Site Visits

Visit schools that are implementing team-based models and see Next Education Workforce™ models in action

Explore how innovative team-based strategic school staffing models are transforming teaching and learning.

Join us in Arizona for Next Education Workforce Site Visits. This one- or two-day experience opens with an introduction to the Next Education Workforce and its approach to team-based models. Next, you and your team will go on a guided visit to either elementary or secondary school settings.

During each visit, you’ll tour dynamic learning environments and engage directly with with school leaders, educator team members and students. After the site visits, you will have an opportunity to work with the Next Education Workforce team to reflect on key takeaways and consider how you can apply what you’ve learned to your own context.

We encourage school and system teams to attend together. Shared experiences like this are a powerful way to build momentum and lay the groundwork for launching your own team-based models.

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Who it’s for: Schools and systems exploring, preparing and implementing team-based strategic school staffing models

Who should attend:

Community members Educator teams P-12 Educators School leaders School leadership teams System-level leaders Teacher leaders Training managers and coaches

Format: In-person

Time commitment: One- or two-day event in Arizona

Cost: Early bird: $650; Regular price: $800; Each registration includes transportation between schools, breakfast and lunch

Participants will ...

Understand and observe the models

Check out team-based models in action at an experienced school.

Learn from experienced implementors

Gain firsthand insights as you interact with systems leaders, school leaders and educators. Hear what has contributed to successful implementation, what lessons they have learned and how team-based models have impacted their school communities.

Explore your path forward

Consider next steps, partnership and support from ASU's Next Education Workforce.

Loved all of it! So helpful to hear, see and experience what it looks like, sounds like and feels like, and learn from the ASU folks and the staff at the respective schools.

A Site Visit participant
I loved the Site Visit. So much joy! It was also helpful to see teaming modeled at a school that is comparable to the schools with which I am working. I also loved the teacher and student panels.

A Site Visit participant
The Next Education Workforce Site Visit is a great learning opportunity for those trying to see the big picture of team-based models. It’s also beneficial in-the-moment planning time with your team. There are so many “ways” to build this at your site, and being able to see and learn from others helps build ideas to bring home and make your own.

A Site Visit participant

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Site Visits.

If you have additional questions, please reach out to our team at edworkforce@asu.edu.

What is the time commitment?

Site visits last 1–2 days. For two-day events, we highly recommend:

Booking flights to arrive no later than the night before your Site Visit
Dedicating a full two days, including the end of day two, to the experience.
Booking flights to depart for late evening or the following morning after day two of the Site Visit

What can I expect?

Site Visits are one or two-day in-person visits to schools currently implementing Next Education Workforce models. These events are designed to showcase elements of team-based models in action with existing partners. Participants see examples of team teaching, use of space and team planning meetings.

The agenda also includes opportunities to learn from members of the Next Education Workforce team as well as current school leaders, practitioners and students.

Common agenda topics:
School leader presentation
Touring learning spaces
Observing instruction/planning meetings
Stakeholder panels (school leaders, educators, students)
Q&A
Choice sessions

What is the cost and what is included?

Two-day Arizona Site Visits:
Early bird registration: $650
Regular price: $800 (including transportation between schools, breakfast and lunch)

One-day Arizona Site Visits:
Early bird registration: $150
Regular price: $200

Cancellation policy:

In-person events: Cancellations must be requested three weeks prior to the scheduled event start date in order to be eligible for a full refund. To request a refund, please email edworkforce@asu.edu with the event name and registrant information
Cancellations made after these dates and no-shows will not be eligible for refunds
If you would like to send an alternate to an event in your place, please email edworkforce@asu.edu at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled event start date with current and new registrant information

How soon should I register?

Site Visits often fill up months in advance.

Please register all members of your group early.

We’re unable to add additional seats given space limitations in schools and on shuttles.

Is there a waitlist?

In the event that registration is full, a link to sign up for the waitlist will be made available on the event webpage.

Where should I stay?

View local hotels and restaurants to get started on your planning.

Who should I contact with questions?

Please contact edworkforce@asu.edu with any questions.

Who should attend?

Site visits are designed for educators and school and system leaders exploring, preparing and implementing team-based strategic school staffing models.

These experiences are especially impactful for those just beginning to explore team-based models. Site Visits offer a clear picture of what’s possible and how to get started planning your next steps.

Educators and leaders who are further along in their journey with team-based staffing also benefit from Site Visits. Seeing other models in action provides new insights and helps refine existing approaches.

Whichever stage of the journey you’re in, each Site Visit includes time to collaborate with the Next Education Workforce team to apply what you have learned and plan your next steps.

Should I attend with other members of my team?

We encourage teams to attend together and to consider using the Site Visit as a shared experience that helps prepare you to launch your own Next Education Workforce models.