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AZ ASCD Presents

Join Dr. John Eller for a seminar designed for educators charged with working with teachers and colleagues!

Attendees will learn:

  • Potential causes behind resistance and anger
  • How to de-escalate anger, conflict and disagreements
  • How to identify teacher needs, strategies to meet these needs to help teams/individuals navigate change
  • Techniques to communicate an understanding of the other person's perspective while making their point
  • How to use templates to plan and deliver difficult and growth-related conversations
  • Methods for de-escalating conflict in conversations and development of collaborative plans to address issues
  • Many practical ideas and strategies you can take back to your school and use immediately 

This seminar is intended for: Superintendent, Principals, Peer Coaches, Teacher Leaders, Building Leadership Team Members, PLC Leaders, Assistant Principals, Department Chairs, and others who encounter difficult colleagues

Your Registration Fee includes:

  • Practical, research proven strategies to deal effectively with difficult people
  • A copy of the book: Working with Difficult and Resistant Staff
  • A Continental breakfast and afternoon snacks
  • Administrative and teacher CEU hours will be available

Onsite Meeting Location:

Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Center

6839 E. Guadalupe Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85212

SE Corner of Power Rd. and Guadalupe Rd.

Your Seminar Leader:

Dr. John Eller has extensive experience as an educational leader and is the author of multiple educational books. He brings experience as an educational consultant both nationally and internationally. During his career, he has helped thousands of educators effectively solve their educational problems. Learn more at www.ellerandassociates.com.

COST
- $295/participant*
*Meals and Lodging not included


LODGING OPTIONS
Courtyard by Marriott - (480)351-7088
Four Points Sheraton - (480)579-2100
*Rates range from $89.00 to $139.00 plus tax

 See what your colleagues are saying about their work with John Eller:

"One of the most practical or potentially change-evoking seminars I've ever attended." Superintendent - Minnesota

"This workshop with Dr. Eller was the best professional development we've had for our school." Principal - Nevada

"John provided some great sentence stems/scripts to use when having difficult conversations with staff members." Principal- Minnesota


Information

2023 Lead WEL Summit for Women in Educational Leadership coming August 23 - August 24, 2023!

AZ ASCD is proud to sponsor registration for the 2023 Lead WEL Summit established and presented by Vela Educational Consultants!

It's time to come together as Women in Educational Leadership to support one another on our way to success! The theme for the 4th Annual Lead WEL Summit is Finding Your North Star: Build the Life You Are Meant to Live! Please join us for this two-day event where we will focus on networking, reimagining leadership, wellbeing, the importance of professional mentoring, and much more! You will meet leaders from around the state in an opportunity designed to support, encourage and develop women in their leadership journey. Hear from women from a variety of points in their leadership journey as they reimagined their destiny.  Map your own journey to success, and leave with a stronger network of women who can support you along the way.

Among our areas of discussion and reflection:

·       What Successful Women Need to Know

·       Holistic Wellness and Living in Balance

·       Curating the Life You Want

·       The Power of Professional Networking

·       Reimagining the Possible

·       And much more!

Our main keynote is Sharon Lechter, one of the World’s Greatest Motivators, Premier Expert for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial Success, International Speaker, and 5 time New York Times Bestselling Author and Business Mentor.  Returning this year are WILMA (Women In Leadership Making Advances) Talks and a host of other dynamic and inspiring Session Speakers to motivate and reignite your dreams - All attendees will leave with a copy of Think and Grow Rich For Women, a Glam Bag, and some other professional tools for you to use.

What our attendees said last year:

"What an inspiring group of leaders! I loved hearing their individual stories and how they continue to work to lift other women up into leadership."

"The best Women’s Conference I’ve ever attended! If you are looking to be inspired through encouragement, fun and truth, this is the event for you.”

COST
$175/participant includes Evening Networking Reception, Breakfast and Lunch

 Founders Dr. Melissa Sadorf and County School Superintendent Jill Broussard are committed to developing women leaders in Arizona.  The Lead WEL Summit is their way of supporting the growth of all women in leadership roles or those that aspire to leadership. Lead WEL is an opportunity to move the needle for women in educational leadership through professional development, career development, goal setting and support. They both believe that all organizations are strengthened when leaders value both diversity and equity. Lead WEL is an event designed by women for women and is an avenue for women to find their authentic voice in the realm of leadership and ultimately realize their unique version of success. They welcome your involvement and your participation in these efforts! 



AZ ASCD Presents

Transforming Your School: Positive and Productive Strategies to Transform Student Learning and School Culture

Changing a school from one that is struggling to success can be a challenge. Learn how this can be accomplished in this informative and interactive seminar!

What you will gain by attending this 2 day seminar designed to provide school leaders and teacher leadership teams with strategies to successfully launch school improvement efforts:

  • An understanding of the issues and challenges of school improvement. How to use the strengths of the school to begin the process.
  • Techniques to assess the present strengths and challenges of the school. How to use data in the improvement process.
  • Strategies to gain district support and engage them as partners in the improvement process.
  • A focus on "quick wins" in order to build confidence and motivate the staff to move forward.
  • An understanding of the change process, and using a model for change to guide the improvement effort.
  • The ability to assess your own leadership strengths and maximize these strengths to keep the process moving forward.
  • Helping staff to improve their teaching, assessment, and planning skills to maximize student success.
  • Developing a sound school improvement plan.
  • Techniques for working with staff positively to deal with the difficulties and change they experience in improving a school.
  • Many more research-proven ideas and strategies your can take back to your school and use immediately!

This seminar is intended for:  Principals, Peer Teacher Leaders, Building Leadership Team Members, PLC Leaders, Assistant Principals, Department Chairs, Superintendents, and others who are charged with school improvement

Your Registration Fee includes:

  • Practical, research proven strategies to lead school improvement efforts
  • A copy of the book for each participant: Flip This School
  • A Resource Handbook with practical application of skills learned
  • A Continental breakfast and afternoon snacks
  • Administrative and teacher CEU hours will be available

Onsite Meeting Location:

Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Center

6839 E. Guadalupe Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85212

SE Corner of Power Rd. and Guadalupe Rd.

Your Seminar Leaders:

Dr. John Eller and Dr. Shiela Eller both have extensive experience in leading school improvement efforts. During their careers they have supported hundreds of leaders to transform their organizations. They have consulting experience both nationally and internationally and have co-authored ten leadership books. Learn more at www.ellerandassociates.com.

COST
- $395/participant for a School Team of 3 members Total of $1,185.00. 4th and 5th team member are $200/participant. Additional team members are free!
*Meals and Lodging not included


LODGING OPTIONS
Courtyard by Marriott - (480)351-7088
Four Points Sheraton - (480)579-2100
*Rates range from $89.00 to $139.00 plus tax

 See what your colleagues are saying about their work with John Eller:

"One of the most practical or potentially change-evoking seminars I've ever attended." Superintendent - Minnesota

"This workshop with Dr. Eller was the best professional development we've had for our school." Principal - Nevada

"John provided some great sentence stems/scripts to use when having difficult conversations with staff members." Principal- Minnesota



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