The Art of Coaching Teams | Oakland, CA

Learn strategies for building a thriving, resilient, learning team that gets stuff done.

What to Expect:

Many successful educators find themselves in leadership roles without substantive training on leading teams. Based on Elena's best-selling book, The Art of Coaching Teams, this workshop provides a framework and tools to lead an engaged, high-functioning team. Participants will learn to design agendas based on adult learning theory, execute the administrative tasks that will keep their team rolling, cultivate their team's emotional resilience to combat cynicism, and keep their team focused on students.

This is a practical, hands-on workshop that blends technical skills with more complex theories that are vital for a thriving, resilient team. Participants will see these strategies modeled, have time to reflect on their own practice, and be given an opportunity to apply the skills they're learning together. Anyone who leads a team focused on children will benefit from this workshop, and will leave more confident in their ability to guide their team to new heights.

Workshop Outcomes:

• Operate with the commitment and skills to foster a trusting, inclusive team culture.
• Identify next steps and a process to ensure your team has a clear, shared purpose.
• Build your own emotional intelligence (EI) and practice ways to build the EI of your team.
• Hone your ability to reframe and respond to resistance.
• Navigate conflict with less anxiety and greater skill.

Activities Include:

• Design an agenda that aligns with principles of adult learning
• Create your own trust building plan
• Observe and role play multiple options for responding to resistant behavior
• Ground yourself in your leadership strengths and clarify your purpose and hopes for your team
• Improve your ability to listen deeply and listen for new understanding
• Reflect on and plan for building a more inclusive team
• Engage in a protocol to apply new learning to give and receive support with a teams-related dilemma

The Details:

Duration: 2 days

Who Should Attend: Anyone who facilitates a team--a grade level team, a team of coaches, a virtual team, an instructional cabinet, or a school leadership team.

Prerequisites: None, though participants are encouraged to read The Art of Coaching Teams before attending the workshop.

What Participants are Saying:

"This has been an incredibly rewarding and rich experience full of very well planned and guided activities and discussions with a solid amount of actual new input. This is probably the highest quality training I've ever attended. All schools should ask all their department heads and GLCs to complete this training. I would have done so many things differently this year if I had done it before I was a GLC. I can't wait to start using this when I get to school on Monday!" - Maria, grade level coordinator, Mexico City

"Thank you for sharing this work. I appreciate that you are actively working with an equity and social justice lens to leadership and school environments. Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude." - Carlos, central office administrator, Oakland

"I really enjoyed this PD opportunity. It was very dynamic, and provided a variety of strategies and tools that are very helpful for what I do on a daily basis. I enjoyed interacting with teachers from diverse backgrounds and positions in the school. It was great to share time, ideas and dynamics with peers that I seldom interact with. It helped me understand their challenges, find common concerns and realize how we can support each other. The presenter was excellent, and demonstrated all the tools throughout her presentations." - George, site administrator, Havana

"It was a retreat for me as a leader. Thank you!" - Isabelle, central office administrator, Houston

Ticket Types:

* All ticket types include a copy of Elena's best-selling book, The Art of Coaching Teams*

Individuals:

• Individual: $975
• Individual Early Bird: $875 - register 2+ months in advance of the workshop start date to take advantage of this special offer!

Groups of 6 or more paying together:

• Group: $875/person
• Group Early Bird: $775/person - register 2+ months in advance of the workshop start date to take advantage of this special offer!

Work Trade: $450

Our work trade program allows those interested in attending but unable to afford the full ticket price the opportunity to attend at a reduced rate in exchange for providing on the ground logistical support over the course of the workshop. There are a very small number of these tickets available at each of our events.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you have suggestions for lodging? Due to the wide range of personal preferences for lodging accommodations, we do not provide recommendations.

• Is food included? Lunch is provided and there will be vegetarian options for those who have indicated a vegetarian diet. We are very sorry but specific food allergies or sensitivities can’t be accommodated at this time. Please bring your own lunch if you believe your dietary needs may not be met. There will also be coffee, tea, and morning snacks.

• Is there pre-work? There is a small amount of pre-work that will take 1-2 hours to complete. This will be sent to you three weeks prior to the workshop.

• What should I bring? A pen, a notebook (optional) and your pre-work.

• What is the attire? Dress comfortably and in layers so you can adjust if room temperature changes. We want to respect that some people are sensitive to strong scents or have environmental allergies, so please refrain from wearing products with strong scents.

• Am I able to transfer my registration? Yes, you may transfer your workshop registration up to one week prior to the workshop start date. There is a $50 processing fee for all transfers. Within one week of the workshop registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable as we are unable to adjust catering, materials and space requirements at that point.

• What happens if I can't attend?

• Refunds requested more than 30 days before the workshop start date will be honored minus a $150 cancellation fee.
• Within 30 days, and up to 1 week in advance of the workshop start date, a one-time registration transfer can be made to an alternate participant or another workshop. There is a $50 processing fee for all transfers.
• Within one week of the workshop registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable as we are unable to adjust catering, materials and space requirements at that point.
• A missed workshop is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

• I have questions that are not answered here. Who should I reach out to? We're happy to help! Email info@brightmorningteam.com

Please note: Participants at our workshops are strongly encouraged to go low- or no-tech. We encourage participants to write by hand and ask that cell phones are tucked away except during breaks and lunch. We strive to create a focused and safe learning space and ask participants to be fully present.