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Time for Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders Workshop
Salt Lake City, Utah | September 28–29, 2026
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.
VenueDoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City 110 W 600 S Salt Lake City, Utah |
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Schedule
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Monday, September 28th
| 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 |
Tuesday, September 29th
| 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 |
Accommodations
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
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. While discounted rooms in our hotel room block may be sold out, the primary hotel may still have rooms available at their standard rates. Please inquire directly with the hotel.
Hotels
Primary Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City
110 W 600 S
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
800.445.8667
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $169 per night
Deadline: September 6, 2026, or until group rate is sold out
Parking Information: Complimentary
VenueDoubleTree by Hilton Salt Lake City 110 W 600 S Salt Lake City, Utah |
Event Reviews
“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.”
“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.”
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Additional Information
Product code: WSG411
Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your state department of education for CEU availability.
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.
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.
