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Many educators, especially those in leadership roles, are required to speak publicly on a regular basis. This may be to small teams, during staff meetings, at board of education meetings, at parent nights, or at other similar functions. Yet, many of us received very little, if any, formal training on how to do so—at least, beyond that nerve-wracking required public speaking course in high school or college. This resource is your go-to guide! Within it, you will find practical supports for preparing a thoughtful message, delivering it in a polished manner, and assessing your performance and audience feedback.

There is no one specific way to use this resource. Jump around to specific parts of need, or follow it in chapter order; the choice is yours. If you are a seasoned presenter, you may start at the feedback and reflection chapter (chapter 7, page 59). Here you will discover ways to make a good presentation better. The small details make such a difference, and considering these reflective practices will make you that much better. You may also find part 2 (page 87) particularly helpful in honing a new process or protocol. If you are newer to regular public speaking, begin with preparing an effective message (chapter 1, page 5), and move through the chapters in a consecutive manner. You will find that each piece builds upon those before it, culminating in a well-crafted message with ideas for delivering it dynamically.