Leading for Collective Efficacy
Empowering Leadership: Driving Instructional Excellence for Collective Teacher Efficacy
February 25, 2025
DATE
February 25, 2025
TIME
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
CENTRAL Time
LOCATION
Session takes place on Zoom
This interactive session bridges the gap between research and practice, empowering principals to lead with confidence and create a lasting impact on teacher effectiveness and student success. Participants will learn about the powerful connection between principal leadership and collective teacher efficacy, exploring how this relationship drives student achievement. Through the examination of evidence-based practices, school leaders will unpack four key sources of collective efficacy and identify specific leadership strategies that enhance teacher collaboration and instructional excellence.
Jenni Donohoo
Dr. Jenni Donohoo is a five-time best-selling author and professional learning facilitator with more than 25 years’ experience in leading school change. Jenni works in school divisions across the globe supporting high-quality professional learning designed to improve outcomes for all students. As the Director of the Jenni Donohoo Center for Collective Efficacy, Jenni has been recognized internationally as an educational thought leader. She has a PhD in Educational Studies and Supervisory Officer Qualifications and has taught in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools.
Don Smith
Don Smith has 20 years of professional experience in public schools. Don previously served as the Director of Teaching and Learning for the Winneconne Community School District, in Wisconsin. Prior to that, Don was the Director of Teaching and Learning in the School District of Waupaca. Don also served as the Principal at Fond du Lac STEM Academy and Fond du Lac STEM Institute, as well as the District Assessment Coordinator for the Fond du Lac Area School District (WI). Don continually leads professional development sessions centered on research based practices in instruction, assessment and grading. In 2022, Don began working full time with FIRST Educational Resources.
