Dr. Ron Large

Session Overview:

Elevate your educational community with this compelling session, "Nurturing a Culture of Belonging and Well-Being for Transformational Change." Attendees will gain valuable insights into fostering psychological safety, establishing a sense of belonging, and building connections that lay the foundation for a transformative shift in school and classroom climates.

Key Takeaways:

Building Connections: Explore practical strategies for fostering genuine connections among both educators and students, creating a supportive and collaborative environment.

Psychological Safety: Learn how to cultivate a climate of psychological safety, empowering individuals to take risks, share ideas, and contribute to a positive and innovative educational space.

Sense of Belonging: Understand the critical role a sense of belonging plays in educational settings and discover actionable steps to nurture an inclusive culture.

Impact on Performance: Delve into the connection between a culture of belonging and well-being and its profound impact on retention rates, employee engagement, and the overall high performance of both students and adults.

Session Overview:

In today's leadership landscape, empathy has transitioned from being perceived as a soft skill to an indispensable one. Acknowledging the humanity in others and forging authentic connections lie at the heart of empathy—the "secret sauce" that fosters trust, ignites innovation, and enhances employee engagement and retention. Join this transformative session to explore how empathy, once a leadership option, is now a leadership necessity.

Key Topics:

Beyond Caring to Feeling: Understand how to transcend mere concern for your team members and delve into the profound experience of sharing and understanding their emotions.

Embracing Vulnerability: Learn strategies to embrace vulnerability as a strength, fostering a culture of openness and trust within your leadership and team.

Cultivating Compassion: Discover practical approaches to cultivate compassion, creating a workplace where empathy becomes a driving force for positive change.

The Art of Listening: Master the art of active listening and comprehend its pivotal role in building strong, empathetic connections with your team.

Session Overview:

Join Dr. Large for a transformative session that delves into the art of becoming the teacher every child needs. This workshop will equip participants with research-based, classroom-tested techniques aimed at maximizing engagement and intrinsic motivation among all students. Learn how to foster a sense of urgency, cultivate a culture of excellence, and instill a genuine joy for learning in your classroom.  Be ready to embark on a journey of educational excellence that leaves a lasting impact on both you and your students.

Key Topics:

Know Your Students: Explore the profound impact of investing in your students, emphasizing the importance of establishing meaningful relationships. Participants will discover how this investment contributes to a classroom atmosphere where every student can confidently proclaim, "I like myself when I am with you."

Be Exceptional at Your Job: Uncover the essential components of being an effective educator. From ensuring student safety and providing structure to delivering engaging, standards-based instruction, this segment will outline the key elements that command both respect and admiration from students.

Cultural Responsiveness: Understand the significance of being culturally responsive in the classroom. Discover how embracing diversity enhances your effectiveness as an educator and creates an inclusive learning environment.