We need to engage students in authentic learning experiences that support student growth in school and beyond. This workshop discusses the need and skills students need to succeed in a complex changing world. The workshop explores six skills to help them learn how to thrive. These six skills are commonly referred to as the 6Cs […]

Participants will explore the foundations and skills of emotional intelligence and key connections to leadership practices that promote a healthier, more equitable and compassionate society.

This workshop incorporates social/emotional intelligence into leadership to lead through "soft skills" communication, teamwork, empathy, etc.

This workshop introduces participants to the positive qualities that define relationship building and support children experiencing the effects of trauma. Participants gain insights as to how equity can be promoted to ‘level the playing field’ through the understanding and practice of techniques such as SEL, gratitude building, habits of mind, growth mindset and positive relationship […]

Dr. Kim Marshall, a former Boston Public Schools teacher, principal, and central-office curriculum director, has partnered with ELI to deliver informal monthly one-hour “chats” beginning in September 2023 through June 2024. He publishes the weekly Marshall Memo, www.marshallmmemo.com summarizing best practices from 60 publications, and is the author of The Best of the Marshall Memo, […]

Leaders will explore how systems-thinking, teamwork, and inspirational leadership can serve as levers to advance transformational change.

This workshop supports leaders in implementing strategies that transform learning for children who come to school speaking a different home language. Participants explore and discuss moving from a deficit-based to an asset-based approach to teaching MLs/ELLs. Participants explore leadership roles in support of MLs/Ells’ academic, linguistic, and social-emotional development.

In this independent session of the mental and physical wellness workshop series, participants will practice light neck and spine flexion, extension, and rotation to improve mobility and flexibility focusing on homolateral and crosslateral exercises while incorporating breathing, mindfulness, and somatic movement. No experience needed; all abilities, ages, body types, genders, and cultures are welcomed. Comfortable […]

This workshop introduces the four major areas a school leader must impact in order to see change: School Culture, Instructional Practices, Student Engagement and Community Engagement. The workshop provides a framework and the necessary tools to connect the dots from hopes and dreams to daily realities to bring about positive change that helps you get […]

Presenters: Dr. Donna Elam, CEO/Elam Leadership Institute and Alicja Winnicki This session will be interactive for administrators to discuss how educational systems can be more inclusive of and equitable for all students, including multilingual learners. There will be opportunities for review and discussion on research on the topics of Identity and Cultural Linguistic Diversity, extending […]