SamTastic Weekly Tip: 9/21/26 - Don’t Wait Too Long
This week’s Tip: Conference Registration: Don’t Wait Too Long
SAM teams focus on work they can do to improve the practice of teachers and the learning of students. On airline flights, passengers are asked to put their own oxygen masks on first before helping others. Does this apply to you own professional development?
1. Annual National SAM Conference: Registration is now open. Don’t wait too long to register. 51% of seats for the 20th Annual National SAM Conference have already been taken. Look for the invitation in US Mail for this amazing opportunity. Registration opens online Labor Day. SAM teams use Title and professional development funds to attend. Many ask business partners or service organizations to cover their cost.
· Here’s the link to register: https://bit.ly/4zVNzdD
· Here’s a link to the pre-conference all-day session descriptions: https://bit.ly/4A3zMSD
· Here’s a link to the agenda: https://bit.ly/4il4gJe
· To submit a proposal to be a breakout sessions presenter: https://bit.ly/3TyCVcu
· If you haven’t been to a National SAM Conference yet, view this short video: https://bit.ly/4cxGEw7
· 20th Annual National SAM Conference location announcement video: https://www.wevideo.com/view/4003300281
2. HD videos of past National SAM Conference keynotes presentations are available online for your use: https://www.samprocess.com/conference-and-workshop-materials
3. The Marshall Memo is available to you as SAM team member at no charge. This weekly digital publication summarizes the most important ideas, research, and best practices in K-12 education to help school leaders and teachers stay professionally current. Published every Monday, it acts as a curated distillation of the educational landscape, designed specifically for busy practitioners who lack the time to read through dozens of academic journals and industry magazines. Links to full articles are provided as well as a searchable archive, Click here to be added to the weekly mailing list: https://forms.gle/8XBPjgJKSsjTg6167
4. The Main Idea is available to you as a SAM team member at no charge. This online service provides comprehensive book summaries, professional development (PD) plans, and leadership workshops tailored specifically for busy school and district administrators. Each summary contains actionable professional development ideas, discussion prompts, and sometimes pre-made PowerPoint slide decks to help administrators easily facilitate workshops for their own school staff. The service also includes a searchable archive. Click here to be added to the weekly mailing list: https://forms.gle/ACrmUUPqtxFsYrCr7
Best for a SamTastic week,
Mark
Mark Shellinger, Director
National SAM Innovation Project
Reminder:
The NSIP Board for Directors is accepting applications for two open seats. If you are interested and available to serve click the link below.
· Board Seat Application: SAM: https://bit.ly/4y9omL7
· Board Seat Application: Secondary Principal: https://bit.ly/3UtzTXc
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