Are you struggling to have challenging conversations at work? This workshop will introduce a 5-step approach called P.A.R.E.S to help serve as a guide for structuring thoughts and for cultivating an approach to challenging conversations. School leaders will recognize and distinguish the difference between a conversation, counseling session and formal disciplinary meeting. Participants will also […]

This workshop is to provide tips to prepare for the Principal Performance Observation (PPO) using the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR). Participants will have an opportunity to review tools, reflect on previous PPOs, and revamp priority statements in preparation for their next PPO.

Equitable Access to High Quality Curricula & Instruction (Access to/ Enrollment in Rigorous Coursework) - Dr. Elam provides a 1-hour technical assistance (TA) office hour available for administrators for additional guidance on how to implement educational tools and templates that are designed for topics discussed in 3-hour sessions, such as: increasing K-12 Learning and Engagement, […]

This workshop is based on the book Trust-Based Observations: Maximizing Teaching and Learning by Craig Randall. The workshop explores the importance of building trusting relationships that inspire teachers to achieve greater results as they feel safe and supported. The workshop discusses steps that lead to building these relationships including providing reflective feedback to teachers. The […]

In this independent session of the mental and physical wellness workshop series, participants will practice gentle stretching exercises and basic yoga in a chair focusing on modifications for limited mobility or compromised health while incorporating breathing, mindfulness, and somatic movement. No experience needed; all abilities, ages, body types, genders, and cultures are welcomed. Comfortable clothing […]

This workshop provides educational leaders with a deeper understanding of the importance of how trust can lead to school improvement. Participants explore its characteristics and discuss ways school leaders can establish trust in their school community.

Professional Development is a transformative process in which learners are actively engaged and for which the aim is to experience and expand behaviors, beliefs and ways of being; a learning process that results in a change of practice. This workshop invites you to come to the P.A.R.T.Y. and explore the habits of transformational PD: Purpose, […]

Equitable Access to High-Quality Academic Supports - 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 attain equitable outcomes and opportunities for students and teachers. […]

This workshop supports leaders in helping make connections between teacher effort and student impact. Participants examine efficacy to see how collective teacher efficacy has a positive impact on teaching and learning. We explore how agency connects to efficacy and thus impacts student outcomes. Participants discuss the importance of including both efficacy and agency into their […]

All good schools are inspired by great leaders. This workshop explores qualities, skills, and the practices of Pre-K to 12th grade supervisory leadership as well as ways to reduce school leader burnout and to create systems that support positive school climate, academic and social emotional success as well as highlighting effective 21st Century managerial abilities.