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Teaching Discussion Skills Transforms Modern Education

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In an era where students would rather text than talk, discover how structured discussion training helps build essential communication skills. R.E.A.L. Discussions founder Liza Garonzik shares insights on fostering meaningful dialogue in schools and preparing students for authentic human connection in an AI-driven world.

Mid-Year Restorative Practices: Refresh Your School’s Approach Now

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Transform your school’s restorative practices mid-year with a strategic reset approach. Learn how to address common challenges, reinvigorate staff engagement, and empower student leaders. This comprehensive guide provides practical strategies for assessing, planning, and implementing an effective mid-year restorative practices reset.

Mental Health in Leadership: Creating Safe Spaces for Authentic Conversations

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In today’s fast-paced world, mental health challenges and personal struggles often remain hidden beneath professional facades. As leaders in education and beyond, understanding and addressing these invisible battles is crucial for creating supportive, productive environments. A recent Dean’s Roundtable podcast explored this vital intersection of personal challenges and professional responsibilities.

Wellness Strategies for Education Professionals to kick off 2025

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As education professionals, we often prioritize everyone else’s needs before our own. Drawing from my experience as a former dean, I’ve learned that implementing effective wellness strategies isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential for sustainable success in education. Let’s explore practical approaches to maintaining well-being in our demanding field.

Preventing Educator Burnout: A School Leader’s Guide to Sustainable Success

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Former school administrator Aubry Triptow learned about educator burnout the hard way – through hospitalization and a stress disorder diagnosis. Now, she’s sharing practical strategies for preventing burnout while maintaining passion for education. Discover her three-part framework for creating sustainable success in school leadership.

Supporting Deans in Schools Leadership Guide

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Supporting Deans in Schools Leadership Guide In today’s evolving educational landscape, deans are essential yet often overlooked contributors to school success. For school leaders, understanding effective approaches to supporting deans in schools isn’t just good practice—it’s crucial for building thriving educational communities. The Critical Role of Supporting Deans in Schools School deans navigate unique challenges […]

Educator Self-Care: Prioritizing Well-being in Student Life Work

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Student life professionals often sacrifice their own well-being in service of others. Dr. Liza Talusan challenges this norm, emphasizing that educator self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. “I had to start caring about me,” she shares, highlighting how personal well-being directly impacts our ability to support students effectively.

Fostering Gratitude in Student Leadership

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Discover transformative strategies for fostering gratitude in student leadership. From digital recognition boards to peer appreciation programs, learn how building a culture of gratitude develops stronger leaders and creates lasting positive change in school communities. Explore five proven approaches to cultivating grateful student leaders.

Creating Inclusive Educational Environments Through Understanding Neurodiversity

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Recent research shows schools implementing comprehensive neurodiversity support strategies see up to 40% fewer behavioral incidents and increased student engagement. Creating inclusive educational environments requires understanding diverse learning styles, implementing systematic support structures, and maintaining strong family partnerships. Success depends on consistent leadership, professional development, and data-driven improvement.

Post-Election Self-Care for Educators: Support Yourself and Others

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Post-election periods present unique challenges for educators, necessitating self-care to maintain professional effectiveness. This guide offers strategies to manage information, enhance mindfulness, and establish support networks. Incorporating these practices promotes resilience and enables educators to better support students amid emotional needs during politically charged times.

Deans’ Testimonials

I think it’s a great way to remind us why we love our jobs, and I also like the practical components.
Super helpful and informative, a great way to connect with colleagues in person I never would have met face to face! And it brings to the forefront topics I might not have thought about yet - you don’t know what you don’t know!
I will absolutely recommend to colleagues - it seems like an essential part of Professional Development for Deans.
I would recommend it to colleagues wholeheartedly because of the discussion of focused issues specific to independent schools and deans and bringing issues or topics to my attention that I didn't know I should be thinking about.
It is helpful to hear from Deans' because, as someone mentioned, it is nice to get off the Dean island. Yes, I did recommend it. It is informative and helpful.
Deans' Roundtable is an incredible way to connect with peers and hear from dynamic voices about a school's and dean's opportunity to help young people belong and develop.
One of the best opportunities for deans to get together and talk about the issues we are facing now. You will learn from your peers, be inspired by new ideas and creative problem-solving, and build a list of contacts and resources to return to. This type of experience is what makes the work we do sustainable and rejuvenating.
The Deans’ Roundtable is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your fellow administrators. The information is invaluable and inspirational.
As a first-year associate dean of students, the networking, the presentations, and the inspirations at the Dean's Roundtable promises to help me tackle all the multifaceted issues that I know will arise in year two.
It is a great introduction to the wider community that all share the same concern of making our schools as great as possible for our students.
The Dean's Roundtable was a great opportunity to listen, learn, and get motivated to go back to my school and jump back into the work.
DRT is an amazing conference - perhaps one of the most helpful ones I have attended as a Dean of Students. The programming presented and the relationships formed are invaluable.

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