Jostens Renaissance National Conference

2012
Jostens
Renaissance
National
Conference
Jostens Renaissance National Conference
3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN 55435
Jostens Renaissance ® is
about recognizing all students
and staff for academic
accomplishments, increased
positive behavior, and overall
improvement of school culture
and climate. Results show
increased grades, attendance,
pride and graduation rates.
What gives you
something to
believe in?
Submit your photos at
facebook.com/jostensrenaissance.
©2012 Jostens, Inc. Printed in USA. 11-1338 (RN-003)
Change your
school’s culture
Close the
achievement gap
Make a more
inclusive school
Increase
graduation rates
July 13 –15
Rosen Shingle Creek
Orlando, FL

What can I learn at
this conference?
The Jostens Renaissance ® National Conference
is nearly three full days of nationally known
speakers, presentations on tried and true
recognition ideas, case studies of improving
school culture and exchanging best practices.
Attendees have the opportunity to:
• Hear from authorities on
topics that impact your school
community
• Learn the basics of Jostens
Renaissance and how to
get started
• Discuss advanced topics like
taking a program to the next level
and ways to track improvements
in school
• Ask the hard questions about
increasing staff morale,
engaging all faculty members
and involving parents
• Foster leadership skills with
examples that can guide your
school in the right direction
• Connect with schools from
across North America
• Participate in a live recognition
rally and attend an awards
banquet showing recognition,
rewards and awards in action
Listen to your peers
and find something
to believe in.
Nearly 100% of last year’s
attendees said they feel they
received their money’s worth
at the Jostens Renaissance
National Conference.
After the 2011 Jostens
Renaissance National
Conference, over 90% of
survey respondents said they
would recommend a future
national conference to
others—and even more
reported they would like to
attend another themselves!
“The Jostens
Renaissance
conference allows
educators to not only
walk away with an
extra-large bag of
actual things to do,
but it also provides a
vast human resource
for people once
they get home.”
Teacher and 2011 conference attendee
“This conference
caters to the educator
who is looking for
tried and true ways
to increase academic
performance and
build a positive school
culture. You leave the
conference with tools
to make a difference,
not just theories.”
Principal and 2011 conference attendee

Hear from the experts.
Our featured speakers will give you something to believe in.
[play and passion] [integrity and leadership] [pause before you post]
Kevin Carroll
As an author, speaker
and agent for social
change, Kevin uses
his masterful storytelling
skills to entertain,
enlighten and challenge
audiences worldwide. Using lessons
garnered from the spirit and dynamics
of play, Kevin will inspire you to embrace
your spirit of play and creativity to
maximize your human potential, thereby
enlivening and enriching your work life,
sustaining more meaningful personal
growth and improving team dynamics
and interpersonal communication.
Kevin speaks from his experiences as a
child being raised by his grandparents in
Philadelphia to serving 10 years in the Air
Force to earning multiple college degrees
to becoming an athletic trainer at high
school, collegiate and professional levels.
Currently, he is founder of Kevin Carroll
Katalyst/LLC and author of three highly
successful books published by ESPN,
Disney Press and McGraw-Hill. Kevin has
helped organizations like Nike, Starbucks,
NHL, NBA, Mattel, Capital One and many
others turn creative ideas into reality.
Keith Nord
Based on his
experiences as a former
NFL player and team
captain, Keith speaks
about leadership,
decision making,
character education, and personal
excellence. He will host two workshops:
a professional educator workshop on
personal integrity and guidance, and
a student workshop on leadership.
Educators will be challenged to examine
the leadership role of each staff member in
the school and also ask, and answer, the
question “Do I live my life with integrity?”
Students will participate in exercises
based on real-life situations, understand
the process of making leadership
decisions and, finally, developing the
skills that help empower others.
[great teachers]
Todd C. Whitaker,
Ph.D.
Coined as one of
the nation’s leading
authorities on staff
motivation, teacher
leadership and principal
effectiveness, Dr. Whitaker will discuss
what great teachers and administrators
do differently. He will explain why those
actions make educators more effective
and how to implement each of them in
schools right away.
Justin Patchin,
Ph.D. & Sameer
Hinduja, Ph.D.
As directors of the
Cyberbullying Research
Center, Dr. Patchin
and Dr. Hinduja are
dedicated to providing
up-to-date information
about the nature,
extent, causes and
consequences of
cyberbullying among
adolescents. Through
a basic overview of
online technologies and real-world
examples of cyberbullying, they will
update educators on social media
issues facing teens today that impact
the classroom. Other topics include
appropriate prevention and response
strategies, legal issues for educators
and online social networking safety.
[building connections]
Mark
Scharenbroich
A leading expert in
leadership and student
engagement, Mark will
discuss the importance
of recognizing people
to improve performance and three action
steps to building connections so that
all students feel like they are a part of
the school.
[bridges out of poverty]
Ruby K. Payne,
Ph.D.
An educator for
over 30 years,
Dr. Payne will present
information from her
groundbreaking book,
A Framework for Understanding Poverty,
and provide information that school
districts and individual educators can use
to help understand the significant impact
of poverty upon student achievement.
She will also share practical strategies
for raising student achievement and
overcoming economic barriers.
[dignity and respect]
Jess Weiner
Jess Weiner is this
generation’s “go to
authority” on women,
girls and confidence.
Her company, Talk
To Jess, LLC, uses
storytelling for social change, specializing
in helping brands cultivate positive media
and marketing messages targeting
women and girls. She is committed to
transforming the self-confidence of women
and girls worldwide. With a refreshingly
candid and engaging personality, Jess will
discuss the attributes of courage, curiosity,
compassion, community and, ultimately,
confidence. Jess will also provide tools
of action for developing these elements
of dignity and respect.

