Key Leadership Capacities

• Develop a compelling vision of a new convergence between liberal arts, STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and math) and career-related knowledge and skills (CTE)


• Build strength, flexibility, and capacity in instructional leadership


• Acquire the skills and attributes to:
• Foster a culture of high expectations


• Increase student engagement


• Sustain rigorous and relevant instruction


• Access resources, leadership strategies, and support to meet challenges and better serve all students as they prepare for college, life, and work.

Best Practices

• Learn from the research, data, and findings that have been systematically collected and analyzed in successful schools


• Network with a wide range of members with similar and diverse backgrounds

Research

• Access to:
• Evidence-based best practices
• Alternative assessments
• Cutting-edge information on proficiency levels in reading and math


• Opportunities to benchmark student data against similar institutions, geographical locations, and demographics.


• Research reports on issues critical to leadership decisions

Coaching and Communities

• Develop an individual growth plan aligned to organizational and professional goals


• Participate in communities of practice for peer-to-peer learning

Management Strategies

Research-based strategies for effective leadership, such as time management, relationship building, and communication

Online Learning Opportunities

Members-only interactive web site with:

• Learning Leaders discussion boards
• Professional development activities


• Instructional resources


• Webinars on convergence issues


• Web meetings within communities of practice

Strategic Networking

Strategies to grow and support collaborations with business and industry both locally and nationally to improve college, work, and life readiness for students and to influence policy decisions

Curriculum Matrix Data

Receive your state-specific academic and CTE Curriculum Matrix data, which prioritizes state standards, and provides data to help focus instruction on the skills and knowledge students need for success both on state-mandated tests and in the work world.