Summer 2020 Remote Professional Development Opportunities
In these professional development sessions, you will attend a facilitated simulation hosted an experienced facilitator who will lead you through a challenging and relatable experience. In the below schedule, you will see the simulation title as well as the group for which the simulation is intended. We have sessions designed for both current and aspiring leaders, as well as teachers.
At each decision point, you will break into a small group with peers from around the country and arrive at a consensus decision. We will then discuss each decision as a larger group.
Client Pricing: $85
Non-Client Pricing: $100
Each of our simulations aligns with PSEL and NELP. If you would like more information on how these sessions will work and/or how the simulations align with standards, please complete the below form.
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Monday, July 13 |
Safety |
Teacher |
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Wednesday, July 15 |
Safety |
Current/Aspiring Leader |
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Friday, July 17 |
Learning Environment |
Teacher |
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Tuesday, July 21 |
Cultural Competency |
Current/Aspiring Leader |
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Thursday, July 23 |
Cultural Competency |
Teacher |
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Monday, July 27 |
Difficult Conversations - Race |
Current/Aspiring Leader |
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Wednesday, July 29 |
Difficult Conversations - Race |
Teacher |
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Friday, July 31 |
Stakeholder Management |
Current/Aspiring Leader |
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Monday, August 3 |
Stakeholder Management |
Teacher |
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Wednesday, August 5 |
Playground Mishap |
Current/Aspiring Leader |
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Friday, August 7 |
Playground Mishap |
Teacher |
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Tuesday, August 11 |
Dress Code |
Current/Aspiring Leader |
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Thursday, August 13 |
Dress Code |
Teacher |
What are SchoolSims?
Simulations are a series of linked scenarios, in a choose-your-own-adventure format, that capture the challenges of school-based leadership problems of practice that sitting and aspiring leaders can experience in a safe manner so they can fail forward.
The Simulations offer a collaborative opportunity for leaders to:
- Exercise judgment and improve decision making
- Experience consequences and build resilience
- Get feedback for reflection and learning
- Engage in peer-to-peer discussion
Simulations help to increase leadership capacity, reduce isolation and improve student achievement in their buildings.
Manufacture Experience
Simulations allow you to manufacture experience and essentially accelerate time to leadership growth by providing opportunities to fail in a safe space.
Collaborative PD with Relatable Scenarios
Simulations allow for engaging and collaborative PD sessions. The scenarios are relatable and are developed in partnership with client schools.