The experience is priceless.
The annual Jostens Renaissance ® National Conference provides the
opportunity to learn more about making your school a place where students
belong, not just attend. Remind yourself of what you believe in by joining us
at this year’s conference. Education—something to believe in.
According to previous conference
attendees, the experience
is “priceless!” However, we
understand that funding can be
a challenge so we’ve created this
quick reference to help with your
budgeting and planning.
Conference Registration Fees
$320 | Early-Bird Registration available
through 5/1/2012 **BEST RATE**
$350 | Standard Registration available
5/2/2012–7/1/2012
$425 | On-Site Registration available
after 7/1/2012
Registration includes:
• Admittance to all sessions,
including national keynotes and
over 60 breakout sessions
• Five meals, including two breakfasts,
one lunch, two dinners
• Conference materials
• Jostens Renaissance National
Conference t-shirt
NOTE: The price of guest registration is $250
and includes admittance to the opening
session, Friday evening activity and meal,
awards banquet and a conference t-shirt.
Since all meals during the main
conference are included, the only
incidentals to plan for are meals during
your travel days!
Plan Your Trip
To receive all benefits of the national
conference, we recommend arrival on
the afternoon of Thursday, July 12 or early
the morning of Friday, July 13. Please plan
your departure time to be after 1:30 PM
on Sunday, July 15.
Hotel Group Rate
For the national conference, Jostens is
offering a group room rate at the Rosen
Shingle Creek of $125 plus 12.5% tax
for a total of $140.63 per night.
Visit jostens.com/nationalconference for
information on booking your hotel.
**Reserve your room before June 20
for the best rate!**
Travel to the Conference
If traveling by air to the conference, select
the Orlando International Airport (MCO) as
your destination. MCO has direct flights
for more than 30 airlines with nonstop
service from more than 80 U.S. cities,
which means you have the option to
book the flight that best fits your budget.
Since the Rosen Shingle Creek is only
ten minutes from the airport, ground
transportation* from MCO is low cost,
estimated at $30 round trip.
*Information on shuttle, public transportation,
car rental and parking is available at
jostens.com/nationalconference.
Add value to
your future.
Earn Graduate Credit
Jostens Renaissance is offering the
opportunity to turn your conference
experience into one, two or three
graduate credits in coordination with
the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Learn more and sign up for the credit
while registering for the conference.
Present a Breakout Session
Share the story behind who and what
gives your students and staff something
to believe in by presenting a session at
this year’s national conference. Submit
your proposal by Thursday, May 10.
Early Deadline for Award
Nominations and Applications
The deadline to nominate the leaders
in your school for Jostens Renaissance
Coordinator of the Year, Jostens
Renaissance Hall of Fame and to
encourage students to apply for college
awards is earlier than in past years.
Be sure to nominate or apply by
Thursday, March 15.
Agenda *
Thursday, JuLY 12
Early Onsite Conference
Check-In & Registration
Friday, JuLY 13
Pre-Conference Workshops
Opening Session
Breakout Sessions
Register now
Jostens Renaissance ® Fun Night
Saturday, JuLY 14
Pep Rally
Breakout Sessions
School Displays
Silent Auction
Awards Gala and Entertainment
Sunday, JuLY 15
Breakout Sessions
Closing Session
* Schedule is tentative and
subject to change.
@Jostens.com/nationalconference.