Legacy Traditional Schools

PowerSchooling with Purpose
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix) | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Red Bird K, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Chris Lim
Maximize the power of PowerSchool to better support your schools. This session highlights best practices for state compliance and ad hoc reporting, helping you navigate the system with confidence. Learn practical tips, improve accuracy, and streamline your processes to deliver timely, reliable data that schools depend on.

Using AI for FP&A Workflows
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Quail E, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Sabrina Silver
Unlock the potential of AI to streamline your daily work. This session introduces powerful AI tools, practical prompting strategies, and ready-to-use prompts for common workflows. Learn how to get better results, save time, and integrate AI effectively into your role with simple, actionable techniques you can start using immediately.

Laws of Communication: Building Trust Through Every Interaction
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Quail D, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Miguel Descoto and Brian Holmes
Great service starts with great communication. This session explores how clear, intentional communication builds trust, strengthens partnerships, and elevates the value you deliver to schools. Learn practical, experience-based strategies to connect with different audiences, meet client needs effectively, and turn everyday interactions into lasting, impactful relationships.

Influence Without Authority: Building Alignment and Moving Work Forward
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Quail F, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Adriana Rodriguez and AJ Ellis
Influence without authority and move work forward with confidence. This session equips you with practical strategies to build alignment, navigate cross-team collaboration, and engage stakeholders effectively. Learn a simple framework to understand priorities, find shared goals, and lead conversations that drive progress across teams and initiatives.

Team Culture & Communication Building Techniques + Tips
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Red Bird J, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Chad Kobold and Nicole Kirkley
Build a stronger team culture where accountability and empathy go hand in hand. In this interactive session, learn how to set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and address challenges while maintaining trust and collaboration. Walk away with practical tools to foster open communication, shared responsibility, and a team environment where both people and performance thrive.

No Title Required: The Art of Leading Anyway
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Red Bird L, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Alex Henderson and Stephanie Martinez
Think you need a title to lead? Think again. This session empowers individual contributors to step up, build trust, and drive change from any role. Learn practical strategies to gain buy-in, navigate resistance, and lead conversations with confidence, helping you make a meaningful impact across your team and organization.

Focusing on What Matters Most in Work and Life
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Road Runner A, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Corey Kennedy
Most of us have more tasks, projects, responsibilities, and expectations on our plates than we can realistically accomplish. We bounce from priority to priority trying to keep all the balls in the air, while the prospect of feeling fully “caught up” seems increasingly out of reach.
The bad news: this session won’t solve all your problems.
The good news: it will explore practical ways to navigate the demands of work and life with greater clarity, intentionality, and focus.
The goal is for participants to leave the session feeling lighter and more optimistic than when they walked in.

Moments That Matter: How Small Interactions Shape the Client Experience
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Road Runner B, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Heather Eyerman and Natalie SimonGreat client relationships aren’t built in big moments—they’re shaped in everyday interactions. In this engaging session, discover how communication, responsiveness, and follow-through impact trust and satisfaction. Learn practical strategies to set expectations, lead meetings, and handle challenges with confidence, elevating every interaction and strengthening partnerships across your role.

Professional Playground: From Coursework to Workplace
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Road Runner C, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Jesse Crandall
Your training has more impact than you think. This session explores how academic and professional foundations translate into powerful workplace skills—even beyond your original field. Through real examples and reflection, discover how to repurpose your expertise to solve challenges, expand your impact, and view your role as a dynamic professional playground.

Make Your Work Easier with Asana: From Basics to Automation
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Quail D, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Jenny Given
Join us in person for a fun and hands-on session where you’ll learn how to make your daily grind smoother using Asana. We’ll start with the basics and quickly move into cool automation tricks that save you tons of time. Perfect for anyone wanting to boost productivity without the stress. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and transform the way you work!

Process and Data Analysis Using AI
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Quail E, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Cora Howell and Autumn Barber
Turn data into decisions that matter. This session helps you move beyond dashboards to uncover real insights, avoid misleading averages, and identify root causes. Learn a clear framework to transform questions into actionable strategies, craft compelling data stories, and drive smarter decisions that make a measurable impact across your organization.

Designing Better Presentations: Canva & PowerPoint Made Simple
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Quail F, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Stephanie Krebs and Miranda Barnes
Design presentations that actually engage your audience. In this hands-on session, learn how to create clear, visually compelling slides using Canva and PowerPoint. Explore practical design principles, experiment with real examples, and walk away with tools and strategies to elevate your presentations and communicate your message with confidence and impact.

Funding Equity Between States: AZ, CA, CO, GA, NV, NM, PA, TN
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Red Bird J, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Accounting and Finance Team Member Panel
Explore the complex landscape of K–12 funding across the country. This session brings together state experts to unpack key differences in funding formulas, highlight regional challenges and advantages, and share insights for charter leaders. Gain a clearer understanding of how funding shapes strategy and decision-making across multiple states.

The Perfect Status Update: Turning Stakeholder Communication into Alignment
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Road Runner B, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Easton Orsino
Turn status updates into a strategic advantage. This session shows how to craft clear, impactful updates that reduce confusion, highlight risks, and drive decisions. Learn to tailor communication for different audiences and shift from activity to impact, using a practical framework you can immediately apply to your daily work.

Designing Engagement: Building Teams People Want to Join
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Red Bird L, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Amanda Buda
Build a culture where engagement drives performance. In this panel session, hear real examples of how intentional leadership practices foster trust, transparency, and collaboration. Learn how strategies like skip-level conversations and stakeholder summits create stronger connections, elevate staff voice, and lead to more engaged, high-performing teams.

State Reporting That Matters: Accuracy, Compliance, and Impact
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Road Runner A, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: Christine Cornelius
State data reporting plays a critical role in ensuring schools maintain accurate student data within state data warehouses, directly impacting funding and revenue collection. This session will provide participants with an overview of what state data reporting is, why it matters, and how inaccurate reporting can create financial and operational challenges for schools. Attendees will also learn practical ways to use Asana to track reporting deadlines, improve accountability, and streamline processes.
The session will include best practices for client communication, process documentation, and building scalable systems that support onboarding new staff members or expanding into new states. Participants will leave with foundational knowledge of state data reporting and actionable strategies they can apply in their own roles.

Belonging in the Workplace
2026-06-16 15:15 - 16:15 | Talking Stick Resort Hotel – Conference Room Road Runner C, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85256, US
Presented by: DEI Committee
Create a workplace where people truly belong. In this interactive session, explore how everyday actions, team norms, and leadership behaviors shape whether individuals feel seen and valued. Reflect on real experiences, identify barriers, and learn practical strategies to build a culture of connection, curiosity, and belonging across your organization.
