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Time For Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders Workshop

Naperville, Illinois | December 3–4, 2024
$769.00
 

Become a catalyst for school improvement by developing the skills of a transformational leader.

During this workshop, teams of teachers, counselors, building administrators, and district administrators will study four distinctive leadership behaviors proven to promote positive change: (1) communication, (2) trust building, (3) professional capacity, and (4) universal accountability.

As active participants, you and your team will examine the research that supports these behaviors, as well as engage in practice activities designed to build your capacity. Return to your school equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead effective change, address staff resistance, and create a student-centered culture committed to high levels of learning.

  • Discover how to generate a culture of accountability.
  • Learn how to recruit, develop, and retain professional talent.
  • Strengthen staff commitment and enthusiasm for school improvement.
  • Consider how to rebuild trust with distrustful staff members.
  • Examine the origins of logical and illogical resistance in schools.
  • Gain strategies for overcoming resistance to change initiatives.
  • Identify ways to provide professional support to struggling team members.

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Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

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Tuesday, December 3rd

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Presentation

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Presentation

Wednesday, December 4th

7:00–8:00 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Presentation

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Presentation

Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.

Parking information: Complimentary


Primary Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago/Naperville

1832 Abriter Court
Naperville, Illinois 60563
630.799.5900

Discounted Rate: (single or double) $169/night
Deadline: November 1, 2024, or until group rate is sold out

“I appreciate the way everything is broken down into steps. It makes it so much easier to process in chunks, take back and share with my AP, and set personal goals towards improving.”

Emily Laird, principal/assistant, Barrett/Lee Early Childhood Center, Channelview ISD, Texas

“I loved the practical language, checklist, and guidance. Also having the book in front of us is very helpful as we plan to implement the ideas shared.”

Mika Salas, Central Office administrator, Carbon School District, Utah

Venue

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago/Naperville

1832 Abriter Court

Naperville, Illinois


Participation Information

You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.


Additional Information


Included with your registration

Time for Change

Time for Change

Discover how to develop and strengthen the four essential skills of effective educational leaders. Inspire a shared vision of strategic change and overcome resistance through strong communication, trust building, empowerment of those you lead, and a focus on results.

Event Journal

Event Journal

We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.