The Center for Educational Excellence Institute (CEEI) #7

The Center for Educational Excellence

Institute (CEEI) #7

Held Virtually

October 2022 - February 2023

(Dates and times below)

NO HOMEWORK REQUIRED

(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.

$325 for NASA Members and/or CEEI Alum

$375 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!***

FEATURING:

• AJ Adams, Clark County School District Principal and President -Elect, Nevada Association of School Administrators
• Kaweeda G. Adams, City School District of Albany School Superintenden
• Dr. John Anzalone,Camas, Washington School District Superintendent
• Dr. Debbie Brocket, Superintendent of McMinnville School District, Oregon and former Clark County School District Region Superintendent
• Traci Davis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Elevating Raising Awareness and Supporting Equity and former Superintendent, Washoe County School District
• Dr. Sonya Douglass, Professor and Director of Black Education Research, Teachers College, Columbia University
• Jhone Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Nevada Department of Education
• Dr. Pete Gorman, Former Superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg School District, Charlotte, NC
• Jeffrey Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, National Academic Educational Partners
• Dr. Rochelle Hooks, College of Southern Nevada, Education Department Chair
• Dr. Jesus Jara, Clark County School District Superintendent
• Dr. “Mama J” Johnson, Executive Director of Inclusion, Engagement and Belonging, Lawrence Public Schools
• Dr. Beverly Mathis, Vice President of Teacher Engagement and Early Learning, Public Education Foundation
• Kevin McPartlin, Clark County School District Principal
• Rick Neal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill of Southern Nevada
• Jillyn Pendleton, Clark County School District Associate Superintendent
• Dr. Vincent Richardson, Clark County School District Coordinator, Equity and Diversity Education Department
• Dr. Zachary Robbins, Marysville School District Superintendent
• Michele Roberts, Executive Director, Central High School Foundation
• Colin Seale, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, thinkLaw
• Dr. Summer Stephens, Churchill County Superintendent
• Dr. Cynthia Glover Woods, Educational Consultant and former Chief Academic Officer, Riverside County Office of Education
• Wayne Workman, Lyon County Superintendent
• Nevada Department of Education, Office of Safe and Respectful Learning Environment

CEEI #7 THEME:

“The Adaptive Leaders.” Change and challenge are constants in education. School and District leaders in the 21st Century must be agile and ready for anything as this was evident during the onset of the COVID -19 climate. CEEI #7 sessions will address content related to the mindsets and traits of adaptive school, and district leaders, by examining the skills that are critical to lead through change.

CEEI DESCRIPTION:

• CEEI #7 is a leadership program for ANY educator. NASA brought the CEEI to Nevada as a service to educators to build stronger leaders. CEEI #7 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 #7!
• 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. Since content varies, CEEI alumni can participate in CEEI #7 and again receive credit/salary advancement too.
• 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.
• Specifically, participants will explore culturally competent behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes that will enable them to increase their understanding of social empowerment, concepts of cultural sensitivity and responsiveness, and the intersection of cultures in the global classroom and school setting as well as provide multiple perspectives and best practices for educating culturally, racially, and ethnic diverse student populations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES - By the end of the CEEI VII, participants will be able to:

• Assess their own practices related to the principles of adaptive and transformational leadership.
• Incorporate key concepts and personal reflections from the CEEI VII 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.
• Identify the specific behaviors, mindsets, and practices that have a significant effect on adaptive leadership traits that impact school and district culture impacting student achievement, and growth.

EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• THERE WILL BE NO HOMEWORK!
• Unlike past CEEIs, 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 CEE # 7 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 a conflict. Call and talk with us first before deciding not to enroll.
• Because the Center for Educational Excellence Institute #7 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.

October 15, 2022 - February 2, 2023

Total of 90 hours = 6 credits (That is 90 Hours, 30 CUs & Salary Advancement Hours in Clark, Washoe & Most NV School Districts)

Session 1

Saturday October 15, 2022

9:00 AM- 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

Introduction and Expectations

Aligned Systems

• Welcome & Introductions (9:00 - 9:15 AM)
• CEEI VII Kick Off Session Presenters
• Clark County School District Superintendent (9:15 -10:00 AM)
• Lyon County School District Superintendent- (10:00 AM - 10:45 AM)
• NV State Superintendent of Public Instruction - (10:45 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Review of CEEI VII Agenda & Expectations (11:30 AM -12:00 PM)
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
• CEEI VII Session Topic-Aligned Systems Part I
• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent. Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System (12:30 PM -2:00 PM)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (2:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from Dr. Gorman’s sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 2

Tuesday November 8, 2022

Aligned Systems Part II

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent. Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System

Session 3

Wednesday November 9, 2022

Aligned Systems Part III

4:30 PM- 8:30 PM

• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent. Charlotte- Mecklenburg School System
• IN- CLASS Group Reflection (7:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
• Submit Reflection with breakout group names at the top addressing the following:
• What were the key points  from the session ?

