Are You Running a School or Leading a Learning Organization?
Monday, June 30, 2025 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Innovator Talk
Professional Learning and Development
Information
The strongest organizations not only leverage organizational and human capacity, but they are deliberately intentional about building it. Delve into how collective efficacy simultaneously produces stronger organizations and flourishing team members. Become a deliberate developmental organization that can easily adapt rather burn out when faced with changing and complex needs.
Outline
Introduction (10 minutes)
- Welcome and introductions
- Distinguish the differences between management and leadership
- Highlight the role of "lead learner"
- Discuss the importance of collective efficacy in strengthening educator capacity within teams, schools, and districts
The Role of Collective Efficacy (15 minutes)
- Explore the concept of collective efficacy and its impact on organizational growth and educator sustainability
- Discuss the factors that contribute to collective efficacy (e.g., trust, shared vision, shared commitment)
- Share examples of organizations with strong collective efficacy
Establishing Trustworthy Communities (15 minutes)
- Identify the key elements of a trustworthy community (e.g., strength, vulnerability, etc.)
- Discuss strategies for building trust among team members
- Explore the role of leadership in fostering trust
Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization (15 minutes)
- Define a deliberately developmental organization and its characteristics
- Discuss the benefits of a developmental culture (e.g., increased innovation, educator engagement, etc.)
- Explore strategies for fostering a developmental culture (e.g., continuous learning, educator empowerment)
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Recap key takeaways
Provide resources for further learning and growth
Throughout the workshop, interactive activities, discussions, and case studies will be incorporated to engage participants and reinforce learning.
Supporting research
https://www.ascd.org/books/still-learning
https://ascd.org/blogs/how-to-make-school-professional-cultures-more-human-centered
Attendee Accounts
Adobe PDF Viewer
Content Community
ASCD Annual
Subject Area
Not applicable
Grade Level
PK-12
Audience
District Level LeadershipSchool Level LeadershipTeacher Development
Session Delivery
In Person
Sample Schedule
Leaders/CAO
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices useful
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Presenter Type
ASCD Emerging LeaderASCD FacultyISTE & ASCD Book Author
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No









