Affinity Spaces 2.0

This three-part hybrid series will provide practical tools, resources, templates, strategies, and mutual support for educators who are currently facilitating racial affinity groups. Participants will engage in practices that support their facilitation of affinity spaces, develop affinity group curriculum, including scope and sequence, to support student and adult affinity spaces at their schools, and work through scenarios that arise when implementing and sustaining affinity space structures and frameworks.

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Emerging Leaders (Southern California)

This program will provide new leaders and educators growing into leadership roles, with tools and strategies to transition successfully into their current position. Participants will engage in focused conversations around navigating colleague dynamics, becoming a supervisor, prioritizing tasks, and engaging in effective communication strategies.

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Leadership Fellows Program

This year-long fellowship for experienced educators from throughout California supports the unique demands of independent school leaders—the only program of its kind in California!

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Unleashing Potential: A Retreat for School Leadership Teams to Start Strong

This dynamic and interactive retreat is designed to help senior leadership teams unlock their potential and set the stage for a successful school year. Through theory and practice, group activities, and facilitated discussions, participants will explore strategies for building stronger connections, enhancing collaboration, and creating a culture of accountability within the team.

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Women + Leadership (Southern California)

Join the California Teacher Development Collaborative at the 11th annual Southern California Women + Leadership Conference in person once again! This powerful event brings together women educators from schools throughout the region to celebrate our journeys, share our stories, and strengthen our individual and collective impact.

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Mindsets for Meaningful Mathematics

In what ways can educators lay the foundation for all students to engage in mathematics? In this one day workshop PK-12 educators will learn about teacher and student mindsets that develop cultures of mathematical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving. Participants will analyze their belief systems about learning mathematics and understand how their beliefs impact student learning.

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Onboarding for Belonging and Connection (In-Person)

This workshop is open to all educators, particularly those connected to the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding and mentoring of teachers, administrators, and staff. Through a series of small-group discussions and activities, participants will walk away with practical tips and strategies to reinvigorate ways new faculty and staff members enter a school’s community.

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Mastering Group Facilitation

This 3-day Summer Institute is transformative for anyone who leads groups of colleagues or students, especially teachers, administrators, and department chairs. Participants will gain new tools, tactics, and a personalized work plan containing strategies to improve their facilitation techniques.

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