CPS Empower Leadership Conference 2026

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:05pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Survey feedback can provide some of the most valuable insight a leader will ever receive—but only if they are willing to look beyond emotions and focus on patterns, perceptions, and possibilities for growth. This interactive session will help participants learn how to analyze survey data objectively while separating personal feelings from professional improvement opportunities. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions designed to strengthen their ability to recognize trends, prioritize next steps, and use feedback as a tool for positive change rather than criticism.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:05pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

The Courage to Connect: Mastering High-Stakes Conversations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:05pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join your peers for a high-impact, 15-minute facilitated discussion to immediately apply a communication protocol to a recent difficult conversation. You will exchange ideas, receive targeted feedback, and leave with peer-driven strategies to transform your next high-stakes exchange.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:05pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

Culture by Design: Spaces Where Everyone Thrives

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:15pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you ever wondered how some schools are always fully staffed? The teachers are always happy and want to be there. Step into a session designed to help create a culture where success is contagious, every voice matters, and people feel seen, valued, and inspired to give their best. Through fresh ideas, practical strategies, and authentic reflection, you’ll leave with the tools to build an environment where encouragement fuels excellence and belonging drives achievement. If you’re ready to help transform spaces into thriving communities, this is the session for you.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:15pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (KhanAcademy): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:15pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. See how MagicSchool.ai specifically targets Leader burnout with tools designed for teacher observations, professional development planning, and IEP drafting support. We will showcase how to generate high-quality feedback and school-wide plans in seconds, leaving you more time to be present in your hallways and classrooms.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:15pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Studio): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:15pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. Explore the next level of efficiency by learning to build 'Flows' in Google Workspace Studio that handle repetitive tasks on autopilot. We will demonstrate how to deploy AI agents that summarize incoming data and manage documentation, followed by a facilitated discussion on scaling these automations across your school or department."

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:15pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

Inter-Department Communication: Building Bridges through Better Conversations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you ever tried to partner with another department to move an initiative forward, only to feel like you were making no progress because they were putting up roadblocks? Maybe they did not understand your vision, or were just being difficult to work with? We have all been there, but there are ways to prevent or improve these types of interactions. In this session, you will learn techniques to facilitate interdepartmental team-building conversations that build trust and foster collaboration, leading to progress towards shared goals and initiatives.

Speakers

Fallon Graham

Director of Planning, Policy & Research, Communications, Planning & Engagement

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience Central Office Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

Leading Through it All: What to Say and Do in Real Time (Guest Consultant)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

When pressure is high, leaders often prioritize speed over clarity and tasks over connection. In this interactive, practice-based session, you will move beyond theory to rehearse the specific language and responses needed for real-time leadership. Participants will learn to identify their default stress responses and master practical strategies to stay grounded, communicate with intention, and maintain staff connection, even when time is short and the stakes are high.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

Leading Through Resistance (Guest Consultant)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Resistance is often a natural byproduct of growth and change. In this session, leaders will learn to identify how resistance manifests in themselves and others, reframing it not as an obstacle, but as an unmet need. By connecting this understanding to staff wellness, we will explore how responding with intention can reduce stress, build trust, and foster a supportive culture. Participants will leave with practical strategies to transform difficult moments into opportunities for retention, ensuring staff feel heard, empowered, and motivated to stay.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

Man in the Mirror

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Ever made a decision about someone’s attitude, effort, or intent only to realize later there was more to the story? Man in the Mirror invites leaders to pause, reflect, and examine the assumptions and blind spots that can quietly shape workplace culture, communication, and trust. Through interactive reflection activities, real-world scenarios, and practical leadership tools, you’ll learn how to replace judgment with curiosity, build psychological safety, and strengthen relationships through intentional communication. Walk away ready to immediately use the SBI+I feedback model and reflective strategies that help your team feel seen, heard, and safe enough to share the “truth behind the glass.”

Speakers

Jataune Jones

Director of Professional & Organizational Development/Amere Success, LLC, Chesapeake Public Schools

Director of Professional and Organizational Development

Sharae Brown

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Gemini): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. In this hands-on workshop, you will dive into Gemini to automate your daily administrative grind—from drafting empathetic stakeholder communications to optimizing your calendar and inbox. Walk away with a personalized 'Prompt Library' and a ready-to-use workflow that turns your Google Workspace into a high-powered digital assistant.

