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40th Annual CASE Convention

FORWARD LEADING: TURNING TO ONE ANOTHER

July 29–31, 2009

Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge

Registration Program

The CASE Center for Excellence in Educational Leadership presents

the 40th Annual CASE Convention!

FORWARD LEADING: TURNING TO ONE ANOTHER

Convention Highlights•Keynote presentations by internationally renowned

education leaders

A strand to identify effective uses of stimulus funds

World Café for focused conversations with your colleagues on key issues

Participant lounge and Cyber Café

•Breakout sessions featuring best practices in K-12 education

•The latest research and trends in education leadership

•Networking with colleagues across Colorado

•Opportunities for personal and professional renewal

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registration feesas last year!

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InvitationDear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the 40th Annual CASE Convention. This year marks a milestone for CASE asour association celebrates its founding in 1969. With a rich and proud history, we continue to serve allColorado school leaders providing advocacy, leadership development, and networking opportunities formore than 2,000 CASE members.

Each summer education leadersconvene for a high-quality professionaldevelopment experience. It is a timefor learning, reflecting, and connectingwith colleagues as we prepare for thecoming school year.

This year we face many challenges as we operate within an economy in crisis. Many of the children andfamilies we serve are struggling. Our communities look to school leaders to help provide a sense of efficacyand optimism. Consider this convention as an invaluable resource to help you navigate this difficult time.

With that in mind, our convention theme Forward Leading: Turning to One Another captures the spirit ofworking together as we lead our schools and districts into the future.

This year's program features both the familiar and the new. Back by popular demand, keynotes MargaretWheatley and Bertice Berry are returning to CASE with thoughtful and inspiring messages about the power of leadership. New to CASE is Flip Flippen who will share his insights for how to create successfulrelationships. Five distinguished speaker presentations will offer a choice of topics that pique a variety ofinterests.

Look for a broad range of breakout sessions featuring school leaders from across the state who areengaged in successful school improvement work. You will have many opportunities to learn about bestpractices, whatever your role in education leadership.

The Beaver Run Resort staff is prepared to serve our conference participants in a comfortable settingthat includes activities and amenities designed to make your stay fun and affordable for the whole family.

Join us in beautiful Breckenridge, a perfect backdrop for professional renewal. It's an experience that issure to help you strengthen your leadership skills.

Sincerely,

Howard JayCASE President-elect

Our communities look to school leaders to helpprovide a sense of efficacy and optimism.“

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Program

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PPRREE-CCOONNVVEENNTTIIOONN SSEESSSSIIOONNTuesday July 28, 2009 (Get two for the price of one!)see page 4 for detailsMMoorrnniinngg SSeessssiioonn:: The Colorado Growth Model:

Changing Conversations about Student Learning andSchool Improvement

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GGEENNEERRAALL SSEESSSSIIOONNSSKKeeyynnoottee SSppeeaakkeerrssBertice BerryThriving Leaders Inspire Student SuccessWednesday morning, July 29, 2009

Margaret WheatleyTurning to One AnotherThursday morning, July 30, 2009

Flip FlippenIf You Have a Child’s Heart, You Have His HeadFriday morning, July 31, 2009

BBRREEAAKKOOUUTT SSEESSSSIIOONNSSThis year’s convention again features more than 80breakout sessions on current topics relevant to schoolleaders. These sessions highlight best practices inschools across the state and provide the latestinformation on regulatory issues. Whatever your role asa school leader, you will find multiple sessions designedwith your interests in mind.

DDEEPPAARRTTMMEENNTT SSEESSSSIIOONNSSJoin your job-alike colleagues in special sessions andmeetings tailored to your interests. CASE departmentsinclude

•CAES (Colorado Association of Educational Specialists)

•CAESP (Colorado Association of Elementary School Principals)

•CALET (Colorado Association of Leaders in Educational Technology)

•CASPA (Colorado Association of School Personnel Administrators)

•CASSA (Colorado Association of Superintendents and Senior Administrators)

•CASSP (Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals)

•DBO (Department of Business Officials)

CCAASSEE BBUUSSIINNEESSSS AANNDD PPOOLLIICCYY DDIISSCCUUSSSSIIOONNThe convention features multiple opportunities forlearning, discussion, and feedback to CASE leadershipabout issues that impact YOU! School leaders will wantto weigh in on important topics of the day.

EEXXHHIIBBIITTOORR VVIISSIITTSSTime is scheduled throughout the conference to visit theExhibit Areas, which showcase products and servicesintended to help school leaders deliver a qualityeducation experience.

