals' Institute, participant opportunities for new knowledge and growth will be enhanced.

Conference Goals

• Learn how to develop an environment for accountable reform through the exchange of ideas among a select group of superintendents who have been identified as educational leaders in their states
• Engage in discussions with nationally and internationally renowned speakers who have experience and knowledge on school restructuring
• Tour innovative schools
• Network with colleagues from across the United States, Great Britain and Australia
• Explore these critical issues:
  • Restructuring districts and schools to achieve high student performance
  • Redesigning schools
  • Strategic leadership
  • Standards and accountability

What others have said about the USC Summer Conference...

• "I thought this was an excellent conference and am confident the conference planners will continue to be sensitive to the emergency needs and issues of superintendents."
• "Enjoyed the experience...very helpful."
• "Overall, a very fine conference and a great opportunity."

Why should you attend this conference?

The USC Summer Superintendents' Conference is designed for educational leaders interested in restructuring their school systems with the goal of improving student performance. Participants will have:

• One week in a relaxed setting, working with recognized leaders in the field of educational policy and organization
• Access to the library and technology facilities of the University of Southern California
• Opportunities to meet and work with the School of Education's Faculty and students

The conference will be held in conjunction with USC's International Principals' Institute. Superintendents will have the opportunity to interact with educational leaders and school principals from England, Australia and the United States.

Leisure activities abound...

Southern California and Los Angeles offer a tremendous variety of leisure and sporting activities for you and your family. Conference activities include three scheduled evening excursions around the Los Angeles area, including a trip to the famous Malibu Beach.

Lawrence O. Picus Conference Director	Carolyn Bryant Conference Coordinator
lpicus@bcf.usc.edu	cbryant@usc.edu
University of Southern California School of Education Waite Philips Hall, Room 901 Los Angeles, CA 90089-0031	(213) 740-2182 Phone (213) 749-2707 Fax

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