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School Leaders Nurturing Well-Being: Developing Resilience in Self and Others

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June 19, 2024
8:30-4:30 pm CST
In-Person Iowa City, Iowa
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A 1-Day Learning and Collaboration Experience for Iowa School Administrators and District Decision-Makers

Join us for a transformative K-12 leadership conference dedicated to fostering well-being within school communities. In an era of rising stress for administrators and teachers, and increasing turnover rates, this conference offers a holistic approach to addressing the well-being of teachers and students. Designed for principals, superintendents, curriculum directors, and school board members, you’ll leave equipped with valuable insights and actionable tools to create supportive environments that promote the well-being of all school community members.

Registration closes on June 12 or as soon as capacity is reached.

This is a free event sponsored by the University of Iowa’s Educational Policy and Leadership Studies Program, the Baker Teacher Leader Center, and the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health.

Learning Goals

  1. Enhance Understanding: Gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between teacher and student well-being and how it impacts the overall school culture and academic achievement. Understand what it means for you, as an educational leader, to be resilient.
  2. Implement Effective Strategies: Explore evidence-based practices and practical strategies to promote resilience, emotional intelligence, and positive mental health among teachers, students, and families. What can you do to foster your own resilience? What can you do to help your staff work through their challenges? 
  3. Foster Collaboration: Develop collaborative approaches and initiatives that involve all stakeholders in the school community, fostering a sense of belonging, support, and shared responsibility for well-being. How can you build and maintain a strong network of professionals to help with the challenges of being an educational leader?

Schedule (Tentative)

Location: Courtyard by Marriott (University Heights), 901 Melrose, Ave., Iowa City, IA

  • 8:30 – 9 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast (Melrose Room)
  • 9 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome
  • 9:15 – 10:30 a.m. Keynote
  • 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee break
  • 10:45 – 11:25 a.m. Morning session #1
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Morning session #2
  • 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. LUNCH
  • 12:50 – 1:30 p.m. Afternoon session #1
  • 1:35 – 2:15 p.m. Afternoon session #2
  • 2:20 – 3 p.m. Afternoon session #3
  • 3 – 3:15 p.m. Cookie break
  • 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Closing and collaboration
  • 5 – 7 p.m. PreK-12 Iowa District Decision-Maker Social (Big Grove Brewery, Iowa City, Iowa)

Want an extra day of leadership development?

On Thursday, June 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Iowa Reading Research Center is hosting Leading Literacy Change: Academy for District Decision Makers, a one-day academy for district decision-makers leading the transition to literacy instruction that aligns with Iowa legislative requirements and best practices.

The purpose of this academy is to equip curriculum directors, principals, superintendents, and school board members with the foundational knowledge they need to lead change effectively. Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to maximize the impact of the time, effort, and resources invested in the change. This training includes a digital tool to guide implementation management as well as networking opportunities with other district leaders at various stages in the process. Learn more and register HERE.

This is a free event sponsored by the Iowa Reading Research Center. 

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