2021 SAES VIRTUAL
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE AGENDA
OCTOBER 21-22, 2021





Thursday, October 21st

12:30 pm - Platform Opens - Meet the Sponsors/Networking

1:00 pm - General Session, Opening Liturgy

1:30 - 3:45 pm - Breakout sessions (Click here for session descriptions)

1:30 - 3:30 pm
Deep Dive: The Power of Re-thinking in Schools (2 hours)
Presenters: Rob Devlin, HOS St. George Episcopal, San Antonio
Garhett Wagers, HOS St. Mark's Episcopal, Houston

1:30 - 2:30 pm
Planned Possibilities: Fostering Creativity and Curiosity through
Meaningful, Integrated, and Connected Curriculum
Presenter: Rachel Daigre, Director of Learning Innovation
Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Baton Rouge, LA

Instructional Differentiation in Lower School
Presenter: Samira Ibeawuchi, 2nd Grade Teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle, Houston

Episcopal Identity: A Quantum Leap From the Basics!
Rev. Boo Kay, Bishop Nolan Episcopal, Lake Charles, LA

Leading Through Turbulent Times
Ed Hollinger, Consultant at The Hollinger Group

2:30 - 2:45 pm - Sponsors/Networking

2:45-3:45 pm
The Work of the Young People in Preschool and Lower School Chapel
Jill Walters, Lower School Chaplain
All Saints Episcopal, Fort Worth

Supporting Student Well-being by Prioritizing Educators'
Social-Emotional Health
Andrea Jenkins
The Social Institute

Panel Discussion on Rebuilding Community and Connection
Netra Fitzgerald, HOS St. Michael's Episcopal, Dallas
Jennifer Morgan, HOS Trinity Episcopal, Austin
Bridget Henderson, HOS St. James Episcopal, Baton Rouge

Understanding and supporting grieving students
Bo's Place Bereavement Center, Houston

3:45 - 4:00 pm - General Session, Closing Liturgy

Friday, October 22nd

8:00 am - Platform Opens - Sponsors/Networking

8:30 - 9:00 am - General Session, Opening Liturgy and Introduction of New SAES Executive Director

9:00 -10 am
Keynote Speaker
David Epstein
New York Times Best Selling Author of
"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World"

10:00 - 10:15 am - Break - Sponsors/Networking

10:15 - 11:15 am
Keynote Speaker
Yvonne Adams
Director of Equity and Inclusion
St. Stephen's Episcopal School, Austin

11:15 - 11:30 am Break - Sponsors/Networking

11:30 - 12:00 pm
Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks


We are proud to offer schools discounted bundled registration fees. Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and every registration includes 30 days of on-demand conference programming. Registration fees are below:

1 Seat - $325
3 Seats - $800 (18% Discount)
5 Seats - $1300 (20% Discount)
10 Seats - $2,500 (23% Discount)
15 Seats - $3,500 (28% Discount)
Campus License (Unlimited) - $4,000

Contact Pat Blevins at pblevins@swaes.org for more questions on fees!



Upcoming Webinars
in
October and November

SAES/NAES Joint Webinar - Whose School is it Anyway?
October 5, 2021
12:00 noon CST
 
In a parochial school environment, the partnership between the church and the school is central to the success of both organizations. In this joint SAES/NAES webinar, we welcome back Rev. David Madison (NAES Executive Director-Elect) as he explores common friction points as well as strategies to address issues before they become counter-productive. This is a “must-see” for both heads and rectors!

Marketing Your School
October 14, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am CST
 
Registration Fee: $149.00 per school
 
Re-enrollment is a critical time of the year in the life of a school. Developing an intentional and focused marketing calendar will ensure that your external and internal marketing is both cost-effective and helpful in building enrollment! This 1 1/2 hour webinar will focus on re-enrollment marketing strategies and best practices of marketing your school.
The Budgeting Process & The Financial Dashboard
November 9, 2021
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
 
Registration Fee: $149.00 per school
 
What are the steps to a comprehensive budgeting process for a school? This webinar will explore best practices from the initial fall budgeting conversations to setting tuition, to passing the final draft by the board. Participants will also explore the use of a historical financial dashboard to “mine” critical data to inform the entire process. Don’t go into the new budgeting process without these tools!
Head Support and Evaluation
November 16, 2021
2:00 pm CST
 
As the sole employee of the board, the Head of School carries a huge amount of responsibility. One of the most important roles of the Board of Trustees is to support and evaluate the Head of School. This webinar offers board members tangible advice for how they make the support and evaluation process effective for everyone involved!

Bo's Place is a bereavement center for children in Houston Texas, committed to providing a place for families to get the support they need after the loss of a loved one.

WEBINAR: Good Grief for School Professionals 
September 24th, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Professional CEU's will be offered for this webinar
 
This online training is designed for school professionals wanting to build their skills to more effectively support bereaved students. This training includes an overview of current grief theory, various indicators of grief, and children’s understanding of death at different developmental stages. Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will have a toolbox of activities to support their work with the bereaved, including mindfulness-based exercises and a school support plan.

Click below to register:
  


25th Annual Heads Retreat
November 3, 2021–November 6, 2021
San Antonio, Texas


Gather with fellow Heads to examine the latest research to support your decision-making, engage in deep conversation, and network with peers who share your challenges to discover new perspectives.

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