Administrators are not only informational leaders, they are instructional leaders, too! To be effective, they must find opportunities to showcase their knowledge of current educational trends. This session will explore tools and strategies every current/aspiring administrator can use to model effective teaching practices for their staff, students, and parents/guardians.
Discover how branding your school via social media can improve the climate and culture of your campus. You will receive specific examples currently used to promote academic success and ensure that there are a low number of discipline issues on your campus. This formula has been used at a medical magnet, a high school of 2,550 students and an at-risk campus which supports EB students.
The title of this session transmits a powerful message: schools with positive cultures significantly outperform schools with negative cultures. We will ignite your passion with award winning concepts that can be used immediately. This session takes you on a journey through your entire school year from start to finish! This compilation of theory, stories, activities, & research will contribute to the auspicious acculturation of your building!
Exploring and achieving equity in education is a vital and current topic. It requires more than just awareness; it demands intentional action from leaders. In this interactive session, we delve into the practical aspects of fostering equity within your educational environment. We'll utilize the innovative Equity Framework, pioneered by educators from Chicago Public Schools, as a tool to confront and address specific equity challenges unique to your institution. This workshop is not just about theory; it's about action. You'll leave with a tailor-made action plan, imbued with a sense of purpose, ready to be shared and implemented within your school community. Plus, you'll gain access to an array of practical resources to kickstart this critical journey towards lasting change in the realm of educational equity.
Step into a session that promises to ignite your passion and transform your leadership approach! "Be The Driving Force: Building Trust to Improve School Culture" is an inspiring workshop designed for educational leaders eager to make a lasting impact. Join us to uncover powerful strategies for fostering trust within your school, creating a vibrant and cohesive culture where both staff and students can thrive. Through engaging activities and insightful discussions, you will gain practical tools to build strong relationships, boost morale, and drive positive change. Walk away equipped to be the catalyst your school needs, empowered to lead with trust and integrity. This is your opportunity to grow as a leader and revolutionize your school's culture—don't miss out!
Exploring and achieving equity in education is a vital and current topic. It requires more than just awareness; it demands intentional action from leaders. In this interactive session, we delve into the practical aspects of fostering equity within your educational environment. We'll utilize the innovative Equity Framework, pioneered by educators from Chicago Public Schools, as a tool to confront and address specific equity challenges unique to your institution. This workshop is not just about theory; it's about action. You'll leave with a tailor-made action plan, imbued with a sense of purpose, ready to be shared and implemented within your school community. Plus, you'll gain access to an array of practical resources to kickstart this critical journey towards lasting change in the realm of educational equity.
Discover how to design teacher-centric professional learning that aligns with adult learning principles and drives lasting change. Uncover strategies to tackle common barriers and leave equipped with practical tools to meet teachers’ needs, solve real challenges, and boost both teaching practices and student outcomes.
Curriculum Resource Teacher, Crayton Middle School
I am an evidence-informed public school educator and Curriculum Resource Teacher. My role extends beyond supporting teachers. I challenge assumptions, reframe instructional practices, and create opportunities for professional growth. I lead ongoing professional learning for over 100... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
Symphony III
Embark on an enlightening journey with our 'Language of Behavior' session where we dive into the profound impacts of trauma on brain development, neural pathways, and physical architecture. Gain insight into how this contributes to student behavior issues and explore alternative approaches such as our relationship inventory, and learn practical strategies that integrate into everyday instruction. You'll walk away confidently with tools to effectively support student well-being and foster an optimal learning environment!
Transform your middle school leadership with seven practical, proven strategies designed for immediate implementation. In this dynamic session, experienced leaders will share field-tested approaches to address today's most pressing challenges – from learning gaps and behavioral issues to staff burnout and student engagement. Perfect for principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, this interactive workshop provides concrete tools and actionable steps you can use tomorrow. Leave with ready-to-use resources, templates, and a clear implementation plan to help move your school from chaos to clarity. Join us to revitalize your leadership practice and create sustainable positive change.
The journey of transforming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) into triumphant success stories begins with empowered and prepared educators. This session is dedicated to exploring the essential work required to equip educators with the tools, knowledge, and resilience needed to effectively serve and uplift our most school-dependent children
Unleash your mastery in engaging and connecting with Gen Z in our session, "ACE Gen Z: Unleashing Mastery in Engagement, Connection, and Emotional Intelligence." Explore innovative strategies to captivate and sustain student interest while fostering resilience and emotional intelligence. Gain practical tools to forge deep, trusting relationships and empower students to navigate their emotions effectively. Join us to transform your educational approach and become an ACE in understanding and guiding today's youth.
