uLead2025 - The Summit of Educational Leadership

Observations don't have to be dreaded. They can lead to what John Hattie and Michael Fullan say TBO is, "Collective teacher efficacy in action," and, "One of the biggest gains to improving teaching and learning that exists; it shows us what a culture of trust is." This session introduces TBO and its strengths based, pedagogically focused approach to teacher observation—digging into culture and the "How's" of using observations to nurture a supportive environment where teachers feel inspired and valued. During this highly interactive workshop anchored in the core tenets of Trust-Based Observations, Craig, and the audience will discuss, explore and learn how to use observations to create a culture of trust that improves teaching, learning and retention.

In Saskatchewan, principals are valued members of the STF. As such, they have a unique leadership position during the bargaining cycle. Our last round proved to be contentious and job action was designed to create purposeful chaos, which caused principals to both lead the operations of their schools and to facilitate the advocacy of members. We will tell the story from the perspective of labour relations support, provincial executive member and principal, sharing battle scars and lessons learned. 306-260-3921

Join us for a dynamic session that explores how we helped 29 school leaders thrive in the post-COVID era by building a collaborative, resilient, and purpose-driven catchment. Through a blend of storytelling, humor, and practical strategies, we'll highlight the shift from individual survival to collective growth. Participants will gain insights into fostering a culture of co-constructed leadership, while reflecting on their own leadership challenges and opportunities. We will dive into strategic collaboration, examining how to bring diverse voices together at the right moments for maximum impact. The session will also cover adaptive leadership, focusing on shared values and the critical role of asking the right questions to drive meaningful change.

Leading adult learning in times of complexity can be both a challenge and opportunity for schools, professional organizations, school systems and higher ed. This interactive session invites participants to discuss how we can cultivate a culture of continuous learning and collaboration by leading adult learning within complex K-12 school environments.While professional collaboration, development and learning are integral to school improvement and innovation, participants will be challenged to reflect on how we can design more meaningful, continuous learning opportunities for adult learners and move from a culture of professional collaboration to one of collaborative professionalism.

Using the latest PBIS research and strategies the staff of Donald Fraser Memorial School strive to create a safe, respectful and fun learning environment. This session will introduce attendees to the schoolwide strategies we use to not only have high academic achievement goals but also low behavioural incidents. Attendees will learn about our family engagement strategies, PBIS schoolwide behaviour matrix, and celebrating student success. The session will also give tips on how to make your school a fun place for students to learn and staff to work!

The number one LQS, SLQS and TQS is Fostering and building Effective Relationships. Yes, but how? Is it hard to foster effective relationships sometimes? Why? In this session, Leaders of learning will unpack practical and immediate applicable skills and strategies that will positively impact our relationships, and instantly create rapport with our colleagues. It is important to remember that people have different behaviour styles, but within these differences, we all have strengths. Therefore, we need to capitalize on these strengths, and adjust our message to increase our daily effectiveness. In this session, based on the platinum rule (treat people the way they want to be treated), leaders of learning with explore how to create a quicker, deeper, and longer lasting rapport with others.

"No organisation can function beyond the capacity of its leadership team" – a challenge that drives me every day. This session explores how leadership unleashes potential and outlines actions school leaders can take to grow confidence and capacity in both new and existing leaders. Drawing on over two decades of experience, I share practical strategies to create the conditions that build leadership capability and shift the dial within schools. A key component includes culturally responsive approaches to meaningfully connect with Indigenous communities, ensuring leadership practices honour and integrate Indigenous perspectives. Mixed with a good dose of humour, this session equips leaders with tools to build cultures of collaboration, confidence, and continuous improvement, inspiring inclusive and culturally grounded leadership.