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Destination High Performance Continuous Improvement 2022

DESTINATION HIGH PERFORMANCE

A CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SHOWCASE

Virtual Event | March 8-9, 2022
Tickets: $150

Experience Continuous Improvement Tools and Tactics Throughout the System and Classroom Level.

Join us virtually for an inside look at improvement journeys from academic leaders, operational leaders and teachers across various districts focused on the successful implementation of continuous improvement practices from the district to the classroom.


Two ways to experience the event:
 

Virtual (Live)

Join virtually on March 8 and 9 to attend live sessions, plus opportunities to network and join the conversation.

 

On Demand

Have a conflict or previous commitment? All registrants will receive on-demand access to all session recordings following the event.

Agenda

MAR 8

TUESDAY

*All sessions are in Central time.
9:30-10 A.M.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
10-10:15 A.M.
WELCOME TO DHP CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Setting the Stage
Robin Largue
 | Leader Coach
Studer Education

 

10:15-10:45 A.M. Getting Culture Right to Begin the Improvement Journey
Janet Pilcher
 | Managing Director
Studer Education
10:45-11:15 A.M.
VIEW FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Systems to Classrooms or Classrooms to Systems?
Corey Golla | Superintendent
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

11:15-11:30 A.M.
VIEW FROM THE BOARD

Role of the Board in the Continuous Improvement Journey
Faith Vanderhorst
 | Board Chair 
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

11:30-11:45 A.M.
STRETCH BREAK
11:45 A.M.-12:25 P.M.
VIEW FROM A PRINCIPAL

Connecting Culture to Improvement

Why is it important for leaders to build relationships with their teams to create the culture of improvement?

 

Tina Posnanski | Principal
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

 

Sue Lee | Improvement and Learning Specialist
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

12:25-1:15 P.M.
VIEW FROM DISTRICT SERVICE DEPARTMENTS

What Does Improvement Look Like in Our Department?

Rick Fechter | Director of Facilities
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
 

Michael Waer | Executive Director of Operations
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Gina DeCoste | Executive Director of Programs and Instruction
Litchfield Elementary School District #79, Arizona

 

Melissa Matarazzo | Principal and Leader Coach
Studer Education

1:15-1:25 P.M.
STRETCH BREAK
1:25-2:10 P.M.
VIEW FROM CABINET LEADERS

Systems Improvement Never Stops

Key must have's for systems improvement (Stoplight Report, Scorecard and other process improvement tools)

 

Casey Blochowiak | Director of Curriculum and Learning
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Suzy Thomas | Director of Quality and Analytics
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

2:10-2:20 P.M.
CLOSING AND EVALUATION

Connecting the Dots
Robin Largue
 | Leader Coach
Studer Education

 

MAR 9

WEDNESDAY

*All sessions are in Central time.

9:30-10 A.M.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
10-10:30 A.M.
WELCOME BACK AND CONNECTING TO DAY 1

Continuous Improvement is a Process
Pat Greco
 | Senior Director of Thought Leadership
Studer Education

10:30-11 A.M.
VIEW FROM AN IMPROVEMENT COACH

What Does PDSA Look Like? PDSA in the Classroom

Sue Lee | Improvement and Learning Specialist
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

11-11:35 A.M.
VIEW FROM SUPERINTENDENTS

Starting Your Journey to Improvement

Superintendents will share their leadership teams’ early learning as they move from system to school to classroom improvement. Leaders will reflect on early adjustments and successes along the way.

 

Corey Golla | Superintendent
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

 

Jennifer Lowery | Superintendent
Tea Area School District, South Dakota

 

Ryan Carpenter | Superintendent
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Gayle Juneau-Butler | Leader Coach
Studer Education

11:35-11:45 A.M.
STRETCH BREAK
11:45 A.M.-12:30 P.M.
VIEW FROM PRINCIPALS 

School and Classroom Improvement in Action

Principals share highlights from their school's improvement journey, including how they empower staff to solve problems, track progress and engage students. 

 

Jennifer Behrman | Principal
River Mill Elementary School, Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Angela Bush | Principal
Erwin Middle School, Jefferson County Schools, Alabama

 

Kathy Oropallo | Leader Coach
Studer Education

12:30-1:15 P.M.
VIEW FROM INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES

One Step at a Time: Coaching Improvement=Shifting Mindsets and Practices

Coaches share their reflections on structure, relationships and culture with the implementation of school and classroom improvement.

 

Lindsey Fullenwider | K-5 Instructional Coach
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Kate Dean | High School Instructional Coach
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Ryan Decker | Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Coach Lead
Tea Area School District, South Dakota

 

Sue Lee | Improvement and Learning Specialist
School District of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

1:15-1:30 P.M.
STRETCH BREAK
1:30-2 P.M.
VIEW FROM THE CLASSROOM

Teacher Stories From the Classroom

Teachers share how continuous improvement shifted their thinking and instructional practices as they engage students in setting goals and tracking progress.

 

Maria Warren | Math Teacher
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Patty Chesla | Math Teacher
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Elizabeth Warren | Math Teacher
Estacada School District, Oregon

 

Brooke Duncan | Fifth Grade Teacher
Tea Area School District, South Dakota

 

Amy Fowler | Leader Coach
Studer Education

2-2:25 P.M.
CLOSING AND EVALUATION

Where Will You Go Next?
Pat Greco | Senior Director of Thought Leadership
Studer Education

 

FEATURED SPEAKERS