MMEEAALLSS Your conference registration fee includes two continentalbreakfasts and one full breakfast buffet, two lunches,and daily refreshment breaks. The resort will make everyeffort to meet special dietary requests, but foodconsumption choice is the full responsibility of theconference attendees and speakers.

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When you walk with purpose, you collide with destiny.Bertice Berry“ ”

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TTIICCKKEETTEEDD EEVVEENNTTSS**4400tthh AAnnnniivveerrssaarryy LLuunncchheeoonn**Bill Stainton will talk about business the Beatles' way, Wednesday, July 29,taking a few tips from four of the mostsuccessful people in modern history. Stainton

says their success wasn't just a fortunate mix of geniusand luck, but a function of conscious decisions.

WWoorrlldd CCaafféé**A world cafe experience will beoffered during the Wednesday, July29 afternoon breakout sessionproviding opportunity for focusedconversations among colleagues on key issues.

WWoommeenn iinn AAddmmiinniissttrraattiioonnLLuunncchheeoonn**Join women in administration for a luncheonThursday, July 30. This luncheon features ashort program, with Margaret Wheatley,

titled “The Future of the World Depends on Women.” It’salso an opportunity to network with successful womenin different school leadership roles.

AAFFTTEERR HHOOUURRSS EEVVEENNTTSSRelax and enjoy social time with your colleagues duringthese popular after hours events. You won’t want to missthe new CASE Comedy Hour, featuring four of thefunniest comedians in showbiz.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009• Exhibitor Reception• CASEino Night

Thursday, July 30, 2009• Networking Reception• CASE Comedy Hour • Dance to The Nacho Men

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Featuring humorists:• Scott Friedman• Brad Montgomery• Dr. Brad Nieder• Craig Zablocki

CASE Comedy Hour

Keynotes were interesting,engaging, funny and motivating.A great variety of topics too.

I appreciated hearing fromprofessionals who are “walkingthe walk” and “talking the talk.”

Good information, veryinspirational! Interesting datafor education reform.

You've done an outstanding jobof bringing us great speakers.

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year’s convention

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*No additional charge, but you must have a ticket toattend. Space is limited. See online registration.

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This workshop will provide a valuable orientation for new superintendents or superintendentsnew to Colorado. Representatives from the Colorado Department of Education and CASEExecutive Director John Hefty will provide an overview of key information and issues that will helpyou be successful as a Colorado superintendent.

• Leadership for high-performing schools• Preparing students for success in the 21st

centuryColorado Achievement Plan for Kids (CAP4K)

• Response to intervention• Safe schools

• Colorado Department of Education updates

LicensureStimulus FundingSchool finance and budgetingEnglish language learnersAccreditation

• Legislative Update

New Superintendents Orientation

Topics

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The Growth Model: Changing Conversations about StudentLearning and School Improvement

Did you know the Colorado Growth Model is central to the state’s school improvement and accountability efforts,requiring educators to make effective use of data for increasing student achievement? Are you prepared?

The Colorado Growth Model has generated excitement in the state and across the nation. Be among the first tosee the latest innovations in the presentation of the data, both for the public and for schools. Become morefamiliar with the tools and resources available for school and district staff to interact with the data.

Learn more about the value of using data for instructional leadership. This session will help school and districtleaders address questions related to growth data on many levels. How do I guide my teachers in utilizing the datato improve their classroom instruction? How do I respond to parent inquiries about their student’s results? What does growth data mean for school planning? Join Colorado Department of Education leaders and schoolpractitioners who are successfully using the growth data in their districts for this unique opportunity to gain adeeper understanding of the Colorado Growth Model and its applications for leadership.

For all school leaders charged with increasing student achievement.

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Fee: $155 CASE Members, $195 Non-MMembers. All-dday event.Separate registration is required.


•21st Century Skills

•Assessment and Accountability / Data Management

•Principal Leadership for School Improvement

•Brain Research – Applications in the Classroom

•Systems Approach to School Improvement

•Rural Educators

•Standards-Based Classrooms and Schools

•Facilitation Skills and Adaptive Schools Training

•Building a Culture of Learning

•Community Engagement

•Collaborative Teaming for School Improvement

•Middle School Renewal

•High School Reform and Requirements

•Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum / Curriculum Mapping /

Benchmarking

•Closing the Achievement Gap

•Equity and Diversity

•Building Leadership Capacity

•School Finance and Budgeting

•School Safety and Policies

•Human Resources

•Recruiting the Best and Brightest

•Managed Instruction

•Health and Wellness

Breakout SessionsFeaturing 80 Breakout Sessions Targeting Job-aalike Groups

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•Elementary principals

•Secondary principals

•School business officials

•Education technology and

infrastructure

•District administrators

•Curriculum and assessment

Learn the latest trends and best practices in K-112education. Content sessions are designed andpresented by your colleagues and local experts ineducation and business. Sessions will be presented inthese adult learning formats: Project-BBased, Case Study,World Café, Pecha Kucha, Lecture, Symposia or PanelPresentation, and Demonstration.

