1. It's All the Buzz
Meet and greet thousands of other principals from across the country and around the world. Get advice, share stories, make new friends over a cup of coffee, and discover the connection with others in your same position!

2. A Shower of Best Practices
Thousands of principals and hundreds of educational sessions will help guarantee you'll leave with solutions, strategies, innovations, and creative ideas to encourage your school's success.

3. The Picture-Perfect City of Seattle
Seattle's presence as a cultural, commercial and technological center makes it an amazing place to host the Convention. Visit the world-renowned Space Needle for a view you won't believe. Savor the excitement of the Pike Place Market or view the city from a boat tour of Puget Sound.

4. An Opportunity to Say "Ahhh"
Take a few days away from the office to reflect on how critical your roles of principal and leader are. Return home with enthusiasm and fresh new ideas to tackle your tasks.

5. A Mountain of Best Products and Services
The Exposition is filled with hundreds of the most exciting, new and best products for you to see and learn more about. You'll make useful contacts with key providers of goods and services to the school community.

6. A Wealth of Learning Opportunities
From an author presentation to a general session to an issue-specific forum, you'll have numerous chances to learn something new at the NAESP Convention.

7. Be A Life-long Learner
Attend a Pre-Convention or Three-Hour Workshop by renowned education experts and earn valuable professional development or continuing education units (PDUs/CEUs) to put toward your professional certification. Model life-long learning!

8. Sound Advice for the Principal
Whether you're a "newbie" starting out, or you're a veteran with a number of years under your belt, there are numerous events that will help you learn how to develop or update your leadership skills. The Convention is a wonderful place for veterans to share with those just starting out!

9. A Wide Range of Resources
The National Principals Resource Center's (NPRC) popular Convention bookstore will once again feature a variety of materials on everything from improving test scores to time management to the importance of mentors. And don't miss the books by featured Convention speakers!

10. Whales, Coffee, A Needle...and More!
Whether you're taking to the water for a whale watching tour, getting a 360 degree view from the "Space Needle," or just relaxing in one of the city's many coffee shops, Seattle is a city full of excitement, fun and surprises! You won't believe how much there is to do and see - until you head to the great Pacific Northwest and see what Seattle has in store!