2023-24 CEEI VIII - Held Virtually

The Center for Educational Excellence Institute (CEEI) VIII

Held Virtually

October 21, 2023- February 7, 2024

(Dates and times below)

PARTICIPANTS RETAKING THE CEEI WILL RECEIVE CREDIT AGAIN AS CONTENT CHANGES YEAR TO YEAR!!!

NO HOMEWORK

(Group time is provided during some synchronous meeting times below for some reflections that will be completed in small groups during session times)

EARN 6 CREDITS (THAT'S 90 LICENSE RENEWAL HOURS ) & SALARY ADVANCEMENT IN CCSD, WASHOE AND MOST NV COUNTIES!

&

NON-ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSED PERSONNEL IN CCSD ALSO EARN 30 CUS

(unlimited CUs in this category)!!!

&

CCSD Administrators earn 30 hours toward salary/step-advancement

(hours limited in this admin category)!

&

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

REGISTER TODAY

$375 for NASA Members and/or CEEI Alum

$425 for Non-NASA Members

Any educator can become a NASA Member today AND pay the lower registration rate by visiting:

 www.NASANV.org

***NOTE - With your supervisor's permission, it is perfectly acceptable to utilize school, district or department funds for your enrollment!***Meeting Times:

OCTOBER 21, 2023- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM 6 hrs

OCTOBER 24, 2023- 4:30 -7:30 PM- 3 hrs 

OCTOBER 25, 2023- 4:30 -7:30 PM- 3 hrs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023- 4:30 -7:30 PM 3 hrs. 

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 -4:30 -7:30 PM 3 hrs. 

NOVEMBER 14, 2023- 4:30- 7:30 PM 3 hrs. 

November 15, 2023- 4:30-7:30 PM 3 hrs. 

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 - 9:00AM-3:30 PM 6 hrs 

NOVEMBER 28, 2023- 4:30-7:30 PM 3hrs 

NOVEMBER 29, 2023- 4:30-7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 6, 2024- 9:00AM- 3:30 PM 6hrs 

January 9, 2024- 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 10, 2024- 4:30 -7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 16, 2024- 4:30 -7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 17, 2024 - 4:30 – 7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 20, 2024- 9:00AM-3:30 PM 6hrs 

January 23, 2024- 4:30-7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 24, 2024- 4:30 -7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 27, 2024- 9:00AM-3:30 PM 6hrs 

January 30, 2024- 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 3hrs 

January 31, 2024- 4:30-7:30 PM 3 hrs. 

February 3, 2024- 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM 6 hrs. 

February 6, 2024- 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 3 hrs. 

February 7, 2024- 4:30 PM- 7:30 PM 3 hrs

Nevada Association of School Administrators (NASA): Center for Educational Excellence Institute (CEEI) VIII

6 Credits = 90 Hours

To qualify for credit, requires that learners must complete 15 hours of contact time per credit hour in any given course.

CEEI VIII Description:

CEEI VIII is a leadership program for ANY educator. NASA brought the CEEI to Nevada as a service to educators to build stronger leaders. CEEI VIII is designed for ANY educator in ANY position, especially those aspiring to, or even just thinking about, new leadership roles and responsibilities. Anyone from a first-year teacher to a veteran superintendent would benefit from, and can attend, CEEI VIII AND receive credit again if retaking!

The CEEI is modeled after highly effective superintendent / leadership academies throughout the United States. The CEEI teaches the essentials of leadership necessary for optimal success in schools, districts, and organizations alike! Each time NASA offers professional learning sessions under the CEEI umbrella, current relevant and rigorous research based best practices, and information is provided.

In this virtual online institute, participants will gain the knowledge and skills of essential leadership roles and responsibilities necessary for optimal success. Current relevant and rigorous leadership core competencies will be addressed giving participants the opportunity to reflect, disseminate research-based knowledge related to effective educational leadership behaviors and skills. Principles of Culturally Responsive Leadership behaviors with a focus on excellence for equity will be the driving focus for the institute.

The theme for CEEI VIII is “Characteristics and Traits of Exemplary Education Leaders: From Good to Great”. Exemplary leaders should have courage, empathy, gratitude, integrity, self-awareness, and respect. They should be learning agile and flex their influence while communicating and delegating effectively. The CEEI Leadership Institute will focus on key leadership qualities that will enhance and elevate educational equity. Participants will explore the 10 essential leadership traits via research from The Center for Creative Leadership.

