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Instructional Leader Certification
We empower leaders with our competency-based program designed to elevate instruction and improve student outcomes to spearhead transformative change.
What is the Instructional Leader Certification Program?
Designed for leaders committed to instructional excellence, the Instructional Leader Certification Program offers a comprehensive, competency-based professional learning experience where you will demonstrate mastery in five key areas:
Leaders will demonstrate their ability to create and support engaging, effective learning environments that utilize diverse instructional strategies and meaningful assessments to enhance student achievement.
Leaders will showcase their proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and applying educational data to inform instructional strategies and drive continuous improvement in student learning outcomes.
Leaders will exhibit their capacity to introduce and manage innovative educational practices, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement that enhances teaching and learning.
Leaders will demonstrate their expertise in nurturing professional growth among educators through strategic development initiatives, effective coaching, and constructive feedback mechanisms.
Leaders will showcase their ability to create, implement, and refine curricula that are innovative, inclusive, and aligned with educational standards to meet diverse learning needs and boost student engagement.
Benefits of Becoming a Certified Instructional Leader
Led by active practitioners who provide expert support that moves beyond theory, focusing on practice, the program will help you evolve your instructional leadership practice, show mastery and achieve instructional excellence across your entire institution.
In this program, you will:
Show mastery and elevate your role as an instructional leader
Lead teachers to evolve their practice with a focus on student outcomes
Earn a professional badge to share via email or social media platforms
Join an exclusive community of like-minded instructional leaders
Align with the ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles
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“The Instructional Leader Certification Program validated the processes and practices of my school against ISTE+ASCD’s instructional leader framework. As I worked my way through the District Leader pathway, the portfolio helped me to pause, think and reflect on how various elements of the framework were unfolding within our school community. The resources were useful in providing not only a theoretical lens but also some practical strategies with respect to the Instructional Leadership Framework.”
“Completing the Instructional Leader Certification program was transformative for me. The program gave me space to reflect deeply on my leadership style and better understand how I connect with and support all learners in my school. I know where I've been as a leader and where I'd like to go!”
“The Instructional Leader Certification has been a powerful process for improving my coaching moves. The program has empowered me to drive innovation in schools and support teachers' and leaders' professional growth. By focusing on data-driven decision-making and effective instructional practices, I'm able to make a positive impact on the entire school community.”
"The Instructional Leader Certification program gave me a unique perspective on the work I was doing in the classroom with other teachers. It helped guide me with a more structured approach to coaching and supporting teachers looking to explore new ways to implement different tools to support students. I felt that by the end of the program, I was ready to tackle any problem that could arise with confidence."
Benefits for schools & districts:
Create a ripple effect in your school or district. Schools or districts who are interested in sending 5 or more leaders please contact us for group discounts.
For the Instructional Leader Program to have the most impact in your district or school, having a team that includes district instructional leaders, building leaders and instructional coach, mentors (or similar) will increase the efficacy and implementation effectiveness.
