Registration is Now Open! Professional Learning Opportunity for Educators
Grant Wood AEA is offering a professional learning opportunity for educators to enhance and develop skills in Facilitating Effective Conversations (with adult SEL components) and Facilitating Adult Learning. As educational professionals it is more important than ever to be able to collaborate with other adults in a meaningful and productive way. This Professional Learning Institute will offer deep dives with seven different national level speakers and authors that will lead day-long learning sessions.
Sessions will incorporate facilitated learning as well as practice and planning for implementation.
• This opportunity is for GWAEA contracted staff to further their learning for FREE.
• Relicensure credit will be available for a fee (see registration information at bottom).
• Contracted staff who engage and participate in this learning will be eligible to receive added day pay for each full-day session attended on non-contract time (up to 5.5 hours of additional pay per session). No added days will be available for partial-day attendance.
Dates available include: June 16, June 17, June 21, June 22, June 23 and/or June 24, 2022.
All dates 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration now open statewide!
Non-Grant Wood AEA Staff: Course #203030
Registration for GWAEA Staff: Course #202980
Review what speakers are presenting at this year's event!
See Professional Learning Institute Flyer, or open the tabs below.
2022 Speakers
Having Hard Conversations: Jennifer Abrams
As administrators, coaches or colleagues, we often come up against situations where difficult topics must be addressed. What do we know about the best strategies for those moments? What questions should we be asking ourselves before we speak? And what environments are best for when we do speak? Based on Jennifer’s book “Having Hard Conversations” and her work with conflict and interpersonal communication, this session will provide participants with action plans and scripting tools for having those necessary hard conversations.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310321
Section Number: 310264 – Grant Wood
AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
OR
Thursday, June 23, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310319
Section Number: 310265 – Grant Wood
AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Registration includes Jennifer Abrams book “Having Hard Conversations”
Location: Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified
School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces. Jennifer’s publications include “Having Hard Conversations,” “The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community,” “Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs,” and “Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives.” Her newest book is “Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.” Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach worldwide from the USA to Africa, from Asia to Europe, from Australia to South America and she is honored to have been named one of the “18 Women All K-12 Educators Should Know” by Education Week’s “Finding Common Ground’’ blog. More about Jennifer’s work can be found at her website, jenniferabrams.com and on Twitter @jenniferabrams.
Registration for GWAEA Staff: Course #202980
The Choreography of Presenting: Kendall Zoller
An interactive day exploring how we can develop our communicative intelligence and make a difference every time we gather to do work. Framed around the question, how do we create a learning environment for adults to feel safe, heard and successful? We will explore how to open with impact and practice the skills of credibility, rapport, listening and acknowledging, responding with respect and how to recover with grace when things don’t go as planned. (Intended audience is professionals that design and deliver professional learning for adults)
Friday, June 24, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310318
Section Number: 310263 – Grant Wood AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Registration includes Kendall Zoller’s book “Choreography of Presenting.”
Location: Grant Wood AEA
4401 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Kendall Zoller, Ed.D., is an author, educator, researcher, and global consultant. His work in communicative intelligence,
presentation and in-person facilitation skills, storytelling,leadership and adaptive schools has taken him to 23 countries in person and 48 countries virtually and
hundreds of schools and districts. He is co-author of “HeartSpace (2021),” “Voices Leading From the Ecotone (2019)” and “The Choreography of Presenting: The Seven Essential Abilities of Effective Presenters (2010).” Kendall is president of Sierra Training Associates and graduate faculty at California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has authored over four dozen reviewed book chapters and journal articles on topics of communication, community, and leadership for educators and corporations. Kendall is an associate professor at CSU Dominguez Hills and has a doctorate in educational leadership, and a master’s in educational management. He can be reached at kvzoller@sierra-training.com.
Strengthening Collaboration for Improved... Jenni Donohoo
When individuals in the education system collaborate, great things happen. Collaboration is productive and satisfying when it results in the generation of new knowledge, shared understandings and impact. Since collaboration is an important element for realizing improvement in student outcomes, we will explore structures for engaging in meaningful and productive collaboration. During this session, participants consider common challenges associated with leading professional learning (identify pitfalls of collaboration and enemies of learning) and determine ways to overcome challenges. Participants will consider a taxonomy for examining collaboration and gain skills in facilitating productive joint-work.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310327
Section Number: 310256 – Grant Wood
AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Friday, June 17, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310324
Section Number: 310257 – Grant Wood
AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Location: The Hotel at Kirkwood
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Jenni Donohoo is a five-time best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 25 years’ experience in leading school
change. Jenni works in schooldivisions across North America supporting high-quality professional learning designed to improve outcomes for all students. As the director of the Jenni Donohoo Center for Collective Efficacy, Jenni has been recognized internationally as an educational thought leader and has delivered keynote speeches nationally and internationally. She has a Ph.D. in educational studies and supervisory officer qualifications and has taught in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Jenni has designed and delivered professional learning courses for the Ontario Principals’ Council. She is currently on a contract with the Council of Ontario Directors of Education managing projects and conducting research. For more information, visit: jennidonohoo.com or teacher-efficacy.com
Registration for GWAEA Staff: Course #202980
Coaching for Educator Wellness: Dr. Tina Boogren
Acquire evergreen instructional coaching strategies alongside fresh new solutions for guiding new and veteran teachers, addressing teacher self-care, promoting teacher well-being, and more. Learn how to provide a solid foundation of physical, emotional, instructional and institutional support for educators.
