Thursday,+January+29,+2009


 * 8:00 AM • Buffet Breakfast**

**9:00 AM • General Session 2 - The Magic Blend: Creating a Culture of Community & Challenge**
 * Speaker: JoAnn Deak, The Deak Group**

I//f you review the research looking for correlates with student satisfaction and success, one of the top factors reported is a small setting that has a sense of community. I've talked with hundreds of students about their views of their schools. For them, words like caring, small, like a family all are resounding themes. So, then the task for a school is to look at itself and try to create or enhance the culture that embodies these well agreed upon descriptors. However, a sense of community is only half of the equation. This community is also a school, and as such, needs to provide a culture of challenge to get students to reach their full potential. As usual, the problem is in the specificity. This workshop looks at how to accomplish these deceptively complicated, but crucial, two tasks.//

10:30 AM • Coffee Break = **11:00 AM • Session 3 - Open Spaces – An Unconference Session** Click here to make notes on the sessions= = =

**Leader: Judith Sheridan, Claremont Preparatory School**

//This session allows for spontaneous discussions, presentations and conversations about the topics which are at the forefront of our radar screens. The interactive format is based on the following principles: • Whoever comes are the right people • Whatever happens is the only thing that could have • Whenever it starts is the right time • When it's over, it's over • If at any time during our time together you find yourself in any situation where you are neither learning nor contributing, use your two feet. Go to some other place where you may learn and contribute.//

 Afternoon free, with some options. Rest and Relaxation — a chance to explore the Mountain House and grounds, and the new spa! an opportunity to talk with colleagues. See Guest Services for Mohonk activities and ski / skating equipment. 4:00 PM • Tea - Lake Lounge **4:30 PM • Session 4 – Open Spaces** =Click here to make notes on the sessions=
 * 12:30 noon • Buffet Lunch**

 Leader: Judith Sheridan, Claremont Preparatory School


 * 6:30 PM**
 * **Assistant Heads Cocktails and dinner**
 * **Division Heads Cocktails and dinner**