NAIS Annual ConferenceFebruary 28 – March 1, 2013

Pennsylvania Convention CenterPhiladelphia, PA

Report from the NAIS President, Patrick F. Bassett

Thursday General Session: Great by Choice

• Jim Collins & the Theme of Organizational “Greatness”

• Built to Last; Good to Great; Great by Choice

Bookstore• Evidence of Jim Collins’ popularity…

• What caused the demise of small local bookshops…

• Do you miss the small local bookstore? …

If profit is not the metric of greatness for non-profits, what is?

Greatness itself, and its “indicators”

Defining Greatness

• What’s on your List of 25 Factors Great Schools Have in Common?

• What’s on your list of 25 Factors Great Teachers Have in Common

• How about these Topics for a “Think Big/Think Great” Faculty Meeting and Board Meeting?

Greatness

Can schools be “great by choice”?

Can teachers be “great by choice”?

Jim Collins will know….

Choosing to be Great

“Greatness” Tweets

Great Schools Factor #1:

Great schools…

1. Create and perpetuate an intentional culture shaped by the adults, rooted in universal values of honesty and caring, and relentlessly oriented toward achievement.

John ChubbThe honor of introducing Jim Collins goes to the president-elect of NAIS, John Chubb, chosen by the board because of his…

• Understanding of school climate and culture• Advocacy that not just the rich, but all children should have choices to attend

schools that work • Capacity for “big thinking” and strategic vision about what makes schools great• Life-long commitment to principles equity and justice for all• Scholarly experience in studying all school systems, including ours• Leadership intention of listening to and learning from the members about the

challenges they face and services they need from NAIS.