Photo: Dr. Bill Daggett takes the stage for a keynote presentation at Leadership Academy 2018.
More than 200 school and district administrators gathered in Atlanta this past weekend, coming from schools across the nation facing different issues, celebrating different successes, and working with students from different backgrounds. But they all had something in common: a desire to implement long-term change in their district to maximize student achievement.
At Leadership Academy—an annual event hosted by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)—education leaders from 57 districts attended sessions, listened to advice from thought leaders during keynote presentations, and met other administrators with whom they could build relationships and share insights. Georgia, Illinois, and California were the top three states represented.
Attendees tweeted about their most memorable moments at Leadership Academy 2018 throughout the conference. Here’s a glimpse into each of the thought leader sessions and the advice they provided.
Weston Kieschnick
Senior Fellow, ICLE
Engaging presentation by @Wes_Kieschnick on the 12 Traits of Iconic Educators. #leadered pic.twitter.com/czpxTIhVeQ
— Dr. Lateshia Woodley (@LateshiaWoodley) November 4, 2018
Out with the old and in with the BOLD! @Wes_Kieschnick #leadered #boldschool pic.twitter.com/OSBv87TvX3
— Suzanne Noor (@suzannenoor_hmh) November 4, 2018
“Kids need great pedagogy and great people. Dynamic strategy is no match for a dispassionate educator.” #truth #LeaderED @Wes_Kieschnick pic.twitter.com/zkiMUAD6nJ
— Kate Walton (@Mrs_Kate_Walton) November 4, 2018
Dr. Bill Daggett
Founder, ICLE
The question shouldn't be what is wrong with this student? The question should be what happened with this student? Dr. Bill Daggett #allinforlearning #asktherightquestions
— Dr. William T. Wright, Jr. (@DrWrightSupt) November 2, 2018
How do you become a great teacher? By working with another great teacher. Work toward professional growth. —Dr. Bill Daggett #LeaderEd https://t.co/9TKSDkcy7J pic.twitter.com/d5jNBOw6Ks
— Louise Moore (@Lou1se_M) November 5, 2018
Dr. Tyrone C. Howard
Professor and Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, UCLA
Educators: Let’s make the shift. Lives depend on it. Thank you @TyroneCHoward for your empowering and inspirational talk on Equity, Empathy & Excellence #highexpectationsforall #leadered pic.twitter.com/GU3JbG6Qk5
— Kris Ross (@KRossICLE) November 3, 2018
Bottom line, if you tell me I’m a discipline problem, I’m going to believe I’m a discipline problem. And guess what? I’m going to BE a discipline problem.
Let’s think differently about how we approach discipline. @TyroneCHoward #LeaderEd #Equity #LeadershipAcademy2018 pic.twitter.com/X7p5pIB5gu
— LCorbin (@CorbinL45) November 3, 2018
Dr. Lissa Pijanowski
Senior Fellow, ICLE
Excellent workshop on renovating education #LeaderEd #igniteD205 @lifeandlifeonly @KevinPoduska @ElmhurstD205 @YorkD205 @lpijanowski @RigorRelevance pic.twitter.com/m9E0wNVoRU
— erin (@ErinDeLuga) November 3, 2018
“Learning should not be a Ouija Board activity!” - Lissa Pijanowski #architectsofdeeperlearning #LeaderEd @LeadAndLearn pic.twitter.com/BSIWrVdEX7
— Douglas Massengill, Ed.D. (@drmassen) November 2, 2018
Anthony Colannino
Senior Fellow, ICLE
"The key to creating a culture of high expectations is a strong leader with a growth mindset." @AJCMindset #LeaderEd pic.twitter.com/34jrgWIat0
— International Center (@RigorRelevance) November 2, 2018
Creating a Culture of High Expectations with Anthony Colannino #LeaderEd @AJCMindset pic.twitter.com/EvGdFhPAr0
— Pam Palmer (@pampalmermath) November 2, 2018
“Pass the impact on - that’s what we do as leaders.” @AJCMindset on creating a school culture at ICLE’s Leadership Academy. #leadered pic.twitter.com/C0HBOXALd4
— International Center (@RigorRelevance) November 2, 2018
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Leadership Academy 2018 has come and gone, but it’s not too early to register for our Model Schools Conference in Washington, D.C., from June 23–26, 2019. Learn from our experts, Model Schools, and Innovative Districts about how you can act for impact in your district.