• Communication
• Courage
• Delegation
• Empathy
• Gratitude
• Influence
• Integrity
• Learning Agility
• Respect
• Self-Awareness

Change and challenge are constants in education. School and District leaders in the 21st Century must be agile and ready for anything that will either hinder or advance educational equity. The CEEI sessions will enhance the knowledge and mindset of participants by providing research and relevant information that will focus on the following:

• How do leaders make decisions, communicate with stakeholders, partners, and allies to ensure the primacy of effective teaching and learning?
• What support systems and professional learning are critical to strengthen their skills?
• What systems, processes, and procedures do effective leaders rely upon in times of transition or high risk, and during unprecedented times?
• Specific behaviors associated with the 10 essential characteristics and traits of exemplary leaders that have a significant effect on student achievement, school climate and culture will be addressed.
• The guiding principles of courageous leadership practices will be explored giving participants a framework for bold, actionable ideas, strategies, and experiences to bridge the achievement gap.

Ensuring that every child/student receives an equitable educational opportunity should be the core belief of exemplary leaders. They are deeply committed to ensuring every child receives what they need to develop their full potential- and succeed. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, the CEEI #8 will provide a step-by-step pathway for school and district leaders.

Expected Learning Outcomes - By the end of the CEEI VIII

Participants will be able to:

• Assess their own practices related to the characteristics and traits of exemplary leadership.
• Incorporate key concepts and personal reflections from the CEEI VIII sessions.
• Connect the course work to their own work and life.
• Identify culturally competent behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes.
• Apply the lessons and course content to teaching and leadership practice.
• Identify behaviors and beliefs that serve as keys to excellence in equity.
• Model key essential leadership traits, specific behaviors, mindsets, and practices that will enhance and elevate educational equity.

Final CEEI VIII Reflection:  

Every CEEI VIII participant must submit their reflection at the conclusion of the CEEI VIII to earn the full credit. (Due Date: February 7, 2024)

The purpose of this reflection is for participants to demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and traits of an exemplary leader that impact change and equitable action to enhance student growth; both academically and socially.

CEEI VIII participants will submit a 3–5-page reflection, double spaced to the primary CEEI Session Leader(s) focusing on the following:

• What are two characteristics of exemplary leaders?
• How will the two characteristics you addressed assist you as a school or district leader?
• Why are these characteristics critical for the 21st Century leader?
• The 3–5-page reflection will be completed during the FINAL CEEI # 8 session, February 7, 2024.

Additional information will be provided during the institute.

EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• THERE WILL BE NO HOMEWORK!
• Guided practices will be done DURING some synchronous sessions in small groups - meeting and times below. THERE IS NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED! THE SYNCHRONOUS TIMES BELOW ADD UP TO 90 HOURS, WHICH IS 6 CREDITS, 30 CUs, AND SALARY ADVANCEMENT IN CLARK, WASHOE AND MOST NEVADA COUNTIES!
• Participants will be grouped in small virtual communities to participate in reflections, which will be lead by seasoned "Session Leaders.”  The discussions/reflections in the small focus virtual communities will be applicable to professional roles so participants can evolve in their current positions and beyond. The purpose of the reflections is for participants to demonstrate understanding of adaptive and transformational leadership traits and characteristics that impact change and equitable action to enhance student growth and to assist NASA in our construction of future CEEIs. Again, these reflections will be done in group sessions within the synchronous times.
• To receive the full 6 license renewal credits and all salary advancement hours, participants must attend every session as the CEEI VIII sessions are synchronous. Participants will not receive credit if they are not present. There will not be makeup sessions.
• This is a leadership institute, not a conference. ACCEPTABLE ABSENCES ARE ALLOWED FOR illness, injury, and family emergency. If an absence is known in advance, please notify Dr. Peay via email- gretapeay1979@gmail.com prior to the missed class session.WE DO NOT want you to stop your registration if you have conflicts. Call and talk with us first before deciding not to enroll.
• Because the Center for Educational Excellence Institute VIII is a leadership preparation institute for any educators wishing to fine-tune their leadership skills, participation is expected for optimal learning. Participants will be asked to keep their cameras on (we understand sometimes they have to be turned off, and that is okay), participate in breakout room invitations and remain professional when discussing multiple perspectives.