Speakers

Thomas Coker

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

12:50pm EDT

The Five Chairs: Strategies for Emotional Regulation and Stronger Partnerships

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

What if you could turn challenging interactions into meaningful opportunities to build trust and strengthen your relationships? This interactive session invites you to dive into The Five Chairs, a framework designed to help you navigate challenges with composure and confidence. Through video, small group collaborations, and role plays, you will gain the skills to regulate your emotions and maintain productive relationships with others. By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear strategy for staying centered and effective, ensuring your communication builds stronger, more resilient relationships.

Speakers

Sonya Beasley

District-Level Staff or Administrator (e.g., superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, professional learning coordinator,, Chesapeake Public Schools

Administrator of Professional and Organizational Development

Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:50pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:10pm EDT

How to Uncover What the Data Is Really Saying Without Taking It Personally

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 1:25pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 1:25pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:10pm EDT

The Courage to Connect: Mastering High-Stakes Conversations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 1:25pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:10pm - 1:25pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

1:20pm EDT

Culture by Design: Spaces Where Everyone Thrives

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:20pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:20pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

1:20pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (KhanAcademy): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:20pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:20pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:20pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Studio): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:20pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. Explore the next level of efficiency by learning to build 'Flows' in Google Workspace Studio that handle repetitive tasks on autopilot. We will demonstrate how to deploy AI agents that summarize incoming data and manage documentation, followed by a facilitated discussion on scaling these automations across your school or department."

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:20pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:30pm EDT

How to Uncover What the Data Is Really Saying Without Taking It Personally

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:30pm EDT

The Courage to Connect: Mastering High-Stakes Conversations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

Clear Vision, Shared Purpose: Making Your Mission Stick

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Struggling to turn big ideas into a vision that actually sticks with staff, students, and families? In this session, you’ll sharpen your school’s vision into something clear, compelling, and actionable—then map out simple, intentional steps to make sure everyone not only hears it, but truly understands it and lives it every day.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

Leading with Purpose Not Panic

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Ever feel like you live in a fast-paced world where everything you planned doesn’t go as expected? This fast-paced and interactive professional development session helps leaders take control of the chaos of daily responsibilities while learning practical strategies for prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Through real-life leadership scenarios, reflection activities, and engaging discussions, participants will identify common “time traps,” learn how to focus on their biggest priorities, and explore simple systems that increase productivity without adding stress, and how to reflect and adjust. Leaders will leave with realistic tools, fresh ideas, and actionable strategies to help them lead with greater purpose, balance, and efficiency.

Speakers

Leigha Canterbury

Principal, DCE

Kimberly Boone

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (KhanAcademy): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Studio): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:10pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

Documenting with Direction: A Guide to Progressive Employee Discipline

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:20pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Leaders are entrusted with the responsibility of addressing employee behavior through progressive discipline. Designed specifically for all school and central office Leaders, this session tackles the critical challenge of knowing exactly when to document employee disciplinary action. Participants will examine related school board policies and regulations to ensure they can identify the correct level of employee discipline and complete the necessary documentation accurately. By engaging in interactive discussions based on realistic scenarios, leaders will learn how to confidently apply progressive discipline to everyday school and office situations. Ultimately, Leaders will leave the session with a thorough understanding of progressive discipline, the specific documentation that accompanies each level, and a copy of the presentation to refer back to immediately.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (MagicSchool): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:20pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. Learn how to leverage Khanmigo’s data-driven insights to monitor student progress and support instructional coaching. We will discuss how to use AI-generated analytics to identify learning gaps and personalize student pathways, ensuring your instructional leadership is backed by real-time evidence.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (NotebookLM): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:20pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. Discover how to transform dense district policies, research papers, and IEPs into an interactive knowledge base using NotebookLM. You will experience how to 'chat' with your documents to extract instant insights and summaries, providing you with a rapid synthesis tool for evidence-based decision-making."

