This workshop will explore how to speak candidly and directly about a child’s behavior to a parent; confronting disrespectful or hurtful behavior; telling a co-worker “no” to a request for help when you know there is a real need; making a suggestion to the group that goes against the majority: These are situations we often […]

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 […]

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 […]

Equitable Access to Non-academic Supports for Student Success (Emotional, Behavioral, Mental, and Physical Health…) - 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, […]

A blueprint of a school environment that optimizes the way students learn, teachers teach, and the school community interacts to ensure positive outcomes for students is central to a school’s success. During this workshop, school leaders discuss school environment audits, environmental engineering ideas and assess their own school’s physical layout using a learning environment checklist. […]

This workshop focuses on our multilingual learners. Through activities and discussions participants gain resources to change the mindset of their teachers by guiding them to look at the talents, spirits, and strengths of our multilingual learners. Participants explore strategies to build student autonomy, agency and resilience to help close the achievement gap.

This workshop examines how school leaders skillfully share their school’s data in a clear, compelling story that addresses the school’s next steps and path to achievement. Participants will examine how to use data visualization in story format that captivates the school community with a dynamic story about the school learning environment and a blueprint for […]

Equitable Access to and Participation in High-Quality Early Childhood Education - 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 […]

Equitable Access to and Participation in High-Quality Early Childhood Education - 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 […]

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