Unable to attend Symposium? You can still attend Pre-Conference

Pre-conference workshops are also available to educators not attending Symposium. If you are looking for a day of great Professional Development look no further than a Symposium Pre-Conference workshop.

Trust & Inspire®

July 23, 2025  |  Chicago, IL  |  8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  |  Lunch Included

A Trust & Inspire leader brings out the best in those they lead, as a matter of course. They model authentic, inclusive behavior with humility and courage. They’re not only trustworthy, they’re trusting, and their people deliver on that trust. They inspire others to willingly give their hearts and minds, not just to work, but to contribute meaningfully to something that matters, alongside leaders to whom they matter. People don’t just want to be motivated, they want to be inspired. Contrary to what most people believe, inspiring others is a learnable skill.

Teacher Believed in Me®

Jan 27, 2026  |  Phoenix, AZ  |  8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  |  Lunch Included

Through this professional development experience, educators ignite or re-ignite their
passions for making a difference in students’ lives through actionable, evidence-based practices that:

• Building connections with students.
• Teach meaningful life lessons that resonate beyond the classroom.
• Inspire students to discover and develop their unique strengths.
• Entrust students with responsibilities that build self-worth.
• Support students with empathy and optimism when they face challenges.
• Empower students to take ownership of their learning and growth.
• Provide correction and feedback in positive, constructive ways.

Together, these practices equip educators not only to elevate student achievement but to profoundly shape lives. Participants will leave energized, empowered, and equipped to lead a classroom culture where every student is seen, valued, and inspired to thrive—both now and in the future.

The 4 Disciplines of Execution®

Jan 27, 2026  |  Phoenix, AZ  |  8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  |  Lunch Included

You will not want to miss FranklinCovey’s session, The 4 Disciplines of Execution, the most powerful methodology available today for creating laser-focused action to improve academic achievement. No matter how effective your current methods, applying these disciplines will take the performance of your district or school to a new level. This program helps leaders:

1. Identify and execute their highest academic priorities by focusing on the “wildly important” goals and current gaps
2. Act on the day to day strategies used in the classroom and by students (known as lead indicators) to predict success
3. Keep compelling scoreboards that track the use of those strategies
4. Learn and apply a team accountability process to engage the team in accomplishing the wildly important goals. Identify new and better behaviors needed to achieve each goal, and then translate them into weekly and daily tasks.

The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership®

Feb 25, 2026  |  Dallas, TX  |  8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  |  Lunch Included

Even in the most turbulent times, there are four leadership roles that are highly predictive of success. We call these leadership roles essential because as leaders consciously lead themselves and their teams in alignment with these roles, they lay the foundation for effective leadership.

• Inspire Trust – Trust starts with a leader’s own character and competence- the credibility that allows leaders to intentionally build a culture of trust.
• Create Vision – Effective leaders create a shared vision and strategy and communicate it so powerfully that others join them on the journey.
• Execute Strategy – Leaders must not only think big, but also execute their vision and strategy all the way through to completion with and through others.
• Coach Potential – Effective leaders develop the leadership potential in others and improve performance through consistent feedback and coaching.

The 4 Essential Roles develops leaders who can master these skills consistently within FranklinCovey’s unique framework that focuses on developing leadership roles

Trust & Inspire®

Feb 25, 2026  |  Dallas, TX  |  8:30 AM – 3:00 PM  |  Lunch Included

A Trust & Inspire leader brings out the best in those they lead, as a matter of course. They model authentic, inclusive behavior with humility and courage. They’re not only trustworthy, they’re trusting, and their people deliver on that trust. They inspire others to willingly give their hearts and minds, not just to work, but to contribute meaningfully to something that matters, alongside leaders to whom they matter. People don’t just want to be motivated, they want to be inspired. Contrary to what most people believe, inspiring others is a learnable skill.