Description

Duration

One Full Day or Two Half Days

Overview 

Effective communications are vital to achieving school psychology’s goals and objectives, including improving services at the building level, securing funding at the state level, or shaping policy at the national level. Failure to communicate well can result in adverse outcomes and missed opportunities. 

Leadership role in communications: All school psychologists can be leaders at the building, district or state level. Good communication is an essential leadership tool. Either as a professional leader or a professional developing your leadership skills, you can leverage your opportunities and knowledge to reach many stakeholders. Crucial aspects to this leadership role are

• Knowing and reaching out to critical audiences/stakeholders.
• Recognising communications opportunities.
• Developing and conveying key messages.
• Providing practical, relevant information to groups or individuals.

Topics Covered

• Foundation tools
• The communication process
• Communication skills
• Influencing stakeholders
• Challenging situations understanding and managing conflict