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January 31, 2025
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
East Baton Rouge Parish Library River Center Branch
Unlock the power of potential at The EmpowerED Community: Strength-Based Education Summit, brought to you by the LSU Leadership Development Institute and Baton Rouge Parents Magazine a division of Family Resource Group Inc. This is your chance to be part of a transformative experience designed to inspire educators, administrators, parents, and community leaders alike!
Explore innovative strengths-based education strategies designed to elevate school culture, boost student performance, and inspire community-wide empowerment. You'll gain exclusive insights into the CliftonStrengths® Assessment, a dynamic tool that reveals individual talents and strengths, helping you cultivate a thriving culture of strengths in your schools and neighborhoods.
Join us for an unforgettable day of inspiration and collaboration—let’s transform education together!
Sponsors
We want to thank to our sponsors; this event wouldn't be possible without them.
What to Expect?
The summit will feature a series of dynamic sessions, including lunch panel with current Strong Schools, Strong Communities partners plus in-depth exploration of your very own CliftonStrengths® Top 5 report. The CliftonStrengths® assessment tool is designed to identify individuals' unique talents and strengths. Widely used in leadership development, it helps individuals and teams focus on their strengths to drive personal and professional success. Attendees will also benefit from networking opportunities designed to provide practical tools for implementing these strengths-based leadership development approaches in schools and communities.
Keynote Speaker: Robin Burrow
Robin Burrow, a passionate advocate for education and community development, works to inspire positive change through leadership, mentorship, and initiatives that support student success and strengthen local communities.
‘Strong Schools, Strong Communities Initiative’ Lunch Panel
Gain insights from educators and administrators who have successfully implemented strengths-based initiatives using the CliftonStrengths® Assessment. Learn how identifying and leveraging individual strengths has transformed school cultures and empowered communities to thrive.
Interactive Workshops
Hands-on sessions where workshop leaders will guide you through understanding your CliftonStrengths® Assessment results, helping you recognize your own strengths and how to apply them effectively. You’ll also learn how these strengths-based strategies can be used to inspire and empower others in your school or community, fostering a more positive and productive environment.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers who have successfully applied the CliftonStrengths® Assessment in their schools and communities. Exchange ideas, share experiences, and build lasting partnerships with others who have seen positive transformations through strengths-based approaches, enhancing both individual and collective success.
Special World Café Style Session
Come together with fellow participants to end the day. This session allows everyone to share their perspectives and build upon the ideas of others ultimately creating a collective understanding of strengths-based development.
Who Should Attend?
This summit is ideal for individuals passionate about improving education and strengthening communities, including:
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Educators (Teachers, Administrators, and Support Staff)
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Community Leaders focusing on K-12 education
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Parents and Caregivers
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Student Leaders
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Education Policy Makers and Influencers
