Leadership Workshops in Connecticut for K-12 Educators

Responsive Classroom Leadership Symposium — Middletown, CT

A half-day, in-person leadership symposium for school and district leaders in Middletown, held at Wesleyan University. Sessions: Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities; Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans. Presented by Responsive Classroom, an evidence-based approach to elementary and middle school teaching. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Data Literacy with Datawise and Change Management – 3 Session Series

Data is everywhere, but numbers only tell a story if we know how to read them, and culture only shifts if we know how to manage the human side of change. This collaborative workshop series guides educators, coaches, and school leaders through building data literacy using Harvard’s Data Wise Improvement Process, while also considering challenges with change management. Together, we will move past the overwhelm of "too much data" and build a culture of collaborative inquiry. Participants will learn how to look at data constructively, identify true learner needs, adjust instructional practices, and navigate the psychological and structural shifts required for sustainable, school-wide change. This workshop series addresses multiple domains of Connecticut’s Common Core of Leading (CCL), Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSSEL), and the Common Core of Teaching (CCT). Session Topics: Session 1-Teaming, Early Inquiry, and Resistance to Change Management; Session #2-Deeper Inquiry about Students and Adults, From a Culture of Compliance to a Culture of Inquiry; and Session #3-Taking Action, Overcoming Implementation Dips. Who Should Attend? This series is designed for District Leadership Teams, School Leadership Teams, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, and Grade-Level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Because this framework deeply addresses systems change and culture shifting, we highly recommend attending as a team of up to five (5) to maximize the impact in your setting. INCLUDED IN COST: Datawise 3rd Edition book Sessions: December 2, 2026 (8:45 AM–3:15 PM); February 23, 2027 (8:45 AM–3:15 PM); April 2, 2027 (8:45 AM–3:15 PM). In-person (face-to-face) professional learning from CREC – Capitol Region Education Council.

School Leadership Decisions That Shape Early Learning (PreK-K): Instructional Leadership Without Pushdown

Administrators often face pressure to increase academic expectations in the early grades. How can leaders support strong academic outcomes without narrowing instruction or reducing time for play? This session focuses on vertical alignment across Pre-K and Kindergarten using CT ELDS and Kindergarten standards as a developmental continuum rather than separate mandates. Leaders will explore how curriculum pacing, materials, and expectations can be aligned without compromising the integrity of early childhood pedagogy. Participants will reflect on how leadership messaging, instructional guidance, and decision-making shape classroom practice across the continuum. In-person (face-to-face) professional learning from CREC – Capitol Region Education Council.

School Leadership Decisions That Shape Early Learning (PreK-K): Observation, Assessment, and Accountability in Early Childhood

How should administrators evaluate teaching and learning in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms? What does meaningful assessment look like in play-based settings? This session addresses supervision, assessment, and accountability practices in early childhood. Participants will examine authentic, observation-based assessment approaches and consider how these practices align with district expectations for student growth and data use. Leaders will explore how to adapt walkthrough tools, evaluation frameworks, and feedback conversations to reflect early learning principles. The focus is on helping administrators supervise early childhood classrooms with confidence and clarity. In-person (face-to-face) professional learning from CREC – Capitol Region Education Council.

School Leadership Decisions That Shape Early Learning (PreK-K): Systems and Scheduling That Support Play

How do leadership decisions about schedules, staffing, curriculum mandates, and instructional time impact the quality of early learning in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms? This session is designed for administrators who want to strengthen early childhood outcomes while meeting district expectations. Participants will examine how systems-level decisions—such as daily schedules, pacing guides, intervention blocks, collaboration time, and assessment requirements—either support or unintentionally limit developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction. Through guided discussion and practical examples, leaders will analyze how to structure the school day and year to promote executive function, language development, and strong foundational skills without sacrificing academic goals. The focus will be on aligning systems with what research tells us about how young children learn best. In-person (face-to-face) professional learning from CREC – Capitol Region Education Council.

Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans

Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities