What's the one thing your college admin courses didn't prepare you for? Yep, dealing with adult behaviors. Stepping into administration you had no idea how difficult it would be handling adult behaviors in your school. In this session, Ross will take you on a journey that every school administrator has needed at some point in their career. We will learn how to handle difficult aduls in your school. Filled with real stories and real strategies, Ross will guide you on best practices, lessons learned the hard way and the realities of human behaviors. It's time to stop managing and start leading. Stop letting others drain your energy and bring positivy to your whole school!
Being a middle school educator can be tough. Professional fatigue is real across education, and middle school educators face additional challenges like navigating hormones and burgeoning social skills while fighting for a seat at the table when education conversations so often neglect the unique nature and needs of middle schools. AMLE is the largest international organization of its kind with a membership of over 35000 worldwide. In this session, we’ll explore what AMLE can do to support you and what is possible when middle grades educators support each other with a shared vision of success. Participants will have the opportunity to share their needs and leave the session with take-and-use resources, an introduction to the various resources and services available through AMLE, and insights revealed through our Successful Middle School Assessment as well as implications for classroom and school practice.
Today’s educators face a unique and growing set of challenges. Compared to students 10-20 years ago, today’s youth navigate a world of unprecedented social, emotional, and technological pressures. This shift often manifests in disengaged learners, increased behavioral issues, and a collective strain on school culture. Teachers and leaders feel the impact—frustration, burnout, and a sense of being stuck in a cycle that feels impossible to break. This workshop will also connect brain science with practical shifts in adult behavior and mindset, highlighting how Collective Teacher Efficacy can drive lasting improvement in student engagement, behavior, and achievement. Using the metaphor of travel upgrades, participants will leave equipped to create a first-class experience for both students and staff by focusing on small but impactful changes in language, actions, and beliefs.
