2021-22 Wally Zastrow Leadership Academy
This six session academy will provide practical leadership skills as you sit at the education table in your district as well as in your career.
Participant Expectations:
Participants are expected to attend all academy sessions and complete assignments provided at each. Participants will also be expected to complete a leadership development goal and a school improvement project for their home district.
Discussion of what kind of school improvement project and how to manage it will take place at each session. Participants will write up their results in a simple format and present it prior to graduation.
Participants are expected to adhere to WASBO's COVID-19 Safeguards.
"It impacts more than just your work environment. It impacts your entire life." 2020-21 Graduates Reflect on Experience
What's Included?
The Wally Zastrow 2021-22 Leadership Academy is $1,950. Price of these six, two-day Academy sessions includes:
- Visit www.wasbo.com/leadership to review the curriculum and learning objectives
- Coaching/Support from Academy faculty
- Networking through online tools
- Leadership Assessment
- Emotional Intelligence Assessment
- True Colors Communication Style Assessment
- Noon meal each day
Who are the instructors?
When & where will the Academy be offered?:
Session I: Taking Your Leadership Pulse
October 21-22, 2021 • Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
10AM - 5 PM on Day One, 8 AM - 3 PM on Day Two
Session II: The Leader as an Innovator
November 4-5, 2021 • Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
10 AM - 5 PM on Day One, 8 AM - 3 PM on Day Two
Session III: The Leader as a Communicator
December 8-9, 2021• Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
10 AM - 5 PM on Day One, 8 AM - 3 PM on Day Two
Session IV: Building High Performance Teams
February 9-10, 2022 • Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
10 AM - 5 PM on Day One, 8 AM - 3 PM on Day Two
Session V: The Leader as a Change Agent
March 10-11, 2022 • Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
10 AM - 5 PM on Day One, 8 AM - 3 PM on Day Two
Session VI: Focus on the Future
April 26-27, 2022 • Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
10 AM - 5 PM on Day One, 8 AM - 3 PM on Day Two
The Leadership Academy will end with a Graduation Ceremony, slated for the 2022 WASBO Spring Conference, May 19-20, 2022, in the Wisconsin Dells.
Who should attend?
All WASBO District Professionals from all job titles including Business Managers, Facilities Directors, Bookkeepers and Custodians.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in the profession;
- Must have input or decision-making authority for strategic decisions involving the school district
- Need or want talking points to describe the Academy - Leadership Talking Points
Getting Enrolled is Easy!
- Written supervisory approval to participate in all six Academy sessions - Sample Letter of Support; a copy of the letter of support from your supervisor may be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to:
WASBO
Attn: Jeanne Deimund
4797 Hayes Road, Ste 202
Madison, WI 53704
- Complete two essay questions at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021-22LeadershipEssays. These are required as part of the registration process.
- Registration will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to social distance a limited number of participants will be accepted, be sure to register quickly to guarantee your spot. Full payment must be received by November 24.
- Make your hotel room reservations.