It's the Little Things: Build the Culture you Need to Get the Good Ones to Stay. Presented by Jennifer Farnsworth and Tricia Burke

Having trouble retaining strong educators and staff? Come explore how intentional culture-building, both through the big decisions and the small everyday gestures, creates an environment that attracts and keeps talented professionals. Examine what truly makes people stay in a job, what drives them to leave, and how leaders can clearly define the type of staff they want to retain and build an environment that supports them. Take-home strategies for shaping a culture where teachers feel valued, supported, and inspired to remain and to do great things - ultimately making the school a place where people genuinely want to be. Takeaways: Recognize the Shift: Teaching has changed, and so have the expectations and needs of today's educators. Define Your Target: Know the qualities and values you want in the staff you attract and retain. Honor & Challenge: Learn strategies to simultaneously hold high expectations for professional practice while honoring the individuality and needs of each educator, ensuring staff feel heard, seen, and respected - you can do both! Culture Counts: Build retention through both large initiatives and small daily actions that show staff they matter and what they do matters. Stay vs. Leave Factors: Identify the core reasons why people remain committed to a school and what typically drives them away. Build Belonging: Create an environment where educators feel connected, respected, and part of a purposeful community. Actionable Next Steps: Adopt practical strategies to strengthen culture, boost morale, and make your school a place people don't just work - but actually want to stay.