Principal Kafele contends emphatically that, “The primary purpose of the supervision of teachers is student achievement and their continued improvement of instruction!” Due to the complexities of school leadership, it is easy to be so inundated by the non-instructional aspects of the work that the instructional side of the leadership inclusive of instructional coaching suffers. When the instructional side suffers, it adversely impacts the entire school academically. To that end, in this high-engagement, self-reflective keynote address, Principal Kafele will provide principals and assistant principals with strategies toward maintaining a focus on the instructional side of their leadership toward increasing the probability that teacher pedagogy will improve significantly and student achievement will soar.

Explore secondary structures that allow for multi-tiered systems of support for secondary students. Learn creative ways to support students without overburdening teachers.

Explore innovative strategies for enhancing professional learning through a dynamic conference led by teachers and staff. Discover practical methods to empower campus excellence and implement actionable insights for fostering a thriving educational environment.

Unlock the full potential of your school leadership team to transform student outcomes through systems designed to sustain effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Learn to build a collaborative culture among your staff, and ultimately elevate student achievement through strategic team development and self-assessment. Transform your approach to leadership and make a lasting impact on your students' educational outcomes.

Discover effective strategies for ensuring our most at-risk populations have opportunities to reach excellence. Learn how to ensure staff and students are set up for excellence with crucial considerations for special education master scheduling, successful student service models and ideas for teacher retention.

In this session participants will experience innovative practices by gaining an understanding of how to effectively use a blended learning model to implement innovative teaching practices. Innovative school practices will also be explored in this session and participants will engage in the creation of content support activities that will assist in the organization of blended learning and small group implementation.

Explore the components and benefits of MTSS in supporting the whole child with academic, behavioral, and mental health needs. Also, discover how MTSS promotes teacher collaboration and helps schools effectively communicate student progress to caregivers.

Explore how to unlock the power of TELPAS data to drive more effective formative assessments using Aware in Eduphoria. In this interactive session, principals will explore how to align classroom assessments with English language proficiency standards. Principals will learn how to design targeted assessments that address the unique needs of Emergent Bilinguals across listening, speaking, reading, and writing domains

To effectively develop staff and schoolwide initiatives and foster a cohesive environment, it is essential to leverage distributive leadership. This approach empowers various stakeholders, including staff and students, to actively participate in the decision-making process.

School Leaders must evolve and create systems to counter the overwhelming stress and burnout while still increasing rigor and academic success for our schools. Participants will create a toolbox of strategies to overcome low staff morale, increase staff retention, and overall productivity by your staff.

Discover effective strategies for retaining dedicated educators in public schools. Learn how to implement actionable approaches that enhance teacher sustainability and foster a thriving learning environment, ensuring long-term success in your school community.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of innovative coaching and effective documentation practices in educational and organizational settings. Principals will learn to implement progressive coaching and documentation techniques that promote growth, collaboration, and empowerment among individuals and teams.

Explore structures and resources to support the creation of a high-performing leadership team. Be inspired to create quick and easy learning activities to develop leadership skills in your teachers and leadership team. Reflect on the skills your team needs most to foster a culture of innovation. Learning to build and sustain the leadership skills of the campus leadership team and other teacher leaders is an essential aspect of leading the change process toward a culture of innovation in schools.

Learn about 2 principals' journeys towards creating a culture of innovation in their schools. They have implemented Rock Your School, STEAM lessons, vertical student teams, and more. Tips and ideas will be provided to help you plan your journey.

Explore how AI tools can streamline administrative tasks, enhance decision-making, and support daily leadership challenges. Discover practical strategies to leverage AI for both professional efficiency and personal growth, equipping you with actionable insights to lead your campus more effectively.

Learn what one principal does to create a positive school-wide culture all year with ideas that you can take back to your campus and implement! Discover ways to make the fun happen while still making quality instruction your priority!

Discover the foundational elements of a positive school culture and its impact on student success, teacher retention, and family engagement. Learn practical strategies for building trust, supporting teacher self-care, and fostering shared values, leaving with actionable steps and collaborative activities to implement and sustain a thriving culture in your school throughout the year.

Explore strategies to cultivate a thriving school culture that fosters student success by leveraging emotional and physical connections. Learn how to create an environment where both students and staff can perform at their highest potential.

Enhance your perspective about transformational leadership practices to inspire and influence people into action. Learn how to take cultural vision off paper and ignite behavior that leads to organizational culture that can be felt, seen, and heard throughout your entity.

We often emphasize the importance of differentiating instruction for our students, but what about our staff? It’s time to extend that same commitment to our multigenerational workplace! Every generation brings unique strengths and perspectives to the table. Join us for an engaging session where we will explore innovative strategies to meet the diverse needs of our staff. Discover how to harness the value of each generation and create a more inclusive and effective work environment.

The participants will become familiar with the Leader In Me model for developing sustainable systems for growing student leadership roles and action teams, providing professional development and onboarding of new staff, incorporating principles of leadership within curricula and more.

Explore ways to set goals using your campus accountability data! Understand how to calculate the student achievement and academic growth components of accountability and create goals that are actionable and achievable for your staff and students.

This session is designed specifically for principals to gain a foundational understanding of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Participants will explore the key components of CTE programs, including history and goals, programs of study, funding, accountability, and the impact of CTE overall. Principals will also learn how to support CTE teachers, integrate CTE within the broader school curriculum, and leverage CTE to enhance college and career readiness. Whether new to CTE or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will provide the essential tools to effectively lead CTE programs at your campus.

This session equips principals with the knowledge and tools to effectively leverage federal grants and navigate budget requirements. Learn strategies to build capacity within your school, align financial resources with instructional goals, and meet compliance standards. Gain insights into the best practices for managing federal funds, ensuring transparency, and maximizing impact on student achievement.

Program Coordinator - Supervision & Leadership Development

Email: zaida.saldivar@region10.org
Website: www.region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1044
Twitter: @R10_Innovate