Education professionals must fill the multifaceted roles of compliance manager, instructional leader,
and program developer. The requisite soft skills and creative demands of this forward-facing role
underscore the imperative nature of self-reflection and personal awareness that is only accompanied
by adequate self-care. The practice of self-care is an after-thought for many educators and leaders
as it may seem superfluous, optional, and inconvenient. This administrative academy is designed to
underscore the critical importance of self-care for educational leaders. This administrative academy
will connect self-care to the Illinois Performance Standards for School Leaders in order to create a
culture that supports the effective effort.
Objectives :

• Gather current personal data to assess the impact of self-care practices on professional
  outcomes.
• Reframe self-care as an investment in productivity and effective leadership.
• Understand the neuroscience and other peer-reviewed research that supports the need to
  understand self-care as part of trauma compassion leadership.
• Identify self-care practices and their direct impact on participant’s current performance and wellbeing.
• Practice self-care exercises using both digital and non-digital tools.
• Develop an action plan to implement practical strategies for daily self-care to support participants on ongoing well-being both personally and professionally.

Presenters: 

Evisha Ford

• Dr. Evisha Ford has a passion for serving marginalized youth which began at an
  early age. From providing therapeutic intervention for inner-city homeless youth,
  serving as a public education special education administrator, and founding and
  operating the iCanDreamCenter which addresses the recreational, emotional, and
  post-secondary needs of youth with disabilities, she believes education is the
  the cornerstone to ensuring all students have the chance to succeed.

Stacey Gonzales

• Dr. Stacey Gonzales believes educators can create meaningful social connections
  and emotionally supportive spaces both online and in-person. She began her
  career as an English teacher with a passion for designing meaningful learning
  experiences. She currently serves as a public high school curriculum director and
  educational consultant who is dedicated to inspiring others to develop authentic
  personal and professional relationships built on a strong foundation of trust.

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