ACSA Mid-State Conference 2025 - Forging the Path to Future Success

Research shows that parent/family engagement in schools is closely linked to better student behavior, higher academic achievement, and enhanced social skills. This session will dive into the why, how, what, and revisit of parent/family engagement strategies in our current technological- social media world.  Participants will leave feeling inspired and ready to connect to their parents, community, and families with stronger efficacy, and fun!

Research shows that trust is initiated through a cascade of internal chemical reactions that open the doorway to unsurpassed teamwork, strong relationships, and a boost in mental health.
In this session, participants will be treated to activities, games, and reflective prompts that practice developing trust. Attendees will leave with an action plan to apply in their districts, schools, and classrooms.
Be ready to be engaged the entire time - playing, reflecting, and practicing simple activities to bring back to your schools to foster fun and connection, resulting in trust and transformation. All in the service of your team’s well-being.

Looking for ways to boost staff, student, and community morale? This presentation offers practical, ready-to-use strategies you can implement at your school immediately. We’ll also cover how to set up and run a House System at your site to strengthen school spirit and connection. Join us for a fun, interactive session filled with hands-on activities you can take back and use right away!  Let's have some fun together!  

Careers progress regardless of whether we seek promotions or stay in our current position. For those seeking promotions, we will cover how to evaluate the new position to determine if it will truly be a net positive. This includes analyzing aspects like income and benefits along with many overlooked items like impact on family, loss of other career paths, and future demographics. We’ll also cover steps every administrator should take to protect themselves in the event their career trajectory gets derailed. Join us to learn what you need to know before you travel further down the career path!