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Relationships
School principals can foster internal relationships by creating an environment where a diversity of ideas and opinions can be shared, appreciated, and respected. They can also promote collaboration, communication, and trust among the school members. School principals can build external relationships by networking with other leaders, advocating for their schools’ needs and interests, and participating in professional development opportunities.
Relationships is a dimension in the Culture Domain under the School Leader Paradigm.
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Each Admin Academy is designed to develop and support learning leaders leading learning organizations.
On-Demand Academies
IPA's On-Demand Academies offer administrator academy credit in an on-demand format.
ELN Courses
Available to all public school educators at no cost, ELN courses provide high-quality, on-demand content on the ELN platform. Don’t have access? Go here.
Anti-Bias Education
(1 PD Hr.) Presenters Dr. Tim Dohrer and Dr. Tom Golebiewski define the characteristics and...
Anti-Bias Education
(1 PD Hr.) Presenters Dr. Tim Dohrer and Dr. Tom Golebiewski define the characteristics and behaviors of an anti-bias stance in an educational environment and outline the skills and steps to develop a strong, collaborative anti-bias education program.
Becoming a Generous Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Generous leaders are kind, understanding, and not selfish; and are willing to give to...
Becoming a Generous Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Generous leaders are kind, understanding, and not selfish; and are willing to give to others including time, energy, advice, and talent. These behaviors help to ensure people's highest priorities are being served.
Becoming a Protective Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Protective leaders focus on the well-being of others, the community, and society at...
Becoming a Protective Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Protective leaders focus on the well-being of others, the community, and society at large rather than self. These behaviors help to ensure people's highest priorities are being served.
Becoming an Empathetic Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Empathetic leaders have the ability to recognize, value, and share others' feelings.
Becoming an Empathetic Leader
(2 PD Hrs.) Empathetic leaders have the ability to recognize, value, and share others' feelings. These actions help to ensure people's highest priority needs are being served.
Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Carolyn Strong. This course is about bias and microaggressions, their...
Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom
(2 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Carolyn Strong. This course is about bias and microaggressions, their impact, and how to circumvent it.
Building a Foundation for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful...
Building a Foundation for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) By Jim Burgett - This course outlines four fundamental attributes for successful school leaders. They are: making ethical decisions; being visible at the building level; creating positive relationships; and invoking positive attitudes.
Building A+ Relationships for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) by Jim Burgett - Building positive workplace relationships and strong people skills is...
Building A+ Relationships for Leadership Success
(4 PD Hrs.) by Jim Burgett - Building positive workplace relationships and strong people skills is vital for success. This course will review four of the six chapters from Dale Carnegie, "How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Building Relationships
(3 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Herschel Hannah. This course provides participants with structures...
Building Relationships
(3 PD Hrs.) Presented by Dr. Herschel Hannah. This course provides participants with structures and strategies to implement protocols and practices in building relationships with students and stakeholders.
Bullying and Harassment: Helping Students and Parents
(1 PD Hr.) Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis will provide participants information related to the...
Bullying and Harassment: Helping Students and Parents
(1 PD Hr.) Judy Brunner and Dennis Lewis will provide participants information related to the ever-changing legal parameters as well as when and how school personnel may intervene.
Effective Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Rachel Z. Fisher. The participants in this course will interpret how conversations,...
Effective Conversations
(3 PD Hrs.) By Rachel Z. Fisher. The participants in this course will interpret how conversations, emotions, motivations, and perceptions with staff will create an environment that can either raise them to higher levels of achievement or push them down
Empowering a Collaborative Leadership Culture
(4 PD Hrs.) Presenter, Chad Dumas, shares insights on what it means to build a collaborative...
Empowering a Collaborative Leadership Culture
(4 PD Hrs.) Presenter, Chad Dumas, shares insights on what it means to build a collaborative leadership culture.
Ensuring Accountability
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will improve the practitioner’s ability to collaboratively establish...
Ensuring Accountability
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will improve the practitioner’s ability to collaboratively establish clear organizational performance expectations; facilitate development of specific, measurable professional goals; ensure and articulate accountability for...
