January 11 - 14, 2026
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
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Stay Calm, Stay Connected: Navigate Difficult Conversations with Adults

January 13, 2026
W232B
District Leaders
Keep your cool when the heat is on! So much of our job success depends on the strength of our communication. This course will sharpen your communication skills, provide you with tools to manage difficult discussions, and equip you to navigate even the toughest conversations with confidence. Together, we will explore how to stay calm and help others catch that calm when tensions rise, de-escalate potentially explosive situations, prevent conflicts from escalating in the first place, and strengthen relationships and foster connections in divisive times

Learn practical and essential strategies today that you can use tomorrow—immediately improving your communication and leadership skills!
Speakers
Erika Bare, Superintendent & Author - South Umpqua School District

Access Type

All-Access or Session+ Registration Permitted (Pre-registration required.)

Session Type

Workshops

Topic

Leadership

Level

PK-12

Curriculum Area

Leadership