Principals Conference 2012

THEME: “21st Century Schools: Change or Die – A CALL TO ACTION”The Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), partnering with the Ministry of Education will be hosting  its  annual 3-day Conference for Principals, Directors and School Leaders on April 25 – 27, 2012 at the Sunset  Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa, Ocho Rios.The Conference will address the emerging financial and social challenges faced by schools nationwide. JISA is committed to strengthening the leadership in our schools, and through the conference will assemble renowned and respected local and international educational practitioners to share their knowledge and experiences as well as collectively craft solutions to some of these common challenges.  International leader in the field of education and Ontario’s first Chief Student Achievement Officer,  Dr. Avis Glaze will be among the presenters.The Minister of Education, the Hon. Reverend Ronald Thwaites will open the conference, which is followed by a panel discussion that examine the critical role of both private and public partnerships to the sustainability of independent schools. Guest panelists include Dr. Douglas Orane  and Mr. Milverton Reynolds.These are “trying times” for many of our member schools, and consequently it calls for a vision and courage to do things differently in order to “stay alive”. It is important that collaboratively we work together to serve the thousands of children who have successfully passed through our doors. Through this conference, JISA aims to:    * Provide a forum for sharing best practices in developing effective leadership and a culture of accountability    * Assist leaders in developing a PR strategy for schools and create the pathway for viability    * Motivate staff and promote standards of excellence in the teaching and learning process    * Critically examine the factors pivotal to the success of  boys in our schoolsClick here for more information about this conference.