Event Descriptions

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 

4 Disciplines for Educators (1 Day)

A one-day workshop open to Educator Leaders, School owners, principals and administrators. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a framework designed to help individuals and organizations achieve their most important goals amidst the daily "whirlwind" of tasks and responsibilities. When applied to education, 4DX provides a powerful structure for educators to focus on what matters most and drive significant improvements in student outcomes. Here's a breakdown of the 4DX for educators: 1. Focus on the Wildly Important Goal (WIG); 2. Act on the Lead Measures; 3. Keep a Compelling Scoreboard; 4. Create a Cadence of Accountability.

Benefits of 4DX for Educators

• Improved student outcomes: By focusing on the most important goals and consistently tracking progress, educators can drive significant improvements in student achievement.

• Increased teacher effectiveness: 4DX provides a clear framework for teachers to focus their efforts and make data-driven decisions.

• Stronger school culture: The transparency and accountability fostered by 4DX can lead to a more collaborative and results-oriented school culture.

• Greater sense of ownership and engagement: When educators and students are actively involved in tracking progress and making adjustments, they feel a greater sense of ownership and are more likely to be engaged in the process.

By implementing the 4 Disciplines of Execution, educators can move beyond simply planning and begin effectively executing their most important strategies to create positive and lasting change in their classrooms and schools.

Transforming Education Symposium (.5 Day) 

The Transforming Education Symposium is an event hosted by FranklinCovey Education, focused on fostering leadership skills in students, educators, and school communities. It's designed to inspire and equip attendees with the tools and strategies to create a leadership culture within their schools and classrooms. The event showcases schools in the Philippines who have experienced the transformational process called Leader in Me.  Witness how this whole-school process has been implemented as students and teachers share about educational paradigms and principles that have been successfully adapted by over 8,000 schools around the world.  Listen to educators, leadership experts, and motivational speakers share their insights and experiences on leadership development and school transformation. Connect with fellow educators, administrators, and "Leader in Me" experts from across the country, sharing best practices and building professional relationships. As well as, witness student leadership in action, with presentations and performances by students from "Leader in Me" schools.

Here's a breakdown of what you can typically expect from the Transforming Education Symposium:

Key Focus Areas:

• Student Leadership Development: Empowering students to take ownership of their learning, develop essential life skills, and become proactive, responsible, and contributing members of their communities.

• Educator Leadership Development: Providing teachers and administrators with the skills and resources to create a leadership environment within their classrooms and schools.

• Whole-School Transformation: Supporting schools in implementing the "Leader in Me" framework to create a positive school climate and culture that fosters leadership in everyone.

Overall Goals of the Symposium:

• Inspire and Motivate: To ignite a passion for leadership in both educators and students.

• Provide Practical Tools and Strategies: To equip attendees with the resources and knowledge to implement "Leader in Me" principles effectively.

• Foster a Community of Practice: To connect educators and create a network of support for ongoing learning and collaboration.

• Promote Whole-School Transformation: To encourage and support schools in creating a sustainable leadership culture that benefits the entire school community.

The Transforming Education Symposium is a valuable opportunity for educators and school leaders to learn about and engage with the "Leader in Me" framework, ultimately aiming to develop future leaders and create positive change in schools and communities.

Empowering Instruction (.5 or 1 Day)

Empowering Instruction workshop is a professional development program designed to help educators create a more engaging and student-centered learning environment. It's grounded in the principles of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" and focuses on shifting the traditional teacher-centered paradigm to one where students take greater ownership of their learning.

Here's a breakdown of what the workshop typically covers:

Key Focus Areas:

• Paradigm Shifts: Challenging traditional views of teaching and learning, encouraging educators to see themselves as facilitators and guides rather than just knowledge deliverers.

• Student-Led Learning: Providing strategies for creating opportunities for students to lead their own learning through goal setting, self-assessment, and collaborative projects.

• Building Trusting Relationships: Emphasizing the importance of strong teacher-student relationships and creating a classroom culture of trust and respect.

• Engaging in Higher-Order Thinking: Promoting instructional strategies that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

Core Component of the Workshop - The Empowerment Triad:  This framework focuses on three key elements:

• Student Involvement: Actively engaging students in the learning process.

• High Expectations: Setting challenging yet attainable goals for all students.

• Academic Rigor: Providing students with meaningful and challenging learning experiences.

Overall Goals of the Workshop:

• Empower Students: To create a learning environment where students feel empowered to take ownership of their learning and develop their leadership potential.

• Increase Student Engagement: To promote instructional strategies that foster active student participation and engagement in the learning process.

• Improve Academic Outcomes: To enhance teaching and learning practices that lead to improved student academic performance.

• Foster a Positive Classroom Culture: To create a classroom environment characterized by trust, respect, and collaboration.

The Empowering Instruction workshop is a valuable professional development opportunity for educators who are committed to creating a more student-centered and engaging learning environment. By implementing the principles and strategies learned in the workshop, educators can help students develop the leadership and life skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Principal’s Academy (1.5 days)

The challenges facing principals have never been greater. In addition to being instructional leaders and effective building managers, principals must keep up with technology, standards, and rapidly-changing demands on schools. But effective leadership is possible. By learning practical skills based on timeless principles, you can cut through the clutter of today’s education environment and engage the best in all stakeholders.

Principal’s Academy brings FranklinCovey’s premiere leadership training to principals and education leaders. The workshop focuses on practical skills and tools they can apply immediately in their schools, enabling them to align school systems with a shared school vision, unleash staff talent, and become truly great leaders. During the two-day Principal’s Academy workshop, participants will be introduced to the Whole-Person Paradigm—a foundation for effective leadership—and the 4 Roles of Great Leaders™: modeling, pathfinding, aligning, and empowering. Participants will learn how to use and apply powerful leadership tools, such as the 4 Disciplines of Execution®, to address chronic problems faced by their schools, with time to lay a framework to implement these leadership skills upon returning to their schools.