This workshop presents ways that supervisors can support teachers in Running the Room. Rather than tackling a series of tasks and problems one after the other, a teacher who is ‘running the room’ understands their classroom as a complex web of desires and needs and human tendencies wherein every part affects the whole and it’s […]

This workshop supports supervisors in having conversations about racism. Participants identify the skills necessary to lead a school. They explore ways to begin the talk about racism including empathy and the right to be safe. The workshop provides opportunities and support in acknowledging the value of reflection and feedback in promoting social justice

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, […]

This workshop focuses on the creation of a collaborative school environment and culture promoting buy-in and developing teachers‘ instructional expertise and leadership abilities. Participants explore strategies and activities that nurture both new and veteran teachers and effectively leverage resources to move the work of each school forward to sustain improvement.

Equitable Access to Supportive School & Classroom Environments (School Climate, Academic Supports, Perceptions of Safety, Discipline…) - 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 […]

This workshop provides a wide-ranging repertoire of strategies for preventing and responding to conflict. School leaders can create more peaceful environments where precious time can be spent on teaching and learning instead of distractions.

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 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.

Utilizing Galaxy to guide budget actions. Learning tips inside Galaxy to answer budget related questions. Learning to optimize various budget allocations.

Participants discuss the various components of special education and the historical background. Throughout the workshop participants will engage in activities to gain a better understanding of the requirements and processes. They will review MTSS services and a pre-referral form. Participants will analyze an IEP, discuss its components, and decide how it can be implemented. (ST61)

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

Addressing K-12 Learning & Engagement on Tests - 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 […]

This workshop focuses on supporting supervisors in enhancing equitable programs for our Multilingual learners/ELLs. Participants explore the characteristics of newcomers, address their various needs and discuss strategies to ensure equity in our school educational programs.(ST77 )

Today’s school leaders are often faced with complex and sensitive challenges and issues that require collaborative problem solving involving the school community. This workshop offers a roadmap of the main principles of adaptive leadership and when they are needed. It compares and contrasts the differences between technical and adaptive challenges. Using the main principles of […]

Addressing K-12 Learning & Engagement on Tests - 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, creating equitable opportunities to impact student outcomes, […]

This workshop will provide School Leaders with strategies for implementing, analyzing and addressing a school-wide approach to behavioral issues. Participants identify best practices for developing these strategies in order to promote positive behavior within the school environment. This is accomplished through the lens of proactive versus reactive management.