Leading through Paradox: Embracing Both/And Thinking for Impactful Decision-Making
January 11 - February 23
40 ACT 45 (PIL) or ACT 48 Credit Hours
Leading through Paradox
Embracing Both/And Thinking for Impactful Decision-Making
This course will equip educational leaders with the tools to navigate through life's inherent paradoxes and turn them into opportunities for effective decision-making. Throughout the course, participants will learn how to shift your mindset from a limiting either-or perspective to a more expansive and creative both-and paradigm, effectively managing competing demands while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
All Pennsylvania educators who successfully complete Unlocking the Power of Group Culture: Building Highly Successful School Communities will be rewarded with 40 credit hours, applicable to either ACT 45 or ACT 48, depending on their specific professional role.
Dr. Marc Bertrando
Course Facilitator
Dr. Marc Bertrando is an accomplished educator serving as the Superintendent of the Garnet Valley School District for over a decade. His extensive journey in education has equipped him with a deep understanding of diverse academic landscapes.
Prior to stepping into the position of Superintendent, Dr. Bertrando's professional journey encompassed a rich array of roles. He served as a middle and high school teacher, bringing his expertise to the classroom, while also making his mark as a dedicated coach and perceptive advisor.
Advancing through the ranks, he displayed exceptional leadership as a high school Assistant Principal and Principal, showcasing his innate talent for elevating educational institutions to a realm of excellence. Notably, his dedication to fostering outstanding learning environments led him to an Assistant Superintendent role before assuming his current position.
Marc's distinguished career has spanned across three distinct school districts, each hosting student populations ranging from 5,000 to 11,000. This breadth underscores his remarkable adaptability, catering effectively to a spectrum of needs and demographics.
Beyond his administrative roles, Dr. Bertrando contributed to academia by instructing graduate courses in subjects like communication, school policy, and the superintendency. Throughout his illustrious career, he has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to nurturing leadership in others, while fostering vibrant and cohesive organizational cultures.
This course is a testament to Dr. Bertrando's philosophy of amalgamating a plethora of resources, ideas, and approaches to empower leaders in immediately enhancing their influence over positive cultural transformation. Irrespective of your position, Dr. Bertrando underscores the universal responsibility and leadership imperative we all share within our school communities. Engaging with this course equips you with a comprehensive toolkit to amplify your positive impact on your organization.
Course Details
Topic Covered
Understanding and Navigating Paradoxical Tensions
Creating an Environment for Innovation and Growth
Making Impactful Individual and Collective Decisions
Leveraging AI to Support Both/And Thinking in Education
Learning Format
Course runs in a blended format (synchronous & asynch.)
Virtual synchronous meetings via Zoom.
20 job-embedded hours.
40 total ACT 45 (PILS) and/or certificated hours.
What you get
Online Course Access
Relevant & Engaging Content
Free Downloads
Access to Digital Resources
Bonus Master Classes
Access to The Next Big Idea Club
Completion Certificate
40 ACT 45 (PILS) Credit Hours
Pricing & Group Rates
Contact Us For Pricing
1 person
$389
40 credit hours
Groups of 3 +
40 credit hours
In this course, school leaders will embark on a transformative journey to tackle real-world leadership challenges through the lens of "Both/And Thinking." This approach recognizes the complexity of leading educational institutions and encourages embracing paradoxes, rather than choosing between binary opposites.