When
Working Conference:
June 22, 2017
(Optional Post-Conference Workshop June 23, 2017)
Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all conference attendees both days.
Contact
Karen SanzoEducational Leadership Program @ Old Dominion University
757-683-6698
ksanzo@odu.edu
June 23: Optional Post Conference Workshops (8:30 - Noon)
The post-conference options allow participants to explore in-depth one of the topics below.
• Edcamp-ing: Adventures in Participant-led Professional Learning
Session Description: An equitable and engaging learning environment isn’t just for the students. Educators yearn for and deserve professional learning experiences that empower them to determine relevance, make meaningful connections to practice, and share expertise with colleagues. The Edcamp format is an innovative approach to an important element of the profession, and one that is sure to inspire.
• The Road Less Traveled: Navigating Special Education
Session Description: This interactive session will focus on primarily building-level concepts associated with supporting students with disabilities including Local Education Agency (LEA) responsibilities as well as compliance monitoring and instructional practices.
Defining Teacher Leadership
Session Description: Are you a current or aspiring teacher leader? Do you select or train teacher leaders? Come learn about the knowledge and skills, roles and opportunities, and dispositions that a teacher leader should have. Assess professional development needs of teacher leaders and develop an action plan that will positively impact learning for students in your school or division.
New and Aspiring School Leaders Working Conference:
Developing Educational Leaders for an
Equitable and Engaging Learning Environment
Educational Leadership Program Conference @ ODU
June 22, 2017
(Post-Conference June 23, 2017 - optional)
REGISTER HERE FOR THE WAITLIST.
There is no cost to attend the Working Conference and breakfast and lunch are provided.
Working Conference Description:
New and aspiring school leaders often have unique needs as they become acclimated to new leadership positions. This conference will delve into specific areas germane to new and aspiring leaders including:
- Instructional Coaching and Engagement
- Teacher Leadership
- Professional Learning
- The Assistant Principal Role
- Details and Nuances of Administration: Difficult Conversations, Time Management, and Other Facets of Administration
- Assessment
- Team Building and Capacity Building
- Embedded Professional Learning
*Professional Learning Attendees will engage in breakout sessions and roundtable learning opportunities directly around topics related to the conference theme.
*Networking Opportunities Participants will network with educators from across Virginia. Grow your professional network and learn about your colleagues and available resources for school leaders.
