In this session, we will delve into essential practices for effective employee documentation. Attendees will learn critical dos and don'ts that ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, and beneficial for both employees and the organization.
No matter your leadership role, you always have the responsibility of coaching others to higher levels. We set expectations and when we move from telling to teaching, we increase the probability of meeting those expectations. This session will provide you an overview of skills and methods to maximize your teaching influence.
This session will provide leaders with guidance and strategies on how to adjust and leverage their budget/financial resources to better support ongoing needs.
Dive into the world of leadership literature with fellow leaders in this engaging and interactive session. We'll explore a variety of influential books that have shaped our understanding of leadership and discuss how these insights can be applied to build leadership capacity within our teams. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this book club offers a unique opportunity to share perspectives, gain new ideas, and strengthen your leadership skills one page at a time. Join us for lively discussions, thoughtful reflections, and practical takeaways that will inspire and empower you to lead with confidence and creativity.
Tai Chi is an ancient martial art that combines slow movement, breath, and meditative/mindfulness components. Participants will learn some basic movements that they can practice on their own and a simple form done as a group.
Join Sara Williams and Sara Thompson in an engaging and collaborative session designed for education stakeholders. In this presentation, we will thoroughly review data pertaining to the increasing population of students requiring specialized support within Pasadena Independent School District. Together, we will explore and brainstorm innovative solutions and best practices for effective instruction and inclusion, particularly as the needs of this population extend beyond the traditional capabilities of self-contained autism classes. This session aims to foster dialogue and partnership among stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
Chess is the secret game-changer no one has talked about! Research consistently proves that students who engage in chess have significantly elevated academic performance. Join us to uncover astonishing results from a recent district study, and learn different ways to implement chess initiatives on your campus. Each campus in attendance will receive a commitment of 10 chess boards to get your program started!
I would cover how the student fee systems work and how campuses should handle various issues involved with the fees. I would also hit on how to open more communication between technology support and campus staff.
Administrators will learn the common mental health challenges in educators, will recognize early warning signs, and will learn action steps and support strategies to prevent and/or intervene in order to maximize teacher wellness and support best-practice teaching standards.
Are you looking to enhance your partnership approach with instructional campus coaches? Join us for an engaging professional development session designed to help administrators balance the essential elements of support, care, confidence-building, confidentiality, and a steadfast focus on learning and student success. In this workshop, we will explore effective systems and structures that empower you to serve as a valuable resource for your instructional coaches throughout the upcoming year. Together, we will discuss strategies for fostering reciprocal relationships that encourage open dialogue and collaboration. Join us as we delve into strategies that will not only enhance the effectiveness of your instructional coaches but also strengthen your leadership approach. Together, we can create an environment that fosters continuous learning and prioritizes student success. Let’s empower our coaches to tackle the hard work ahead and build lasting, productive partnerships!
How can CBLI take your campus to the next level? PISD schools who have taken a campus-wide approach to implementing Content Based Language Instruction (CBLI) are seeing positive Tier 1 outcomes across student groups. That’s because CBLI equips teachers with knowledge and tools to confidently and effectively do the DO of PDSA. In this session we’ll explore how CBLI provides teachers across all programs a focused vision for effectively delivering content. We'll dive into what CBLI is and why it's a reliably effective instructional framework that can take instruction on your campus to the next level. Be sure to sign up for Do the DO Part 2 as well!
In today’s educational landscape, addressing at-risk behaviors requires more than reactive protocols—it demands proactive, collaborative safety planning. This session equips administrators with practical strategies to develop and implement individualized safety plans that prevent escalation and support student well-being.
Participants will explore real-world case studies, learn how to identify early warning signs, coordinate multidisciplinary response teams, and build trauma-informed plans tailored to diverse student needs. Walk away with templates, tools, and confidence to turn concern into coordinated action.
In this pivotal session, principals will delve into the essential components of comprehensive school counseling programs and their profound impact on student success. Participants will explore how these programs support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career readiness. The session will provide practical insights and highlight the role of principals in fostering and supporting a comprehensive school counseling program. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how school counseling programs can unlock student potential and drive positive outcomes across the school community.
Explore the Plan - Do - Study - Act (PDSA) cycle and its application in structured collaborative time. Learn how intentional norms, SMART Goals, and agendas can enhance the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Engage in reflective activities to identify and sustain the right work of collaborative teacher teams.
1. Recognize the signs 2. Create a plan 3. Connect A session dedicated to addressing the critical issue of burnout among teachers and principals. Burnout affects over 50% of educators, leading to high turnover and impacting student outcomes. This issue affects the entire school community. Our presentation will focus on recognizing early signs of burnout, implementing effective self-care practices, and fostering a supportive school culture. Learn how to really connect with your staff. We want to empower you with these strategies that aim to create a thriving environment where both teachers and principals feel valued and supported. Come join us. Together, we can help ensure that teachers and principals have the resilience and resources they need to thrive. We all deserve it! We look forward to seeing you at our session! Let’s THRIVE TOGETHER!
Provide information about the McKinney-Vento Law, identification, procedures and best practice. Go over procedures in place of required and supplemental services for homeless students.
How can CBLI take your campus to the next level? PISD schools who have taken a campus-wide approach to implementing Content Based Language Instruction (CBLI) are seeing positive Tier 1 outcomes across student groups. That’s because CBLI equips teachers with knowledge and tools to confidently and effectively do the DO of PDSA. In this session we’ll dive into how to implement the CBLI framework at your school. From training to implementation, your team will be able to confidently do the DO of PDSA using CBLI.
