NAUMS 2008 Summer Conference
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - Friday, July 25, 2008
The Riley Center
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
1701 West Boyce Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76115
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Tuesday Specialty Workshops
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Registration, Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Morning Session: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch on your Own: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Registrants can choose from a variety of morning and afternoon workshop topics to attend.
Morning Workshop Sessions include: Creative Teaching in the UMS, Administrators Level 1, The Accreditation Process, and Supervisors Equipping Teachers
Afternoon Worskhop Sessions include: Biblical Anthropology, Administrators Level 2, Level 1 Financial & Accounting, and Curriculum Development & Alignment
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $89.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $109.00 per participant
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
Fund Development for School Boards
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
5:30-9:30 p.m. (Dinner Provided)
This training session, to be presented by Carla Vaughn, NAUMS Development Specialist, will help board members understand their fiduciary responsibilities, purpose and functions as a Board of Directors. Participants will learn the scriptural basis for fund development and will be introduced to the NAUMS fund development products. Board training is the most important element of UMS Fund Development. This session is appropriate for board members, prospective board members, and administrators.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $69.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $89.00 per participant
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
UMS Teacher Workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Registration, Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Day Session: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Evening Session: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner provided)
In this session, participants will be trained to develop curriculum specific to the UMS classroom. Key components such as scope and sequence, lesson plans, assignment sheets, testing, co-teacher training, and communication will be discussed, as well as other topics. Appropriate for teachers, department chairpersons, and administrators, the workshop will be taught by Belinda Carr, Academic Supervisor at Faith Academy of Marble Falls, Texas. Faith Academy is a CITA/SACS accredited school. Participants must bring teachers’ editions in order to fully participate in the workshop.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $115.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $135.00 per participant
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
New School Development Workshop
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Breakfast, Lunch Provided)
The purpose of this workshop is to provide those interested in implementing a certified University-Model School® (UMS) with the knowledge, direction, and practical tools needed to establish a quality educational entity.
Prior to attending the workshop, founders of a new UMS should complete the implementation steps for the first six months of planning as described in the Preliminary School Organization Notebook. During the New School Workshop, the implementation steps for months seven (7) through eighteen (18), from the point of having a functioning school board to opening day, will be explained.
The New School Development Notebook is required for this workshop and can be purchased prior to the workshop or at the time of registration. Each participating group must have a minimum of one of each of these notebooks in order to attend the workshop.
The major goal of the workshop is to equip participants with a clear understanding of the implementation and operation of an academically strong UMS, including the vital role of the parent. Networking with other individuals involved in UMS education is an additional benefit.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $99.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $119.00 per participant
Prerequisite Requirements for Attendance:
Preliminary School Organization Notebook: $75.00 (only one notebook is required per group)
New School Development Notebook: $75.00 (only one notebook is required per group)
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
Wednesday Specialty Workshops
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Registration, Breakfast: 7:30 a.m.
Morning Session: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch on your Own: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Registrants can choose from a variety of morning and afternoon workshop topics to attend.
Morning Workshops include: The Truth Project, Role of the Academic Dean, UMS Family Ministry, and Level 2 Financial & Accounting.
Afternoon Workshops include: The Truth Project continued, In One Ear... And Then What?, Student Life: Vital Component, and Development Essentials.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $89.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $109.00 per participant
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
UMS School Board Training
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Dinner Provided)
Comprehensive in nature, this four-hour training provides recommendations for greater school unity through prayer and teamwork while focusing on the roles and relationships of school board members and administrators. Not only does this training serve as a springboard for developing school implementation, but it strengthens and solidifies existing boards as well. It is recommended that all school board members attend board training since this is considered a proactive step in the success of any school. Board training is also a requirement for school accreditation.
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $69.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $89.00 per participant
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
NAUMS National Conference
Thursday - Friday, July 24-25, 2008
National Conference Agenda
Thursday, July 24, 2008
7:00 a.m. Registration
7:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Registration continues
8:15 a.m. Welcome, Opening Remarks, Devotional
9:15 a.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 p.m. Lunch, Keynote Speaker
1:30 p.m. Afternoon Breakout Sessions
5:00 p.m. Adjournment (NAUMS Board of Directors Reception)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Conference Banquet, Keynote Speaker
Friday, July 25, 2008
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Praise & Worship
9:30 a.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
11:35 a.m. Round Table Forums
12:45 p.m. Conference Closing Activities
1:00 p.m. Adjournment
The NAUMS National Conference is designed to equip, empower, and inspire teachers, parents, staff members, board members, and administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to strengthen family ministry, parent education, and all components of the UMS: academic, character development, student activities, and program support.
The conference agenda includes Praise and Worship, keynote speakers, meals, an evening banquet, breakout sessions, and round table forums.
To benefit the most from the conference, it is recommended that schools send as many participants as possible. If limited in funds and time, schools should register a minimum of one administrator, one teacher, one parent, one staff member, and one board member. Armed with information and excitement, these participants can return to their schools to share what they have learned with others.
Participants will glean valuable information and benefits from attending the national conference and networking with others from the nation’s University-Model Schools®. We hope you can be part of this year’s exciting and informative conference!
Registration Fee:
Early Bird (on or before June 20): $115.00 per participant
Regular (beginning June 23): $135.00 per participant
Late registration, after Wednesday, July 16 (including at-the-door) — is highly limited, and will incur an additional $25 to all regular registration fees.
Don't forget to visit our
Platinum Level Exhibitors
at the National Conference:
Communicators for Christ
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Credit card will be charged after any applicable discounts are applied. If you are registering 10 or more attendees, please contact Andrea Howey at (817) 375-0800 for your 10% discount to be applied.
Credit cards accepted by NAUMS:
Visa, MasterCard, and Discover
Check Payments:
Please make checks payable to NAUMS, Inc.
Checks must be postmarked by the applicable registration deadlines in order to receive any discounted rates.
Group Discount:
NAUMS is offering a 10% Discount to Schools or Groups who register 10 or more attendees. (Attendees must be registered as one group in order to receive discount.)
Early Bird Deadline*:
Friday, June 20
*To take advantage of Early Bird Registration, payment must be received by the specified deadline (if payment is made by mailing a check to NAUMS, it must be postmarked by Friday, June 20).
Regular Registration Begins:
Monday, June 23
Late Registration After:
Wednesday, July 16
Questions?
Call NAUMS at (817) 375-0800 or toll-free at (866) 760-9508 or email ahowey@naums.net
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