Archive of Past Web Seminars

Free to DA Online Members

Join District Administration's editors, along with industry and K-12 education experts, for free one-hour Web seminars on topics of interest. The following Web seminars were previously broadcast and are now available, on-demand, to registered members of District Administration Online.

Complying With the New 403(b) Regulations

Updated with the latest information. The long-awaited IRS 403(b) final regulations were released July 23. Is your district ready for compliance? Get the facts and details from our expert panelists. Presentations by: Robert Architect, Senior Tax Law Specialist, IRS; Ellie Lowder, author of several books and compliance guides about 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Original webcast: 3/18/08. Sponsored by AXA Equitable
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How to Work with Cooperative Purchasing Groups

Many school districts are streamlining their procurement process and saving money by participating in regional or national cooperative purchasing groups. Co-ops offer significant advantages to participants, but many districts are unfamiliar with the concept and are missing out on the benefits of working with co-ops. Presentations by: Mike Hajek, Director of Business Development & Marketing, National Joint Powers Alliance, Staples, MN; Matthew Mackel, Contract Manager, The Cooperative Purchasing Network, Houston, TX ; Jim Borrow, Executive Director, KCDA Purchasing Cooperative, Kent, WA
Original webcast: 2/12/08. Sponsored by Williams Scotsman
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Best Practices in Continuous Improvement & Data-Driven Decision Making

More than merely a vehicle for collecting and reporting data, a school district’s technology solutions must deliver actionable information to fuel continuous improvement. Clear data insights are the result of a data-centric technology strategy woven around ongoing continuous improvement goals. Add a healthy data culture and you have the foundation to drive meaningful change across the campus and into the classroom. Presentations by: Victoria L. Bernhardt, Executive Director, Education for the Future Initiative; Chico, CA, Rebecca J. Blink, Ph.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Chilton School District; Chilton, WI; Aimee Guidera, Director, Data Quality Campaign; Austin, TX.
Original webcast: 1/22/08. Sponsored by Follett
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New Paths to School Safety & Security

Our panel of experts offers insight into the causes of school violence, and they share what they’ve learned from their own extensive experience. Find out what’s really happening in our schools, how you can prevent problems from occurring, and how, if problems do arise, you can react effectively. Presentations by: Paul Kesner, Education Program Specialist, Safe & Drug Free Schools Program, U.S. Department of Education; Willie Freeman, Director of Security/Chief Investigator for Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ; Scott Poland, an internationally recognized expert on school psychology issues related to violence prevention and crisis response.
Original webcast: 12/11/07. Sponsored by Canon, IP Video Corporation, A+ Technology Solutions, Inc., 3 Com, OnSSI
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Complying With the New 403(b) Regulations

The long-awaited IRS 403(b) final regulations were released July 23. Is your district ready for compliance? Get the facts and details from our expert panelists. Presentations by: Robert Architect, Senior Tax Law Specialist, IRS; Ellie Lowder, author of several books and compliance guides about 403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Original webcast: 11/1/07. Sponsored by: AXA Equitable
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Managing Fixed Assets for Better Planning, Budgeting & Purchasing

Just what is fixed asset management, and why is it important to school districts? Find out how good asset management can help districts improve budget planning and make better purchase decisions, and learn techniques that business officers can use to plan for insurance coverage and asset replacement. You’ll also get some hints about what you should look for in Fixed Asset Management software solutions. Presentations by: J.D. Solomon, Web Seminar Editor, District Administration; William Brady, author of Managing Fixed Assets in the Public Sector; Terry Schueler, Assistant Superintendent, Operational Support Services, Thompson School District, Loveland, CO.
Original webcast: 9/20/07. Sponsored by: Sage Software
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Wireless Networking - Goals, Strategies, Funding

Find out from our panel of experts how a wireless network can improve teaching and learning in your district, and how you can streamline a wireless implementation and avoid pitfalls. You’ll also learn about network security and how to obtain funding to pay for your wireless network. Presentations by: Ronald J. Canuel, Director General of the Eastern Townships School Board, Magog, Quebec, Canada; Charles Garten, President, Garten Consultants, an educational technology consulting company; Chris Toy, Educational Consultant.
Original webcast: 5/16/07. Sponsored by: 3Com
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Improving Nutrition and Wellness in Schools

The reauthorized federal Child Nutrition Act now requires K12 school districts with federally funded school meal programs to put wellness programs in place this year. Is your district in compliance? Presentations by: Brenda Z. Greene, on staff at the National School Boards Association (NSBA) since 1983 and has directed NSBAs School Health Programs initiatives since 1987; Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI); Dr. Kenneth M. Arndt superintendent of Community Unit School District 300, Carpentersville, Illinois; Dr. David Behlow,superintendent of Oswego Community Unit School District, Oswego, Illinois.
Original webcast: 3/14/07. Sponsored by: Aramark Education
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“Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)”

Studies by Gartner, Inc., show that nearly 80 percent of costs occur after an information technology is purchased. But with the right tools you can identify these costs and implement best practices to contain them. Presentations by: Rich Kaestner, TCO Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking; Dan Honoré, Director of Information Services for Kenosha Unified School District.
Original webcast: 10/19/06. Sponsored by: Brother
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Hottest Trends

Find out how to use the data your district is producing to continuously improve student performance and district operations. Understand better what data-driven decision making means, identify factors of success, and learn how you can replicate them across your district. Presentations by: Dr. Douglas Reeves, CEO and founder of the Center for Performance Assessment; Dr. Howard Woodard, CIO Georgia Department of Education; Dr. Stephen C. Jones, superintendent of Norfolk Public Schools.
Original webcast: 3/15/06. Sponsored by: Cognos
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Today's E-Rate: Everything You Need to Know

For the past eight years, the E-rate has helped school districts connect to the Internet, create distance education classes and even set up virtual schools. Now, with the vast majority of schools connected, the program is entering its second phase. Get an overview of where the $2 billion a year program is today, what services districts can get reimbursement for and what the future holds. Presentations by: Dan Riordan, President of On-Tech Consulting, Inc.; Jeff Patterson, President of Gaggle, a safe e-mail program for school students; Jim McGuinness, Vice President of CELT; Brian Henderson Manager, Product Marketing, EqualLogic, Inc.
Original webcast: 12/1/05. Sponsored by: EqualLogic
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