Delaware Academy for School Leadership

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5th Annual Women Leading Delaware Education Conference:

“She Leads”

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The Women Leading Delaware Education Conference is a networking and professional learning event for all leaders in K-12 and higher education settings. The conference serves to address issues specific to women and leadership, as well as provide a powerful opportunity for leaders to convene for an impactful day of connection, introspection and inspiration. Hosted by the Delaware Academy for School Leadership, housed within the School Success Center in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware, along with the Delaware Department of Education, the conference schedule features multiple breakout session options and networking opportunities.

Conference Schedule

The Women Leading Delaware Education Conference breakout sessions and panel discussions are facilitated by local leaders who will provide insight and thoughtful discussion on topics such as gender equality, diversity and inclusion, school and district leadership, education policy, and overcoming barriers specific to women.

The 2023 conference theme is She Leads: How women-in-leadership navigate the leadership journey and overcome barriers, while leading others.

• 8:30 AM                         Registration and Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 AM                         General Session 1
• 10:30 AM                      Break
• 11:00 AM                       Breakout Session 1
• 12:00 PM                       Lunch
• 1:00 PM                        General Session 2
• 1:45 PM                         Break
• 2:00 PM                        Breakout Session 2
• 3:00 PM                         Event ends

History of the Conference

Frequently Asked Questions about the Women Leading Delaware Education Conference

Why are we hosting a Women Leading Delaware initiative?

A recent AASA survey found that women are leading only 25% of the nation’s public school districts, yet a 2016 US DOE survey found that 77% of teachers are female. Research indicates that it is more challenging for women to be promoted in their careers than men, for a variety of reasons. The University of Delaware’s DASL are hosting the Women Leading Delaware Education Conference to talk about existing issues and barriers and to provide an opportunity to discuss research-informed solutions.

Who is this event for?

Both men and women are encouraged to participate in this event to become knowledgeable about the conditions for leadership promotion nationally and in Delaware. The Women Leading Delaware Education Conference is an opportunity for men and women to openly share their perspectives on these issues and to collaborate on solutions that will one day create more equitable gender representation at all levels of education leadership.