Every school improvement effort eventually reaches the same challenge: educators respond differently to the same initiative. Whether the focus is instructional clarity, active student engagement, PLCs, AI integration, attendance, or belonging, effective leaders anticipate these responses and plan accordingly. In this interactive workshop, we will use Rogers’ Adoption Curve as a practical planning tool to map a current school initiative, anticipate likely staff behaviors, and design differentiated leadership supports. Participants should come prepared with a school-based initiative and will leave with an implementation plan, peer feedback, and strategies they can immediately apply within their schools.
For the first time in history, schools are leading a workforce that spans five generations. How can leaders leverage this diversity to strengthen culture, engagement, and belonging? In this interactive session, assistant principals will explore the drivers of employee experience and examine how they influence engagement across a multigenerational workforce. Participants will analyze their own teams, identify opportunities to strengthen staff engagement, and develop a practical engagement plan to foster greater connection, growth, and commitment within their schools.
