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Build Ownership, Not Buy-In: Empowering School Teams for the Hard Work of Change

Eric Sheninger
with Eric Sheninger Helping school teams build ownership, accountability, and lasting capacity for change.

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About this cohort

A cohort with Eric Sheninger on building a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation that drives lasting change in K-12 schools.

This learning experience is being considered for a future RocketPD offering. The core content, practical outcomes, and expert guidance are available to explore now.

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Superintendents Lead district-wide change initiatives with a culture of ownership. Assistant Superintendents Support sustainable change across schools and departments. Principals Build school-level accountability and staff empowerment. Assistant Principals Develop the leadership skills to guide teams through complex change. Instructional Leaders Foster collaborative, innovative cultures for lasting improvement. Department Heads Build ownership within your team for sustainable program success.

What you can learn

Practical outcomes to explore.

01

A personalized change-management toolkit

Lead through challenges and obstacles with confidence using a diverse set of strategies and tools.

02

A culture of ownership and accountability

Build engagement and shared responsibility within and among your school team.

03

Skills to champion student-centered learning

Lead instructional practices that put learner needs at the center of every decision.

04

Capacity for continuous improvement

Sustain meaningful, measurable success through reflective practices and adaptive strategies.

Planned Learning Experience

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Topics and sequence may be refined before a future offering is announced.
  1. 1

    Leveraging a Swiss Army Knife Approach to Change

    Explore the concept of adaptability and versatility in navigating change to build ownership. Develop your change management toolkit, create a culture of adaptability and agility, and conduct a change management tool audit to assess and refine existing initiatives.

  2. 2

    Charting a Course to Ownership

    Get practical strategies and tools to empower individuals and teams to take ownership of their goals. Apply the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize effectively, master clear communication and consistent branding, and use SWOT analysis to enable informed ownership of strategic goals.

  3. 3

    Evolving into a Pedagogical Leader: Part 1

    Acquire the knowledge, skills, and strategies to effectively lead instructional practices and inspire student growth. Articulate your core beliefs about teaching and learning, develop a culture of collaboration and innovation, and champion student-centered learning.

  4. 4

    Evolving into a Pedagogical Leader: Part 2

    Delve into the practical application of pedagogical leadership principles. Collect and analyze data to inform pedagogy, develop strong observational feedback skills, and embrace continuous professional growth.

  5. 5

    Cycle of Continuous Improvement

    Apply a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to refine planning, implementation, evaluation, and growth processes. Learn to plan strategically with standards-based goals, evaluate using data-driven insights, and commit to adaptive strategies that drive sustained success.

Eric Sheninger

Your Instructor

Eric Sheninger

Helping school teams build ownership, accountability, and lasting capacity for change.

Eric Sheninger helps school leaders move beyond buy-in and build true ownership for complex change. His work gives leaders practical tools for launching initiatives, strengthening accountability, and creating the conditions for sustainable improvement.

School Leadership Change Management Instructional Leadership Innovation

What to expect

A practical, expert-led learning experience

Expert-led exploration of the cohort topic

Practical strategies connected to the published curriculum

Opportunities to learn alongside education peers

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Testimonials

What educators say about learning with Eric Sheninger.

Eric Sheninger has been a key asset throughout my administrative career in my efforts to build capacity and restructure my organizational practice through the latest pedagogical methods. His work has helped improve my teachers' abilities and student achievement across the nation in urban and suburban districts.

Eric Crespo Superintendent, Weehawken Township School District, NJ

I have worked with Eric in different capacities since 2016, and he has a unique ability to both support and push administrators and teachers. In each situation, he has tailored his approach to the needs of the district and the practitioners and, while always keeping the focus on what is best for children.

Dr. Dave Moyer Superintendent, Northport-East Northport Unified School District, NY

Eric is an innovative, out-of-the-box thinker with a mission to disrupt and improve the education system. He is a passionate partner who takes pride in forming relationships with his schools and personalizes the coaching experience based on your needs.

Nick Slaugh Principal, Quest Academy Junior High School, West Haven, UT

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