The Department Head Series: From Teacher to Team Leader

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR 2026-27!

A Job-Alike Series for

new evaluators and those who want a tune up!

Department Heads play a crucial role advancing the central work of a school district. The expectations for their roles are usually specific to the day-to-day needs of their respective programs and faculty. Often selected based on their instructional excellence and content expertise, they have not always had the opportunity to develop the leadership skills necessary to be effective and strategic in their new roles.


This institute provides skill development, support and a forum for engaging in dialogue about issues of leadership pertinent to the program level of the school district.

  1. Build your network - Learn from peers in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential small group setting.
  2. Discover practical applications - Pose questions and present issues from your current work for problem solving & strategizing.
  3. Engage with solid theory - Develop your ability to take a learning stance through consultancy protocols, problems of practice, case studies, videos and professional readings.
  4. Customize the agenda - Topics and discussions will be differentiated to fit a variety of circumstances.

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Price

Utilize Title IIA funds to support your participation.

$1175/person for individuals

$1125/person for teams of 2+ from a district

PDPs

Earn 15PDPs

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Why enroll?

Conveniently Scheduled

We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.

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Thoughtfully Designed

The content comes from you and our design is based on best practices in adult learning. We build every agenda based on current research combined with the issues you bring to the table. 

PROGRAM DETAILS

Skillful Facilitators

Our facilitators are veteran educators who have walked the walk and trained for years to develop expertise in adult learning that will benefit you directly.

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Satisfied Participants

We are proud of the impact we are having. Please take a moment to read the testimonials of our satisfied participants for yourself.

HEAR from your peers

Scheduled with you in mind.

We schedule with the practitioner in mind. In person sessions allow for deeper training, relationship building, and group work. Remote sessions provide convenience and forums to address ongoing problems of practice.

Don't Delay - Claim your seat today.

Five Thursdays from 8:30-11:30am


TENTATIVE 2026-2027 dates


8:30 - 11:30 am in person in Dedham


September 17, 2026

October 22, 2026

November 19, 2026

January 28, 2027

March 25, 2027

*Dates/Times subject to change.

Thoughtfully Designed Programming

We focus on meaningful content and take a learner centered approach.

STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLS

  • Develop a deeper understanding of concepts of leadership & expand knowledge about leadership styles
  • Acquire skill in leading teams within the school or district
  • Utilize protocols to facilitate discussions and support adult learning
  • Gain insight into creating practices that enhance equitable opportunities to learn for all students
  • Build an appreciation for the importance of a positive professional culture and strategies for creating it
  • Clarify your core values and leadership identity
  • Strengthen your supervision, evaluation, and coaching skills
  • Explore curriculum design, equity-based instructional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and standards-based grading
  • Build effective habits for communication, conflict resolution, and sustainable leadership
  • Learn to advocate for staffing, scheduling, and budgeting decisions
  • Tackle real-world challenges: hiring, budgeting, advocacy, scheduling

leadership foundations

Story-sharing • Strengths inventory •

Department belief statements • Leadership

identity • Building trust

instructional leadership

Curriculum leadership • Standards-based

grading • Heterogeneous grouping •

Culture of collaboration • Equity Lens

supervision & evaluation

Coaching conversations • Growth goals •

Navigating tough situations • Balancing

roles

the realities of the chair role

Hiring • Scheduling • Budget & Advocacy •

Sustaining yourself + your team • Work-life

balance

Meet Your Facilitators

Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.

Meet the people who make the magic happen.

Nancy Marrinucci

Andrew Miller

Meet Nancy Marrinucci

Meet Andrew Miller

Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it.

It was helpful to know I am not alone in the challenges we are facing and hear about the work others are doing and how I might be able to use what others are doing in my district.

I developed confidence in trusting the process, remaining calm and neutral when needed, and knowing the tactical tools to have in my back pocket when needed.

They have challenged me to be a better leader - really examining topics that I had not addressed!

I've been able to immediately apply each topic into my daily practice. 

Just a few more reasons to join us...

CUSTOMIZED

Enjoy an agenda personalized to the group's needs.

COLLEGIAL

Build your network in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential group setting.

PRACTICAL

Develop practical applications and solutions to questions and issues from your current work.

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Learn more about all of our Job-Alike Programs

We have cohorts for

  • Assistant Superintendents
  • Principals
  • Assistant Principals
  • School Based Curriculum Leaders
  • Instructional Coaches. 
  • Mentors
  • Special Education Team Chairs
  • Women in Leadership
  • and more!

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