From Vision to Reality 2.0: Developing Detailed Action Plans for Independent School Change
July 16 - July 17
$550 – $620
This workshop at Miss Porter’s School is designed for school leaders who have attended From Vision to Reality 1.0 or who feel they already have a clear vision for change and are ready to begin working on detailed action plans. This second-level workshop is designed for school leaders who are ready to move beyond vision and inspiration to the hard work of planning and executing bold changes in their schools. Having explored the challenges and opportunities of progressive school transformation in From Vision to Reality 1.0, participants in this workshop will shift their focus from ideas to implementation, developing detailed, customized action plans for school change.
Participants will engage in a highly interactive experience, working through the complexities of turning ambitious educational goals into concrete, actionable steps. Through guided planning sessions, peer collaboration, and expert coaching, school leaders will design road maps tailored to their school’s unique culture, constraints, and opportunities. This workshop will center on:
1) Structuring a multi-year implementation plan that ensures meaningful and sustainable change.
2) Anticipating and overcoming resistance from key constituencies, including faculty, families, and trustees.
3) Aligning school messaging, admissions priorities, and external partnerships to support transformation.
4) Identifying and leveraging key early wins to build momentum and secure long-term success.
Rather than a traditional conference format, this workshop will function as a working session, with participants dedicating significant time to developing actionable strategies and receiving feedback from peers and experienced school change leaders. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave not just with ideas, but with a tangible, detailed plan for implementing change in their schools.
Those attending with a team from their school will have the added advantage of collaborative planning, ensuring greater alignment and buy-in from the start.
