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WELCOME TO FAISAThe Florida Association of Instructional Supervisors and Administrators (FAISA) was established in 1977 as one of five departments of the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA). The purpose of FAISA is to advance the professional opportunities of instructional administrators and to provide these professionals with an organized and unified effort to improve the quality of education for all students in Florida.  About the OYEA Program Started in 2002, ASCD's Outstanding Young Educator Award (OYEA) Program recognizes creative and committed teachers and administrators under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the lives of children. These educators are developing and using best practices to ensure all children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Click here for more information. Free Educator Webinars sponsored by ASCD 2011-2012 Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook One valuable resource for counselors is the Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook. This publication, updated annually, provides a comprehensive reference guide to postsecondary education in Florida. Sections taken directly from the Handbook can be used as handouts at parent meetings, advising sessions, or as supplements to a school’s own curriculum guide. The Handbook is available at www.FACTS.org, under Counselors and Educators > Advising Manuals. Upcoming EventsFCR-STEM ConferenceDec. 2 - 4, 2011 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Destin, FL The Florida Center for Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (FCR-STEM) is hosting its second FCR-STEM Conference Dec. 2 - 4, 2011, in Destin, Fla. The conference is specially designed for K-12 educators who teach Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects, and will feature dozens of speakers and more than 75 workshop sessions focusing on STEM and lesson study. Also scheduled are keynote addresses from prominent experts in education, including higher education and faculty researchers, practicing educators, working scientists and lesson study professionals. For more information on speakers, registration, accommodations and other details, visit the website. Florida Virtual School WorldFest Dec. 6 - 7, 2011 The Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is hosting a unique interactive virtual event that treks across the globe in an international showcase of art, music history, holidays fashion and more. In collaboration with Ayusa Global Youth Exchange, FLVS Global School students and FLVS student clubs will showcase how virtual learning eliminates boundaries in ways never before imagined. Join in anytime on Dec. 6 - 7, 2011, between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to hear inspiring speakers, meet your peers and find out about virtual learning around the globe. The event is free. To find out more or to register, visit the website. Technical Assistance Meeting to Become a Supplemental Educational Services Provider Dec. 9, 2011 Hilton Orlando The Florida Department of Education's Bureau of Federal Educational Programs will host the 2012-13 Request for Applications Technical Assistance Meeting Dec. 9, 2011, in Orlando. The meeting has been designed for potential applicants and current providers interested in becoming state-approved Supplemental Educational Services providers for the 2012-13 school year. For more information about the meeting or hotel accommodations, visit the website. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Samantha Love at (850) 245-9947 or via email at samantha.love@fldoe.org Transitions 2012: High School to Higher Education January 27, 2012 Lynn University Boca Raton, FL Join national experts to discuss tactics for helping students with learning differences transition from high school to higher education at the Transitions 2012 conference on Jan. 27, 2012. Renowned learning differences expert Rick Lavoie, Debbie Phelps, mother of Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, and Ellen Goosenberg Kent, producer of an HBO documentary on learning differences headline the day-long conference along with breakout sessions that include adaptive technology demonstrations and discussions about students with autism and other learning differences. For more information, visit the website. The conference is designed for guidance counselors, principals and administrators, special education teachers, parents and students. |
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