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June 10, 2026
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A Hands-On Workshop for School Leaders Ready to Build Stronger Culture

Little Wins Workshop is a virtual, one-day leadership experience for principals and district leaders who know that culture isn’t a side project - it is the job.

In one focused day, you’ll learn from real teacher feedback, collaborate with fellow leaders, and leave with a practical culture plan you’re ready 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

Join us for 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

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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

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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

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One Day, Two Paths
Choose Your Adventure!

Attend 5 sessions, get access to all 10. Pick your path based on your journey as a leader, or jump between them — it’s up to you!

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We’ve designed the Little Wins Workshop as a focused, one-day experience built for real leadership growth. You’ll choose the sessions most relevant to your role and leave with a clear, actionable plan—while still getting access to everything.

Track A

Leadership & Management

Track B

Culture & Statff Experience

June 10, 2026 9:15 AM
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10:00 am

Build Culture by Listening

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Speaker: Coming soon!

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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10:30 am

Brain Break #1 - Stations Available for Collaboration

More details coming soon!

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Meetings & Gatherings
June 10, 2026 10:30 AM
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11:15 am

Five Ways to Make Your Staff Meeting the Best Part of the Month

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Coming Soon!

1:1 Management
June 10, 2026 11:15 AM
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12:00 pm

Feedback is a Gift

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Coming Soon!

June 10, 2026 12:00 PM
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1:00 pm

Roundtable Lunches

(2) 20-minute Roundtables

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Communications
June 10, 2026 1:00 PM
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1:45 pm

10 Tips for Elevating Your Communications

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Coming Soon!

Performance Management
June 10, 2026 1:45 PM
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2:30 pm

"I wasn't great at my job": How great leaders changed everything

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Coming Soon!

June 10, 2026 2:30 PM
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3:00 pm

Brain Break #2 - Stations Available for Collaboration

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Decision Making
June 10, 2026 3:00 PM
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3:45 pm

How to Build a Teacher Leader Cabinet with the Staff You Have Right Now

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Coming Soon!

June 10, 2026 3:45 PM
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4:00 pm

Thanks for a great first day, what to expect tomorrow!

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June 10, 2026 5:30 PM
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7:00 pm

Opening Party!

More information to come!

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June 11, 2026 9:00 AM
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9:15 am

Icebreaker - Day 2 Morning

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June 11, 2026 9:15 AM
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10:00 am

Let's Get Real About Mental Health: What's Happening and What to Do About It

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June 11, 2026 10:00 AM
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10:45 am

10 Ideas for Better Visibility - and Let's Bring One to Life!

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Coming Soon!

June 11, 2026 10:45 AM
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11:15 am

Brain Break #1 - Stations Available for Collaboration

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June 11, 2026 11:15 AM
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12:00 pm

Roundtable Lunches - Day 2

(2) 20-minute Roundtables

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June 11, 2026 11:15 AM
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12:00 pm

Brave Conversations, Better Teams

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Coming Soon!

June 11, 2026 1:00 PM
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1:15 pm

Icebreaker - Day 2 Afternoon

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June 11, 2026 1:15 PM
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2:00 pm

Professional Learning & Growth

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Coming soon!

June 11, 2026 2:00 PM
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2:45 pm

Personalized Praise, Not Generic Gold Stars

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June 11, 2026 2:45 PM
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3:15 pm

Brain Break #2 - Stations Available for Collaboration

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June 11, 2026 3:15 PM
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4:00 pm

Go and Be a Culture Maker

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Coming soon!

Leadership & Management Culture & Staff Experience

9:00 – 9:30 AM

Optional Coffee Hour: Drop In & Connect

Join early, grab your coffee, and connect with other school leaders before we begin.

