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School Leaders Summer Institute

Join our summer institute for school leaders to create caring, inclusive school communities, drive better outcomes for students, and connect with other leaders.

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About this event:

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Single Session

Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.

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Instructor-Led

This professional learning event will be led by Facing History staff. When you register, you will receive instructions for how to attend the event.

This event qualifies for Certificate of Completion.

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At the end of this Institute, leaders will have developed:

  1. Collaborative collegial dialogue to navigate common school challenges that impact a student’s sense of community. 

  2. Insight from leaders and experts who have implemented equitable practices at their schools and districts, including using one of our newest resources, a unique Equity Reflection Tool.

  3. A stronger understanding of the contributing structural and societal factors that affect students’ experience within the school. 

  4. Registration will close on July 15, 2025.

At the end of this Institute, leaders will have developed:

  • Collaborative collegial dialogue to navigate common school challenges that impact a student’s sense of community. 
  • Insight from leaders and experts who have implemented equitable practices at their schools, including using one of our newest resources, a unique Equity Reflection Tool.
  • A stronger understanding of the contributing structural and societal factors that affect students’ experience within the school.

Join us for this half-day online institute that dives into creating a more equitable school culture in ways that align to your current goals for students, teachers, and community building. We will discuss the many factors that impact a student's school experience and share practical ways leaders can mitigate disparities by fostering a community of care. This institute  will also provide  time for collegial dialogue with fellow school leaders across the country to problem-solve, collaborate, and share best practices for creating a strong school culture, including the use of our newest resource, our Equity Reflection Tool.

Format: This interactive meeting will include conversation and breakout sessions. Activities and resources from the session will be provided to all attendees. This event will be LIVE and will not be recorded.

Details for joining the Zoom meeting will be shared by email prior to the event.

Accessibility: Facing History is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive educational environment for educators of all abilities. If you have an accessibility need, please contact us at support [at] facinghistory.org (support[at]facinghistory[dot]org). If possible, requests should be made at least two weeks in advance. Please note: we will make every effort to secure services, but all are subject to availability.

Contact support [at] facinghistory.org (support[at]facinghistory[dot]org) with any questions.

Certificate of Completion

You will be eligible to receive four-hours of professional development credit for participation. At the conclusion of the workshop, you will be asked to complete a survey to receive a certificate of completion. Check with your school district in advance of the workshop to ensure that the professional development credit is accepted.

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