This workshop explores the development of stress reducing strategies to support and maintain positive mental health, critical to the survival and wellbeing of all. Stress management/reduction tools for school leaders to use are presented. Impediments to positive mental health and techniques for maintaining equilibrium and a state of wellbeing are presented. Individuals are encouraged to […]

Leaders will explore research practices and skills that promote the development of effective teams and teaming. Participants will discuss how empathy, adaptability, and organizational awareness can cultivate sustainable learning environments.

This workshop explores the multi-level effects of stress and how school leaders can help create a less stressful learning environment. Participants will explore body and mind responses to stressful situations, examine their school culture’s influence in promoting a less stressful learning environment, and identify how to deal with stressful scenarios involving parents, students and teachers.

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 […]

Presenters: Dr. Donna Elam, CEO/Elam Leadership Institute, Christine Crocco, and Marilyn Kline This interactive session for administrators will focus on the need for aligning classroom instruction with the standards. Participants will discuss available tools for alignment and actions to ensure equity and increase student performance. Administrators will: • Analyze a principal’s efforts to turn their […]

This hands on workshop addresses the processes and procedures for successfully documenting for the personnel file of school staff members. The presentation walks school leaders through all phases of an investigation into inappropriate and/or unprofessional behavior as well as dealing with due process issues, the summons conference and how to write the disciplinary document. There […]

A 5-Step Framework for Mastering Tough Talks. 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 […]

This workshop is intended for administrators to prepare for the Spring Principal Performance Observation (PPO) using the Multidimensional Principal Performance Rubric (MPPR) and previous feedback. Participants are encouraged to bring next steps or feedback from the previous PPO and will have an opportunity to consider progress monitoring processes, reflect on previous PPOs, and strengthen practices […]

In this independent session of the mental and physical wellness workshop series, participants will learn lymphatic massage and joint articulation to improve lymphatic and synovial fluid flow and joint health and to boost immune response and holistic detox processes while incorporating deep breathing, mindfulness, and somatic movement. No experience needed; all abilities, ages, body types, […]

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.