TEPSA Presents: Member Webinars – 2025
Boosting Engagement!
Kelsey Thibodeaux, Mandie Champagne, and Angela Lewis
Boosting Student Attendance:
Fun Friday Overview: A weekly incentive built into our Friday schedule to support attendance and behavior. It gives students time to make up missed work and provides teachers with time to tutor or re-teach.
Attendance Challenges: School-wide or grade-level competitions with low-cost rewards to motivate students.
Engagement with Families: Communicate regularly with parents through personalized notes, phone calls, and newsletters to keep them informed and engaged in their child’s attendance.
Boosting Teacher Collaboration:
Monthly Collaboration Meetings: Hold regular monthly meetings during conference times for teachers to share ideas, discuss best practices, and support each other.
Personal Connections: Encourage informal discussions to help teachers connect on a personal level and build stronger relationships.
Professional Growth: Use these meetings as opportunities for teachers to exchange innovative strategies and engage in continuous professional development.
By implementing these strategies, schools can improve attendance and foster a culture of collaboration, creating a positive environment that enhances student outcomes and teacher satisfaction.
Mastering Difficult Conversations: De-escalation and Communication Tips for School Leaders
Michelle Pourchot
School leaders frequently face high-stakes conversations with students, parents, staff, and community members. The ability to navigate these interactions calmly and effectively is crucial in fostering a positive school climate. This session will provide principals with key communication strategies that can prevent and resolve conflicts, de-escalate anger, and ensure successful outcomes in even the most challenging situations.
Canva Unlocked: Elevating Learning Across Your Campus with 30+ Innovative Applications!
Cari Orts
Unleash Creativity: Discover 30+ Innovative Ways to Transform Your Campus with Canva! Join us for an exciting session exploring how Canva can revolutionize education. Learn to create stunning presentations, design engaging materials, and empower both staff and students with this dynamic tool. Elevate learning, inspire collaboration, and take your campus to the next level with Canva’s limitless possibilities. Let’s unlock your leadership potential together!