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There is no power for change greater than a communityfocusing on what it cares about. After so many years offear-based, fractured relationships in our schools andcommunities, we need to work wholeheartedly on creatingnew levels of collaboration, respect, and possibility withinschools. There is no other way we can deal with the manyunending challenges and fears of this time. Fortunately,the simple process of good listening in conversations thatmatter offers a potent means to bring us back togetherand accomplish good work. Dr. Wheatley will describeexamples of how simple conversations that encouragereflection and clear thinking lead to extraordinaryoutcomes, including finding solutions to difficult problems,and finding each other as colleagues.

Margaret Wheatley is an internationally acclaimedspeaker and writer and president emerita of The BerkanaInstitute, a charitable global foundation that works inpartnership with diverse peoples to strengthen theircommunities. She has been an organizational consultantand researcher since 1973 and a dedicated global citizensince her youth. Her first work was as a Peace Corpsvolunteer in Korea and a public school teacher and urbaneducation administrator in New York. She has beenassociate professor of management at the Marriott Schoolof Management, Brigham Young University, and CambridgeCollege, Massachusetts.

Meg's path-breaking book, Leadership and the NewScience was first published in 1992, and has beentranslated into more than 20 languages. This book iscredited with establishing a fundamentally new approachto how we think about organizations.

Turning To One Another: Simple Conversations to RestoreHope to the Future (2002), proposes that it is the simple,familiar act of conversation that offers the most hope forchanging the world. This book is being widely used bycommunities, schools, religious organizations, and socialchange efforts. An expanded second edition waspublished January 2009.

Thriving Leaders InspireStudent SuccessBBeerrttiiccee BBeerrrryyWednesday morning, July 29, 2009

Using her unique blend of storytelling, humor, and researchanalysis, sociologist and educator Bertice Berry will discussthe connection between the well-being and preparednessof education leaders and student success. Realizing thedemands on both the professional and personal lives ofschool executives, Dr. Berry will provide information andtools for creating work-life harmony, personal wellness, andeffective communication leading to greater productiveinvolvement with students, parents, faculty, staff, andcommunity leaders. School leaders will leave feelingempowered to change themselves and their communities.

No one defies stereotypes, generalizations, or clichés morethan Bertice Berry. Told by a high school teacher that shewas “not college material,” Berry not only graduatedmagna cum laude from Jacksonville University where shewas awarded the President's Cup for leadership, shesubsequently earned a Ph.D. in Sociology. Dr. Berry taughtsociology and statistics at Kent State University and soonrealized by using humor in her lectures to address suchdifficult subjects as racism and sexism, she was making aprofound impact on her students.

Berry left Kent to become an award-winning entertainer,lecturer and comedienne. She has created a niche as agifted speaker with a comic edge and a serious message.An accomplished singer, she soothes the heart and spiritwith her soon-to-be-released CD, “Breathe”, a delicate mixof meditation and song. Berry also is a best-selling author.Her latest book, The Ties That Bind, was released inJanuary 2009.

Turning to One Another

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Keynote Speakers

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There is no power greater than a communitydiscovering what it cares about.Margaret Wheatley“It is overcoming your personal constraints thatdetermines your success, rather than just playing to your strengths.Flip Flippen

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If You Have a Child’s Heart,You Have His HeadFFlliipp FFlliippppeennFriday morning, July 31, 2009

Recently featured with Ken Blanchard, Jim Collins,Stedman Graham, and John Maxwell in SUCCESSmagazine, Flip Flippen is considered to be one of the top thought leaders for the 21st century. Through hiscompelling storytelling talents, Flippen will share hisfamily's experiences in successfully raising 20 children. Hewill introduce you to a breakthrough educational processthat is changing the way many schools are doing businesstoday, focusing on the "Relationship" component of the 3-Rs: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. Celebrate withFlip as he addresses the challenges and joys of leadingsociety's most critical institution…American education.

Flip Flippen is a man with an uncompromising mission –to build relationships and processes that bring out thebest in people. He has applied this lofty goal to his workwith hundreds of thousands of individuals, includingeducators, K-12 students, executives, and athletes. Withan emphasis on changing behaviors and attitudes thatstand in the way of success, he has helped organizationsfrom small rural school districts to Fortune 500companies achieve dramatic improvement inperformance, leadership, trust, and productivity.