What does deeper learning look, sound, or feel like? How could you ensure students are learning at the level demanded by academic standards? Discover how Depth of Knowledge (DOK) establishes and evaluates the depth and extent students must demonstrate and discuss their learning. Recognize the four distinct ways students can demonstrate and discuss their Depth of Knowledge. Understand how Depth of Knowledge checks and confirms the complexity of academic standards, activities, and assessments. Analyze which part of a learning expectation or target determines the DOK Level. Use the language of DOK to specify what exactly and how deeply students must comprehend and communicate their learning. Apply the DOK Levels to plan and provide teaching and learning experiences that are standards driven and student supportive. Most importantly, discover how teaching and learning for Depth of Knowledge makes the experience impactful, measurable, and visible.
Join, Sean Gaillard, school principal and author of #ThePepperEffect, for a dynamic exploration into "The G.A.I.N. Effect: Embracing Disruption in the AI Era." In this 45-minute interactive session, designed specifically for principals and assistant principals, we will delve into strategies essential for navigating the evolving landscape of education. The G.A.I.N. Effect—comprised of Growth, Agility, Insight, and Network—serves as a compass for educational leaders seeking to not only adapt but thrive amidst AI-driven disruptions. As we face unprecedented shifts in the education ecosystem, these principles empower school leaders to foster environments where teachers and students can excel. Through the lens of Design Thinking, we will collaboratively crowdsource innovative approaches to applying the G.A.I.N. Effect within your schools. This session isn't just about theory; it's about practical application and real-world impact. Together, we will explore actionable strategies that you can implement immediately to support your school community in embracing change and harnessing the power of AI. Get ready to engage, brainstorm, and leave inspired to lead your school into a future where disruption becomes an opportunity for growth. Engage with the "The G.A.I.N. Effect" and discover how you can champion transformation in education today!
In this session, Principal Kafele will contend emphatically that, “The primary purpose of the supervision of teachers is student achievement and their continued improvement of instruction!” Due to the complexities of school leadership, it is easy to be so inundated by the non-instructional aspects of the work that the instructional side of the leadership inclusive of instructional coaching suffers. When the instructional side suffers, it adversely impacts the entire school academically. To that end, this high-engagement, self-reflective session, Principal Kafele will provide attendees with strategies toward maintaining a focus on the instructional side of their leadership toward increasing the probability that teacher pedagogy will improve significantly and student achievement will soar.
Educators will learn from my 30 years of experience working with multilingual learners. Discover practical strategies for implementing sheltered instruction and language acquisition techniques to effectively differentiate for multilingual learners. We will examine how trauma responses affect learning and provide actionable methods for assessment and support. Participants will gain insights into fostering resilience through practical routines and receive printable resources to establish clear, supportive classroom practices.
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 the school leader is an awesome job. Yet, being the leader is a daunting task for anyone. With extreme demands on leader's time, expectations to fix it all, limited personnel, shifting political environments, plus a looming teacher shortage, principals can feel overwhelmed. This session will provide leaders with strategies, tools and some much-needed humor to have them finding clarity in their work, walking with purpose and finding joy in the job.
Create a movement with your professional development plan, not just a small moment. This session will provide participants with easy-to-implement strategies to create, develop and execute strategic plans that improve instructional outcomes to reach school or district goals. The strategies shared can be scaled to the school or district level in order to prepare a plan, set goals, execute training and improve instructional and student success. This will ensure that when you plan your PD it's giving you the most return on your investment of time, energy and resources!
With so many demands and so much to do, it is too easy for us to become reactive and have urgency drive our actions. Reclaiming your purpose means learning to structure your teaching leadership, and ultimately your life, around your priorities, not your time! This training will help you clarify priorities, develop some simple techniques for managing them, and provide a powerful technique to help you grow the people around you - because people are our purpose.
This workshop aims to empower school leaders with the tools and strategies to cultivate a thriving culture of care among their staff. By addressing the pressing need for healthier and more sustainable school environments, we can significantly improve outcomes for both students and educators. Participants will delve into the critical reasons why prioritizing well-being is essential for school success. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, they will explore innovative approaches to enhance school culture and operations. By the end of the workshop, school leaders will be equipped to implement tangible changes that foster a more supportive and fulfilling work environment, ultimately leading to improved student learning and teacher retention.
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.
