Lesli is a sought-after speaker for national and state education organizations. Common speaking topics include:
The Needs Assessment - how to:
✓ Use it as the basis for the action/improvement plan
✓ Analyze, and interpret the right data
✓ Benefit from identified strengths
✓ Clarify and prioritize problems
✓ Distinguish between root and contributing causes
The Action Plan - how to:
✓ Update each year’s plan based on needs assessment results
✓ Develop impactful, multi-year goals
✓ Design SMARTER performance goals
✓ Select the right evidence-based BEST strategies/actions
✓ Monitor and evaluate with precise, action-focused language
The Continuous Improvement Components - how to:
✓ Create a mission-driven, vision-focused operating system
✓ Simplify the plan (the document)
✓ Leverage culture’s critical role
✓ Move beyond analyzing data into how to take action
✓ Make continuous improvement a core school operation
Lesli Laughter is passionate about building better schools
With a successful career as a teacher, principal and assistant superintendent, Lesli has always been a champion for the clarity and focus that strong needs assessments and continuous improvement processes provide. For over a decade, as Chief Academic Officer for 806 Technologies, Lesli has worked with school leaders in hundreds of districts across the country. She is a frequent consultant for state departments of education and a sought-after speaker for national and state education organizations.
“Lesli and her team have been amazing to work with and are always willing to go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of our organization. We value our partnership in creating the best possible outcomes for our students.”
Freddy Poitra, M.Ed. (Chippewa)
Education Program Specialist
Bureau of Indian Education
Listen to Lesli’s interview on the Just Thinking Podcast
Host Kevin Dougherty sits with Lesli Laughter, an Author and the Chief Academic Officer at 806 Technologies. Together, they unravel the layers of innovative planning, debating its impact and dissecting common misconceptions. Through their dialogue, the essence of continuous improvement in educational settings is brought to light, offering valuable insights for educators nationwide.
What’s your school’s plan for getting better?
This book is an indispensable guide for school leaders seeking to navigate the maze of continuous improvement without losing sight of their true purpose: improving student learning.
If you are ready to simplify the way your school implements continuous improvement, then this book is for you.