Flippen is an internationally renowned speaker andpsychotherapist. He was the founder of Still CreekRanch, a residential treatment center for young peoplethat flourishes today. He founded The Flippen Group in1990. Today, it is the largest educator training companyand one of the fastest-growing leadership developmentorganizations in North America. The company'sbreakthrough educational processes and curricula are inuse at 5,000 school districts and campuses in 42 states.His Flippen Leadership Series, a dynamic training thathelps leaders establish goals, uncover constraints, anddevelop action plans that improve performance andprofit, has transformed organizations around the world.

The success of his efforts has been documented on TheToday Show, The Super Bowl Pre-Game Show, SpeedChannel's NBS 24/7, and in countless publications formore than 20 years. Flip and his talented wife Susanhave a passion for kids and have helped raise more than20 children.

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Celebrate CASE’s 40th anniversary by going back in time withBill Stainton to 1969. Business the Beatles' way? Why not?We've learned the success secrets of everybody from BartSimpson to Attila the Hun. So why not take a few tips from fourof the most successful people in modern history? Beatle expertBill Stainton says their success wasn't just a fortunate mix ofgenius and luck – it was a function of conscious decisions.

Bill Stainton is a multiple Emmy Award-winning TV producer,writer, and performer; an author; a business humorist; and aninternationally-recognized Beatles expert. He blends thebusiness smarts he learned from 20 years in corporatemanagement with the show biz sparks he gleaned fromworking with people like Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, andJay Leno to create entertaining and enlightening presentationsenjoyed by audiences around the world!

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Around the world, women are stepping forward as leaders intheir local communities, even in the poorest of places. Thebenefits of women exerting leadership include multiple effects:children go to school, children become healthier, communitiesdevelop more capacities, women rise as talented and creativeleaders. As women school leaders, we need to value thecontributions we are capable of making and step forward to offerthe gift of our leadership for the issues we most care about.

Margaret Wheatley is an internationally acclaimed speakerand writer and president emerita of The Berkana Institute, acharitable global foundation that works in partnership withdiverse peoples to strengthen their communities.

She has been an organizational consultant and researchersince 1973 and a dedicated global citizen since her youth. Her first work was as a Peace Corps volunteer in Korea and apublic school teacher and urban education administrator inNew York. She has been associate professor of managementat the Marriott School of Management, Brigham YoungUniversity, and Cambridge College, Massachusetts.

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Distinguished Speakers

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This presentation describes the details of the Columbia SpaceShuttle accident and applies the lessons learned to education. K-12 education needs to examine outside studies that can widenour understandings of culture, organization, and managementand how this learning can apply to transforming school districts.

Before becoming superintendent of Aurora Public Schools in 2006,John Barry had a distinguished military career. He served 30 years inthe USAF as a fighter pilot and commander multiple times, retiring asa “Two-Star” Major General. His last assignment was as the executivedirector for the Columbia Space Shuttle accident investigation.

AAnnsswweerriinngg tthhee CCrriittiiccss ooff SScchhoooollAAddmmiinniissttrraattiioonnJohn Draper

Do others sometimes question your need for additionaladministrative help? Do they think you have an easy job withsummers off? Do you have to justify to your board or yourcommunity your salary or the need for additional support? TheEducational Research Service slays the myth of theeducational bureaucracy with hard facts.

John Draper, Ed. D., has been the chief executive officer of EducationalResearch Service since August of 2008. For more than 30 years hewas a secondary school teacher and administrator before serving asexecutive director of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (theprofessional association for all Alabama school administrators).

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Leadership is more important than ever in today's knowledge-driven organizations. It requires more than just the righttechnical skills and IQ – leaders at all levels must alsopossess the right values, behaviors, and emotions. Thiscomprehensive program addresses the development needs ofyour organization and the individual.

Scott Halford is an Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, anengaging presenter, and a long-time consultant to Fortune 500executive teams. Halford takes you to the highest highs withlaughter and deep inside yourself to examine your own needs. His brilliance in focusing on the strategy and application ofbehavioral and neuroscience concepts distinguishes his work.

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This fast-moving, informative presentation will leave youarmed with the latest information from Washington, D.C.Learn about action at the federal level including the prospectfor additional funding under the “Race to the Top,” the Houseand Senate work on ESEA reauthorization, and the changesCongress is considering to the E-Rate program.

Mary Kusler is the assistant director of advocacy and policy for theAmerican Association of School Administrators. Since joining AASA in2000, she has represented school administrators on issues such asfull funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, the fight againstvouchers, and the reauthorization of the Elementary and SecondaryEducation Act.

