Grounded in the Wallace Foundation’s research, this session transforms change management from a source of friction into a catalyst for growth by scaffolding the structural, procedural, and cultural pillars of effective leadership. Leaders will move beyond "firefighting" to adopting a mindset of intentional stewardship, learning to protect teacher well-being while driving high-impact school improvements. Participants will leave with the foundation for developing the clarity and capacity to navigate complex transitions without the typical leadership burnout.
What happens when PLC conversations focus on how students learn rather than simply what teachers teach? We will explore how ScienceofLearning principles, including cognitive load theory and learning task design, can strengthen PLC discussions and maximize Tier 1 instruction. Through examples from practice, collaborative discussion, and application, leaders will examine questions that help teams analyze learning experiences. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can use to strengthen PLC conversations and support improved student outcomes.
A school plan shouldn't feel like a compliance exercise. It should be the roadmap for success. This interactive session will bridge the gap between district goals and daily school building realities. School leaders will consider their school’s data trends and collaborate to translate these priorities into actionable and definable steps that can support growth.
This professional learning session focuses on strengthening instructional practices through meaningful feedback, reflection, and collaborative growth. Grounded in the division’s Compass to 2030 Strategic Action Agenda, participants will explore how consistent, actionable feedback can build teacher capacity, elevate student learning experiences, and support the development of strong academic foundations for every student. Through interactive discussions and practical strategies, school leaders will examine how feedback aligns daily instructional practices with division goals.
In this interactive session, participants will explore structures for monitoring student achievement and engaging teachers in ongoing, differentiated feedback conversations. Leaders will examine their current structures and consider how to anchor discussions in evidence and tailor support based on teacher readiness. Participants will also learn about one-on-one administrator, teacher, and coach collaboration structures designed to promote continuous growth and improved outcomes for both students and staff.
Following Mr. Delaney's introduction of the Conditions for Effective Collaborative Teams, this Collaborative Team Spotlight sessions provides an opportunity to explore how school leaders are strengthening the conditions that support meaningful collaborative work. Condition- Building Clarity Across Collaborative Teams Featured Practices- Integrating the Conditions Across Teams
Following Mr. Delaney's introduction of the Conditions for Effective Collaborative Teams, this Collaborative Team Spotlight sessions provides an opportunity to explore how school leaders are strengthening the conditions that support meaningful collaborative work. Condition- Culture Featured Practices- Collective Efficacy; Trust, Belonging, and Productive Collaboration
Following Mr. Delaney's introduction of the Conditions for Effective Collaborative Teams, this Collaborative Team Spotlight sessions provides an opportunity to explore how school leaders are strengthening the conditions that support meaningful collaborative work. Condition- Facilitation Featured Practices- Shared Cognitive Engagement; Distributed Leadership and Capacity Building
Following Mr. Delaney's introduction of the Conditions for Effective Collaborative Teams, this Collaborative Team Spotlight sessions provides an opportunity to explore how school leaders are strengthening the conditions that support meaningful collaborative work. Condition- Focus Featured Practices- Understanding Current Conditions; Monitoring Impact
Following Mr. Delaney's introduction of the Conditions for Effective Collaborative Teams, this Collaborative Team Spotlight sessions provides an opportunity to explore how school leaders are strengthening the conditions that support meaningful collaborative work. Condition- Structure Featured Practices- Coherent Goals and Alignment; Protected and Purposeful Time
Through shared inquiry activities rooted in Adult Learning Theory, school administrators will examine how they can connect the observation feedback cycle with teacher professional growth. A tiered professional development approach that was developed and implemented will be shared. Participants will examine their goals and discuss how they can differentiate professional development to meet the needs of their staff.
AI is more than a search engine or shortcut. It is your most available thought partner. In this hands-on session, watch AI tackle real administrative challenges live, explore an ethical framework built for school leaders, and leave with practical prompts you can use tomorrow. Compress time on cognitive tasks. Lead with greater clarity. Reserve your energy for the irreplaceable human work only you can do.
“I have an IEP meeting, a parent complaint, two uncovered classes, and a compliance deadline…now what?” This session breaks down the real, unfiltered day-to-day of special education leadership for new APs. Participants will learn practical systems for managing compliance, supporting overwhelmed staff, addressing student needs, and problem-solving in real time. Through interactive scenarios and ready-to-use tools, attendees will walk away with strategies they can implement immediately. If you’ve ever felt unprepared for the realities of SPED leadership, this session will give you the clarity and structure you need to lead with confidence.
This session will demonstrate how schools can intentionally expand Dual Enrollment (DE) course offerings. This will include finding and supporting qualified teachers, maximizing the use of the master schedule, and providing pathways for students to earn Uniform Certificates of General Studies or Associate's Degrees.Through discussion and examples from Tallwood’s experience, participants will explore practical leadership strategies for expanding equitable access to Dual Enrollment opportunities, building staff capacity, and aligning master scheduling decisions to student pathways.
