This recorded webinar is the third session of our WestEd’s Leading Together Series with WestEd experts sharing research and evidence-based practices that support positive outcomes for children and adults and help build thriving communities.
This recorded webinar provides school leaders with essential strategies and tools to ensure a strong academic year.
Contann Dabney emphasizes the importance of setting a positive tone that aligns with continuous improvement goals and offers guidance on how to effectively communicate critical actions to teams, uniting the school community around the shared goal of achieving end-of-year results.
The webinar recording provides techniques for maintaining momentum, including regular progress monitoring, strategic adjustments, and celebrating small wins, ultimately guiding participants in sustaining improvement efforts throughout the year.
Session Topics:
- Prioritizing Critical Actions for Early Impact
- Sustaining Momentum and Celebrating Successes
Featured Speaker
Contann Dabney leads effective school improvement initiatives across schools, districts, and states, empowering educational institutions to reach their full potential. She specializes in transformational and culturally responsive leadership, leveraging data-driven practices to drive meaningful change.
Dabney oversees state, district, and school projects, providing coaching to build leadership capacity for sustainable improvement. Previously, Dabney served as Associate Superintendent, leading district-wide school turnaround efforts, and as a Principal, successfully guiding schools out of Comprehensive Support and Improvement status.
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