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Presenter

Janice Schwarze
Professional Learning Associate

Location

Online

Academy Code

4087

Leading Through Challenging Times

November 20, 2024, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This academy addresses a topic that we often don't talk about in leadership circles: leading during challenging times. You might be thinking, "Being a school leader is always challenging" - and you are right! However, we also know that there are certain incidents that elevate people's emotions, require a great deal of our time, and potentially derail student learning and regular school business. Those are the challenging times we will discuss in this academy.

Participants will identify challenging times, understand the emotional impact on various stakeholders, learn effective response strategies as well as ways to be proactive, identify when and how to involve various stakeholders, and reflect on their own leadership strengths and potential growth areas. Understanding common challenges and developing plans and skills will help leaders build resilience and successfully lead their schools through even the most challenging of times.

IPA will deliver this ONLINE training through Zoom. To participate in the virtual workshop, you must have Internet access, a web camera, and a microphone.

You will receive the Zoom training link, handouts and detailed instructions in the registration confirmation from netforum@ilprincipals.org. If you don’t see the confirmation in your inbox after registering, please email workshops@ilprincipals.org.

  • Registration closes at 12 p.m. the day before the event.
  • Registrations are not accepted over the phone.
  • Receive a refund. Credits and refunds will be issued as follows:
    • If written notice is received more than five business days prior to the event, a $25 service charge will be assessed.
    • If written notice is received within five business days of the event, a $50 service charge will be assessed.
  • ISBE requires attendance during the entire workshop to receive Administrator Academy credit. Individuals arriving late or leaving early, for any reason, are not eligible for Academy credit.
  • Groups can register using the Group Registration Form.