Leadership Development Resources
Resources to support educational leaders' growth and development.
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September 01, 2024
Islands of SanityType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe noted leadership consultant and book author writes about schools as a sustaining force for good amidst turbulent leadership challenges. -
August 29, 2024
Panel Discussion: Addressing student and staff mental health in your districtType:Webinar Recording Topics: Health & Wellness, Leadership DevelopmentA one-hour webinar panel discussion where leaders from Sourcewell, including public schools, and districts like yours will come together to address the state of mental health in education. -
July 01, 2024
Preparing for the Unpredictable with a Negative ImaginationType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe article discusses the importance of "negative imagination" for school leaders to anticipate and prepare for unexpected events. It highlights the need for proactive planning, using data and imagination to predict crises, and offers insights from various researchers on improving educational leadership through equity audits, early warning systems, and large-scale innovations. -
June 03, 2024
10 Tips For Automating Workflows in 2024Type:Webinar Recording Topics: Leadership DevelopmentLearn invaluable insights into leading organizational change through process improvement and workflow automation, led by former Director of Instructional Technology at Chicopee Public School. -
June 01, 2024
From a Professional Development to a Professional Learning MindsetType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentHow three school districts in Utah shifted mindsets to reimagine leadership, teaching and learning. -
June 01, 2024
Transitioning from Superintendent to MentorType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentA retired superintendent discovers the need for cultivating new forms of relationship when coaching new leaders. -
June 01, 2024
Widening Our LensType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentAccessing the research literature of organizational psychologists and behavioral economists can help superintendents truly amp up their skills in change leadership. -
June 01, 2024
Changing Mindsets Before It’s Too LateType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentHow many leaders operate in a way that does not plan for or recognize the shifting world? -
May 20, 2024
Make Your District Their Dream Job: Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Empower Your StaffType:Webinar Recording Topics: Leadership DevelopmentHear from an esteemed group of district leaders about their experiences nurturing supportive work environments for staff that inspire high rates of retention and professional longevity. -
May 20, 2024
Journey to the Superintendency: Resources, Tools and Support You Need to Be SuccessfulType:Webinar Recording Topics: Leadership DevelopmentJoin a distinguished panel of superintendents as they share invaluable insights, experiences and lessons learned on their path to the superintendency. -
May 06, 2024
Empowering Educational Leadership: Insights from the Harvard Institute for Superintendents and District LeadersType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentExploring strategies to tackle pressing challenges and foster positive change within their educational communities. -
April 06, 2024
The Changing Role of Principals: Are District Leaders and University Preparation Programs Providing the Needed SupportsType:Article Topics: District & School Operations, Leadership DevelopmentPrincipals need more support in areas like technology, social-emotional support, and flexibility. -
April 01, 2024
Who Are Your Heroes?Type:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe more you search within your school community, the more you‘ll witness others living their purpose in service of student success. -
March 15, 2024
Superintendent Research Briefing: Building a High-Performance Leadership TeamType:Webinar Recording Topics: Leadership DevelopmentEAB and AASA hosted a webinar for superintendents to share the common principles that drive success among district leadership teams. -
March 13, 2024
Superintendent Salary & Benefits StudyType:Report Topics: Board Relations, Leadership DevelopmentEnsure you're getting the compensation you deserve. Access actionable information needed to manage and negotiate your compensation and benefits. -
March 01, 2024
Learning Peak Performance Through a Lizard on My WallType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentA former superintendent gets his inspiration from a gravity-defying force. -
March 01, 2024
All Goals Are Not Created EqualType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentSetting a lofty target is the box we check, but then come the hard steps of planning, execution, reflection and iteration. -
February 22, 2024
PEP Talk Episode 27: Superintendent Attrition, Mobility and GenderType:Podcast Topics: Advocacy & Policy, District & School Operations, Leadership DevelopmentOn this episode of PEP Talk, Kat Sturdevant interviews Dr. Rachel S. White, assistant professor of educational leadership & policy studies at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville about attrition, mobility and the role of gender in the superintendency. -
February 09, 2024
Adaptive Leadership for Complex Decision-making in Extraordinary TimesType:Article Topics: Leadership DevelopmentIt takes work to become a forward-thinking leader. -
February 01, 2023
Building Confidence as the Great EqualizerType:Member Spotlight Topics: Leadership DevelopmentThe Caldwell, Idaho, superintendent on the importance of expressing confidence in organizational leadership.
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Apr02Authentic Family Engagement SummitType:
Summit Topics: Early Learning, Leadership DevelopmentThe Authentic Family Engagement Summit will bring together district and school leaders from across the country to explore new ideas and strategies for family engagement. -
Apr09Leadership for Well-Being and Learning SummitType:
Summit Explore cutting-edge strategies for nurturing talent, driving collaborative excellence, and creating healthy and thriving school environments. -
Jul07National Women’s Leadership ConsortiumType:
Cohort Topics: District & School Operations, Leadership DevelopmentThe National Women's Leadership Consortium is specifically designed for women in leadership positions across all sectors impacting public education! -
Jul09Aspiring Superintendents Academy® for Latino and Latina LeadersType:
Academy Topics: Equity, Leadership DevelopmentA highly interactive year-long program that provides participants with the real-world skills a next generation Latino and Latina superintendent will need to thrive.
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