Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 1–2 p.m. PDT / 4–5 p.m. EDT 

School leaders, are you prepared to lead new initiatives in the school year ahead? How do you plan to sustain the core sense of belonging with staff and key stakeholders? This webinar will help you discover answers and create plans for your school. 

Presented by:

• Richard Carranza, Chancellor Emeritus, New York City Schools

Joined by Panelists:

• Michael Ramirez, Chief of Staff, Jacksonville, Florida
• Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Ed.D.  Founder of Lidera™ LTR Consulting, Hartford, Connecticut
• Alejandro Diasgranados, Ed.D., 2nd Grade Teacher, Belonging Champion, DC Public Schools

During this webinar, you will:

• Reflect on how change affects relationships, trust, and organizational culture.
• Identify practices that foster belonging during transitions and change.
• Develop plans to strengthen a culture of belonging for the new school year.