Welcome to our 2024 Principals’ Leadership Institute. At this year’s event, we will have the opportunity for our school leaders to learn together in collaborative sessions that build our collective capacity.
This year’s Principals’ Leadership Institute will be a time for:
Collaboration of instructional leaders
Calibration of deep learning
Teambuilding and mentorships
Radical dreaming for academic success and accelerating student outcomes
We hope you have an incredible time at PLI 2024!
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Review the key understandings of building Coherence and its alignment to PDSA cycles. Consider the intent/purpose of a PDSA cycle and plan for actions that need to be taken at each stage (Plan, Do, Study, Act). Study Tier 1 and Tier 2 PDSA models to consider ways to schedule cycles across the year.
The Joy and Wellness pillar is built on a foundation of safe and healthy environments in which our students can learn, grow, and thrive. To this end, our employees must maintain respectful and meaningful connections with students. When faced with reports of employee misconduct with students, administrators must act swiftly, exercise good judgment, and comply with District policies and legal requirements.
This workshop will support administrators in sharpening their skills when conducting investigatory interviews necessary to obtain essential information to address concerns and allegations appropriately.
Julie's background and experience makes her somewhat of a unicorn. She has dedicated her career to LAUSD serving both in and out of the classroom, as a high school principal, and various administrative operational roles supporting schools across the District. Julie has lived the... Read More →
This workshop is designed to introduce engaging tools and strategies using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for classroom planning, school management, and student engagement. Discussions will address benefits and concerns of AI, equitable access, closing technology gaps, responsible use, and tips for effective prompt writing. Participants will also learn about practical applications of AI through Magic School, ChatGPT, Curipod and other resources. Join us as we explore the potential of AI to empower the next generation of educators and scholars!
Principal, San Jose St. ES/SAS/Highly Gifted Magnet
Catherine Estrada, MA, is an educator with over 30 years of experience. She has been a teacher, literacy coach, content literacy expert and district coordinator in the LAUSD GATE department. She currently is the principal of San Jose St. Elementary/School for Advanced Studies/Highly... Read More →
The Building Bridges presentation empowers educators to have and practice courageous conversations using the heart, education, and legal approaches to address stakeholder concerns with inclusive education. This connects to creating safe and welcoming environments/climate/culture at schools.
LA Unified Specialist-Human Relations, Diversity & Equity, LA Unified
Julie Hall-Panameno (she/her) of the LA Unified Human Relations Diversity and Equity office has spent over 20+ years advocating for student civil rights. She played a pivotal role in many of the District's foundational nondiscrimination policies. She sees conflict resolution skills... Read More →
Dr. Chiasson is recognized as a national leader in supporting SOGIE-affirming learning and working environments for students, staff, and families. She is designs and implements district-wide initiatives, curates resources, and advises on legislation. She also leads a team of amazing... Read More →
