Transforming School Culture Institute

Researchers and practitioners alike agree that schools will not achieve high levels of learning for all students until improvements are made to school culture. Recent events, including the global pandemic, teacher wellness, staff absence, and the national teacher shortage has made it crystal clear that people matter more than programs and systems.

Structural changes—policies, programs, schedules, and procedures—are critical components of school improvement, but their impact is limited if not implemented within the right culture. Achieving sustainable school improvement and increased learning for all requires educators to address long-held beliefs, habits, and expectations. Only after honestly and openly examining a school’s current reality can staff begin creating a positive school culture and climate and making improvements for students, the community, and themselves. Dr. Anthony Muhammad has been studying, writing, and training educators on this topic for fifteen years and the time has never been riper for educators to examine the benefit of this body of research.

Participants will:

• Acquire practical strategies for improving inclusion for traditionally marginalized students (i.e., race, language, culture, disability, and poverty)
• Understand the role of teacher leadership in improving school climate and culture
• Learn how to create shared commitment for student success
• Explore the connection between a positive school culture and vital changes in teacher education and practice
• Investigate the principal as a moral leader and protector of culture
• Learn strategies for resolving personal and professional conflict in order to build and maintain positive culture
• Gain insight into developing better student relationships and building classroom culture

Learn from leading experts

Keynote speakers

Tina H. Boogren

Carlos Johnson

Alexander McNeece

Anthony Muhammad

Don Parker

Yetunde Reeves

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Parking information: Complimentary parking

All rates are per day and subject to change.

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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

• Buy 5 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. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted onsite. Continental US only.

Additional Information

Included with your registration

Transforming School Culture

This second edition provides a school improvement plan for leaders to overcome staff division, improve relationships, and build positive school cultures. Learn school leadership techniques for addressing the four types of teachers that impact your school culture.

Event Notebook

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.