A Hands-On Workshop for School Leaders Ready to Build Stronger Culture
Little Wins Workshop is a two-day leadership experience for principals and district leaders who know that culture isn't a side project - it is the job.
Over two days, you'll learn from real teacher feedback, collaborate with fellow leaders, and leave with a practical culture plan you're ready (and excited!) to implement.
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Great culture doesn't happen by accident.
Strong school culture is built through small, everyday leadership decisions. This workshop draws on insights from hundreds of thousands of teacher reflections, plus proven practices from inside and outside K-12, to help you make culture part of how you lead every day.
The experience is built around 10 core practices of school culture makers.
Meetings & Gatherings
1:1 Management
Communications
Recognition & Reward
Decision making
Professional learning & growth
Presence & Visibility
Employee Wellbeing
Performance Management
Conflict Resolution
Built for School Leaders
Who Want Results
This isn't another inspirational conference. It's a working workshop where you'll leave with tools, systems, and momentum for the year ahead.
Who this is for
Principals and APs who shape the daily school experience
District leaders building culture across multiple schools
Aspiring leaders preparing for their first leadership role
Teachers leading culture initiatives in their building who are looking to level up
What makes it different
Grounded in data from 500,000+ real teacher reflections
Best practices from top companies, adapted for K-12
Focused on doing and building, not just listening
Limited to 100 attendees for real conversation and connection
What you'll walk away with
A personalized culture plan for your school year
Ready-to-use tools, templates, and systems
Fresh ideas for meetings, recognition, and staff wellbeing
Talking points and data to build buy-in with your team
What to Expect:
Your Two-Day Agenda
Two days of learning, connection, and hands-on culture building. Each day blends workshops, interactive sessions, and time to connect with fellow school leaders.
Icebreaker - Day 1
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Build Culture by Listening
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Brain Break #1 - Stations Available for Collaboration
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Five Ways to Make Your Staff Meeting the Best Part of the Month
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Feedback is a Gift
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Roundtable Lunches
(2) 20-minute Roundtables
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10 Tips for Elevating Your Communications
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"I wasn't great at my job": How great leaders changed everything
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Brain Break #2 - Stations Available for Collaboration
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How to Build a Teacher Leader Cabinet with the Staff You Have Right Now
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Thanks for a great first day, what to expect tomorrow!
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Opening Party!
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Icebreaker - Day 2 Morning
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Let's Get Real About Mental Health: What's Happening and What to Do About It
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10 Ideas for Better Visibility - and Let's Bring One to Life!
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Brain Break #1 - Stations Available for Collaboration
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Roundtable Lunches - Day 2
(2) 20-minute Roundtables
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Brave Conversations, Better Teams
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Icebreaker - Day 2 Afternoon
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Professional Learning & Growth
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Personalized Praise, Not Generic Gold Stars
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Brain Break #2 - Stations Available for Collaboration
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Go and Be a Culture Maker
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Ready to become a culture maker?
We're keeping this workshop intentionally small. Just 100 leaders. That way, every conversation is meaningful and every attendee walks away with a real plan.
Early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Secure your spot today!
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Join Us In Omaha
The workshop takes place at a single venue in Omaha, Nebraska, with nearby hotel options and easy airport access. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes visit to Alpaca HQ.
The Venue at Highlander Accelerator
2120 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111
The Moxy
409 S. 12th St. Omaha, NE Distance to The Venue: 3.5 miles
Nightly Rate: $169.00
Nightly Rate: $174.00
Room: Standard Queen
Parking: $29.00 per vehicle
Room block available until May 9th (or until full)
Hampton Inn & Suites
1212 Cuming St, Omaha, NE Distance to The Venue: 2 miles
Nightly Rate: $204.00
Standard King or 2 Queens
Parking: $15.00 per vehicle
Rooms block availability until May 18th (or until full)
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Curious if this is right for you? We’d love to help. Reach out anytime and we’ll get you what you need to decide.
Is this a traditional conference?
Nope! And we prefer it that way. This is a working workshop designed for participation, not passive listening. You’ll be inspired and learn a lot, yes! But the goal is to give you tools and next steps you’re excited to implement.
Is this experience relevant if I'm not an Alpaca customer?
Yes, absolutely! You do not need to be an Alpaca customer to attend or benefit from Little Wins Workshop. The experience is designed around practical leadership practices, real teacher voice insights, and proven culture systems that apply to any school or district. You’ll leave with tools and a culture plan you can use immediately—regardless of the systems you currently use.
Can I attend just one day?
Tickets are for the full two-day experience. You’re welcome to leave whenever works best for you but we are unfortunately not offering single day tickets at this time.
Will I earn professional learning hours?
You’ll receive a certificate of completion and a workshop outline with learning objectives and session length. Districts often use this information to determine professional learning hours, but since every place is different we'll let you handle this post-conference!
Will sessions be recorded?
Some content will be shared after the event, but the magic happens in the room.
Who is this workshop best for?
Little Wins Workshop is designed for principals, assistant principals, district leaders, and aspiring leaders who want practical tools to build strong school culture. If you’re ready to move from ideas to action, this experience is for you.
Will this be relevant if I’m new to leadership?
Yes. Whether you’re early in your leadership journey or have years of experience, the workshop meets you where you are. You’ll design culture practices that fit your context, your team, and your role.
Will meals be provided?
Yes! Breakfast and lunch are built into the experience, as well as coffee and snacks throughout.
Get in Touch
Questions? Curious if this is right for you? We’d love to help. Reach out anytime and we’ll get you what you need to decide.