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Dr. Eduardo Sanchez will present an informative presentationand discussion about childhood obesity. Dr. Sanchez, anationally recognized expert on the issue, will discussprograms and policies that help reduce childhood obesity andimprove the health and well-being of children.

Currently the chief medical officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Texas,Dr. Eduardo Sanchez is nationally recognized as an expert onchildhood obesity. He is the former director of the Institute for HealthPolicy at The University of Texas (UT) School of Public Health. Prior tothat, Dr. Sanchez served as commissioner of the Texas Departmentof State Health Services and the Texas Department of Health.Trained as a family physician, Dr. Sanchez practiced family medicinein Austin during the 1990s.

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Recognizing that health behaviors acquired during youthfollow into adulthood, the current health status of youth is alarming.Eduardo Sanchez

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Convention Registration Instructions

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CCoommpplleettee YYoouurr RReeggiissttrraattiioonn OOnnlliinnee.. IItt’’ss EEaassyy!!• Visit the CASE Web site: www.co-case.org • Click the “40th Annual CASE Convention” link to access the registration form.

In the event you do not have Internet access, please contact Leisa Sacry at 303.762.8762, ext. 100, to register.

RReeggiisstteerr EEaarrllyy aanndd SSaavvee!!Register by June 15, 2009, to receive an early-bird member rate of $355.

SSppeecciiaall MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp DDiissccoouunntt ((ffoorr nnoonn-mmeemmbbeerrss))If you qualify as a first-time, active CASE member (never having been a CASE member), pay the member rate for the fullconvention plus $225 to include CASE membership for one year.

For previous CASE members whose membership has lapsed, a one year CASE membership is included when you register forthe full convention at the non-member rate ($680 through June 15; $725 after June 15.)

RReeggiissttrraattiioonn CCoonnffiirrmmaattiioonnWhen your online registration is completed, you will receive a registration confirmation by e-mail. Convention name badge(s),and event tickets will be mailed to the preferred mailing address you provide on the online registration form.

PPrree-CCoonnvveennttiioonn RReeggiissttrraattiioonn Pre-convention sessions have separate registration. Click on the convention registration link on the home page for details.

OOnnlliinnee rreeggiissttrraattiioonn wwiillll eenndd JJuullyy 2233,, 22000099 aatt 44::0000 ppmm..You must register by close of business on July 23, 2009. If you are unable to pre-register by the deadline, onsite registrationwill be available at Beaver Run Resort Conference Center beginning July 28, 2009 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm and each morningof the convention. Onsite registration will include an additional $50 fee.

PPaayymmeenntt IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnPayment MUST be received within two weeks of online registration. Payment options include• Credit Card• Check (Checks can be mailed to: The CASE Center, PO Box 1405, Englewood, CO 80150-1405)• Invoice (for payment with check)

CCaanncceellllaattiioonn PPoolliiccyyPlease submit your cancellation in writing to CASE. Refunds will be processed after the Convention. If you cancel:

Before July 1: $30 cancellation fee will applyJuly 1 – July 17: $60 cancellation fee will applyAfter July 17: No refunds. Guarantees are made to the hotel in advance; therefore, no refunds will be made after July 17. In the event of a medical emergency, please contact the CASE office.

CCoolllleeggee CCrreeddiitt oorr CCoonnttaacctt HHoouurrssCDE contact hours or college credit (through Adams State College) will be available for attending the CASE convention. Formswill be available onsite.

QQuueessttiioonnss??For convention registration and information, contact Leisa Sacry at 303.762.8762, ext. 100 or [email protected].


Stay in one of our spacious hotel rooms. Choose astudio unit with mini-kitchen and spa bath, or a largesuite with up to four bedrooms, a fireplace, balcony,and gourmet kitchen. Premium suites also have spabaths. To make your stay even more comfortable,there's 24-hour phone service, front desk, house-keeping and bell service, plus wireless Internetaccess, indoor parking, grocery/deli and sportsclothing store. Enjoy the fine dining at our award-winning Spencer's Steak and Spirits. You can alsoride our shuttle, or take a short walk into town to sample the many restaurants and browse through shopsand galleries.

The historic mining/resort town of Breckenridge is located twohours west of Denver International Airport via Interstate 70 andColorado Highway 9 southbound. Arriving from Denver, you'll drivewestbound on I-70 and through the Eisenhower Tunnel as youcross the Continental Divide. At Highway 9 you'll travel south 9miles to Breckenridge. If you arrive in Colorado Springs, the driveis approximately two and one-half hours northwest of Colorado

Springs Airport via U.S. 24 and Colorado 9 northbound. This scenic drive crosses the Ute, Wilkerson, andHoosier passes, all well maintained year-round.

