Cultivating a Positive Adult Culture in Schools (8:30 am-3:00 pm)

MSAA Professional Development Workshop for Administrators, 
 Department Heads, and Instructional Coaches

Cultivating a Positive Adult 
 Culture in Schools

“Leadership is not the same as authority” (Leadership on the Line). Leadership is an art. Great leaders rely heavily on process, perspective, and relationships. Effective leaders develop a craft, a set of skills that support teachers in every aspect of their interactions in school, especially change. In this workshop, participants will refine their craft. They will understand the impact of change; identify resistance to change; and develop a host of strategies to embrace change and develop/strengthen relationships.

Participants will:

·         Discover myriad strategies to leverage and cultivate relationships to encourage connection and growth

When: Monday, March 10, 2025, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop

Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA

Presenter: Tracey Calo, Grafton Public Schools

PD Hours: 6 in Leadership and Administration

Fees: Member $225 / Non-Member $300

MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@miaa.net 

Tracey Calo | Grafton Public Schools
Tracey Calo is the Director of Teaching and Learning for Grafton Public Schools. Previously, she has served as an assistant superintendent, assistant principal, instructional coach, and English teacher. Tracey considers herself a teacher, regardless of her role. She designs her professional development workshops with the same vision that guided her instruction: "What I can do with my teacher today, I can do by myself tomorrow." As a result, participants in her workshops understand how they can put contemporary educational theory into immediate practice. Tracey has been offering professional development on a host of topics, including but not limited to cognitive science learning theory, homework design, male learners, school culture, and leadership for close to 15 years. She presents for MSAA as well as school districts across the state and finds great joy in coaching educators.