April 24, 2022 (Principals Conference in Bend)
June 22, 2022 (COSA Conference in Seaside)

Participants will:

• Develop a shared consciousness of the role race and culture play in leading school districts
• Build capacity to explicitly and courageously lead for equity and in support of historically underserved students

Structure:

• Single Cohort of 30 Superintendents
• Two In-Person Sessions
  • April 24, 12:00-4:00 @ Principals Conference in Bend
  • June 22, 9:00-4:00 @ COSA Conference in Seaside
• Virtual Check-in before the first session and after session 1
  • Small group (five superintendents)
  • Affinity based (district size and geography)
  • Time to process issues, share experiences, discuss steps taken
• Access to facilitators via virtual contact throughout the workshop
• Participants are committing to the entire experience
• Exploring a second year option

Facilitators:

Matt Utterback

• Former superintendent of the North Clackamas School District
• Oversaw the building of a school district culture focused on equity and equitable outcomes for each student
• Currently serving as a coach/mentor to educational administrators

Jocelyn Bigay

• CEO and lead consultant of LMB Consulting, a boutique education consulting firm
• Professional development specialist focused on educational equity and organizational development
• 21 years’ experience as an educator, school administrator, and district leader