Session 4

Tuesday November 15, 2022

The Transformational Leader Part I

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• Jeffrey Hernandez, National Association of Educational Partners (NAEP)

Session 5

Wednesday November 16, 2022

The Transformational Leader Part II

4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• Jeffrey Hernandez, National Association of Educational Partners (NAEP)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (6:30 PM- 7:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from Jeffrey Hernandez’s sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 6

Educational Equity: Responding to Equity as a School Leader

Saturday November 19, 2022

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

• Welcome /Introduction & Review of Session 5  (9:00 AM- 9:30 AM)
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Adaptive Leadership with a Focus on Equity
• Kaweeda Adams, City School District of Albany, New York (9:30 AM-12:00 PM)
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Equity- Focused Leadership in the Wake of COVID-19
• Dr. Sonya Horsford (12:30 PM-2:00 PM)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (2:00 PM- 2:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from Dr. Horford’s sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 7

Tuesday November 29, 2022

Educational Equity: Responding to Equity as a School Leader Part I

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Tangible Equity: Framework for Excellence and Leadership-PartI Attorney Colin Seales, Think Law

Session 8

Educational Equity: Responding to Equity as a School Leader Part II

Wednesday November 30, 2022

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Tangible Equity: Framework for Excellence and Leadership-Part II Attorney Colin Seales, Think Law
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (6:30 PM- 7:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 9

Saturday December 3, 2022

Applying Adaptive Leadership as a New Superintendent

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 8 (9:00AM- 9:30 AM)
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Addressing Complex Change to Sustain District Initiatives and Challenges
• Dr. Zac Roberts, Marysville School District, Washington State (9:30 AM--12:00 PM)
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Best Practices as a New Superintendent
• Dr. John Anzalone, Camas School District Superintendent, Washington State (12:30 PM-2:00 PM)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (2:00 PM- 2:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 10

Tuesday December 6, 2022

Qualities of Adaptive Leadership Part I

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Adaptive Leadership Style: Always on Guard
• Dr. Debbie Brockett, Superintendent McMinnville School District, Oregon

Session 11

Qualities of Adaptive Leadership Part II

Wednesday December 7, 2022

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Mentoring and Coaching School Leaders -Part I
• AJ Adams, Principal, Clark County School District

Session 12

Saturday December 10, 2022

School Funding: From Equity to Adequacy

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 11 (9:00 AM- 9:30 AM)
• CEEI VII Session Topic- A Quality Approach to School Funding
• Jill Pendleton, Associate Superintendent Clark County School District (9:30 AM--12:00 PM)
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Best Practices for Equitable School Funding
• Michele Roberts, Executive Director, Central High School Foundation, Nebraska (12:30 PM-2:00 PM)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (2:00 PM- 2:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 13

Authentic Family and Community Engagement Part I

Tuesday December 13, 2022

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Principles of Effective Family Engagement
• Dr. Rochelle Hooks, College of Southern Nevada

Session 14

Authentic Family and Community Engagement Part II

Wednesday December 14, 2022

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Principles of Effective Family Engagement
• Dr. Beverly Mathis, Public Education Foundation
• Dr. Vincent Richardson, Equity and Diversity Education
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (6:30 PM- 7:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights from session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 15

Leading Change Through Adaptive Culture

Saturday January 7, 2023

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

• Welcome/ Introduction & Review of Session 14 (9:00AM- 9:30 AM)
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Leaders and Culture: The Polarity of Being and Doing: An Equity Lens
• Traci Davis, (9:30 AM--12:00 PM)
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Actionable Steps: Leading in the Midst of Actionable Change
• Mr. Rick Neal, Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill of Southern Nevada (12:30 PM-2:00 PM)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (2:00 PM- 2:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 16

Enhancing School and Organizational Culture Part I

Tuesday January 10, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Leading Through a Pandemic: Adaptive Leadership
• Dr. Summer Stephens, Superintendent, Churchill School District