Beaver Run is located at the base of Peak 9 at 620 Village Road just a couple of blocks from downtown Main Street. From I-70 take Colorado Highway 9southbound through Breckenridge to Park Avenue. Turn right on Park and veer left at the “Y” onto Village Road where you will drive right to Beaver Run Resort.

Online reservations are available for Beaver Run Resort. Visit the CASE Web site for details, www.co-case.org.

For reservations visit www.beaverrun.com or call 1.800.265.3560.

Beaver RunResort

Beaver Run Resort is a platinumsponsor of the 40th Annual

CASE Convention!


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Note: Except for the basic hotel room, all other accommodations includea sofa bed in the number of beds listed.

Maximum occupancy cannot be exceeded. The above rates do notinclude state/local tax & resort fees (16.21%). The resort fee is stillapplicable if you are tax-exempt. Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Check-outtime is 11:00 am. Sorry, no pets.

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One night’s deposit is required within 5 days of booking. Reservationsmust be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to arrival to receive refund less$25 processing fee. Cancellations made less than 72 hours from arrivaldate are subject to a one night's cancellation fee. Reduction in length ofstay or room type within the 72-hour penalty period, no shows, late arrivals,and early departures are considered cancellations, and are therefore non-refundable.

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Beaver Run Reservations P.O. Box 2115, Breckenridge, CO 80424 FAX 970.453.7234 Phone 800.525.2253 Web site www.beaverrun.com

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40th Annual CASE Convention – July 29-331, 2009

OOnnlliinnee RReeggiissttrraattiioonnGo to the Beaver Run Resort Web site at www.beaverrun.com. Click on Groups and Conventions link on the left navigation (near thebottom). Enter the password – GCCAS6OL (case sensitive – referred to as the group attendee or group coordinator password). Detailedinformation about room layouts and other amenities is also available on the Web site.

PPhhoonnee-iinn RReeggiissttrraattiioonnCall 800.525.2253 and use group code is 5006OL (called “CASE 2009” in the Reservations System)


The Village at Breckenridge Resortprovides 295 accommodationsranging from hotel rooms to luxury chateaux, all surrounding a pedestrianplaza. In the fall of 2006, The Village hotel rooms and hallways underwenta complete remodel, as did the resort lobby, front desk, check-in area, andthe Park Avenue Pub.

Our Park Avenue Pub features a menu offering fine wines, infused vodkasand appetizers.

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The Great Divide Lodge completed a guest room renovation in 2005 and is the only full-service hotel in Breckenridge. It features 208beautifully refurbished deluxe hotel rooms averaging 550 sq. ft. andincludes extensive amenities such as refrigerators, coffee makers, cableTV, in-room movies, and much more in every room. The elegantatmosphere complements the exceptional staff service provided to our guests.

If you wish to remain on-property, 9600 Grill serves breakfast and dinner daily. On-property heated indoor pools,hot tubs, a fitness center, and heated underground parking serve our guests’ every need. Let our concierge servicearrange an in-house massage.

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The Great Divide Lodge or Village at Breckenridge, Attn: Group Reservations Coordinator, P.O. Box 8329, Breckenridge, CO 80424Reservation phone number for both hotels: 888.525.1787, Reservation fax number for both hotels: 970.496.3046

40th Annual CASE Convention July 29-331, 2009 (Group Code BC2CC09)

____Hotel Room Single/Double: $95

Hotel room includes two queen-size beds or one king-sizebed. The above rate does not include state/local tax(10.68%) and a taxable surcharge (3.5%).

____ Liftside Studio $124 ____ Plaza One Bedroom (One Bed/One Bath) $139____ Plaza Two Bedroom (Two Beds/Two Baths) $169____ Plaza Three Bedroom (Three Beds/Two Baths) $219

Each condo offers a fully-equipped kitchen, fireplace andbalcony. Liftside Studio features a queen-size bed, fullkitchen and queen-size sofa sleeper. Maximum occupancycannot be exceeded. These rates do not include state/localtax & resort fees (10.68%) or Internet and parking surchargerate of 5%.

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Please list the names and genders of all those sharing the requested unit:

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Payment: One night’s deposit is due with this reservation.

A deposit equal to one night's lodging and tax is due within 10 days of the booking date. Final payment is due upon check-out.Cancellation outside of 7 days prior to arrival will result in a refundof the deposit less a $25 cancellation fee. Cancellation within 7days of arrival results in full forfeiture of all monies received. Anyreservations received after July 1, 2009, will be provided on aspace-available basis at rack rate. Check-in time is 4:00 pm.Check-out time is 11:00 am. The Great Divide Lodge has limitedrooms to accommodate dogs for an additional charge of $30 pernight and a deposit of $150.