Friday, June 17, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310325
Section Number: 310259 – Grant Wood AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Registration includes Dr. Tina Boogren’s book “Coaching for Educator Wellness.”
Location: The Hotel at Kirkwood
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Tina H. Boogren, Ph.D., is a fierce advocate for educators and an award-winning
educator, best-selling author and highly sought-after speaker. Dr. Boogren has proudly served as a classroom teacher, mentor, instructional coach and building-level leader and has presented for audiences all over the world.
Dr. Boogren is deeply committed to supporting educators so that they can support their students. She conducts highly requested and inspiring keynotes, workshops and virtual webinars that focus on quality instruction, coaching, mentoring, educator wellness and she hosts a weekly podcast “Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren.” Additionally, she is co-director of Solution Tree’s Wellness Solutions for Educators with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold.
Communication for Collaboration: Dr. Daryl Michel
Communication is part of daily life, and it is vital for establishing and maintaining relationships. We’ll practice how to present yourself in formal communication both psychologically and physically as well as apply verbal responses when engaged in active, deep, or authentic levels of listening. So, get ready to show off your theatrical talents!
Thursday, June 16, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310328
Section Number: 310258 – Grant Wood AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Location: The Hotel at Kirkwood
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Daryl Michel, founder of Be A Change, was born and raised in Preston, Iowa and, before moving to Texas in 1994, completed his bachelor
degree at the University of NorthernIowa. Daryl’s work is guided by one overarching goal - to establish collaborative relationships with eager and open individuals who want to continuously improve or strengthen their approaches to enhance student learning. Daryl and Jan Hasbrouck’s book “Student-Focused Coaching” was published in 2021. Daryl has served in instructional coaching roles for over two decades.
Just Look Up! Five Life-Saving Phrases... Joe Beckman
Combining humor, authenticity, heart and soul, international speaker Joe Beckman shares five specific phrases he believes all humans need to hear... especially today. The result is a refreshing, authentic, and down-to-earth approach to finding self-worth (Love YOU), resilience (Push Through), confidence (Fail On), joy (Yeah Toast!) and maybe most importantly, human connection (Just Look Up). Participants will walk away with tools, resources and strategies around self-care and building positive relationships they can apply with and in their school community.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310323
Section Number: 310262 – Grant Wood AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Registration includes Joe Beckman’s book “Just Look Up! Five Life-Changing Phrases Every
Human Needs to Hear.”
Location: Grant Wood AEA
4401 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
Human. Connection. Matters.
As co-founder of Till360 (formerly Happy Caveman), Joe Beckman’s mission has been to RECLAIM HUMAN CONNECTION in school communities throughout the world. Joe has shared his infectious energy, humor and passion in over 2,000 schools, positively impacting over one million people worldwide through:
•Live speaking events
•His SEL video library
•His new book “Just Look Up - Five life-saving phrases every human NEEDS to hear.”
Joe resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his three children and exceptionally beautiful, patient, strong, kind-hearted wife Jess. To learn more, go to: Till360Consulting.com
Creating a Culture of Achievement & Growth... Dominique Smith
The Opportunity: Creating a Culture of Achievement and Growth Mindset Most school improvement efforts focus on academic goals. But sometimes what can make or break your learning community are the intangibles — the relationships and connections that make up its culture. Authors of the text Fisher, Frey and Pumpian believe that no school improvement effort will be effective unless school culture is addressed. They identify six pillars that are critical to building a culture of achievement and embracing a growth mindset.
Dominique will describe how these pillars support good teaching and learning. Effective adult communication and the growth mindset in the classroom will support a culture of achievement in the classroom.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310322
Section Number: 310266 – Grant Wood
AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
OR
Thursday, June 23, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Section Number: 310320
Section Number: 310267 – Grant Wood
AEA CONTRACTED STAFF ONLY
Location: Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Dominique Smith, Ed.D. is Chief of Educational Services and Teacher Support at Health Sciences High and Middle College in San Diego, CA. He is passionate about creating school
cultures that honor students and build their confidence and competence. Smith’s major area of research and instruction focuses on restorative practices, classroom management, growth mindset and the culture of achievement. In addition to his school leadership responsibilities, Smith provides professional learning to K–12 teachers in groups large and small on many topics that address classroom and school climate and organization. He is a regular presenter at many conferences, including Empower (ASCD’s annual conference). Smith holds his doctorate in educational leadership from San Diego State University with a focus on equity and a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. He also holds credentials from San Diego State University in administrative services, child welfare, PPS and attendance. He is the winner of the National School Safety Award from the School Safety Advocacy Council.
His publications include “All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond (ASCD, 2018),” “Building Equity: Policies and Practices to Empower All Learners (ASCD, 2017),” and “Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management (ASCD, 2014).” In addition, he has contributed numerous articles for ASCD’s Educational Leadership® magazine, including “Tear Down Your Behavior Chart!” He delivered a TED Talk in 2018 about building relationships between students and teachers. Contact him at: dsmith@hshmc.org
Registration for GWAEA Staff: Course #202980