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The Whole Leader: Applying SEL Principles for Sustainable School Leadership

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HBGCC - 225C

Interactive Session

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Session description

In education, the "whole child" approach supports students, but leaders often miss out on similar care. This session introduces the "whole leader" concept, applying SEL principles to leadership. Participants will explore how well-being across multiple dimensions impacts their leadership, using self-assessment and targeted strategies for growth.

Outline

To engage the audience, the session will begin with key statistics and research on leadership burnout and turnover, providing context for the challenges school leaders face. (5 min.)

Participants will then complete a guided self-assessment using the "whole leader" framework, reflecting on their well-being across multiple dimensions. (10 min.)

Following the self-assessment, participants will engage in a brief partner talk to share initial insights. This will be followed by discussions in nearby groups of four, allowing participants to explore what sustains them in their roles and what aspects of their well-being they can influence. (10 min)

Next, I will guide the groups in setting goals directly aligned with their self-assessment results. Participants will identify multiple actionable goals to enhance their well-being and sustain their leadership effectiveness. This process will include a "vision to action" exercise, where groups prioritize these goals and discuss immediate next steps. (10 min.)

Finally, we will conduct a whole group share-out, where select participants will share key takeaways and goals, fostering a collective learning experience. Throughout the session, opportunities for questions and reflections will be encouraged, ensuring an interactive and collaborative environment. (10 min.)

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Supporting research

Understanding and Addressing Principal Turnover| NASSP: https://www.nassp.org/2019/06/05/understanding-and-addressing-principal-turnover/

With Nearly Half of Principals Considering Leaving, Research Urges Attention to Working Conditions, Compensation, and Supports | NASSP: https://www.nassp.org/news/with-nearly-half-of-principals-considering-leaving-research-urges-attention-to-working-conditions-compensation-and-supports/

Teacher and Principal Stress Running at Twice the Rate of General Working Public, Hindering Pandemic Recovery | RAND: https://www.rand.org/news/press/2022/06/15.html

COE - Principal Turnover: Stayers, Movers, and Leavers (ed.gov): https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator/slb/principal-turnover

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Presenters

Christy Bowman-White

Executive Director

North Star Leadership and Development

Session specifications

Topic:

Mental Health and Wellbeing

TLP:

Audience:

District Level Leadership, School Level Leadership

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

Participants will be invited to scan a QR code with their phone to graphically display the results of a quick poll.

Disclosure:

The submitter of this session has been supported by a company whose product is being included in the session

Influencer Disclosure:

This session includes a presenter that indicated a “material connection” to a brand that includes a personal, family or employment relationship, or a financial relationship. See individual speaker menu for disclosure information.