Leadership Series
The Institutes in NISL's Leadership Series are designed to help principals, district leaders, and other school leaders address the most critical issues in education today.
The Institutes draw on the best of strategic thinking, instructional leadership, and proven ways to create a just, fair, and caring community of learners in every school – the major motifs explored in NISL's Executive Development Program. During the Institutes, participants analyze the present context for instruction in their schools, as well as ways to benchmark and improve teaching and learning practices. Every participant receives readings and videos on a CD, several books and articles, and other support materials relating to the Institute topic. Case studies, interactive computer-based activities, and group discussions complement traditional teaching approaches.
School leaders leave NISL Institutes with detailed solutions tailored to their specific needs. NISL does not train principals to become experts in a given subject area, but to become leaders who can assist others in identifying the characteristics of a strong educational program. Most importantly, participants become leaders who can set up processes for ensuring improvements in teaching and learning that result in high student performance in their schools.
Learn more about the Institutes in NISL's Leadership Series: