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Friday, June 5
 

9:00am CDT

Re-Imagining How We Talk With One Another: The Humanizing Approach to Discourse We Need to Make Sustainable Change in Schools (and Society at Large)
LIMITED
Friday June 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Tony Wagner (1993) said, “The real methodology for systems change begins and ends with ongoing, authentic conversations about the important questions.” For staff, this may be strategic planning, policy decisions, or how to support students. For students, it may be school, state, or national policy; making sense of current events; or maintaining healthy relationships with their peers. With few quality models for talking across differences on the national stage, let’s build skills for communicating and living together and heal along the way.
We’ll examine research on the benefits of discourse, offer structures and strategies for use in classrooms and staff meetings that include a values orientation, and experience conversations to feel the impact of this approach on our bodies and minds.
Leave this session ready to plan for and facilitate a group discussion and build capacity for humanizing discourse with templates and resources for support.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsay Lyons

Lindsay Lyons

Educational Justice Coach, Lindsay Lyons LLC
Lindsay Lyons is an educational justice coach who helps schools create spaces for real conversations about current events, hard history, and other high-emotion topics. A former NYC public school teacher, she holds a PhD in Leadership and Change, and is the founder of the blog and... Read More →
Friday June 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am CDT
Paseo

12:30pm CDT

Building Conversational Safety: The Power of the Paraphrase
LIMITED
Friday June 5, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Paraphrasing is more than repeating someone’s words—it is a leadership practice that communicates respect, builds psychological safety, and creates shared understanding. In this interactive session, participants will examine how intentional paraphrasing can disrupt power imbalances, support trauma-informed communication, and strengthen collaboration in challenging conversations. Through brief video examples, facilitated discussion, and authentic leadership scenarios, participants will learn how to paraphrase in ways that invite clarification, deepen empathy, and reduce misunderstanding. Common misconceptions about paraphrasing will be addressed, along with opportunities to practice the skill in real time. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in conversations with staff, students, families, and colleagues.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Judkins

Tiffany Judkins

Coordinator of Professional Learning, KCKPS
Tiffany Judkins is an urban school reform professional with 8+ years of experience in district and school leadership roles, specializing in organizational improvement for learning institutions. She has taught middle and high school mathematics in Title 1 schools across south Texas... Read More →
Friday June 5, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm CDT
Brookside

2:00pm CDT

Leadership is not a position it is a skill.
LIMITED
Friday June 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Through engaging activities and real-world scenarios, participants will discover that leadership isn’t about holding titles but about consistently practicing skills. We’ll explore how self-awareness, effective communication, and confident decision-making form the true foundation of impactful leadership.
Attendees won’t just talk about leadership—they’ll experience it. They’ll walk away with practical strategies they can immediately apply in everyday situations, whether leading a team, collaborating with peers, or navigating personal challenges.
If you’re ready to move beyond titles and into tangible growth, this session will challenge, inspire, and equip you to lead from wherever you are.
Speakers
Friday June 5, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm CDT
Brookside
 
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