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Time For Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders Workshop
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.
Learn from leading experts
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Monday, March 10th
| 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, March 11th
| 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: Discounted daily parking rate of $19.00 for self-park and $25.00 for valet
Primary Hotel
Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
616.774.2000
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $184 per night
Deadline: February 16, 2025, 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.”
“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.”
Venue
Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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
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.
