World Renowned Workshops by Jenni Donohoo
Entrenched beliefs are often a large barrier to improvement efforts in schools. One misguided belief, commonly held amongst educators, is that they lack the collective capability to impact the lives of their students over and above the influence of students’ homes and communities. Jenni facilitates sessions designed to dispel this myth by helping educators think differently about the impact they can have on student outcomes and equipping them with the tools, strategies, and protocols to engage in powerful professional learning.
Why Educators Choose These Workshops
Educational transformation does not happen through isolated effort. It happens when teams believe in their collective capacity to impact student learning.
These workshops help schools:
- Build a shared understanding of collective teacher efficacy
- Strengthen instructional alignment and professional collaboration
- Translate research into actionable school-wide strategies
- Develop sustainable systems for continuous improvement
- Increase educator confidence and leadership capacity
Participants leave with clear next steps, structured tools, and a plan for implementation.
Workshop Options
Virtual and/or In-Person Sessions
Topic: Strengthening Collective Efficacy in Schools
This session introduces the core concept of collective efficacy — educators’ shared belief in their joint capability to make a difference — and explores how it drives instructional coherence, collaboration, and student outcomes. Participants will engage with research, evidence, and real school examples.
Outcomes:
- Understand why collective efficacy is the most significant school-level predictor of student achievement
- See how shared purpose and belief translate to improved practice
- Learn foundational strategies to enhance collective capability
One or Two-Day Institutes
These institutes provide structured, research-grounded professional learning that moves teams beyond understanding to action. Participants learn the model of leading collective efficacy and develop actionable plans for their school contexts.
Participants will be able to:
- Define and provide examples of collective efficacy
- Describe key enabling conditions that strengthen collective efficacy
- Identify actionable strategies to foster stronger school-wide collaboration
- Craft an implementation approach to support next steps
Additional Workshops
Below are focused, facilitator-led workshops that address specific components of collective efficacy and collaborative practice. Each is designed to build capacity and practical skills within your teams.
Goal Consensus: Building Shared Purpose for Student Success
Develop meaningful, shared goals that align team efforts and enhance collective impact.
Outcomes:
- Distinguish different types of goals
- Build consensus around short- and long-term goals
- Strengthen leadership practices to support ownership of goals
Building Teacher Agency: From Involvement to Empowerment
Explore how authentic teacher agency supports sustainable improvement and collective efficacy.
Outcomes:
- Use the Ladder of Teacher Involvement
- Design opportunities for meaningful teacher decision-making
- Structure roles and responsibilities that support empowerment
The Power of Joint Work: Transforming Collaboration
Understand what true joint work means and how interdependence improves professional learning and practice.
Outcomes:
- Differentiate between typical collaboration and joint work
- Use protocols to strengthen team learning
- Build steps to foster joint work across your school
Mind Your Mindset
Explore the role of mindset in improvement work and learn strategies to cultivate a growth-oriented professional culture.
Outcomes:
- Recognize the influence of mindset on decision-making and outcomes
- Practice strategies to shift unhelpful beliefs
- Build reflective habits to support growth
Overcoming the Enemies of Efficacy
Identify barriers that weaken collective efficacy and learn how to address them through specific strategies and micro-moves.
Outcomes:
- Understand what undermines collective belief
- Describe strategies to overcome resistance
- Use practical approaches to keep improvement work moving
Developing Student Self-Efficacy
Focus on how student beliefs about their own capability affect learning and how teachers can strengthen student agency.
Outcomes:
- Recognize indicators of high and low self-efficacy
- Understand sources of student efficacy beliefs
- Apply research-based strategies to increase student confidence and persistence
Building Collective Teacher Efficacy Through Strategic Feedback and Collaborative Dialogue
Use feedback with intention to build confidence and growth in professional conversations.
Outcomes:
- Differentiate evaluative and coaching feedback
- Use feedback principles that foster collective confidence
- Build structures for productive professional dialogue
Building Teacher Leadership Through Joint Work: From Collaboration to Collective Impact
Develop teacher leadership capacity through intentional joint work and shared decision-making.
Outcomes:
- Enhance teacher empowerment
- Build conditions that recognize and leverage strengths
- Transform collaboration into collective impact
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
School leaders, instructional coaches, leadership teams, and faculty groups committed to strengthening collaboration and student achievement.
How many participants can attend?
Workshops can be customized for small leadership teams or full faculty groups.
Is customization available?
Yes. Content can be tailored to align with your district priorities, strategic plan, and current initiatives.
What happens after booking?
You will receive a planning consultation to clarify goals, audience needs, and implementation priorities.
Ready to Strengthen Collective Efficacy in Your School?
Equip your educators with the clarity, structure, and confidence to improve student learning together.