2023 Resources

Tuesday September 26

SESSION ONE

Culture Reset: Better than Ever and Stronger Together
Presenter: Dr. Tracy Reimer, Program Director,
Bethel University Doctor of Education, Leadership in K-12 Administration & Licensing Program

Pandemic disruptions have taken a toll on school culture. It is time to refocus on collaboration and teamwork – We are better than ever and stronger together! In this engaging session, attendees will participate in activities targeted to improve shared efficacy through developing self-awareness, engaging in dialogue, and better understanding others’ strengths, perspectives, and contributions. Attendees can take the activities back to their school building for immediate implementation.

Session One Topics:

Team building and collaboration as levers in a healthy school culture
Strategy for engaging in curious dialogue
Self-assessment to better understand individual contributions, preferences, and challenges when working with colleagues
Case studies and educational scenarios to articulate the “WHY” behind our decisions and actions

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SESSION TWO

What’s New in Employment Law in Minnesota

Presenter: Phyllis Karasov, Shareholder, MSBA Certified Labor & Employment Specialist, Larkin Hoffman

We will discuss the legislation enacted by the Minnesota legislature in 2023, and what it means for schools as employers. We will be sure to leave time for questions from the audience!

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SESSION THREE

Consultation in ESEA Title Programs: Why, How, and with Whom?
Presenter: Alicia Waeffler, ESEA Nonpublic Ombudsman, Minnesota Department of Education

Join MDE’s ESEA Nonpublic Ombudsman to learn more about the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Explore the requirements and possibilities in these district-managed programs for nonpublic school students and staff. Review the consultation timeline and requirements, allowable uses of funds, developing a plan for services, and how to handle unspent funds. The session will include ample time for participant questions.

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Wednesday September 27

SESSION FOUR

The Story We Forget to Tell
Presenter: Lori Jacobwith, Founder, Ignited Fundraising

Master Storyteller and Fundraising Culture Change expert Lori L. Jacobwith has helped thousands of nonprofit CEOs, Executive Directors, and fundraising staff raise more than $500 million from individual donors. In this high-energy session, she’ll share a simple, powerful, easy-to-implement tactic that will cause your community to give more and give longer. Be prepared to learn the best way to inspire others to take action when talking about the financial needs of your school.

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SESSION FIVE

Leading the Independent School: 10 Skills for Success
Presenter: David Peterson, Consultant and Trainer, NorthShore Learning

Independent school leaders are the driving force in the design and implementation of strategies that lead to strong schools that prepare students to thrive in a changing world. Skillful leaders enhance the school’s ability to provide a high-quality education for students and to create a positive work culture for staff members.

By embracing the 10 Skills for Success, the participants will:

Develop an enhanced executive presence, one that demonstrates competence, courage, and compassion in leading the independent school.
Increase leadership capacity by acquiring new skills for developing a vision and mission for leadership, setting direction for others, and empowering staff to develop their skills and abilities.

Become an effective decision maker by determining the relative importance of a decision, assessing the risks and rewards of various options, considering relevant sources of data, and communicating the rationale for decisions to independent school stakeholders.
Create a positive culture for learning in their independent school, one that is characterized by a high level of trust among the adults, and a sense of respect and cooperation among students.
Develop a healthy work-life balance through managing time effectively. “The head of school role is immersive and all-consuming, demanding incredibly long hours and even greater emotional energy.” (The Independent School, Summer, 2022, 76.)

Participants in this webinar will develop skills to view the emotional demands of their headship as a dilemma to be managed, not a problem to be solved.

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