Exemplifying Collaborative Leadership
(4 PD Hrs.) Presenter, Chad Dumas, shares insights on what it means to be a collaborative leader.
Exemplifying Collaborative Leadership
(4 PD Hrs.) Presenter, Chad Dumas, shares insights on what it means to be a collaborative leader.
Introduction to Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children
(1 PD Hr.) Children who witness domestic violence or are victims of abuse themselves are at...
Introduction to Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Children
(1 PD Hr.) Children who witness domestic violence or are victims of abuse themselves are at serious risk for long-term physical and mental health problems.
Leadership Coaching
(5 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will recognize the different coaching approaches that...
Leadership Coaching
(5 PD Hrs.) In this course, participants will recognize the different coaching approaches that engage collegial, trusting, reflective relationships to address, communicate and analyze leadership issues or initiatives.
Leadership@Work Part I - Becoming a Dynamic and Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.)By Karen Wagnon - Improve your personal intelligence!
Leadership@Work Part I - Becoming a Dynamic and Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.)By Karen Wagnon - Improve your personal intelligence! Becoming a dynamic and effective leader is about understanding behaviors and leadership styles. This course offers you vital insights towards becoming a greater leader.
Leadership@Work Part II - Understanding Needs and Drives to Become a More Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.) By Karen Wagon. In this course, the participants will have an understanding and...
Leadership@Work Part II - Understanding Needs and Drives to Become a More Effective Leader
(3 PD Hrs.) By Karen Wagon. In this course, the participants will have an understanding and distinguish the difference between ”internal needs" and "external drives" necessary to become a more effective leader.
Mandated Reporter Training
(0 PD Hrs.) By Department of Child and Family Services.
Mandated Reporter Training
(0 PD Hrs.) By Department of Child and Family Services. The purpose of this online course is to help all Illinois Mandated Reporters understand their critical role in protecting children by recognizing and reporting child abuse.
McKinney-Vento Act for Homeless Students
(1 PD Hrs.) Before schools can be certain they are complying with the legislation related to...
McKinney-Vento Act for Homeless Students
(1 PD Hrs.) Before schools can be certain they are complying with the legislation related to education students experiencing homelessness, they must understand there are laws that protect the educational rights of homeless children.
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
(1 PD Hr.) by Dr. Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. LCSW -- One of the most important causes of suicide is...
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
(1 PD Hr.) by Dr. Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. LCSW -- One of the most important causes of suicide is mental illness. This course will define mental illness and provides its relationship to suicide and how to assist suicidal students.
Needs of Expecting and Parenting Youth
(1 PD Hr.) In this course, participants will acknowledge and implement a supportive approach for...
Needs of Expecting and Parenting Youth
(1 PD Hr.) In this course, participants will acknowledge and implement a supportive approach for pregnant and parenting youth that emphasizes healing and resilience, aiming to nurture and empower them to thrive despite challenges.
Parent Communication
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Bill Bosher, Virginia Commonwealth University.
Parent Communication
(2 PD Hrs.) Dr. Bill Bosher, Virginia Commonwealth University. This course will cover four sections: 1. Academic Achievement 2. Positive Parental Engagement 3. Teacher Preparation 4.
Putting the C in PLC: Starting with Relationships
(4 PD Hrs.) Participants will understand the Ten Elements of Principal Knowledge needed to create...
Putting the C in PLC: Starting with Relationships
(4 PD Hrs.) Participants will understand the Ten Elements of Principal Knowledge needed to create a collaborative culture. The five sections will define and apply the principles of effective dialogue and reflect on usage, identify and apply effective...
Recruiting High Quality Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will assist the practitioner to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to...
Recruiting High Quality Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will assist the practitioner to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to establish effective local partnerships; identify and recruit high quality staff; and utilize a collaborative, research-based process for selecting,...
Retaining and Developing Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will build the practitioner’s ability to foster a professional culture...
Retaining and Developing Staff
(3 PD Hrs.) This course will build the practitioner’s ability to foster a professional culture that creates trust and promotes adult learning, risk taking, and collaboration; engage teachers to collaboratively design and implement a program of...