CEEI VIII SESSION MODULES:

October 21, 2023- February 7, 2024

Session 1

Introduction and Expectations

Saturday, October 21, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Lunch Break

12:00 PM- 12:30 PM

• Welcome, Introduction, and Review of CEEI VIII Agenda and Expectations of CEEI VIII
• Panel Discussion with School District Superintendents
• Kaweeda Adams, Superintendent, City School District of Albany, New York
• Dr. Jon Anzalone, Superintendent, Camas School District, Washington State
• Debbie Brockett, Superintendent, McMinnville School District, Oregon
• Dr. Susan Enfield, Superintendent, Washoe County School District
• Dr. Zachary Robbins, Superintendent, Marysville School District, Washington State
• Wayne Workman, Superintendent, Lyon County School District
• GROUP REFELCTION - NV State Superintendent, Jhone Ebert
• LUNCH
• GROUP REFELCTION
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Exemplary Leaders:  Aligned Systems Part I
• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent. Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from the AM and PM segment by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 2

Aligned Systems Part II

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Exemplary Leaders: Aligned Systems Part II
• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent. Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System

Session 3

Aligned Systems Part III

Wednesday October 25, 2023

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic-Exemplary Leaders: Aligned Systems- Part III
• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent. Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System

Session 4

Creating a Culture of Respect: Equity Mindset Part I

Tuesday, November 1, 2023

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Exemplary Leaders: Creating a Culture of Respect - Part I
• Traci Davis, CEO & Founder, (Elevating Raising Awareness and Supporting Equity)- Former Superintendent, Washoe County School District

Session 5

Creating a Culture of Respect: Equity Mindset Part II

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Exemplary Leaders: Creating a Culture of Respect Part II
• Traci Davis, CEO & Founder, (Elevating Raising Awareness and Supporting Equity) - Former Superintendent, Washoe County School District
• IN- CLASS GROUP ASSIGNMENT – 6:30 PM- 7:30 PM
• Submit Assignment Reflection (One- two-page double spaced reflection).
• This assignment will be completed in class using the specific criteria that will be discussed/shared with you during the session.

Session 6

Exemplary Leaders: Understanding Quality School Funding

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Understanding Quality School Funding
• Jill Pendleton, Cognia Organization and Former Associate Superintendent, Clark County School District
• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 7

It Matters: Courage, Empathy, Integrity, and Respect

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Exemplary Leaders: Courage, Empathy, Integrity, and Respect
• Robert Mars, President and Founder, Robert Mars & Associates, and former Associate Superintendent, Clark County School District

Session 8

Exemplary Leadership via Mentoring and Coaching Part I

Saturday, November 18, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK: 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 7
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Leadership via Mentoring and Coaching
• AJ Adams, Principal, Clark County School District
• LUNCH
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from the AM session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Leadership via Mentoring and Coaching
• AJ Adams, Principal, Clark County School District
• Group reflection led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 9

Exemplary Leaders: Creating a Culture of Respect

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Creating a Culture of Respect: Essential Tips
• Tracy Fisher, Social-emotional Academic Development Specialist, Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment, NV Department of Education

Session 10

Exemplary Leaders: Learning Agility and Equity- Mindset

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Tips for Learning Agility
• Leo Amador, Principal, Clark County School District
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Equity Centered Instructional Leaders
• Colin Seale, Chief Executive Officer, Thinklaw

Session 11

Exemplary Leadership via Mentoring and Coaching Part II

Saturday, January 6, 2024

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK: 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 10
• CEEI VIiI Session Topic- Leadership via Mentoring and Coaching Part II
• AJ Adams, Principal, Clark County School District
• LUNCH
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from the AM session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.
• CEEI VIiI Session Topic- Leadership via Mentoring and Coaching
• AJ Adams, Principal, Clark County School District
• Group reflection led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions

Session 12

Exemplary Leaders: Leading with Emotional Intelligence Part I

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIiI Session Topic- Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Empathy Part I
• Dr. Cynthia Glover-Woods, Educational Consultant

Session 13

Exemplary Leaders: Leading with Emotional Intelligence Part II

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing Empathy- Part II
• Dr. Cynthia Glover-Woods, Educational Consultant
• IN- CLASS GROUP ASSIGNMENT: Submit Assignment Reflection (One- two-page double spaced reflection). This assignment will be completed in class using the specific criteria that will be discussed/shared with you during the session.

