Speaker: Steve Ventura

Session Overview:

Why do some school leaders thrive while others struggle? Instructional leadership is significantly effective when it comes to promoting increased levels of student achievement. However, district and school leaders struggle to implement effective leadership practices. While instructional leadership is a commonly used descriptor, rarely does the title transfer to better practice. The potential to dramatically increase student achievement can be attributed to those personal leadership profiles that truly make the most difference.

In this highly engaging session, educational leaders will gain valuable insights into the essential actions needed to effectively lead and motivate teachers and coaches through a proven leadership process.

Participants will explore the most contemporary leadership practices and attributes that create a high-achievement culture—from clear communication to empathy to strategic thinking. This includes high expectations of students and teachers, and emphasis on high-leverage instruction, professional development, and collective teacher efficacy.

Learning Intentions

By the end of the session, you will:

understand contemporary leadership actions that have the potential to considerably accelerate student progress and achievement be able to start the 2024-2025 school year with the ability to transfer learning into action.

Success Criteria

By the end of this session, you will:
have reflected on how your leadership actions match the profiles featured in this presentation
 
Join Steve for an unforgettable, inspirational session, and learn how to pursue higher levels of instructional leadership with greater focus, rigor, and clarity.

Steve Ventura is the president and lead consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a highly motivational and knowledgeable speaker who approaches high-stakes professional development armed with practical, research-based strategies.