Administrator Workshops

Margot Enterprises provides unique workshops for school administrators. All of the workshops are written and lead by New York State certified teachers and administrators that have experience managing teachers. They use their education, experience, and knowledge to help administrators to grow and improve their own skills.

All of the workshops can be customized to meet the needs of an individual school or district. We are a New York State approved CTLE sponsor. We also have educational consultants that can work with the administrators to evaluate the areas of weakness to help select the appropriate workshops.

Call Margot Enterprises today to see how we can help you and your school improve the learning environment and school culture.

Brain-Compatible Learning

The administrators will learn how the brain works and how people learn. They will learn strategies to help their students improve their learning in school.

Introduction to Brain-Compatible Learning (3 CTLE Hours)

One of the main goals of teaching is for students to both learn and retain the content. Many teachers teach the material to the students, however, they might miss the connections among teaching, learning, and memory. Students must be able to remember what they are taught, in order to be able to use the information. This workshop will discuss how memories are formed and strategies to use to help students remember information.
Topics include:

The Brain
The Frontal Lobe
Neurons and Learning
Emotions
Rewards
Attention and Focusing
Q&A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

Memory

Memory and Learning (3 CTLE Hours)

A main goal of teaching is for the students to learn the content. Many teachers teach the material to the students. However, they might miss the connection between, teaching, learning, and memory. The students must remember what they are being taught to be able to remember it. The workshop will discuss how memories are formed and strategies to help the students be able to remember the information. Topics include:

What is memory?
How are memories formed?
How can we improve memory?
Sample Classroom Activities
Q & A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

Stress and Learning

Stress and Learning (1 CTLE Hour)

Everyone knows that stress impacts learning, but stress has positive and negative impacts on learning. The workshop will discuss the positive and negative impacts of stress on learning and memory. The workshop will also include strategies to decrease stress for the students and teachers. It will also include a guided meditation and breathing exercise as a way to decrease stress. Topics include:

What is stress?
How does stress impact learning?
What are some strategies to destress?
Q&A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

Mindset

The administrators will learn about the Growth Mindset and the False Growth Mindset. They will learn strategies that they can use to help develop a growth mindset throughout the school. This will include strategies to help the teachers, students, and parents.

Understanding the Growth Mindset (1 CTLE Hour)

The participants will learn about the Growth Mindset and the False Growth Mindset. They will learn strategies that they can use to help develop a growth mindset throughout the school or tutoring center. This will include strategies to help teachers, tutors, students, and parents. Participants will also be provided with different activities that they can use with the students to help them improve their mindset to improve their overall success. This workshop will be interactive and you will be able to ask questions. Topics include:

Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset
Classroom Culture
School Culture
False Growth Mindset
Q&A
Breakout sessions to share ideas and suggestions

Grit

The administrators will learn about Grit and how it impacts students. The administrators will learn strategies that they can use to help their teachers and students to improve their grit.

Does Grit Make A Difference for Students? (1 CTLE Hour)

Some students can have every opportunity to succeed and still struggle. Other students can succeed when they have everything working against them. Learn about Grit and how it impacts students in school. Can Grit impact a student? How much of an impact can it have? How can you help students to grow their grit? This workshop will be interactive and you can ask questions. Topics include:

What is grit?
How does grit impact students?
How to improve grit?
Q&A
Breakout sessions to share ideas and strategies

Leadership Styles and Strategies

There are many different leadership styles and strategies. While some people may have a preferred style, different styles can be useful in different situations. This will include an overview and strategies to help administrators become stronger leaders.

The Leader in You (1 CTLE Hour)

Do you want to be a stronger leader in your business, but don’t know where to begin? Leading isn’t always about giving direct instruction. There are many different leadership styles and strategies. While some people may have a preferred style, different styles can be useful in different situations. This will include an overview and strategies to help administrators and managers become stronger leaders.

Leadership Styles
Important Leadership Qualities
Leadership Strategies
Q&A
Breakout sessions to share ideas and suggestions

Leading in a Remote Setting (1 CTLE Hour)

Leading in a remote setting is more challenging than leading in person. It is important to keep the team motivated and engaged while still providing more support than before. Topics include:

Leadership Styles and Strategies
Building a virtual team
Virtual team building activities
Virtual communication strategies
Motivating a virtual team
Q&A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

Training

Training for Better Development (1 CTLE Hour)

One of the most important parts of providing professional development is the ability to write and deliver effective training programs. This workshop will cover a variety of activities and strategies to help administrators and managers to create better in-house workshops and programs. This workshop is interactive and you will be able to ask questions. Topics include:

Training Program Structures
Length and Frequency
Reflection
Monitoring
Q&A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

Motivational Strategies

Motivation is important for teachers and students. Sometimes it can be challenging to keep everyone motivated. This workshop will cover a variety of motivational strategies to try to reach each individual teacher and student.

Motivating Your Staff (1 CTLE Hour)

Everyone responds to motivation differently and are motivated by different techniques. Creating a good motivation plan that will reach multiple employees is important to keep everyone motivated and engaged at work. While many employers use monetary rewards to motivate employees, that does not work for everyone. This workshop will be live and interactive. Topics include:

Theories of Motivation
Job Characteristics Model
Applying Motivational Theories
Employee Involvement and Engagement
Employee Reward Programs
Q&A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

Communication Skills

Sometimes an administrator says one thing, but a teacher hears something else. Poor communication can create tension within the school and make it harder to hire and retain good teachers. The participants will work together to see if their communication skills and directions are as clear and they think. Additionally, they will learn strategies to improve their communication skills.

Effective Communication (1 CTLE Hour)

Sometime a supervisor says one thing, but an employee hears something else. Poor communication can create tension within the office and make it harder to get and retain good employees. The participants will work together to see if their communication skills and directions are as clear as they think. Additionally, they will learn strategies to improve their communication skills. Topics include:

Communication Styles
Types of Communication
The Importance of Follow Up Communication
Improving Communication Skills
Q&A
Breakout sessions to discuss and share ideas

School Culture

School culture plays a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience and overall development of students. It sets the tone for all the interactions that occur within school walls and extends to teaching practices, student behaviors, learning expectations, and the way staff and administrators interact. A positive school culture fosters a sense of belonging, promotes resilience, encourages engagement and active participation, and influences students’ motivation to learn. It is this culture that helps in nurturing students into well-rounded individuals who are not just academically proficient but also socially adept and emotionally balanced. Hence, cultivating a healthy and supportive school culture is critical to the success of students and the school as a whole.

Cultivating a Positive School Culture: A Comprehensive Workshop (3 CTLE Hours)

Join us for an enlightening workshop dedicated to creating and enhancing school culture! This program is designed for educators, administrators, and staff who are passionate about transforming their school environment into a more positive, engaging, and supportive space for all. By attending our workshop, you’ll gain practical insights and actionable strategies to drive positive change in your school. You’ll learn how to create a nurturing environment that promotes academic success, enhances social-emotional learning, and fosters a sense of belonging.

This workshop will cover:

Understanding the importance of a positive school culture
Strategies to improve student engagement and motivation
Techniques for fostering respect and inclusivity among students and staff
Tools for effective communication and conflict resolution

Distance Learning

How to Improve Your Online Presentation Skills (1 CTLE Hour)

Are you giving more presentations online? Do you want to improve your online presenting skills? Learn how to improve your online presentation and your online presenting skills. This workshop will be interactive and will demonstrate a variety of strategies that you can incorporate into your own presentations. Topics include:

Setting up your area.
Developing your presentation.
Participant engagement.
Additional tips and tricks.
Zoom etiquette
Q&A
Breakout sessions to share ideas