There are dramatic differences in the quality of teachers in every school. If all teachers could be more like the best teachers, then we would have significant improvement in every school. Every building has special teachers who connect with all students and consistently engage them in learning. This session focuses on what educational leaders can do to get all of the teachers to be like their best teachers.
What are the specific qualities and practices of great educational leaders that elevate them above the rest? This session reveals what the most effective leaders do differently than their colleagues. Participants will focus on what the most successful leaders do . . . that others do not. Everyone will leave knowing what great leaders do differently, why these things make them more effective, and learn how to immediately implement each of these into your own districts and schools.
Do the best staff members do too much and your worst employees too little? Are there people in your organizations who work at avoiding doing work? Do you know anyone who whines, pouts, or complains endlessly? This session is just what you need. This session will help everyone lead their organizations more effectively. Come and join the fun as you learn how to shift the monkey!
This session provides a step-by-step approach to successfully implement any change that you would like to occur in your educational setting. Leading Educational Change is designed for anyone who is interested in successfully implementing change throughout their school or organization. Whether you are turning your organization around or just making a good setting better, you will leave with specific strategies you can immediately implement. Additionally you will understand how to successfully bring about any changes in people or programs in the future. Included will be information on where to start the change process, ways to make sure it will be supported by all, and how to diminish the influence of the resistors. Whether it is a change you hope to make or a new mandate you have to implement you will learn how to bring everyone in your organization on board.
