Building Shared Understanding Through Feedback: Strengthening Feedback Practices
For school leaders, giving critical feedback is not an occasional task. It is a routine and essential part of leadership. These conversations happen i…
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School as Sanctuary: Practical Strategies for Responding to Immigration Enforcement
Students are experiencing the impact of ICE activity in deeply personal ways within their schools and communities. As educators, our responsibility is…
From Vision to System: Aligning Supports for Cohesive Student Readiness
This workshop explores how a clearly articulated shared vision can transform student experiences across school and district systems. Participants will…
Start Small, Stay Focused: Leading Schoolwide Implementation That Centers Students
When I started this work, I wasn’t looking for a program. I was looking for something that would truly meet the needs of our students. I took a hard…
More Than a Welcome: Onboarding That Reinforces Who We Are
Onboarding isn’t just about handing out keys and explaining procedures. Done well, it’s a school’s first opportunity to immerse new team members…
How One Superintendent Built a Shared Identity from the Ground Up
When Dave Parker began his tenure as superintendent of Forest Grove School District, he didn’t have a blueprint. He had curiosity—and a desire to …
Resource Roundup: The Hits of the Year
As this school year comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the spirit of shared learning that defines our community. Throughout the ye…
Envisioning What’s Possible: Using Innovation Configuration Maps to Define the Ideal
At Inflexion, we believe meaningful school transformation doesn’t come from top-down mandates or silver-bullet programs. It starts from within by he…
Manage Complex Change: Keeping Your Shared Vision for Readiness in Mind
Complex change in schools is both necessary and challenging. Drawing on Mary Lippitt’s Integrated Change Management Model, this resource explores ac…
Creating Shared Approaches: Tuning Protocol for Building Consensus
It is critical for school leaders to understand the importance of consensus building within school communities, process feedback, and effectively com…