550-482 Dean of Students Summit

About: At this summit, Deans will have an opportunity to explore learning specific to their role and needs by selecting a focus area related to a problem of practice and collaborating with others around that focus and problem of practice.  These collaborative groups will then share their learning and create action plans to address their problems of practice that incorporate their new learning/thinking. We will also spend time exploring well-being and how to take care of self in a demanding, high-stress role.

Schedule:

• August 6, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Price:  $200, lunch included 

Location: TBD

Content Questions: Jaren Bailey (jaren.bailey@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

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About the Presenter:

Jaren Bailey’s journey began in 2001 as a middle school Literacy (ELA) teacher in Bronx, New York. Over the next 16 years, she taught both middle and high school in Milwaukee and Verona, WI.  Following her teaching career, she ventured into Instructional Coaching where she enjoyed connecting with teachers about their instructional practices, and leading her school’s transition to proficiency-based grading, and curriculum renewal work. She also had the privilege of  leading professional learning for Instructional Coaches, AVID Coordinators and teachers, and district leaders in the Madison Metropolitan School district.  Most recently, Jaren was the Director of the Dane County New Teacher Project where she led professional learning for  Instructional Coaches, Mentors, new educators, and school leaders across a 14 district consortium of schools. Regardless of location and job title, Jaren has remained committed to working toward more equitable outcomes for students and to reaching the students who often feel out of place in schools.  Jaren continues to find joy in engaging with adult learners, partnering to explore thinking, try new ideas, and reflect on professional practice that will ultimately pave the way for better student outcomes for all.

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