SUSTAIN YOURSELF. SUPPORT YOUR STAFF.
Fall 2026 K-12 Administrators Leading for Well-being Collaborative
The unique value of human leadership has never been clearer. Staff climate and culture sets the tone for classroom relationships and student success, so we are thrilled to announce an opportunity to enhance administrator well-being and in turn staff experience of their jobs.
Join fellow school principals for a proven leadership development program — now enhanced with Reflex AI simulations. Engage in real-time practice, get targeted feedback, and leave with well-being strategies you can use tomorrow. Fully funded by Google.org, with a stipend upon completion.
What You Will Gain
Through the program, you will:
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Strengthen your own well-being. This program is built around you, not just your role. Develop the leadership habits that research shows protect against burnout and sustain long-term effectiveness.
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Get a staff well-being report based on our educator-generated measure of well-being. Know what is working and what could be improved, before it becomes critical.
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Build skills that stick. Practice hard leadership conversations through real-time AI simulations that give immediate, personalized feedback.
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Develop your network. Connect with peers to exchange ideas and address persistent challenges.
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Get compensated for your time. Receive a $150 stipend following program completion.
"The collaboration with [Educators Thriving] and other school leaders throughout the state provides so much value to my life. Conversations create different angles and viewpoints for me to look through the lens of administration. Coaching and collaborating has been key. I have grown because of them and because of the practice through simulation. Valuable tool and training!"
- Principal participant, Summer 2026
Program Details at a Glance
In a cohort-based training, you'll engage in live, virtual sessions with interactive learning and practice in conversations that define responsive leadership. You will connect with fellow administrators, practice skills in real time, debrief learnings, and leave with strategies that work for you and your staff.
Session Dates
Session Time
Total live commitment
Format
Stipend
Cohort A
September 2, 9, & 16
9:30-11:30 a.m. EST
6 hours total
Live, virtual
$150 upon completion
Cohort B
September 15, 22, & 29
9:00-11:00 a.m. PST
6 hours total
Live, virtual
$150 upon completion
To earn the stipend, participants will:
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Attend all scheduled sessions
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Engage in simulation practice and feedback
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Support administration of an anonymous staff survey in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
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Complete short participant surveys
What principals have to say about Educators Thriving…
"The program is needed for all administrators and aspiring leaders. It gives you insight into the leader you are and would like to be."
"This entire series was extremely valuable. I learned a great deal from all sessions, and each one provided meaningful insights and practical strategies that I can apply in my work."
"This training session has truly helped me rethink and recalibrate some of my practices."
Questions? Email Laura.
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