Having a Difficult Conversation: Pre & Post Evaluation Discussions
MSAA Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Administrators, Principals, Assistant Principals, Teacher Leaders, District Leaders, Professional Development Providers, and Curriculum Leaders |
Having a Difficult Conversation: |
The evaluation is completed; the faculty member is arriving late for the third time this year, the parent does not trust me as the child’s teacher…no matter how long we have been in education; we all must have conversations that cause anxiety, frustration, and stress. This workshop will take you through a step-by-step approach to have the “difficult conversation” and achieve a successful and desired result. The workshop will focus on conversations using the DESE evaluation rubric; beginning a conversation without defensiveness; and how to keep focused regardless of how the person is responding. |
Participants will: · Gain an understanding of difficult conversation components · Learn strategies that will assist you in having a difficult conversation · Practice having a difficult conversation · Manage strong emotions…yours and theirs · Learn strategies that will assist in getting the desired result from a conversation · Learn how to get prepared for the conversation This workshop will provide all participants with the tools necessary to return to school with an implementation plan. |
When: Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop |
Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA |
Presenter: Dr. Judy Ann DeLucia, Seaside Educational Consultants |
PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Leadership and Administration |
Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205 |
MSAA Contact: Ethel Kawesa, ekawesa@msaa.net |
Dr. Judy Ann DeLucia | Seaside Educational Consultants Dr. DeLucia, president of Seaside Educational Consultants, is a dedicated professional whose career has spanned from classroom to superintendent in both pre-K-12 comprehensive and vocational systems. She has provided consultant services for the evaluation of federal and state grants, grant writing, leadership, mentoring, SEL, curriculum design, staff development related to inclusionary education, and special needs programs and policies. In addition, Dr. DeLucia has expertise in turning around underrepresented schools. A retired school superintendent in Massachusetts, she successfully launched Seaside Educational Consultants, an international professional development provider, to foster her dedication to linking professional development directly to student learning. With her extensive background in workshops and courses for educational personnel, Dr. DeLucia has been the keynote speaker at state and national conferences. |
