
New and Important
Appies & Insights Speaker Series
The ATA and Council for School Leadership once again bring you Appies and Insights! The role of school leaders is multifaceted and requires adaptive leadership that focuses on teaching, learning and relationships. The first Appies and Insights of 2025-2026 will provide an opportunity for school leaders to hear from educational guru Dr Brad Johnson. The overall goal of the series is to focus on advancing leadership excellence, and to provide school leaders with a fun and thought-provoking evening of food and building connections.
​See below for the four dates and locations and to register!
Location: Fort McMurray
Date: Monday June 1, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Location: Red Deer
Date: Tuesday June 2, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Location: Lethbridge
Date: Wednesday June 4, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Location: High River
Date: Tuesday June 3, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Compassionate Leadership
The Center for Compassionate Leadership helps you address the “how” by integrating best practices of modern leadership, evidence-based science, and contemplative wisdom. The Center’s proven curriculum and training deliver the tools, techniques, and practices that enable leaders to go beyond simple understanding to embody and live fully as compassionate leaders.

Are you interested in earning Graduate Credits for attending Compassionate Leadership?
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The University of Alberta, Faculty of Education provides the opportunity to extend the Compassionate Leadership learning experience to graduate level course credit: EDU 596-Leadership Development 2026.
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Attendees will receive a certificate from The Centre for Compassionate Leadership