Please submit a copy of district tax-eexempt certificate (see p.14)upon check-iin. Please assist the hotel by following these staterequirements. The hotel will have to charge state sales tax if youdo not furnish a copy of this documentation.

Enclosed is a check for __________________.

I authorize the deposit amount of (one night's lodging)

$___________to be charged to my credit card.

Please check the appropriate card.

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The Great Divide Lodge

The Village at Breckenridge

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AFFIDAVIT OF EXEMPTION SALES/ACCOMMODATIONS TAX

The State of Colorado and the Town of Breckenridge require that an affidavit must becompleted by any organization requesting exemption from Sales and Accommodations Tax at local lodges or hotels. If an organization does not complete this form, exemption willnot be granted.

Name & Address of Organization or School District

Event/Meeting/Conference Name:

Reservation Name and Number:

Dates of Stay:

Tax Exempt

State of:Exemption #

Category:

Please circle your answer to the following questions and return affidavit to your hotel.

NOTE: All questions must be answered “YES” for the purchase to qualify as tax-exempt.

YES/ NO Is the organization a governmental entity, a not-for-profit school, a qualified religious organization, or a qualified charitable organization?

YES/ NO Is this purchase billed directly to the organization and paid for directly by the organization from funds of the organization?

YES/ NO Is the purchase paid for out of the budget of the organization and not reimbursed back to the organization by any individuals who attend this meeting or event?

YES/ NO Is the purchase being made for use by the organization in its exempt capacity?

The undersigned attests that the answers to the above statements are true and that he/she has the capacity, as a representative of the organization to complete this document.

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SIGNATURE: _____________________ DATE: ____________ HOST: ________________

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Gold Mine ToursThe Country Boy Mine takes you over1,000 feet underground to see how miners made their millions. Historyis all around you in the buildings andmany tools of the trade back in thegold rush days. Try your hand atpanning in Eureka Creek and takehome some gold! Tours areapproximately 45 minutes long. Drive time is 10 minutes or our hotel shuttle service can take you.

GolfChoose from four beautiful courses that Summit County has to offer.Breckenridge Golf Club is a JackNicklaus-designed course and ispriced at $120 for 18 holes includingcart. Keystone Ranch Golf Course ispriced at $140 for 18 holes includingcart. Copper Creek Golf Club is pricedat $89 for 18 holes. Raven Golf Club ispriced at $149 (weekdays) and $119(Fri.-Sun.) for 18 holes including cart.

HikingFind beautiful hiking trailsthroughout Summit County or takeadvantage of an experienced guideleading the way. Guided hikes canrange from two hours to a full-day14,000-foot mountain hike.

Horseback RidingWhether you want a gentle walk on the mountainside or a nice ridethrough the plains, Colorado byhorseback cannot be beat. BreckStables offers rides for 1½ hours for$50. Breakfast and dinner rides arealso available for $75 and $89.

Hot Air BallooningImagine soaring with the eagleswhile enjoying the breathtakingviews of the Rocky Mountains. Aonce in a lifetime experience! Pricedat $225 per person.

Jeep RentalExplore the majestic Coloradobackcountry and experience views of the 14,000-foot peaks, theContinental Divide, the Ten-MileRange, beautiful wild flowers, andoccasional wildlife in the ArapahoNational Forest. Jeep rentals areavailable for $175 per day.

KayakingExperienced kayakers or those justbeginning enjoy the beauty ofpaddling on Colorado's beautifulmountain lakes and rivers. Lessonsare available in a swimming pool orright on the lake.

Mountain BikingTry out the Mountain Bike Park atBreckenridge's Peak 8 Fun Park andbike trails of varying difficulty. Thebike path is free and there areseveral bike rental shops inBreckenridge. Bike rental is $18 for a half day.

Fun ParkSummer in Breckenridge is notcomplete without the thrills of theFun Park! The Fun Park offersattractions for visitors of all agesand abilities. Enjoy Mountain Biking,SuperPutt, Hiking, Human Maze,Climbing Wall, Quad Power Jump,Alpine BBQ, and the Children'sCenter. Operations are weatherdependent and subject toavailability.

Pottery PaintingPaint your own pottery pieces andhave them fired. A variety of potterypieces are available. Take a greatreminder of your vacation homewith you. A nice, relaxing activity!

White Water RaftingShooting the rapids on the ArkansasRiver or Clear Creek is one experienceyou won't want to miss. Choose half-or full-day trips. Drive time is 1½ to 2hrs depending on area rafted.Transportation can also be provided.Price range is $51-$84 varying bylength of trip and area rafted.

