Introduction to Courage to Lead
How do leaders create the conditions in which a climate of trust and support facilitate teacher growth and student learning? Building one’s skills and knowledge of instructional leadership is critical but not sufficient. The first step to creating a climate that promotes open, trusting relationships and collaboration among all staff members is to experience that climate of trust firsthand. The Courage to Lead model was developed by Parker Palmer, author of The Courage to Teach, and provides participants with the ability to sustain and renew their passion and commitment to school leadership. Who Should Attend:Principals, assistant principals, and district and state department staff
Objectives:
You will
- begin to develop the skills necessary to build a culture of trust and collaboration in your schools;
- develop networks of support with other school leaders;
- revitalize your own leadership in ways that invite the untapped potential, passions, and talents of your faculty and students; and
- increase your capacity to cultivate the kind of trustworthy relationships required to create a positive school culture in which teachers and students flourish.
Ed Tobia came to SEDL with 26 years of experience in public education as an elementary teacher, middle school assistant principal, elementary school principal, director of elementary curriculum, and director of professional development. In recent years he has focused his attention on teacher development and school improvement. Dr. Tobia is a certified Courage to Teach and Courage to Lead facilitator and has participated in Courage to Teach retreats for the past 7 years. He received his doctorate in educational administration from Temple University.
Location:CPL sessions are held at SEDL's headquarters in Austin, TX. Contact SEDL if you would like to schedule a customized session at your location.