Tom Hierck

You have the power to ignite positive change. Be a leader in your field, whether you’re a classroom teacher or a building-level administrator.

Packed with practical strategies for designing, analyzing, and using assessments, this book shows how to turn best practices into usable solutions.

Expert practitioners address the role of school leaders to model positive change and ignite a shift toward assessments that drive instruction.

Join in-demand experts John F. Eller and Tom Hierck for a truly inspirational and informative learning session. John and Tom draw from their personal and professional experiences with trauma to provide insight on how it can impact the lives of students and teachers alike.

This institute features trusted educational authors and experts as they explore the many ways social-emotional skills strengthen student success and lead to safer, more positive schools and communities. You will discover that SEL does not detract from required academic learning but rather is a crucial part of it. Keynotes and breakout sessions will delve into the myriad choices available to teachers to seamlessly integrate opportunities for social-emotional skill development.

Build and sustain a strong, collaborative professional learning community. This unique Portable Event Package brings together some of the brightest, most respected minds in education. You'll hear dynamic keynotes and watch powerful breakouts designed to help infuse the PLC at Work® process into every aspect of your school or district.

The most common challenge for schools is how to transition from a culture of compliance to a culture of commitment. How to move from “doing” to “becoming” or from “my kids” to “our kids.”

The impact of trauma on learning can be significant and long lasting. By implementing trauma-informed teaching practices, educators can cultivate a school and classroom environment that encourages positive learning experiences.