VASCD2024

A bold approach towards leadership development–focusing on skills department chairs, team leads, and building-level staff need to rally teams and create cohesive, professional communities. Examine the purpose and vision for teacher-leader programs. Learn about MPCS’ success with launching Teacher Leader Academy, a program dedicated to recognizing and supporting middle-level leaders. Dig into the logistics of providing the space, time, and knowledge needed. Learn how a redesigned program increases retention and overall investment of leaders within the school community.

Our students are SPEAKING to us through their anger, silence, refusals, elopement, even absences, but are we LISTENING to what each of them are telling us? If you are looking for practical solutions to implement in your classroom or school tomorrow, please join us! We have done the boots-on-the-ground research and have collected the data for you- let us share practical tips for reaching the students whose message is that they only want to connect with us.

This interactive session delves into the science of flourishing, leveraging brain science and research on basic human needs to prevent burnout in education. Attendees will gain practical strategies for districts, schools, and classrooms, fostering environments where educators thrive. By the session's end, participants will possess the knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based approaches that promote well-being, resilience, and sustained professional fulfillment.