Reclaim Your Focus. Restore Your Staff. Reset Your School.

The 60-Day School Reset is a clear, steady pathway for school leaders who are carrying too much and trying to hold everything together. If staff are overwhelmed, student needs are rising, and you’re constantly reacting instead of leading, this gives you a grounded place to begin. Through small, strategic shifts built into the rhythm of your school day, you’ll strengthen teacher well-being, sharpen instructional consistency, and model calm, human-centered leadership. This isn’t another initiative layered on top. It’s a focused recalibration that reduces decision fatigue, rebuilds trust, and restores predictability. In 60 days, you’ll see measurable shifts in adult energy, classroom transitions, and the overall tone of your building—without overhauling everything at once. If you’re ready to move from strain to steadiness and lead change that lasts, you’re in the right place.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Stabilize Adult Energy

    Create immediate shifts in teacher well-being through simple daily practices that reduce overwhelm and increase emotional steadiness. As adult capacity rises, classrooms calm and the tone of your building strengthens.

  • Strengthen Instructional Consistency

    Implement small, schoolwide micro-shifts that increase predictability, reduce behavior disruptions, and support rising student needs. Less chaos. Fewer escalations. More focused learning.

  • End Decision Fatigue

    Use targeted leadership moves that build trust, surface real needs, and restore your clarity. Lead with intention instead of constantly reacting.

COURSE CURRICULUM

    1. Welcome to The 60-Day School Culture Reset™

    2. Leadership Baseline Snapshot

    3. Send the Staff Baseline Survey

    1. Anchor 1 Introduction

    2. Week 1: Weekly Overview At A Glance

    3. Day 1 - Launch the Reset

    4. Day 2 - Introduce the 90-Second Reset

    5. Day 3 - Introduce the Skill Micro-Shift: Name What's Coming Next

    6. Day 4 - Begin Leadership Community Practice: Pulse Checks

    7. Day 5 - Reinforce + Normalize

    8. Week 2: Weekly Overview At A Glance

    9. Day 6 - Make the Invisible Visible

    10. Day 7 - Introduce Skill Deepening: Name It, Then Affirm It

    11. Day 8 - Leadership Energy Anchor

    12. Day 9 - Continue Pulse Checks

    13. Day 10 - Close the Loop

    1. Faculty Meeting: Building Blocks of Self-Care

    2. Overview & Objectives

    3. Building Blocks for SELf-Care Lesson Plan Guide

    4. Downloadable Slides & Templates

    5. Printable SELf-Care Bingo

    6. Printable Personal SELf-Care Assessment

    7. Printable Exit Ticket

    1. Anchor 2 Introduction

    2. Week 3: Weekly Overview At A Glance

    3. Day 1 - Introduce the End-Of-Day Reflection

    4. Day 2 - Model the Reflection

    5. Day 3 - Introduce the Instructional Micro-Shift

    6. Day 4 - Leader Practice: The 3-Minute Good Finder

    7. Day 5 - Visible Reminder for Staff

    8. Week 4: Weekly Overview At A Glance

    9. Day 6 - Reinforce the End-of-Day Reflection

    10. Day 7 - Deepen the Praise Practice

    11. Day 8 – Continue the 3-Minute Good Finder

    12. Day 9 – Leave Positive Language Notes

    13. Day 10 – Share What’s Working Across the School

    1. Start–Stop–Reflect Traffic Light Protocol

    2. Downloadable Slide

    1. Anchor 3 Introduction

    2. Week 5: Weekly Overview At A Glance

    3. Day 1 - Introduce Calm in the Chaos

    4. Day 2 - Introduce the Instructional Micro-Shift

    5. Day 3 - Reinforce Calm in the Chaos

    6. Day 4 - Leadership Practice: Clarity Check

    7. Day 5 - Community Connection

    8. Week 6: Weekly Overview At A Glance

    9. Day 6 - Build on Calm in the Chaos

    10. Day 7 - Extend the Instructional Micro-Shift: Students Name It

    11. Day 8 - Leadership Practice: Clarity + Confirmation + Follow-Through

    12. Day 9 - Deepen the 3-Minute Good Finder

    13. Day 10 - Community Connection + Reflection

About this course

  • Audience: K-4, 5-8, 6-12
  • Course Length: 6 Weeks

ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Our on-demand courses go beyond the basics to provide you with truly engaging, practical, and impactful professional development.

  • Ready-to-Use Resources: Access a variety of ready-to-use resources to enhance your classroom right away.

  • Interactive Elements: Participate in online discussions, explore resource libraries created by peers, and learn through dynamic videos.

  • Professional Recognition: Earn a certificate of completion for each course, applicable toward your professional learning hours.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Dana Januszka

Dana, a passionate advocate for Social Emotional Learning, leverages two decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and trainer in diverse school settings. Her expertise and research make her a respected figure nationwide. For over twenty years, Dana has empowered educators and school leaders to create positive learning environments, build lasting relationships, and offer professional growth opportunities. Through her three published books and numerous training sessions, Dana inspires vibrant, inclusive learning spaces for students of all backgrounds. Her unwavering dedication ensures educators recognize their worth and remain steadfast in their profession, leading to improved student behavior and academic achievement. In addition to teaching workshops, she has worked on the research and development team for the Middle School Approach and co-authored two books, “Closing Circle: 50 Activities for Ending the Day in a Positive Way” and “The Responsive Advisory Meeting Book.” When she’s not working, Dana lives in New Jersey where she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, creating, and doing home improvement projects.

Sarah Fillion

Sarah Fillion is an experienced educator with over two decades in the field, having taught in public elementary schools in both urban and suburban communities. In her current role as a consultant and coach, she empowers educators with actionable skills, knowledge, and the confidence they need to best support their students' growth and success. Partnering with schools across the globe, Sarah leads transformative, customized, professional learning that inspires both teachers and administrators. A New Hampshire native and resident, Sarah embraces all that the seasons and landscapes offer through hiking, running, and gardening with her husband and dogs.

Ready to Shift the Tone of Your Building?

The 60-Day School Reset is a guided, high-support experience designed to help you create real, measurable change in just two months. This work is collaborative and tailored to your building’s needs, so we begin with a strategic conversation. Schedule a brief call to explore fit, timing, and goals. If it’s right, we’ll map out your reset together. You don’t have to lead this alone.

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