Start planning for NAESP's 2013 Convention in Baltimore, MD -- moved to July to take advantage of summer break! It's a destination voted by travelers as one of America's favorite cities. Join elementary and middle-level principals from across the country and learn how to transform your school into a high-performing learning community. You'll take away best practices and turnaround strategies to achieve and sustain success in your school.

4 days of "AHA!" moments.

Brilliant experts shine their light in Baltimore.

This summer, join some of the smartest thinkers in elementary school education and stay ahead of the dynamic changes taking place at the national level. With close to one hundred sessions to choose from, this is where you’ll find engaging speakers and like-minded colleagues eager to share solutions on areas such as:

• Teacher recruitment and retention
• Integration of the new Common Core Standards
• Leading school change and improving student learning
• Running the best possible building – from the cafeteria to the parking lot

This city will be a magnet for the most inspired and motivated elementary school principals, assistant principals, teachers, superintendents, and experts in the nation. And that includes you.

• For registration materials and a complete convention program of speakers, workshops, and exhibits, visit NAESP's Web site (click above).
  

• Zone 7 Connections!
  

  Minnesota principals joined our Zone 7 colleagues for an annual breakfast.
  Who is in Zone 7?  Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming. We found out what is happening in Zone 7, networked with colleagues, and met new friends.  

• Earn CEUs! The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association coordinates continuing education units (CEUs) for MESPA members who attend the convention. They are mailed out after the convention.