Session 17

Enhancing School and Organizational Culture

Wednesday January 11, 2023

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Educational Leadership in Action
• Kevin McPartlin, Principal, Clark County School District
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (6:30 PM- 7:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 18

Enhancing School and Organizational Culture Part II

Tuesday January 17, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Critical: Authentic Relationships to Enhance School Culture -Part I
• Dr. Cynthia “Mamma J” Johnson, Educational Consultant

Session 19

Enhancing School and Organizational Culture Part III

Wednesday January 18, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Critical: Authentic Relationships to Enhance School Culture -Part II
• Dr. Cynthia “Mamma J” Johnson, Educational Consultant
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (6:30 PM- 7:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the session led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 20

The Aspiring School Leader Part I

Saturday January 21, 2023

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

• Welcome/Introduction & Review of Session 19 (9:00AM- 9:30 AM)
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Leading Through a Pandemic: Critical Thoughts for Leaders
• Dr. Cynthia Glover-Woods, Educational Consultant (9:30 AM--12:00 PM)
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
• CEEI VII Session Topic- Aspiring Leaders: Promotional Opportunities
• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent, Charlotte Mecklenburg School System (12:30 PM-2:00 PM)
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (2:00 PM- 2:30 PM)
• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the sessions led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 21

The Aspiring School Leader Part II

Tuesday January 24, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Aspiring Leaders: Promotional Opportunities
• Dr. Peter Gorman, Former Superintendent, Charlotte Mecklenburg School System

Session 22

Cultivating A Culture of Learning and Mentoring

Wednesday January 25, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Mentoring and Coaching School Leaders -Part II
• AJ Adams, Principal, Clark County School District

Session 23

Adaptive Leadership Panel Discussion

Saturday January 28, 2023

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Lunch Break Provided

• Welcome/Introduction of Panelists & the Purpose (9:00AM- 9:30 AM)
• Panel Discussion - (9:30 AM-12:00 PM) Facilitator, Dr. Pete Gorman
• Lou Markovis, Principal, Clark County School District Principal & NASA President
• Brandon Moller, Director Clark County School District- Equity and Diversity Education and  Vice President  NASA DEI  Advisory Team
• Adam Johnson, Executive Director, PeacePlayers United States
• Anthony Nunez, Principal, Clark County School District Principal & President- NASA DEI Advisory Team
• Shawina Tims, Clark County School District Title I IA and NASA DEI Advisory Team
• Dr. John Waldron, Chief Executive Officer, LGBTQ Community of Southern Nevada and NASA DEI Advisory Team
• Joshua Wiley, NASA DEI Advisory Team
• Dr. Linda Young, President, Village Foundation & Former CCSD Trustee and NASA DEI Advisory Team
• LUNCH- 12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
• CONCLUSION/SUMMARY: (12:30 PM- 2:30 PM) 
• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the Panel Discussion led by Greta Peay and the Primary CEEI VII Session Leader using guiding reflection questions.

Session 24

Toward Transformative Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Tuesday January 31, 2023

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Mentoring and Coaching School Leaders via SEL Lens
• NV Department of Education -Office of Safe and Respectful Learning Environment Aja Debruyn, Tracy Fisher, Margaret Folker, and Christie Zarpas

Session 25

Challenges of Adaptive Leadership: Reflection

Wednesday February 1, 2023

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

• CEEI VII Session Topic- Adaptive Leadership: Making Progress on Intractable Challenges
• CEEI Presenter- Jeffrey Hernandez

Session 26

Final In-Class Reflection (completed in small groups)

Thursday February 2, 2023

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

• Group reflection to discuss highlights of the CEEI # 7 session.  The purpose of this reflection is for participants to demonstrate understanding of adaptive and transformational leadership traits, and characteristics that impact change and equitable action to enhance student growth
• Guiding questions for the final written reflection - completed in small groups:
• What are two characteristics of adaptive leadership?
• Why is Adaptive Leadership critical for the 21st Century leader?

***Please Note***

• The Final Reflection will be completed in small groups with your colleagues who are participants in the CEEI VII.
• One Person in the Group, will submit the reflection with ALL of the group members' First and Last Names on the Reflection via Email to gretapeay1979@gmail.com
• The written reflection must be submitted in a PDF or a Word Document Format - Do Not Submit Google Links or Power Points.
• The purpose of this reflection 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 give us input on future CEEIs.
• The final REQUIRED in-class group written reflection is due on February 2, 2023.
• Please submit your final reflection to Greta Peay -  gretapeay1979@gmail.com