Leadership NOW Summit

Lead Good Teams to Great

Whether you are a leader at the district, school, or classroom level, you work in the gap between what should be and what is. This summit will expand your capacity for leadership by helping you create the conditions to close the gap. Clarify the work that needs to be done, while creating the conditions that allow others to succeed in their specific roles.

You’ll get top-to-bottom training on everything from the key elements of effective leadership to techniques for adopting the sound instructional strategies necessary for transforming student learning. You will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with some of the most influential educational thinkers in North America. This summit is a must for those looking to deepen the reach and impact of their leadership.

• Obtain tools, tips, and templates proven to impact team effectiveness and student learning.
• Understand the issues behind resistance and difficult behavior from staff members, and acquire specific strategies to address them.
• Experience how to form a collective leadership response to the needs of English learners and other student cohorts who historically have learning challenges.
• Discover the essential role of diversity and equity in decision-making.
• Apply creativity principles to specific needs in your school or district.
• Create a “Not to Do” list based on leadership priorities.
• Gain tips and tools to manage time, eliminate email clutter, and work more efficiently.
• Explore ways that millennials, Gen-Xers, and those nearing retirement can work together effectively.
• Acquire strategies to use technology to enhance 21st century learning skills, global competencies, and authentic student engagement.
• Create a plan of action that supports small schools and singletons to function effectively in a PLC.

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

Tina H. Boogren

Troy Gobble

Alex Kajitani

Anthony Muhammad

Regina Stephens Owens

Douglas Reeves

Jeanne Spiller

Katie White

Hear from our attendees

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Agenda and session descriptions

Tuesday, March 17th

Wednesday, March 18th

Thursday, March 19th

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

Parking information: - Georgia World Congress Center: $20 Daily, Omni: $45 Valet Only

In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Solution Tree. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.

“I have so many things to take back to my team! The sessions were really excellent and worth the trip! I have lots of new ideas that I have presented to my principal already.”

“Informational, clarifying, and inspiring!”

“I love when I can leave an event feeling not only like my time has been well spent, but also enriched as an educator and a human being.”

“I learned a lot about PLCs, collaborative cultures, what leaders need to do, what schools need to do, and the research-based aspect to the suggested strategies.”

Venue

Participation Information

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

On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Discounts

• 30% off 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources
• Buy 10 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
• On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event

Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Solution Tree product, toolkit, or sale table items. Continental US only.

Additional Information

Product code: CFF604

Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)

A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)

Included with your registration

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.