Weekly Newsletter: March 4, 2024

MARCH TRAINING

What Is a Crucial Conversation?

A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. These conversations—when handled poorly or ignored lead to strained relationships and dismal results.

What Does Crucial Conversations Training Teach?

Crucial Conversations teaches participants how to:

• Speak persuasively, not abrasively

• Foster teamwork and better decision-making

• Build acceptance rather than resistance

• Resolve individual and group disagreements

Click here to register for Crucial Conversations

Click here to register for NB for Professional Teaching Standards Awareness

March 7th at 10:00-11:00 AM

The intended audience for this meeting is district leadership. During this session, district leadership will learn about the components of the National Board Certification process and how this pathway can be considered for LEAs. Additionally, we will share our 2023-24 National Board Cohort for Teachers and Professional Learning Facilitator Program for district representatives.

Click here to register for the Region 10 ESC National Board Awareness Session for Teachers

March 7th at 4:00-5:00 PM

Participants will learn about the components of the National Board Certification process. They will closely examine certification requirements and have the opportunity to dialogue with National Board Certified Teachers from across Texas. Information will also be provided about how you can apply to be a member of the Region 10 ESC National Board Cohort.

As part of the Region 10 TIA “Power Hour” series, districts will be provided updated information required to complete the TIA application. Each Power Hour topic will be focused on a section of the TIA application. In addition, Region 10 will invite district leaders from previous TIA cohorts to showcase their systems for a successful application submission. These districts will provide details on the structure of how they successfully implemented all TIA application requirements and answer any TIA related questions. While this series supports cohorts with resources and visuals for districts to observe, it is not designed for process duplication.

Click here to register for the TIA Power Hour

The Getting Things Done methodology was developed 30 years ago by New York Times best-selling author David Allen. While David originally developed the methodology by observation, experimentation, and practice, researchers have since shown that the principles taught in GTD relieve the cognitive load, and allow for increased focus, even resulting in peak performance and optimal experience, or what is popularly called “flow.”

In other words, GTD isn’t only about getting things done. The real promise of GTD is efficient engagement.

Click here to register for Getting Things Done

Why do some school leaders thrive while others struggle? Instructional leadership is significantly effective when it comes to promoting increased levels of student achievement. However, district and school leaders struggle to implement effective leadership practices. While instructional leadership is a commonly used descriptor, rarely does the title transfer to better practice. The potential to dramatically increase student achievement can be attributed to those personal leadership profiles that truly make the most difference.

In this highly engaging session, educational leaders will gain valuable insights into the essential actions needed to effectively lead and motivate teachers and coaches through a proven leadership process.

Participants will explore the most contemporary leadership practices and attributes that create a high-achievement culture—from clear communication to empathy to strategic thinking. This includes high expectations of students and teachers, and emphasis on high-leverage instruction, professional development, and collective teacher efficacy.

Learning Intentions

By the end of the session, you will understand contemporary leadership actions that have the potential to considerably accelerate student progress and achievement and be able to start the 2024-2025 school year with the ability to transfer learning into action.

Success Criteria

By the end of this session, you will have reflected on how your leadership actions match the profiles featured in this presentation

Join Steve for an unforgettable, inspirational session, and learn how to pursue higher levels of instructional leadership with greater focus, rigor, and clarity.

Steve Ventura is the president and lead consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a highly motivational and knowledgeable speaker who approaches high-stakes professional development armed with practical, research-based strategies.

Click here to register for Steve Ventura's session on The Leader's Role in the Instructional Process: Implications for School Leaders and Instructional Coaches 

APRIL TRAINING

Join us on April 17th as we help school leaders and staff develop security solutions. We'll discuss threat assessment tools, mental health intervention, school marshals, human trafficking, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, and funding for local education agencies. Participants will also have the chance to engage with subject-area specialists on topics such as facility construction and renovation for school safety, reacting to a crisis, communication surrounding school safety, and legal considerations when setting school safety policies.

The Safety 1st Conference is committed to providing training and workshops to assist our schools with providing a safe and secure school environment for our children and staff. Superintendents, school police chiefs, directors, staff, and leadership face unprecedented social changes, potential targeted acts of violence, and catastrophic events in our nation’s schools. In this one-day school safety conference, Region 10 will be bringing together some of the country’s most experienced school safety experts in their field to discuss multiple topics on this subject.

* This session is free to all Districts/Private Schools and Charter Schools who have purchased the Region 10 Administrative Services Package. All non-Region 10 participants will pay $150.00 per person for this event.

Click here to register for the Safety 1st: Making Schools Safe

JUNE TRAINING

Region 10 is excited to host the Get Social! Summit at the Region 10 Education Service Center on June 17, 2024. Designed for school PR professionals, campus and district leaders to learn new skills for managing their district’s social media, this one-day event will connect them with learning opportunities, networking opportunities, and an array of new ideas for them to implement in their districts that will allow them to better connect with the communities they serve.

Click here to register for the Get Social Summit

Ongoing Trainings

Region 10 Skill Development trainings are designed to enhance the skill set of educational leaders at all levels of a school district. Participants will receive a copy of the book associated with each training as well as additional training materials for each course. The following courses will be offered at Region 10 in the 2023-2024 school year:

Click on the links below to view the 2023-2024 course schedule

Crucial Conversations

Getting Things Done

Influencer

Speed of Trust



2023 and Spring 2024 courses are now available

Click Here to Register for Upcoming Appraisal Courses



As we continuously work to enhance this communication platform, please click here to provide any feedback, suggestions, or recommendations that will enable us to better support your learning.

Karen Barnes

Assistant Director 

karen.barnes@region10.org