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Administrative Professionals Conference

Complete Attendance not available before workshop starts.

Conference for Region 7 ESC District Administrative Professional Staff. Districts may send one Administrative Professional at no cost if they are a part of the Superintendent Support Services Coop. Each additional person will be $150.00.

$150.00

150

30

4

1

No

CPE

$0.00

Paraprofessional Training

Admin Assistant/Secretary

*Employees of Region 7 ESC (FREE)
Superintendent Support Services (FREE)

Workshop Materials

Title
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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
Education Service Center
Dogwood Room* 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 9:15 AM
Education Service Center
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C* 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 10:15 AM
Education Service Center
Birch Room* 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 12:00 PM
Education Service Center
Innovate* Room 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
Education Service Center
Pine Room* 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
Administration
Lobby 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 3:30 PM
Education Service Center
Meal Service - Rock Wall 		11/4/2026 8:30 AM 3:30 PM

Workshop Presenter(s)

Name
PATRICIA MCGARITY

Workshop Contacts

Name Type Department E-Mail Phone
PATRICIA MCGARITY
Contact pmcgarity@esc7.net (903) 988-6811
TRACIE VINEYARD
Contact tvineyard@esc7.net (903) 988-6746

Workshop Liaison(s)

Name Email

Sessions

Wednesday November 04, 2026
412665 APC26- Conflict is WAR! Mastering Conflict & Confrontation Without Burning Bridges (or Your Reputation)
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Let’s be real, conflict isn’t going anywhere. It’s in your meetings, your emails, your team dynamics, and sometimes… your own head. And confrontation? That’s the part most people avoid like bad office coffee. But here’s the truth: avoiding conflict doesn’t make you professional—it makes things worse. If you’ve ever stayed quiet when you should’ve spoken up… Or said something in the heat of the moment and immediately thought, “Well… that could’ve gone better…”This session is your game-changer. In this high-energy, no-fluff, real-world training, Julie Burch breaks down conflict and confrontation in a way that actually works in real life…not just in theory. This isn’t about scripts or stiff corporate jargon. This is about what to say, how to say it, when it actually matters. You’ll learn how to handle tough conversations with confidence, clarity, and control—so you can stop dreading conflict and start using it as a powerful tool for better results, stronger relationships, and serious professional growth. Walk in avoiding conflict…Walk out handling it like a pro.
Breakouts
2/240
Wednesday November 04, 2026
426077 APC26- From Hello to Helpful
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Birch Room*
Every conversation is an opportunity to build trust and make a positive impact. Discover practical, coaching-inspired strategies for creating meaningful connections, communicating with confidence, and delivering exceptional customer service—one interaction at a time.
Breakouts
0/60
Wednesday November 04, 2026
425942 APC26- Working from an Organized Approach: Creating Systems that Drive Success
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Dogwood Room*
Being organized is about more than managing tasks and calendars—it's about creating intentional systems that help you focus on priorities, manage competing demands, and consistently achieve results. This session explores how small, consistent practices and effective planning strategies can help administrative professionals move from a reactive mindset to a proactive approach to their work. Participants will learn practical techniques for identifying what matters most, building efficient workflows, and developing habits that improve productivity, reduce stress, and support long-term success. Attendees will leave able to create greater organization, effectiveness, and confidence in their daily responsibilities.
Breakouts
1/85
Wednesday November 04, 2026
426081 APC26- Intermediate Excel for Administrative Professionals
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Birch Room*
Build on your Excel skills with practical tools that help you work more efficiently. In this hands-on session, you'll learn time-saving keyboard shortcuts, organize data using Excel Tables, and create PivotTables to quickly summarize and analyze information. Leave with techniques you can immediately use to manage reports, budgets, and other everyday administrative tasks.
Breakouts
0/60
Wednesday November 04, 2026
426083 APC26- AI Essentials for Administrative Professionals
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Dogwood Room*
Artificial intelligence (AI) can help administrative professionals save time, improve communication, and simplify everyday tasks. In this session, participants will explore practical ways to use AI to draft emails, create agendas, summarize documents, organize information, and produce professional materials more efficiently. The session will also introduce basic prompting strategies and discuss responsible AI use in the workplace. Participants will leave with practical ideas they can begin using immediately.
Breakouts
1/85
Special Accommodations
For requests for special accommodations for this workshop, please contact one of the individuals listed above at least ten(10) business days prior to the workshop date.