Breckenridge Chamber ofCommerceFor more information about what todo in Breckenridge contact the localChamber of Commerce athttp://www.gobreck.com/

SUMMIT COUNTY IS COLORADO’S PLAYGROUND. Besides the beautiful scenery, there areactivities in all directions. We want to help you take advantage of everything our area has to offer and make this vacation your best! Beaver Run Resort’s Concierge is an excellent source of information and can arrange all of youractivities at no additional cost. For more detailed information and reservations, or if you just have some general questions, we are just a phone call away. Call 800.288.1282 for the Concierge.

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Top 10 Reasons to join CASE

1. Professional GrowthParticipate in timely and relevant workshops,conferences, and the CASE annual convention… all ataffordable member rates. All opportunities to help youexpand your vision, sharpen your leadership andmanagement skills, and gain hands-on knowledgeabout education trends and issues.

2. AdvocacyBecome part of a respected voice in statepolicymaking that affects your school, your district,your future. Our full-time lobbying team and CASEleaders represent your interests in Colorado’s GeneralAssembly and in Congress, providing strategicleadership to advance public eduction.

3. Legal Assistance (For active members only) Access immediate legal assistance for job-relatedmatters. Wrongful dismissal? Substantial alteration ofcontract? Involuntary change in status? Need helpreviewing your contract or resume? Call us and we’llconnect you with a CASE attorney.

4. Liability Insurance (For active and associate members only) Receive$100,000 worth of professional liability insurance at no cost to you. Plus, for a nominal fee, you canincrease coverage to $1 million or $2 million.

5. Powerful NetworkAccess a network of over 2,000 colleagues in Colorado,whether you seek to interact with job-alike colleagues or whether your career path changes. Through CASE youcan connect with professionals who share yourinterests.

6. Leadership OpportunitiesExpand your influence through leadership opportunitiesat association, state, and national levels. Write for aCASE publication. Seek a state or national associationoffice.

7. PublicationsTimely, practical publications that focus on issuesspecific to your duties and responsibilities:

• Electronic Member Bulletins, BriefCASE, and CASE In Point newsletter designed exclusively forColorado’s school executives. Your pulse onindustry trends, legislative and managementissues, and local events.

• BriefCASE features breaking news about theschool finance situation, state budget, new lawsand commentary about education issues in theColorado legislature.

• Issue Briefs for more in-depth analysis of currenttopics. These publications feature the latestresearch and member commentary.

8. Web site (www.co-case.org)Instant access to the state’s most comprehensiveonline job vacancy service, information about CASEworkshops with immediate electronic registrationcapability, and links to education information andmaterials — including the latest research and bestpractices.

The Members Only section features current information,an archive of CASE publications, and the most currentlegislative news.

9. National RepresentationJoin your national professional association throughCASE. CASE works in full partnership with thesenational organizations to advance education’sagenda:

• American Association of School Administrators (AASA)

• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)

• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

• Consortium of School Networking (CoSN)

10. Money-Saving OpportunitiesMembers receive free publications, discounts onworkshops and the annual CASE convention; anddiscounts on rental cars and teleconferencing.

CASE membership provides you with the resources you need to create successful schools — resources that save you time and money.

Congratulations to the 2009 CASE award winners!

2009 Colorado AssistantPrincipal of the Year

Larry BullEaglecrest High School

Cherry Creek School District

2009 ColoradoSuperintendent of the Year

Tim MillsMesa County Valley

School District

2009 Colorado NationalDistinguished (Elementary)

Principal of the YearKay Collins

South Elementary SchoolBrighton 27J School District

2009 Colorado Middle LevelPrincipal of the Year

Sheila J. Pottorff Conrad Ball Middle SchoolThompson School District

2009 Colorado High SchoolPrincipal of the Year

Dan Cohan Pomona High School

Jefferson County School District

Upcoming CASE EventsISTE’s* 30th AnnualNational Education

ComputingConference (NECC)

Live interactivevideoconferencingsponsored by CASEand Littleton Public

Schools June 30, 2009

Littleton High School*International Society forTechnology in Education

CASE CollegialConversation II:

Leveraging StimulusFunds

May 18, 2009JCEA Training Center

CASE LegislativeDebriefing

May 28, 2009Adams 12 Five Star

Schools ConferenceCenter

SuperintendentsRetreat

September 24-25, 2009Keystone Resort andConference Center

10th Annual CASEWinter Leadership

ConferenceJanuary 21-22, 2010Hyatt Regency, DTC

Phone 303.762.8762 • Fax 303.762.8697 • Web site www.co-case.org • E-mail [email protected]

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