The 14th Annual National SAM Conference will be held January 28 – January 31, 2021 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Arizona. A second conference will be held in June to allow for proper social distancing. Registration will open on Labor Day, 2020.
What is a SAM™? A SAM is a person or team of school staff members who meet with the principal each day to schedule instructional leadership time, reflect on impact and develop a First Responder™ structure in the school. Most schools use existing staff, a secretary, vice-principal or teacher leader, to serve as the […]
10th Annual Conference – Fort Lauderdale, FL 2017 Conference Agenda Conference Photos by Mike McCrystal General Sessions Todd Whitaker – School Culture Rewired HD Video Ken Williams – Betting On Us HD Video Handouts Paul Bambrick-Santoyo – Get Better Faster HD Video Handouts Mike Schmoker – Leading with Focus HD Video Mike Rutherford – Seven […]
Do principals matter? An editorial in the New York Times last week answers the question with a loud and enthusiastic yes…especially when the principal has a SAM team, uses TimeTrack and builds a First Responder structure. The editorial focuses on a Georgia SAM principal, Clayborn Knight, and links to a video detailing his SAM work. […]
June 30, 2017 in Featured, Uncategorized
What is a SAM™? A SAM is a person or team of school staff members who meet with the principal each day to schedule instructional leadership time, reflect on impact and develop a First Responder™ structure in the school. Most schools use existing staff, a secretary, vice-principal or teacher leader, to serve as the […]
