Cultivating Courageous & Compassionate School Cultures: Practical skills, tools and shared language

Cultivating Courageous & Compassionate School Cultures: Practical skills, tools and shared language

Held Virtually

Thursday, June 27, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A 30 minute lunch break

$25 for Support Staff 

$50 for NASA Members 

$75 for Non-NASA Members

Workshop Description:

Grounded in the research of Dr. Brené Brown, this experiential learning opportunity is designed to allow for deep learning and ample time to connect with the material, practice, self-reflect, and interact with fellow learners in a brave, virtual space. This experience will help you tap into your values and inner wisdom, and grow in courage and confidence as a leader - and as a person. There will be activities designed to support integration and

maximize our time together.

Key Takeaways & Outcomes:

As all educators work to close the constantly shifting challenges of student achievement gaps while guaranteeing elevated academic standards, workshop participants will be able to explore ways in which all PreK-12 staff can cultivate an environment fostering trust, collaboration, and innovation, benefiting both their educational institutions and

teams. Participants will walk away with a new understanding of the connection between overwhelm, trauma, anxiety, and uncertainty in relation to behaviors, engagement, and overall well-being in order to better support each other as well as students.

Key Objectives:

Participants will explore how leaders can create a culture of trust, collaboration, and innovation that benefits both their school organizations and their teams. Participants will identify Core Values and individual Call to Courage to support the challenging landscape of working in a school system.

Participants will understand the intersection of overwhelm, trauma, anxiety and uncertainty as it relates to behaviors, engagement and thriving. Participants will reflect on areas of opportunity to create a sense of inclusion and belonging.

Tangible Outcomes:

What You Will Gain From This Experience:

New awareness of where you tend to self-protect and get in your own way Strength your skills creating brave, safe spaces that increase engagement and contribution Deeper capacity to hold hard conversations like giving honest engaged feedback Pragmatic skills to build trust and hold yourself and others accountable Expanded understanding of empathy and how to create connection

An appreciation for the power of stories in creating trusting working relationships Resilience to reset faster after setbacks

Biography of Presenter:

Pam stands out as a distinguished Dare to LeadTM Facilitator, one of only 100 worldwide, personally trained and mentored by the renowned Dr. Brené Brown. Specializing in educational systems and their communities, her expertise shines in nurturing leadership and organizational resilience. Pam's commitment to emotional intelligence is further evidenced by her certification as a Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach from the Institute for Social + Emotional Intelligence (ISEI)®. Her academic journey is equally impressive, with a MA in Curriculum and Development from the University of Minnesota and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Hamline University. These qualifications underpin her holistic understanding of the educational landscape. Moreover, Pam’s dedication to creating inclusive environments is highlighted by her Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certification, alongside a certification in Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace from the University of Florida. Furthermore, her skill set is enhanced by a certification in the 4 Stages of Psychological Safety in the Workplace by Dr. Timothy Clark of LeaderFactor. This diverse educational background and array of certifications make Pam a multifaceted expert, uniquely equipped to drive change and foster inclusive, psychologically safe, and emotionally intelligent workplaces, especially within the realm of education. Her comprehensive approach to leadership and development positions her as a leading figure in creating supportive and dynamic educational environments.

​Participants will earn .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal!

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark and most Nevada School Districts! &

In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license renewal AND ALSO CU accrual - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR hour accrual toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

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

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