HomepageISTEEdSurge
Skip to content
ascd logo
Log in to Witsby: ASCD’s Next-Generation Professional Learning and Credentialing Platform
Join ASCD
white woman with long dark hair wearing a plum colored top
Author Workshop

From Understanding to Action: Boost Productivity with Compassionate Communication

Effective communication is essential in education for all stakeholder groups. Whether it's with students, colleagues, teams, or parents, listening and responding with empathy is the key. This workshop will equip you with skills and strategies for compassionate communication and collaboration in your educational community. The workshop will focus on demonstrating empathy without forgoing "accountability." You'll learn proactive communication techniques and compassionate response strategies for common scenarios in school systems. Join Lisa Westman to gain practical knowledge on redirecting challenging conversations and navigating uncomfortable situations with grace.

Who should attend?
Curriculum Director

About the Authors

Lisa Westman is an author, speaker, and consultant who works regularly with school systems across the country to effectively implement student-driven differentiation, standards-based learning, and instructional coaching programs. Her presentations are designed to "keep it real," focusing on specific models and strategies that all educators can implement—and, more importantly, want to implement. She is passionate about teaching and learning, and she is dedicated to effecting change that positively affects both students and educators. Her recent publications include Student-Driven Differentiation: 8 Steps to Harmonize Learning in the Classroom (Corwin Press, 2018) and Teaching with Empathy: How to Transform Your Practice by Understanding Your Learners (ASCD, August 2021).

 

Learn More
Live Workshops - COMING SOON

Workshop Materials

Note: Workshop materials are not included in the workshop registration fee but are required for participation and must be purchased separately.
Teaching with Empathy - book thumbnail

Teaching with Empathy: How to Transform Your Practice by Understanding Your Learners

By
Lisa Westman 

$26.95

$ 21.56 member price join now
Shop Now

More Virtual Workshops from ASCD

Register today for an upcoming author Workshop. Registered attendees have access to each session's recording for seven days after the live date.

View All Workshops
undefined
Author Workshop
Tamera Musiowsky-Borneman
Less is More: Sustainably Transforming School Culture