Back-to-School ConnectED Conference 2026: Full Schedule

9:30am EDT

The Focus Formula: How the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Help Us Achieve What Matters Most

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Most schools have goals—but not every school consistently achieves them. The difference isn't working harder; it's having a process that keeps everyone focused on what matters most. In this interactive session, you'll discover how the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) can transform classroom, grade-level, and school goals into meaningful action and measurable results. Learn how wildly important goals, lead measures, compelling scoreboards, and accountability can create momentum that lasts. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of 4DX and practical strategies they can implement immediately with students, teams, or school initiatives.

Speakers

Jamie Spinks

Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, FranklinCovey

Jamie Spinks is a full time Leader in Me Coach and Consultant. He is an enthusiastic educator who has served in different roles including teacher, assistant principal, college instructor, and 16 years as a principal. His principal experience includes leading two schools in the Leader... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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10:30am EDT

The Focus Formula: How the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) Help Us Achieve What Matters Most

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

514

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Jamie Spinks

Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, FranklinCovey

Friday July 31, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
514

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12:45pm EDT

Visible Learning in Action: Turning Hattie's Research into Everyday Practice with Leader in Me

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT

514

Limited Capacity seats available

John Hattie's research tells us what has the greatest impact on student achievement—but how do we consistently bring that research to life in our classrooms and schools? This session explores how Leader in Me provides the "how" behind the "what," helping educators create cultures where high-impact practices become everyday habits. Discover practical connections between Hattie's research and Leader in Me that empower both teachers and students to achieve greater success.

Speakers

Jamie Spinks

Leader in Me Coach and Consultant, FranklinCovey

Friday July 31, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EDT
514

General Audience

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1:45pm EDT

From Compliance to Commitment: The Power of Student Agency

LIMITED

Friday July 31, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT

514

Limited Capacity seats available

What transforms students from simply doing school to truly owning their learning? The answer is student agency. While compliance may produce short-term results, commitment creates engaged learners who think critically, take initiative, and achieve at higher levels. In this interactive session, we'll explore the research behind student agency and discover practical, high-impact strategies that cultivate student voice, choice, and ownership. You'll leave equipped to create a classroom culture where students aren't just following directions—they're leading their own learning.

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