* NEW * Leadership Development Workshop:

IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP
OF SCHOOLS OF EDUCATION
IN DIFFICULT TIMES

5-7 January 2026
Online

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SUMMARY: What does it mean to lead schools of education in ways that address these difficult times? This new 3-day online professional development is designed for current and aspiring SOE deans, associate deans, chairs, directors, and other leaders and their team members. Individual registrations are welcome, but especially encouraged are registrations of teams from the same institutions who can support one another in implementing what is covered in the workshop. Facilitated by Kevin Kumashiro, who will share a range of materials that he developed over the years as a leader or consultant, including frameworks, resources, and templates that can be incorporated into your action plans.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE AND TOPICS (please adjust for your time zone):

Monday, 5 January 2026
1:00-5:00 Eastern (or 10:00-2:00 Pacific)

Session 1: Envisioning Education and Leadership in Difficult Times
How do we name this moment and the role of education in these challenging times?
How might we envision education and leadership in ways that advance democracy and justice?

1:00-2:00 ET (or 10:00-11:00 PT) Opening Session and Presentation
2:00-2:30 ET (or 11:00-11:30 PT) Small-Group Discussions
2:30-3:00 ET (or 11:30-12:00 PT) Break

Session 2: Assessing and Transforming Institutions
What are frameworks for critically assessing and strengthening schools of education?

3:00-4:00 ET (or 12:00-1:00 PT) Presentation
4:00-4:30 ET (or 1:00-1:30 PT) Small-Group Discussions
4:30-5:00 ET (or 4:30-5:00 PT) Office Hours

Tuesday, 6 January 2026
1:00-5:00 Eastern (or 10:00-2:00 Pacific)

Session 3: Anticipating Challenges and Resistance
What are core paradoxes and resistances that can arise when leading for change?

1:00-2:00 ET (or 10:00-11:00 PT) Presentation
2:00-2:30 ET (or 11:00-11:30 PT) Small-Group Discussions
2:30-3:00 ET (or 11:30-12:00 PT) Break

Session 4: Working Collectively and Collaboratively
What are challenges and strategies related to engaging faculty and other constituents?

3:00-4:00 ET (or 12:00-1:00 PT) Presentation
4:00-4:30 ET (or 1:00-1:30 PT) Small-Group Discussions
4:30-5:00 ET (or 4:30-5:00 PT) Office Hours

Wednesday, 7 January 2026
1:00-5:00 Eastern (or 10:00-2:00 Pacific)

Session 5: Planning Strategically and Situationally
What are models and templates for mission-aligned strategic planning and implementation?

1:00-2:00 ET (or 10:00-11:00 PT) Presentation
2:00-2:30 ET (or 11:00-11:30 PT) Small-Group Discussions
2:30-3:00 ET (or 11:30-12:00 PT) Break

Session 6: Thriving Professionally and Personally; Personal Action Plans
What are tips for my own growth, success, and wellness as a leader?

3:00-4:00 ET (or 12:00-1:00 PT) Presentation
4:00-4:30 ET (or 1:00-1:30 PT) Small-Group Discussions
4:30-5:00 ET (or 4:30-5:00 PT) Office Hours and Closing Session

SESSION NOTES:

• All sessions are optional—you can choose to attend some or all.

• The Presentations will be recorded; the recordings and handouts will be available to registrants until January 31, 2026.

• The Small-Group Discussions will be in closed groups (with only your team) or mixed groups (if you come alone or prefer a mixed group), and will not be recorded.

• The Office Hours provide informal time for questions, brainstorming, and collectively reflecting on the day’s topics with the facilitator, and will not be recorded.

VENUE ONLINE: In the weeks preceding the workshop, registrants will receive instructions for joining online and accessing the handouts (and, afterwards, the recordings).

REGISTRATION: Registration is on a sliding scale (choose your own rate):

$895 Regular Rate (per person)

$795 Lightly Discounted Rate (per person)

$695 Moderately Discounted Rate (per person)

$595 Significantly Discounted Rate (per person)

Note about Groups: If you are registering a group, you may do so with one form and payment by listing the following items in the “Additional Information” box on the Registration Form for each registrant: (a) Full name, (b) Job title, (c) Institutional affiliation, and (d) Email address (please doublecheck for typos).

Note about Discounts: The workshop organizer strives to make this event as accessible as possible and recognizes the difficulties of these times, so if you or your team are interested in this workshop but do not have the financial resources to register at these rates, please contact me to inquire about additional discounts.

PAYMENTS: All payments must be submitted at the time of registration and are non-refundable. Participants may arrive late, leave early, or skip sessions—doing so does not change the registration fees.

LEGAL AGREEMENTS: By registering, you are agreeing to hold Kevin Kumashiro Consulting harmless regarding liability, and also to affirm the indemnity of Kevin Kumashiro Consulting regarding intellectual property.