The Michigan ASCD Instructional Leadership Institute is a four part professional development series led by Debbie McFalone. This program is for new and seasoned instructional leaders, teacher leaders and content consultants. As well as providing insight into effective mentoring and coaching practice, the series will provide a forum for instructional leaders to gather together and dialogue about current issues in the fields of leadership, curriculum and instruction, as well as provide each participant with current and relevant practices and tools.

The overall purpose of this seminar for new and experienced central office instructional leaders, content consultants and teacher leaders is to strengthen their confidence, efficacy and competence for the important work they do in their districts.

Dates for 2022-2023:
Session 1: October 12, 2022 – The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership; Nurturing and Maintaining Relational Trust; The Power of Resilience in Leadership, Your Own Leadership Vision
Session 2: November 30, 2022 – Offering Skillful Feedback, Holding Coaching Conversations That Impact Performance, Valuing Compassion and Empathy, Finding the Courage to Work with Resistant Staff
Session 3: January 25, 2023 CHANGED TO March 8, 2023– Planning and Holding Difficult Conversations, The Will and Skill Level of Teachers, Moving Your Teachers Into High-Functioning Teams, Equipping Your People to Grow in Equity, Diversity and Belonging
Session 4: February 22, 2023 – Quality Decision-Making for Leaders, The Research Connection Between Hope and Learning, Strategies to Integrate Positivity and Resilience Into Your Culture, Building Organizations Focused on Well-being
  • NOTE: We will be closely monitoring the climate regarding the pandemic, and will be moving to a virtual environment vs. face-to-face as needed. 
  • All sessions begin at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • All face-to-face sessions take place in the lower level meeting space at Michigan ASCD, located at 1980 College Rd. Mason MI 48854 and include a light breakfast and lunch.
  • Each session participants will be eligible for 5 SCECHS
  • Member Cost: $550.00 ($500 registration, $50 materials)
  • Non-Member Cost: $625.00 ($500 registration, $75 membership, $50 materials)
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  • Debbie, I loved everything about the content.

    There were times when a couple members spoke at long lengths - however I feel you did all you could in those situations shy of potentially cutting off and/or embarrassing those ladies, and your expert protocols still ensured we all had many opportunities to talk!
    Cohort 1 Participant

  • Thank you...

    Thank you for carefully selecting resources and tools for our "tool box". I learned so much in these 4 sessions and it will take a lifetime to master!
    Cohort 1 Participant

  • Keep up your amazing work!

    I so appreciated your knowledge and sincerity when you presented material and when you gave us the opportunity to use the protocols back at work. You have quite a knack for creating a comfortable learning climate!
    Cohort 1 Participant