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Best Practices (Teaching and Leadership)

Real Talk (Rated PG-13) - Open and Honest Conversation about the Daily Happenings of a District Leader

Monday, February 24, 2025
1:45 PM – 3:00 PM East Coast USA Time
Location: M106/107
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Abstract Description :

Ever wish you had someone beside you navigating the same challenges, but you’re the only YOU in your district? Join our panel of school leaders from across the country as they dive into the real daily happenings of their unique schools, programs, and co-ops. Relive their stories, explore the politics of being a disruptive force in a zip code-driven society, and hear data showing why they’re on track to become the largest, highest achieving, or fastest growing in their field. Gain perspectives from your peers that resonate with your own experiences for inspiration when facing similar hurdles or victories. Almost nothing is off limits in this open forum filled with candid and emotional discussions, laughs, and potentially eye-opening moments.

If someone was doing a search for your session in the program what 5 words might they use to search for and find your session.: Leadership
Disruptive Innovation
Peer Insights
School Success
Real Stories

Learning Objectives:

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify strategies for navigating political challenges, articulate insights gained from diverse leadership experiences, and apply data-driven methods to foster growth and success in their own schools and districts.
  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to analyze real-world examples of disruptive leadership, engage in peer discussions to refine their own strategies, and implement actionable insights to enhance their school’s performance and growth.
  • By the end of this session, participants will be able to reflect on the diverse challenges and successes shared by school leaders, gain inspiration from peer-driven solutions, and develop a personalized action plan to overcome obstacles, drive innovation, and foster a culture of continuous growth and achievement within their own educational environments