Social Emotional Learning: What, Why, and How
(1 PD Hr.) In this course, participants will apply the definitions of Social and Emotional...
Social Emotional Learning: What, Why, and How
(1 PD Hr.) In this course, participants will apply the definitions of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and how the Illinois SEL Standards are arranged, articulating the importance of incorporating SEL in the classroom.
Teen Dating Violence
(2 PD Hrs.) Teen dating violence is a serious and widespread issue that encompasses various forms...
Teen Dating Violence
(2 PD Hrs.) Teen dating violence is a serious and widespread issue that encompasses various forms of abusive behavior within romantic relationships among adolescents.
Title IX Sexual Harassment
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will cover 4 sections: 1) Understand the Federal definitions of sexual...
Title IX Sexual Harassment
(2 PD Hrs.) This course will cover 4 sections: 1) Understand the Federal definitions of sexual harassment and be able to identify sexual harassment, 2) Understand and identify reporting duties and other responsibilities an employee may have during the...
Understanding SB100 and Student Discipline
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski. This is an introductory course designed to help educators...
Understanding SB100 and Student Discipline
(2 PD Hrs.) By Dr. Diana Zaleski. This is an introductory course designed to help educators understand the implications of Illinois Senate Bill 100 (Public Act 099-0456) on local discipline policy and practices. Dr.
Violence Prevention and Conflict Resolution
(2 PD Hrs.) This mandated course equips participants with the skills to recognize and identify...
Violence Prevention and Conflict Resolution
(2 PD Hrs.) This mandated course equips participants with the skills to recognize and identify signs of conflict, understand various conflict types, identify types of violence, respond effectively to threats, comprehend conflict resolution at three-tier...
ELN Webinars
Learn from educational experts from across the country about important issues of the day.
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The Partnership: Building Better Relationships Through Proactive and Intentional Actions
April 19, 2024
The Partnership: Building Better Relationships Through Proactive and Intentional Actions
Want to have better, stronger relationships with your stakeholders? Tired of getting/feeling ‘beat-up?’ Want to improve your public speaking and communication skills? Have people coming at you way too hard and not sure how to handle it and want some effective strategies? Feel like you are being too reactive instead of more proactive in your relationships? Come join Andrew Marotta and be part of the fun, interactive, and thought-provoking workshop The Partnership: Building better relationships through proactive and intentional actions.
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Restful Nights, Resilient Days: How the VEN Nurtures Educators
April 3, 2024
Restful Nights, Resilient Days: How the VEN Nurtures Educators
Join this session to learn about The Virtual Educator Network (The VEN). The VEN is a virtual, interactive, and transformative experience for educators throughout the country. This research based model provides unparalleled support and offers an innovative PD experience to help educators thrive, ultimately ensuring a more restful and fulfilling professional journey, and successful outcomes for students.
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Understanding Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
March 6, 2024
Understanding Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
As culture plays a role in the way we navigate the world, interact with one other and foster innovation on a larger scale. This webinar will be focused on understanding the 4 dimensions of cultural intelligence (metacognitive, cognitive, motivational and behavioral). Individuals will be able to assess and discover areas for improving levels of CQ. Educators and leaders will learn ways to employ culturally competent strategies in the classroom and school system.
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Today's Significant School Leader: Surviving and Thriving
January 25, 2024
Today's Significant School Leader: Surviving and Thriving
Want to be a better leader? Want to be a more effective school administrator? Looking for something fresh and different? New to administration? Experienced yet need a reboot? Meet Andrew Marotta!
In this webinar, Andrew will invigorate you, challenge you, and inspire you. He will share stories, tips, hacks, and experiences from his 20 years as a building leader. This high-energy, enthusiastic presentation will be interactive, reflective, and purposeful for you, to help you in your role as a school leader. No one promised you that the job would be easy; but Andrew will help you make it more manageable, fun, and rewarding.
In this transformative session, Andrew will focus on: the power of storytelling, having more energy & enthusiasm, providing meaningful feedback, and how to better take care of your own well-being, while doing your best to serve others. You will grow and connect through different interactive and engaging activities. Andrew will look to move your emotions & stir your soul in this powerful webinar.