9:30 – 9:50 AM

Opening Keynote: Welcome Culture Makers

Session Block 1 10:00 – 10:30 AM Session · 10:30 – 10:45 AM Breakout · 10:45 – 10:50 AM Transition
Leadership

1:1 Management

Simple structures for one-on-one meetings that strengthen relationships, clarify expectations, and support educator success.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Culture

Meetings & Gatherings

Ideas for transforming staff meetings into energizing moments of collaboration and connection.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Session Block 2 10:50 – 11:20 AM Session · 11:20 – 11:35 AM Breakout · 11:35 – 11:40 AM Transition
Leadership

Professional Learning & Growth

How leaders can create meaningful growth opportunities for staff that feel supportive, relevant, and sustainable.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Culture

Presence & Visibility

Simple ways leaders can be more present throughout the building and strengthen connections with staff and students.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Session Block 3 11:40 AM – 12:10 PM Session · 12:10 – 12:25 PM Breakout · 12:25 – 12:30 PM Transition
Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Practical approaches for navigating difficult conversations, addressing tension early, and strengthening trust across your team.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Culture

Communications

Tips for communicating clearly, consistently, and in ways that keep staff informed and aligned.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

12:30 – 1:00 PM

Lunch Break

Lunch is covered — details on your meal stipend will be shared before the event.

Session Block 4 1:00 – 1:30 PM Session · 1:30 – 1:45 PM Breakout · 1:45 – 1:50 PM Transition
Leadership

Performance Management

Strategies for setting clear expectations, giving feedback, and helping staff grow while maintaining a positive culture.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Culture

Employee Wellbeing

Understanding what supports educator wellbeing and how leaders can respond to stress, fatigue, and workload in meaningful ways.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Session Block 5 1:50 – 2:20 PM Session · 2:20 – 2:35 PM Breakout · 2:35 – 2:40 PM Transition
Leadership

Decision Making

How leaders make thoughtful, transparent decisions that build trust and keep teams moving forward.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

Culture

Recognition & Reward

How meaningful appreciation and recognition can strengthen morale and reinforce the values that matter most.

💬 Breakout: Leader Connection Time (15 min)

Speaker: Coming Soon

2:45 – 3:30 PM

Closing Keynote: Go Be a Culture Maker

Speaker: Coming Soon

3:30 – 3:45 PM

Live Q&A + Open Conversation

Ready to lead culture, not just manage it?

You don’t need another conference, you need focused time to think, build, and lead better. Join us for a one-day workshop designed to help you take action immediately—with flexibility built in.

Attend 5 sessions. Get access to all 10.

$150
$180
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Choose your sessions | Replay everything | Lunch covered

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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.

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Workshop Location

The Venue at Highlander Accelerator

2120 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111

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Hotel

The Moxy

409 S. 12th St. Omaha, NE Distance to The Venue: 3.5 miles

Nightly Rate: $169.00
Nightly Rate: $174.00
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Room: Standard Queen
Parking: $29.00 per vehicle

Room block available until May 9th (or until full)

Book Room
(Breakfast Included)
Book Room
(Breakfast Not Included)
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Hotel

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)

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10
Core Practices
Covered across two hands-on days
1
Day
Of learning, building, and planning
500K+
Teacher Voices
Behind the data and tools you'll use

Trusted by school leaders all over the country.

Megan Rogers
“The energy in the room has been unmatched.”
Megan Rogers
Abbey Sualy
“I am so sad it’s almost over.”
Abbey Sualy
Michele Harvat
“I’ve loved the time to think, create, and collaborate.”
Michele Harvat
Lisa Craig
“It’s been the most positive atmosphere.”
Lisa Craig
Jocelyn Bocanegra-Rangel
“I loved being able to take our ideas into the next step.”
Jocelyn Bocanegra-Rangel

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 live or recorded?

    Both! We’ll be live together for the workshop, and you’ll get recordings of every session afterward.

  • Will sessions be available after?

    Yes! You’ll attend five sessions live—and get access to all 10 recordings after.

  • What platform will we use?

    Something simple, don’t you worry! We’ll send everything you need after you register—no complicated setup.

  • How do breakout sessions work?

    Each session block has two options. You pick the one that fits you best, then join that session live.

  • What if I can’t attend the entire day?

    You’re covered! You’ll have access to every session recording, so you can catch up anytime.

  • What’s included in the $150?

    Everything you need for a great day of learning:
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    - Five live sessions (your choice)
    - Access to all 10 recordings
    - Practical tools you can use right away
    - A swag bag mailed to you
    - Lunch covered

  • How will swag be delivered?

    We’ll ship it straight to you before the workshop begins - simple as that!

  • How does lunch work?

    Lunch is on us! We’ll send a digital stipend so you can grab something easy and stay in the flow of the day.

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.

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