Program Overview

We are the door to change for our nation's schools and children. With our commitment, we can provide them a future that will enable them to live full and fulfilling lives, lives that will in turn enable even more positive change in our society and world.

And this conference is about providing a foundation and building blocks for that commitment. As you move from Thursday to Sunday, you will be treated to a rich program of nationally known speakers and educational experts, people who are deeply concerned for and involved in our schools, and those who are passionate about our children's future and the future of this country.

Join us and an agenda full of engaging, thoughtful speakers for this educational and celebratory event that will leave you ready to settle for nothing less than a nation without dropouts.

The following schedule is subject to change.

PRE-CONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	CIS One Voice Strategy Meeting (Includes Breakfast and Lunch) (Invitation Only)
12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.	Exhibitors Check-in and Installation
12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.	Conference Registration and Information
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Crisis Response Reception (Invitation Only)
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	CIS Track Trainers’ Meeting (Invitation Only)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Conference Registration and Information
7:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	CIS Crisis Response Seminar (Invitation Only)
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	CIS One Voice Strategy Meeting (Breakfast Included) (Invitation Only)
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	CIS Walk-through of Exhibit Hall
CONFERENCE BEGINS
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Opening Luncheon (Full Conference)
1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Afternoon Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	Book Signing (CIS Founder Bill Milliken)
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Welcome Program (Full Conference)
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	CIS Fellows / MTCP Dinner (Invitation Only)
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception, Exhibit Hall
9:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Closes
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2007
6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Conference Registration and Information
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	General Session (Full Conference)
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Morning Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	CIS of Georgia Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	CIS Site Visits
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Leadership Luncheon (Full Conference)
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses
3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Afternoon Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses Evening See Atlanta! On Your Own
5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Closes
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	National Chairman’s Reception and Dinner The Carter Center (Invitation Only)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2007
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Conference Registration and Information
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.	Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	General Session (Full Conference)
9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m	Panels, Workshops, Courses
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	National CIS Board of Directors Meeting
11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m.	Lunch On Your Own
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Panels, Workshops, Courses
5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Closes
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Donor Reception (Invitation Only)
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Exhibitors Dismantle
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Gala Reception and Dinner (Full Conference)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Sunday Brunch General Session (Full Conference)
11:00 a.m.	Conference Adjourns