Leadership EDIT 2026

Regardless of our positive intentions, research has shown that nearly 70% of educational initiatives/programs fail to be fully implemented and achieve their stated goals (Lyon). In this interactive session, we will cover research and practice on why implementation is so challenging, as well as explore techniques we can use to prevent, bypass, and remediate the most common implementation hurdles. Participants are encouraged to bring details on their trauma-informed, inclusive, or other goals as we explore the topic of how to better implement best practices.


ReferencesLyon, A. Implementation Science and Practice in the Education Sector. Retrieved on August 21, 2022 from https://education.uw.edu/sites/default/files/Implementation%20Science%20Issue%20Brief%20072617.pdf

 Form_Responses  In this session, we’ll seek to transform approaches to student outcomes by unlocking the full potential of the school counselor partnership. We’ll move beyond barriers to explore practical collaborative strategies across Tiers 1, 2, and 3. Through small-group scenario analysis and whole-group discussions, participants will identify productive interventions, with a specific focus on supporting students impacted by trauma. Focusing on a long-term impact, participants will not only discuss ideas, but build a concrete action plan to implement these connections. Let’s co-create a sustainable framework for student support that extends beyond the session, ensuring no student falls through an achievement gap.

In this session, participants will learn how empowering staff members and students to make decisions in stressful situations can improve the climate and culture of the school.  Participants will also review the importance of conducting a variety of drills in a trauma informed ways.