School leaders training

September: Academic Leadership for Equity

• Topic: Closing Achievement Gaps through Instructional Leadership
  Focus Area: Academics
  Format: Workshop + data walks
  CEUs: 5
  Includes: Equity audits, MTSS framework application, culturally relevant pedagogy

• Motivation Boost: Book giveaway (e.g., Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain)

October: Behavior Systems & Restorative Practices

• Topic: Proactive Discipline, PBIS & Restorative Circles

• Focus Area: Behavior

• Format: Scenario-based training with case studies

• CEUs: 4

• Includes: Functional Behavior Assessments, tiered behavior interventions

• Motivation Boost: Featured guest speaker (behavior specialist or local success story)

November: Instructional Coaching for Assistant Principals

• Topic: Leading Effective PLCs and Coaching Teachers

• Focus Area: Academics + Motivation

• Format: Online modules + coaching labs

• CEUs: 6

• Includes: Observation protocols, feedback training, Danielson/Marzano frameworks

• Motivation Boost: Optional micro-certification badge in Instructional Coaching

December: Self-Care & Staff Wellness Leadership

• Topic: Assistant Principal Wellness & Leading by Example

• Focus Area: SEL + Operational Resilience

• Format: Virtual retreat

• CEUs: 3

• Includes: Burnout prevention, wellness systems for staff, calendar optimization

• Motivation Boost: Journaling kit or self-care package mailed to participants

January: Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Topic: Using Data to Drive Academic & Behavioral Improvement

• Focus Area: Academics + Behavior

• Format: Interactive data workshop

• CEUs: 5

• Includes: Dashboards, predictive analytics, mid-year review of SIP goals

• Motivation Boost: Competition: “Best Data Story” Challenge with prizes

February: DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Practice

• Topic: Cultivating Inclusive Learning Environments

• Focus Area: SEL + Equity

• Format: Facilitated learning circles

• CEUs: 4

• Includes: Implicit bias training, equitable discipline, family engagement strategies

• Motivation Boost: Vision board session or cultural potluck

March: Crisis Management & School Safety

• Topic: Operational Leadership in High-Stress Scenarios

• Focus Area: Operations

• Format: Simulation training with emergency response planning

• CEUs: 6

• Includes: Threat assessment, reunification drills, safety audits

• Motivation Boost: Safety tech giveaways (walkie upgrades, emergency binders)

April: Empowering Student Voice & Leadership

• Topic: Student Leadership, Voice, and Agency

• Focus Area: SEL + Behavior

• Format: Student panel + design thinking labs

• CEUs: 4

• Includes: Student advisory council planning, surveys, youth engagement practices

• Motivation Boost: Collaboration with student leadership team

May: End-of-Year Reflection & Celebration

• Topic: Reflective Leadership and School Year Impact Analysis

• Focus Area: All domains

• Format: Peer-led roundtables + celebration

• CEUs: 3

• Includes: End-of-year reports, best practice sharing, leader awards

• Motivation Boost: Recognition ceremony, CEU milestone awards

June: Summer Operations & Planning Bootcamp

• Topic: Mastering Master Schedules, Staffing, and Budgets

• Focus Area: Operations

• Format: Hands-on scheduling workshops

• CEUs: 6

• Includes: Budget templates, scheduling software training

• Motivation Boost: Summer planning survival kit

July: Visioning for Transformational Leadership

• Topic: Setting a Bold Vision for the Next School Year

• Focus Area: Academics + Motivation

• Format: Visioning retreat (offsite or virtual)

• CEUs: 4

• Includes: SMART goals, leadership branding, team alignment

• Motivation Boost: Vision board creation + leadership swag pack