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:20pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

From Observation to Impact: Leveraging AI to Deliver Aligned, Actionable Feedback that Drives Instructional Excellence in the Evaluation Process

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

This professional learning session supports principals and assistant principals in transforming classroom observations into actionable, evidence-based feedback aligned to school, district, and state instructional priorities. Leaders will learn how to leverage a shared instructional vision and AI tools to move beyond surface-level summaries and instead generate clear, growth-oriented feedback that strengthens instruction. Through hands-on practice, participants will use observation scenarios to explore how AI can streamline evidence collection, improve consistency, and enhance coaching conversations. By the end of the session, leaders will leave with ready to use AI bots, structured feedback tools, and an action plan to immediately improve walkthroughs and evaluation practices.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience Instructional Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

From Overload to Impact: Smarter Communication for School Leaders

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Clear, consistent communication is one of the strongest drivers of trust, but more communication doesn’t always mean better communication. In this session, school leaders will learn how to strategically align message, audience, and platform to ensure information is not just sent, but received and acted upon. Using real-world data and a practical communication planning template, participants will design a streamlined approach that prioritizes what stakeholders need most, delivered through the channels they use. Participants will walk away with tools to increase engagement, strengthen trust, and reduce information fatigue across their community.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

Leading Through Resistance (Guest Consultant)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

Mission Matters: Launching Your School Toward 2026–2027 Success

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

What is your school about? What messages does your school convey about student growth, development, and success? Join the team at SRI to explore the value of developing a cohesive school mission and examine strategies and tips to develop a powerful mission that you can use to blast off to success during the 2026-2027 school year.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level Elementary

1:55pm EDT

Personal Awareness: Understanding Your True Colors and Those of Your Team

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Ever wonder what makes someone tick? Ever had to ask yourself, “Why does this bug me?” Come learn about temperament studies and how a personality assessment for your team can lead to greater understanding and efficiency. Using the True Colors spectrum as an example, participants will learn the importance of understanding how they see themselves, how others see them, and how they see others. This understanding will help them organize tasks, form teams, and leverage individual strengths.

Speakers

Jerome Degnan

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

Strengths & Feedback: Building Better Teams

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Ever feel like your team has the right people, but things still aren’t running as efficiently as they could? The missing link is often not skill, but how leaders recognize and leverage strengths through honest feedback. In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to identify what your team members do best and use clear, strengths-based feedback to maximize their impact. Through real-world scenarios, especially in non-instructional settings, you’ll practice aligning strengths to roles, improving communication, and building a culture where feedback drives results. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and strategies that will immediately strengthen your team’s effectiveness and morale.

Speakers

Mindy Green

Administrator of Human Resources, Chesapeake Public Schools

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience Non-Instructional Leaders
Level All Levels

1:55pm EDT

With All Do Respect: Addressing Difficult Conversations Through Radical Candor

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

“With all due respect, and I mean ALL due respect,” may have worked for Ricky Bobby, but not so much for school Leaders. Leading an honest and productive conversation DOESN’T have to be as appealing as drinking a cactus smoothie. Join us as we discuss how to take a difficult conversation and turn it into a productive collaboration built on honesty and candor, resulting in stronger professional relations, as well as organizational growth and progress.

Speakers

Chad Foltz

PRINCIPAL, Hickory Middle School

Greetings! I am a 27 year veteran of Chesapeake Public Schools, serving as a teacher, coach and school-based administrator. I am currently the Principal at Hickory Middle and I previously served in the same role at Butts Road Intermediate. I believe in creating strong professional... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 1:55pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:15pm EDT

Clear Vision, Shared Purpose: Making Your Mission Stick

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

2:15pm EDT

Leading with Purpose Not Panic

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Leigha Canterbury

Principal, DCE

Kimberly Boone

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:15pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (KhanAcademy): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:15pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Studio): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:25pm EDT

Documenting with Direction: A Guide to Progressive Employee Discipline

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:25pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:25pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:25pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (MagicSchool): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:25pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. Learn how to leverage Khanmigo’s data-driven insights to monitor student progress and support instructional coaching. We will discuss how to use AI-generated analytics to identify learning gaps and personalize student pathways, ensuring your instructional leadership is backed by real-time evidence.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:25pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:25pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (NotebookLM): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:25pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. Discover how to transform dense district policies, research papers, and IEPs into an interactive knowledge base using NotebookLM. You will experience how to 'chat' with your documents to extract instant insights and summaries, providing you with a rapid synthesis tool for evidence-based decision-making."

