Have you ever wondered about challenges and opportunities facing educational leaders in the 21st century and beyond? Educational leadership plays a critical role in shaping the future of education by driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring equity and excellence for all students. Join Michelle Dragalin for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore why the shortage of educational leaders is as challenging as the teacher shortage, with many schools and districts struggling to find qualified candidates to fill leadership roles, creating a pressing need for innovative approaches to leadership development and succession planning. Get ready to ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and shape the future of education! Michelle’s expertise in instructional design will equip you with the tools and resources you need to develop effective leadership skills, including communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning, that will empower you to lead with confidence and purpose. 

Key Takeaways: 

1. Gain insights into the evolving role of educational leaders in the 21st century and beyond, exploring the challenges and opportunities they face in driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and ensuring equity and excellence for all students. 
2. Learn practical strategies for developing effective leadership skills, including communication, decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning, that will empower you to lead with confidence and purpose.  
3. Discover innovative approaches to leadership development and succession planning that can help schools and districts address the shortage of qualified educational leaders and build a pipeline of future leaders.  
4. Explore the ethical considerations and best practices for educational leadership, including issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and learn how to navigate these challenges responsibly and effectively. 

Assessment:

Participants will have communication and collaboration and opportunities throughout the training to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.