International Center for Leadership in Education

Leadership Series

NEW! - Leading Change in High Schools

Secondary schools today need to be reinvented to keep pace with changes in society. The International Center has learned important lessons from model schools and extraordinary school leaders, including the following themes and best practices in this kit:

key principles of change
guidance from the wisdom of principals and other educators and the most up-to-date research to craft schoolwide solutions
why school systems today need to operate more like a biological model than an industrial model
practical advice, insight, and effective tools to improve high schools, including professional development activities

This kit includes a CD and DVD and is available in the online store for $295.

Leadership for Rigor, Relevance and Relationships

This kit’s purpose is to support school administrators at all K-12 levels to take a leadership role in creating/enhancing a culture of rigor, relevance, and relationships in schools. The kit differs from Using the Rigor/Relevance Framework for Planning and Instruction because it does not focus on instruction and assessment. Rather, it:

takes a broader perspective on rigor and relevance
introduces relationships
offers in depth analysis on the school leader’s supervisory role
provides a model for leadership and change
includes professional development activities and case studies

This kit includes a CD and DVD and is available in the online store for $295.

School Performance — How to Meet AYP and Achieve Long-term Success

This resource kit is designed to address the leadership needs associated with improving the performance of students in all schools. Improvement is continuous — schools must get better year after year to make adequate yearly progress (AYP). The kit offers:

a comprehensive systems approach to the transformation of schools, districts, and even state education systems
a foundation based on cutting-edge research, practical efforts that work, and a frank and honest approach to the issues facing education
resources for creating awareness and conducting professional development, including video presentations and PowerPoint slides

This kit includes a CD and DVD and is available in the online store for $295.