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:25pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:35pm EDT

Clear Vision, Shared Purpose: Making Your Mission Stick

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience School-Based Leaders
Level All Levels

2:35pm EDT

Leading with Purpose Not Panic

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Leigha Canterbury

Principal, DCE

Kimberly Boone

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:35pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (KhanAcademy): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

2:35pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Studio): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 2:35pm - 2:50pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (MagicSchool): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (NotebookLM): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Discussion follow-up to Presentation

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Pause before you Post: Navigating leadership and social media

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

As a school district leader, there is no such thing as a truly “private” social media account. In today’s hyper-connected world, educational leaders live in a digital fishbowl where personal or school-level posts can become instant headlines. This session provides quick tips and essentials dos and don’t for leaders navigating the boundaries of social media. You’ll leave being able to check your personal account settings to ensure maximum privacy, evaluating some unintended pitfalls of posts and how to de-escalate online conflict.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Pulse & Pivot: Leading with Responsiveness and Cultivating Culture

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

You’ve given all the PDs, stuffed all the mailboxes, and seem to have a system for everything. You walk happily through the halls, but then, you’re stopped by a staff member to tell you that it’s allllll wrong.... Let’s explore how to keep a pulse on your building proactively and how to recover if you find yourself in a reactive stage. Leaders will leave the session with strategies on how to assess what’s working and how to implement systems that cultivate culture.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

The Five W’s of Self-Care: What, When, Who, Where and Why

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Although self-care is a popular concept, it is often misunderstood, which leads to misconceptions. Self-care entails a holistic approach of mind, body, soul, and spirit. This presentation will provide a working definition and principles of self-care to improve overall functioning.

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Welcome to the Eras Tour: Leading Through Generations

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Are you tired of "lost in translation" fatigue between your veteran administrative staff and your incoming "digital native" coordinators? This high-energy session moves beyond generic stereotypes to give educational leaders the ultimate backstage pass to managing a multigenerational team and staff. During this session, you will explore the unique values, communication preferences, and professional drivers that define each "era" of your staff—from Boomers to Gen Z.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all management approach, you will leave equipped to orchestrate institutional harmony and protect your school's culture. Leaders will walk away with a ready-to-use communication matrix, tailored feedback scripts, and a "Knowledge Transfer" blueprint to immediately bridge the gap between veteran wisdom and modern innovation. Let's turn your team's age diversity into your greatest leadership strength!

Speakers

Kellie Collins

Assistant principal, GFHS

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Beyond the Seat at the Table: Building a Culture Where Every Voice Matters

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Have you ever been in a meeting where the loudest voices dominate while some of the best minds stay completely silent? Great leaders don’t just create space for their teams, they build environments where every single voice matters. Inviting people to the table is only half the battle; the real magic happens when they feel safe enough to speak up. In this interactive workshop, we will move past surface-level inclusion and explore how to turn quiet compliance into active engagement. Inspired by the transformative work of Feeling Seen by Dr. Jody Carrington, you will dive into a practical framework designed to elevate psychological safety, foster deep connection, and build trust within your team. Through guided partner reflections, collective brainstorming, and our hands-on Wonderwall activity, you will develop one concrete, actionable leadership commitment. Leave this session ready to champion an environment where people don’t just have a seat at the table; fthey actively shape the conversation.

Speakers

Dr. Tee Bunch-Boney

District-Level Staff or Administrator (e.g., superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, professional learning coordinator, etc.), CHESAPEAKE CITY PBLC SCHS

I am the Supervisor of Planning, Policy, & Research. Possible discussion topics may include research requests, program evaluations, initiatives to promote diversity, opportunity, and inclusion within the school division, and legislative policy changes that may impact the school division's... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Leading Through it All: What to Say and Do in Real Time (Guest Consultant)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

Leading Through Resistance (Guest Consultant)

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

The Augmented Leader (Gemini): Empowering Leaders with AI

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT

TBA

Limited Capacity seats available

Join us to master the AI workflows that turn hours of manual effort into minutes of strategic output. As administrative demands grow, this session provides the immediate technical strategies needed to reclaim your capacity for high-impact leadership. In this hands-on workshop, you will dive into Gemini to automate your daily administrative grind—from drafting empathetic stakeholder communications to optimizing your calendar and inbox. Walk away with a personalized 'Prompt Library' and a ready-to-use workflow that turns your Google Workspace into a high-powered digital assistant.

Speakers

Thomas Coker

Wednesday August 5, 2026 3:00pm - 3:55pm EDT
TBA

Audience All Leaders
Level All Levels

3:00pm EDT

The Feedback Factor