AASA/NSPRA Leadership for Public Trust
Civic Leadership Series
As public education becomes
increasingly shaped by political tension, competing community expectations, and heightened scrutiny, leadership teams must be equipped to navigate complexity while maintaining focus, alignment, and
trust. This series explores how leaders incorporate communication awareness into decision-making so that actions are understood, supported, and grounded in community context.
Module 2: Leading with Trust in Complex Times (April 1, 2027 12 - 1:30 pm Eastern)
Trust is not built in moments of crisis, it is built through
consistent leadership over time. High-functioning districts treat trust not as an outcome, but as a deliberate approach embedded in how decisions are made, communicated, and followed
through.
Rather than focusing on how trust is
built, this session examines how established trust allows leaders to move forward with clarity, even when decisions are difficult or unpopular. Participants will examine how leadership behavior and
communication – formal and informal – either reinforce or erode trust when decisions are tested in real time.
Pricing for a single virtual module: $299