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Exploring Effective Strategies for Parent Engagement
October 26, 2023
Exploring Effective Strategies for Parent Engagement
Looking to increase parent engagement at your school? Join Ed Leaders Network and Track it Forward for an informative webinar on ways to improve your parent engagement program and promote volunteerism among parents. This webinar will explore effective strategies to promote engagement using real-world examples and data.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- Top problems schools face when it comes to parent engagement
- Strategies to create a more engaging parent volunteer program
- How tools like Track it Forward can improve parent volunteer program efficiency
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SEL: Youth and Self
October 25, 2023
SEL: Youth and Self
Social-emotional learning (SEL) provides youth with the skills they need to be healthy, happy humans. At this webinar, titled Youth and Self, attendees will understand the core SEL competencies and how they can create an environment that allow youth to understand, explore, and affirm their identities. We will hear from a panel of experts who work closely with diverse youth and will share strategies that help their youth understand their cultural, racial, and gender identities. Walk away with activities and ideas you can immediately incorporate into your classroom.
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Conflict Resolution: A crucial professional competency in education today
September 13, 2023
Conflict Resolution: A crucial professional competency in education today
Based on the work of mediation experts, experts in negotiation, and experts in conflict resolution, the techniques presented here are time-tested, simple, and familiar. Takeaways will include a teacher-friendly hand-out (easily printable for quick reference) in a table format. This table lists each clinically tested technique used by experts in the mediation field to de-escalate conflicts. In addition, alongside each technique are language samples to use as models when struggling to find the right words to use when emotions are running high combined with “do’s” vs.“don'ts” that can help or hurt the outcomes. Taken from 30 years of experience in education, high stakes decision making, IEP meetings, and policy discussions, Gwen draws from her background working with parents and educators to give relevant examples of the complex emotions we feel when stakes are high, perceptions and beliefs differ and difficult decisions must be made.
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The Synergy of Trust: Transforming School Culture
September 6, 2023
The Synergy of Trust: Transforming School Culture
In this one-hour presentation, participants will learn about the definitions of trust, and gain an understanding of why and how high levels of trust are a vital component of a healthy and positive school that supports the thriving and resilience of employees as well as student learning and achievement. Participants will also consider the damage done in low-trust environments, including the physiological implications of the stress related to working in this type of environment. Finally, participants will be able to identify and hopefully put into practice, in their buildings and/or district, the leadership behaviors that build and engender trust.
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Connecting with Community Partners
May 4, 2023
Connecting with Community Partners
Community partnerships are an integral part of the success of an out-of-school time (OST) program as they offer additional infrastructure as well as expertise in program implementation. School districts, now more than ever, have an opportunity to engage their communities in efforts to expand opportunities for youth in the OST space. This training will present (i) the benefits of utilizing partnerships to create sustainable opportunities in afterschool; (ii) how to identify the right type of partnership; (iii) a tutorial on how to build a strong, healthy community partnership; (iv) methods to increase the longevity of established partnerships; and (v) provide resources to encourage independent execution of this framework.
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Fostering a Systematic Approach for Family Engagement
April 18, 2023
Fostering a Systematic Approach for Family Engagement
Families play a crucial and unique role in a child’s academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development and the establishment of effective family engagement strategies ensures that families have the skills and resources necessary to support and advocate for their children. The evaluation of these family engagement strategies, programming, and efforts is necessary to continuously improve and expand upon these practices. During this training, we work to understand the varying types of family engagement data, collection methods, and the components of a successful family engagement system. Participants are provided with the opportunity to develop an ‘Action Plan’ that includes action items and potential methods of delivery for their respective organizations' family engagement system.
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Classroom Management for Middle and High School Classrooms
March 22, 2023
Classroom Management for Middle and High School Classrooms
Ideas to make simple changes to entice students to group cooperation and increase ease for the instructor. Flexible ideas to utilize regardless of the subject being taught.
Resources
Anchored to the School Leader Paradigm, IPA Resources provide tools to support learning leaders leading learning organizations.
