Department Heads Institute
A Job-Alike Series for
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.
Registration will open soon.
Register your interest and reserve a spot here: https://forms.gle/tdZBkbExPeQrQkqm9
Price (Utilize Title IIA funds to support your participation.)
$1395/person
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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.

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.

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.

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.
Scheduled with you in mind.
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Schedule coming soon.
*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
LEARNING DESIGNED FOR YOU
- Build your network - Learn from peers in this highly interactive, supportive and confidential small group setting.
- Discover practical applications - Pose questions and present issues from your current work for problem solving & strategizing.
- Engage with solid theory - Develop your ability to take a learning stance through consultancy protocols, problems of practice, case studies, videos and professional readings.
- Customize the agenda - Topics and discussions will be differentiated to fit a variety of circumstances.
Meet Your Facilitators
Our FACILITATORS have walked the walk and have expertise in facilitating adult learning.
Meet the people who make the magic happen.
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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.
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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List of Services
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Mentors of New Teachers 2-Day TrainingMentors of New Teachers 2-Day Training
Mentoring is a critical part of comprehensive induction,
and the work of skillfully trained mentors can transform the
professionalism and culture of collaboration in your
system.
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New Principal Institute & InductionNew Principal Institute & Induction
Meet the numerous and unexpected demands of the job including instructional leadership, supervision and evaluation, running meetings, budgeting, personnel issues, decision making, crisis management, and more. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Supervision and Evaluation SeriesSupervision and Evaluation Series
Educator supervision and evaluation is a powerful lever for improving practice, building culture, and creating change in a school or district.
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Assistant Superintendents: Navigating the WatersAssistant Superintendents: Navigating the Waters
A program for the crucial players supporting the broad work of the district and the superintendent, who face challenges in curriculum and instruction, personnel, finance, student services, DEI and SEL. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Women in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity GroupWomen in Leadership Assistant Superintendent Affinity Group
A small cohort designed for female assistant superintendents to consider the challenges and rewards of the job, learn to recognize the strengths that women bring to school leadership, make meaning of allyship & investigate systems of inequity, and more. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Special Education IEP Team Chairs InstituteSpecial Education IEP Team Chairs Institute
Create a climate of trust while navigating key obligations.
The team chair is integral in ensuring that the needs of all parties are met. This requires a skillful balancing of curriculum, instruction, student services and family engagement, along with strong relationships with colleagues, students and families. Unfortunately, this work can become conflict-driven, complex and isolating with few occasions for turning experience into wisdom. In a process where optimism, positivity, and belief in the process is critical, you must hone your ability to read the room, set the tone, model and deal with the physical and emotional manifestations of stress.
In this program, you will learn to lead meetings where everyone recognizes that they have shared goals, how to navigate the demands from each stakeholder, and to leverage your daily interactions into opportunities for growth.
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Elementary Principals Community of PracticeElementary Principals Community of Practice
The increased demands on, and the nature of, the principalship has shifted notably since the pandemic. Join your peers to discuss shared problems, find best practices, and discover strategies that will help you handle your day-to-day challenges.
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CTE Administrator InstituteCTE Administrator Institute
As an administrator in the CTE space, you must balance the needs of training the workforce of tomorrow while ensuring post-secondary bound students are equipped to continue their educational journey.
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Assistant Principal InstituteAssistant Principal Institute
APs have one of the most varied and challenging school leadership roles, crossing the boundaries of operations, curriculum, instruction, student services and community engagement. Join others who work tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support the principal , and create a positive learning community. CLICK FOR MORE DETAILS...
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Department Heads InstituteDepartment Heads Institute