This workshop will explore ways to resolve the difficult conversations that school leaders may encounter during the phase-in of the new rubric based teacher evaluation/observation process. School Leaders will engage in hands-on, small group activities to hone their communication skills as they work with the new evaluative guidelines.

This workshop empowers supervisors in supporting teachers to use authentic assessment to transform MLLs/ELLs into active learning participants. Participants explore the purpose of looking at assessments, discuss authentic assessment as a tool in giving feedback to teachers, identify different ways for supervisors to support teacher’s vocabulary and content knowledge, and explore the Danielsson tool to […]

In this workshop participants refine their school's vision. Using this vision, they develop a unique brand for their school and develop an action plan to get the message out, including the use of social media.

This workshop provides school leaders with a nuts and bolts array of attributes that successful leaders use to climb to the top performance levels. Participants understand the habits of mind that propel great leaders to think and act differently. School leaders learn to pursue the highest expectations, to persevere and actively battle negativity while retaining […]

As we reflect on our students and staff, school leaders need to think about the toll the past year has taken on all members of the school community. This workshop provides school leaders with the practices and protocols to improve and combat any negative conditions that may exist. Participants learn the causes of a toxic […]

In this independent session of the mental and physical wellness workshop series, participants will work on enhancing their balance and equilibrium through weight transfer exercises and basic yoga poses while incorporating breathing, mindfulness, and somatic movement. No experience needed; all abilities, ages, body types, genders, and cultures are welcomed. Comfortable clothing that allows free movement […]

This workshop empowers supervisors in supporting teachers to use authentic assessment to transform MLLs/ELLs into active learning participants. Participants explore the purpose of looking at assessments, discuss authentic assessment as a tool in giving feedback to teachers, identify different ways for supervisors to support teacher’s vocabulary and content knowledge, and explore the Danielsson tool to […]

EA Annual Performance Review: Completing the Annual Pedagogical Supervisory Personnel Report (ABC Forms) This workshop will provide guidance in completing the annual Pedagogical Supervisory Personnel Report (aka ABC forms). Participants will create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound (SMART) goals and be able to collaborate on their plans for achieving each goal. Participants will review […]

Equitable Access to High Quality Teaching & Instruction (Teaching Experience, Credentials, Diversity of Teaching Force) - Dr. Elam facilitates a 3-hour interactive stand-alone workshops to discuss research and implement turn-around strategies and evidence-based equitable practices. Administrators will build capacity to increase their effectiveness in professional development and/or strategic plans that address High-Leverage Priorities/Problems (HLP) to […]

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 […]