Classified Supervisory Leadership Academy
Are your district's classified supervisors ready to face the complex employee challenges that arise daily?
Traditionally, supervisors have had to figure out the delicate shift from peer to manager on their own, often relying on the example set by previous supervisors or reacting to situations without any preparation or training. Without proper training and mentorship, this approach can leave supervisors ill-prepared for leadership challenges.
The Classified Supervisor Leadership Academy provides supervisors and managers with the practical foundational leadership tools to adapt and thrive in their unique and dynamic work environment and create a cohesive team. By imparting the core practices required to foster positive, high-performing relationships within teams, combined with essential core knowledge regarding personnel matters, this Academy ensures that classified supervisors can lead their team effectively, reduce grievances, and master the people-centric skills, which are vital to the success of the supervisor and the organization.
Academy Faculty
Marci Williams, Senior Associate
Academy Programming and Curriculum
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February 5, 2025 - Session 1: Managers are Leaders: Introduction to Leadership ·Introduction of program; best practices for new leaders; transitioning to leadership role ·Leadership types - transformational, transactional, and relational |
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February 19, 2025 - Session 2: Essential Leadership Skills for Managers and Supervisors Objective: Identify and develop the core leadership skills required for effective management ·Critical skills: decision-making, delegation, motivation, conflict resolution, & emotional intelligence ·Making informed decisions and delegating tasks effectively |
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March 5, 2025 - Session 3: The Art and Science of Communication Objective: Master effective communication strategies as a leader ·Discuss the importance of clear, concise, and consistent communication ·Explore different communication styles and their impact on team dynamics |
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March 19, 2025 - Session 4: Essential Soft Skills for Leadership Objective: Develop the soft skills necessary for effective leadership and team management · Overview of key soft skills: empathy, adaptability, problem-solving, and teamwork · Discuss the importance of empathy in leadership and how to be an adaptable leader |
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April 2, 2025 - Session 5: Supporting and Increasing Individual Performance Objective: Learn strategies to support and enhance the performance of team members. · Strategies for setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and supporting growth · Best practices for coaching and mentoring team members |
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April 16, 2025 - Session 6: FRISK® Objective: Remediating performance problems and developing documentation when discipline is necessary · Learn how to document effectively and proactively prior to and during disciplinary process · Master documentation time management |
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May 7, 2025 - Session 7: Building a Cohesive Team Culture · Elements of a positive team culture and its impact on team performance · Techniques for creating trust, fostering collaboration, and building inclusivity |
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May 21, 2025 - Session 8: Labor and Grievance Objective: Learn labor and grievance basics · Understand how to avoid grievances and handle them effectively when they are filed · Learn basic labor laws and how to avoid unfair labor practice charges |
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June 4, 2025 - Session 9: Identifying Leave of Absences & Disability Issues Objective: Identify and support employees with leaves or reasonable accommodation · Learn basic leave and disability laws and how to identify and appropriately respond · Comply with leave laws while effectively managing excessive absenteeism · Understand effective strategies to support regular and reliable attendance |
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June 11, 2025 - Session 10: Situational Leadership and Celebration Objective: Apply situational leadership principles to manage different team dynamics effectively · Overview of the Situational Leadership model · Importance of adapting leadership style to different situations and individuals · Team Reflection, Evaluation, and Celebration |
Academy Registration:
$1,449 Non-Clients | $1,349 Clients | 10 Sessions includes Certificate of Completion (Each session will be recorded for make-up sessions)
Academy is offered to district, COE and SELPA employees only.
Make checks and purchase orders payable to AALRR. (Attention: Events -12800 Center Court Drive, Suite 300, Cerritos, CA 90703)
**Cancellations must be received in writing by January 28, 2025, to receive a refund. Refunds will not be issued after this date.
Event Speakers
Partner
Senior Associate
Event Contact
Keesha Clark at kclark@aalrr.com