Reminder:  MAESP membership is a requirement for registration.

Lodging

Tan-Tar-A room rate for the MAESP Spring Conference is $91 per night. One-bedroom suites may be reserved for $128 per night and two-bedroom suites may be reserved for $156 per night.  Tan-Tar-A reservation cards will not be needed this year. You may make your reservations directly with Tan-Tar-A by calling 1-800-826-8272 or you may visit their web site at www.tan-tar-a.com.  Reservation requests must be received by Tan-Tar-A no later than February 1, 2008, to guarantee accommodations; however, reservations may be accepted and confirmed to the opening day of the conference providing accommodations are still available and the group rate is not guaranteed.

Speakers

Sunday Workshop - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon - Dr. Russell J. Quaglia

Sunday Evening Speaker: Dr. Russell J. Quaglia

Dr. Russell Quaglia is the President/Founder of the Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations. He is also the Executive Director of the Center for Research and Educational Advancement at Endicott College and a professor of Education. He has been described by NBC-TV Today Show as America’s foremost authority on the development and achievement of student aspirations.

As a dynamic speaker, he travels extensively presenting research-based information on student aspirations and motivation to audiences throughout the United States and around the world.

His opinions and comments on aspirations and controversial educational topics have been sought after and published in national media such as the Washington Post, Boston Globe, New York Times, USA Today, Chronicle of Higher Education and Education Week. He has also appeared on national and international television radio including CNN, NPR, BBC, CSPAN, and was a guest on NBC’s Today Show.

He received his Bachelor's degree at Assumption College, a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Boston College, and a Master of Education and Doctorate from Columbia University specializing in the area of organizational theory and behavior. He has also been awarded numerous honorary doctorates in Humanitarian Services for his work with students around the world.
Quaglia's research has been published in numerous professional journals, such as Educational Administration Quarterly, Journal of Instructional Psychology, American School Board Journal, Adolescence and the Journal of Psychological and Educational Measurement. His thoughts and opinions have also appeared in popular magazines such as: Reader’s Digest, Better Homes and Garden, Parent and Family Magazine and Ladies Home Journal. He is also the author of numerous books including; Believing in Achieving; Student Aspirations: Eight Conditions that Make a Difference; Raising Student Aspirations: Classroom Activities for Grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12; Changing Lives Through the Principalship; Don’t Lose Sight of the Target; and Sam’s Adventures in School.

Monday Evening Entertainment:

Tuesday Morning Speaker:

After February 15, tickets for the Distinguished Principals Banquet may be purchased only with a credit card or accompanying check.  Substitutions for DP Banquet tickets and Spring Conference registration must be received in writing by noon on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, and Spring Conference substitutions must be members of MAESP.