Leadership & Administration webinars
Leadership webinars address the work of principals, superintendents, and cabinet teams: strategic planning, change management, board relationships, and communicating decisions to a community. Sessions often bring sitting district leaders together to compare approaches candidly. Relevant to anyone stepping into or already holding a system-level role.
23 upcoming sessions · 2 in the archive
Upcoming sessions
- Sep 156:00 PM UTC
The K12 Adoption Advantage: Creating Procurement Confidence Through Scalable Systems
Winning education contracts doesn't begin with an RFP—it begins with thoughtful product strategy, strong partnerships, and a deep understanding of how districts make adoption decisions. Join three nationally respected education leaders for a candid discussion on how education organizations can build sustainable growth, strengthen market positioning, and improve long-term adoption success. Topics include how district purchasing expectations are evolving, why successful procurement begins long before an RFP, building products districts are ready to adopt, aligning innovation with market needs, scaling partnerships for sustainable growth, and emerging opportunities in international education.
EdGate60 min → - Sep 161:30 PM UTC
Hot Topics in School Law, Session 1: Title IX Regulations
Attorneys Michael Joyce and Craig Kowalski open this five-part series with a comprehensive review of the updated legal requirements for responding to reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault in schools under Title IX. The session focuses on the legal and procedural requirements of Title IX investigations, highlighting the key steps, effective methods, and best practices needed to ensure a thorough, fair, and impartial investigation process. Participants are automatically enrolled in all five sessions.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Sep 248:00 PM UTC
Session 8: MagicSchool for Admin and Instructional Coaches
Explore how MagicSchool supports school-wide success, with an ambassador showing administrators and instructional coaches how to use AI to support their whole team.
MagicSchool AI60 min → - Sep 301:30 PM UTC
Hot Topics in School Law, Session 2: Physical Restraint Regulatory Changes
A comprehensive review of recent changes to state and federal regulations governing the use of physical restraint in educational settings. The session examines legal definitions of restraint, updated procedural requirements, reporting obligations, and implications for staff training and student safety, and highlights best practices for compliance and practical guidance for legally sound intervention practices in schools.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Oct 17:00 PM UTC
Olympia School District: More Effective With Fewer People
Hear Marc Elliott, Chief Information Officer, discuss how Olympia School District is meeting the same workload with a smaller team and schoolOS. Presented by ACT & schoolOS.
schoolOS60 min → - Oct 59:00 PM UTC
EmpowerED Superintendents edLeader Panel: CoSN 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report
Presented by CoSN and AASA, sponsored by ClassLink. CoSN's Driving K-12 Innovation Project Director is joined in conversation with three superintendents as they share how the details in the 2026 CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Report manifest themselves in their school districts. Successful strategies for addressing the hurdles and leveraging the accelerators and enablers will be shared.
CoSN60 min → - Oct 67:00 PM UTC
Connect, Discuss, and Learn with COE - Pre-College Programs
A free virtual space for the TRIO community to connect with peers, discuss current challenges, and learn about current legislative and regulatory authority. Attendees get up-to-date information from Capitol Hill and the U.S. Department of Education and can share practices that work for them. This session is a membership benefit for COE members.
Council for Opportunity in Education90 min → - Oct 77:00 PM UTC
Connect, Discuss, and Learn with COE - College Programs
A free virtual space for the TRIO community to connect with peers, discuss current challenges, and learn about current legislative and regulatory authority to help run their programs. Attendees get up-to-date information from Capitol Hill and the U.S. Department of Education and have the chance to share helpful practices with colleagues across the country.
Council for Opportunity in Education90 min → - Oct 141:30 PM UTC
Hot Topics in School Law, Session 3: Navigating Bullying and Harassment
An overview of state and federal laws prohibiting bullying and discrimination in schools, including Section 504, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and state laws protecting individuals based on gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion. The presenter defines district legal obligations and potential liability, and shares practical strategies for thorough investigations and effective remedial measures. Title IX is covered separately in Session 1.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Oct 281:30 PM UTC
Hot Topics in School Law, Session 4: IDEA Eligibility From Identification to Determination
This session focuses on the timely identification of students who may have disabilities and require special education services, and the procedures used to determine eligibility. The presenter reviews the procedural and substantive requirements of IDEA, M.G.L. c. 71B, and Massachusetts special education regulations, and shares best practices for conducting thorough, reliable, and comprehensive eligibility determinations, including a review of significant BSEA decisions.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Nov 57:00 PM UTC
Project Managed, People Ignored: Why Change Fails
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. This session makes the case for embedding change management into every phase of project leadership. Participants learn to move beyond Gantt charts and vendor checklists by applying Kotter's 8-Step Change Model, Lichtman's Change Prediction Tool, and the SCARF model, and leave with tools to map readiness, frame change narratives, and lead initiatives that stick.
CoSN60 min → - Nov 197:00 PM UTC
Strategic Influence: Leading Innovation in Uncertain Times
Part of the Best of CoSN Webinar Series. Four nationally recognized education technology leaders share battle-tested strategies for navigating disruption, influencing district culture, and leading beyond your job title. Attendees explore how to build trust across silos, elevate team performance, and align technology to learning in a post-ESSER, AI-saturated era, grounded in the CoSN Framework of Essential Skills.
CoSN60 min → - Dec 92:30 PM UTC
Hot Topics in School Law, Session 5: Defending District Special Education Programs
The closing session reviews recent Bureau of Special Education Appeals decisions, focusing on best practices to strengthen a district's position in pending BSEA matters. The presenter emphasizes establishing a legally defensible position when making decisions about the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education in the least restrictive environment, and shares practical strategies to prepare for BSEA proceedings along with common pitfalls to avoid.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Jan 132:30 PM UTC
Finding Your Voice in Challenging Workplace Conversations Series, Session 1 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Jan 142:30 PM UTC
2027 Student Services Legal Updates Series, Session 1 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Jan 272:30 PM UTC
Finding Your Voice in Challenging Workplace Conversations Series, Session 2 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Jan 282:30 PM UTC
2027 Student Services Legal Updates Series, Session 2 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Feb 102:30 PM UTC
Finding Your Voice in Challenging Workplace Conversations Series, Session 3 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Feb 112:30 PM UTC
2027 Student Services Legal Updates Series, Session 3 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Feb 242:30 PM UTC
Finding Your Voice in Challenging Workplace Conversations Series, Session 4 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Feb 252:30 PM UTC
2027 Student Services Legal Updates Series, Session 4 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Mar 102:30 PM UTC
Finding Your Voice in Challenging Workplace Conversations Series, Session 5 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part series on finding your voice in challenging workplace conversations. The series helps educators and school leaders build the confidence and practical skills to navigate difficult conversations — with colleagues, teams, and families — with clarity, candor, and professionalism. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min → - Mar 112:30 PM UTC
2027 Student Services Legal Updates Series, Session 5 of 5
Part of Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth's five-part 2027 Student Services Legal Updates series. The series keeps school teams current on the latest legal developments affecting student services — special education, 504, student rights, discipline, and compliance obligations — with practical guidance for applying the law in schools. Free for MPY members and subscribers.
Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth120 min →
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