Session 14

Exemplary Leadership: Culturally Responsive Mindset and Behavior Part

I

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

4:30 PM-7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Culturally Responsive Mindset and Behavior for Leaders
• Bill de la Cruz, Author and Belonging and Inclusion Facilitator

Session 15

Exemplary Leadership: Culturally Responsive Mindset and Behavior Part II 

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Culturally Responsive Mindset and Behavior for Leaders
• Bill de la Cruz, Author and Belonging and Inclusion Facilitator
• Group reflection led by Bill de la Cruz and Greta Peay using guiding reflection questions

Session 16

Exemplary Leadership: Building a Positive Culture and Climate

Saturday, January 20, 2024

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK: 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 15
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Enhancing Culture and Climate
• Adam Lane, Principal, Haines City School, Florida
• LUNCH
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from the AM session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Enhancing Culture and Climate
• Adam Lane, Principal, Haines City School, Florida
• Group reflection led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VIII Session Leader

Session 17

Exemplary Leadership: From Good to Great

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Crisis Response and integrity
• Kevin McPartlin, Principal, Clark County School District

Session 18

Exemplary Leadership: Navigating Courageous Conversations Wednesday, January 24, 2024

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Introduction: Navigating Courageous Conversations
• Andrea Johnson, Courageous Conversation Equity Transformation Specialist
• Group reflection led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VIII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions

Session 19

Exemplary Leadership: Building Your Leadership Pipeline

Saturday, January 27, 2024

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK: 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 18
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Retaining Staff
• Adam Lane, Principal, Haines City School, Florida
• LUNCH
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from the AM session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VIII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Retaining Staff
• Adam Lane, Principal, Haines City School, Florida
• Group reflection led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VIII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 20

Enhancing School and Organizational Culture

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Tips: How to influence Others
• Heather Thaxton, Principal, Washoe County School District
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Gratitude: Crucial for 21st Century Leaders
• Dr. Samuel Scavella, Assistant Superintendent, Clark County School District

Session 21

Exemplary Leadership: Building Trust in the Workplace

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Enhancing Trust During Times of Disruption
• Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Executive Director, Inclusion, Engagement, and Belonging, Lawrence Public Schools

Session 22

Exemplary Leadership: Self-Awareness and Effective Communication Saturday, February 3, 2024

9:00 AM-3:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK:12:00 PM- 12:30 PM

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 18
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Leadership: Increasing Your Self- Awareness
• Sean Buchanan, Superintendent, Springer Public Schools
• LUNCH
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from the AM session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions
• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Effective Communication: Transmitting and Inspiring
• Tiffany Young, Director, Department of Defense, High Sierra- STARBASE PROGRAM
• Group reflection- led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 23

Exemplary Leadership: Social and Emotional Learning – It Matters! Tuesday, February 6, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic-SEL and Mental Wellbeing: Critical for the 21st Century
• NV Department of Education - Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment Team
• Tracy Fisher, Maggie Folkers, and Michele Trujillo

Session 24

Characteristics and Traits of Effective Leaders: Final Session

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VIII Session Topic- Summary: Why This Matters
• CEEI VIII Presenter- Dr.  Summer Stephens, Former Superintendent, Churchill County School District
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
• Final in-class GROUP CEEI VIII Assignment

The purpose of this reflection is for participants in small groups to demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and traits of an exemplary leader that impact change and equitable action to enhance student growth; both academically and socially.

CEEI VIII participants will be in small group and together compose and submit a 3–5-page reflection, double spaced focusing on the following:

• What are two characteristics of exemplary leaders?
• How will the two characteristics you addressed assist you as a school or district leader?
• Why are these characteristics critical for the 21st Century leader?
• The Final Reflection Assignment will be completed during the February 7,2024 CEEI VIII session in group!
• You will work with a Group of Your Colleagues who are Participants in the CEEI VIII.
• One Person in the Group, must Submit the 3-5 Page Reflection with ALL of the Group Members’ First and Last Names on the Reflection via Email to gretapeay1979@gmail.com.
• The reflection assignment must be submitted in a PDF or a Word Document Format.
• The final reflection is due at the conclusion of the February 7, 2024.