president who appoints a cabinet composed of students (grades 9-12) from that region. The positions on each cabinet, include but are not limited to: Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Government Affairs and Programs Director Government Affairs and Programs Committee Member Development Director Development Committee Member Outreach Director Outreach Committee Member Board of Directors The Board of Directors is composed of ten adults, and five students elected by the State Council. Two of the students, in the Secretary/Treasurer and Development positions, are voted onto the board immediately upon a vote by members of State Council. All members of the board share equal permissions and responsibilities. CASC Programs Summer Leadership Conferences High School Middle School CASC summer leadership conferences bring together students and advisors at a multi-day training conference held at University of California, Santa Barbara. In the past, summer conferences have been conducted at college campuses such as the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Saint Mary's College of California. All of the curriculum is taught through hands-on activities in small groups led by high school and college students. Skills are taught in areas including. personal goal setting and time management project planning in a team setting working collaboratively and resolving conflicts presentation skills facilitative leadership and meeting skills One-Day Leadership Workshops High School Middle School Elementary School One-day workshops throughout the state focus on individual and group skill development. Working with trained high school and college students who serve as role models, students meet in small groups with peers from other local schools to practice meeting and presentation skills and to engage in collaborative problem solving exercises. Staff Development Program Students (sophomores and older) who have successfully completed the CASC basic high school summer leadership program become eligible to attend a three-day staff development program. Upon completing the training they may be recommended to serve as a trainer at any CASC conference. Additionally, selected college-age CASC trainers are invited to attend Advanced Skills Training. Trainers of trainers and international staff are selected from this group. ASB Advisor Workshop This two-day workshop focuses on the role of a Student Council/ASB, structure, selection and training of members, team-building techniques, evaluation of performance, coaching and feedback. Participants have an opportunity to share best practices as well as address current challenges. Leadership Educators Workshop This two-day program is focused on curriculum for training current and aspiring student leaders. Topics covered include: units of study, principles