Aggregating insights from fields ranging from addic tion recovery to how first responders sustain themselves following exposur e to vicarious trauma\, Leslie will share practical actions each of us can take to make our future education culture one that is more sustainable an d humane for ourselves\, for teachers entering the profession\, and for th e children and families we serve. Not only is this shift necessary for sel f-preservation\, but it meets an ethical imperative to bring our best perf ormance to delivering the most meaningful and effective learning experienc es and support for every student.
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Leadership Thriving\, Not Surviving.. .Educational leaders\, especially at the school level\, are freque ntly expected to work 50-60 hour weeks in high-stress\, high-conflict posi tions. As a result\, we are seeing less quality candidates in the vacancy pools\, and more administrators thinking about other careers. Submissions in this strand will present innovative and effective PL on Life/Work balan ce\, leader-mentoring structures\, and HR retention efforts to not only ke ep leaders in the chair\, but help them thrive in the chair. \;
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School Safety ...Whether the issue is in the headlines or not\, School Safet y is Job #1. Submissions in this strand will be innovative\, engaging\, an d relevant solutions to maintaining not only physical safety for all stake holders\, but emotional and mental safety to participate and THRIVE at sch ool as a student or staff member. \; \; \;
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\;We've got this !!! (Leading Teacher Efficacy) - \;The researc h is clear: \;School environments with collective teacher efficacy imp act student achievement positively and promote a positive school culture.& nbsp\; \;Proposals in this strand will share \;processes and proce dures they utilize to develop a culture of success in their school where t eachers believe in their capacity to grow as learners and achieve as profe ssionals.
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"The Sandra Deal Legacy" Strand for Literacy in Georgia - \;Improving Literacy outcomes at both the elementa ry and secondary level is vital in GA! Proposals in this strand focus on t he specific grade spans of K-5\, 6-8\, and 9-12 sharing best practices and actionable steps that leaders can take to improve literacy outcomes in th e public education system of GA. \;
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