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OPTIMIZING TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH
TRANFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
AASA NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 27, 2015
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
Providing Illinois Superintendents with the
Knowledge and Skills Essential for Maximizing the Educational
Success of all students!!
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
The Illinois School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL) is a professional growth program for Illinois School Superintendents.
ISAL is supported and managed by the Illinois Association of School Administrators.
ISAL focuses on providing assistance to school district leaders in the advancement of their leadership, operational and strategic skills which contribute to the improvement of performance outcomes for all students
ISAL Goal: To provide practicing Illinois superintendents with experiences that build exemplary knowledge and skills essential for successfully impacting student achievement. The ISAL program consists of: Academy members participate in a series of meaningful learning
experiences professionally aligned over a two-year program. These learning experiences are aligned to leadership standards. In addition to developing Personal and District Growth Plans,
cohort members participate in training that is focused on the superintendent’s role in support of student achievement.
ISAL GOAL AND PROGRAM FRAME
Cohort Participation Presently Limited to Illinois School Superintendents
Competitive Application Based Access.
Targeting Superintendents with 2-10 years of experience as a superintendent.
$2,500 Annual Cost
Subsidized by Corporate Sponsors.
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
Our Program Design Committee guides the development of the program.
Co ISAL Directors: Dr. Gary Zabilka Dr. Nick Osborne
ISAL Facilitator Dr. Nancy Blair, Professor Emeritus – Cardinal Stritch University
Special Guest Presenters Dr. Peter Jonas Dr. Tony Frontier Dr. Don White
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP-DESIGN
Two Year Academy (18 -20 Months)
8 weekend sessions
Collaborative Cohort of Participants
Supported by a Coaching Cadre
Participants required to work on Professional and District Plans between session
The minimum of two coaching sessions are required between each ISAL Session.
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PATHS Path One: Leadership Development Challenge to Transform Self as Leader
Components:
Assessment of Core Values/Personal Vision
Assessment of Coherence within leadership practice (360, self)
Gap analysis and leadership goal development
Leadership learning across five research based lenses linked to student learning
Personal Growth Planning with benchmarking related to leadership behaviors
Ongoing development coaching focused on leadership behaviors
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PATHS
Path Two: Adaptive Performance Challenge to Lead District Improvement
and Innovation
Components:
Assessment of Core Organizational Purpose Vision/Mission/Goals
Data based assessment of current state
Assessment of Coherence (Programs, Processes, Policies regarding district learning goals) Gap Analysis and district performance goal development
Leadership learning across five research based lenses linked to student achievement
Professional District Leadership planning with benchmarking linked to student achievement
Ongoing performance coaching
Five Leadership Lens
Facilitator of shared moral purpose
Change Agent
Relationship/Culture promoter
Capacity builder
Coherence Maker
The ISAL training centers around five leadership lenses:
Supportive Coaches IASA School for Advanced Leadership participants are assigned a certified coach that works with them to maximize the ISAL experiences.
The coach and ISAL participant will be given the opportunity to meet outside of the formal cohort gatherings.
The focus of this relationship will be the individualized Personal Growth Plan and the building of exemplary knowledge and skill sets essential for successfully impacting student achievement at the local level.
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ISAL III CORPORATE SPONSORS
ISAL BENEFITS
Each person receives a Certified Professional Coach
Development of a Personal Professional Growth Plan for student achievement.
Development of a comprehensive needs assessment for the school district.
Development of District Improvement Plan.
Achieving the status as an ISAL Fellow
Search firms now recognize the added status of an ISAL Graduate
Advanced Designation For ISAL Participants:
Successful participants will earn advanced recognition that will include but may not be limited to: IASA Certification Recognition from national search firms Recognition as a Distinguished IASA School for Advanced
Leadership Graduate. Granted the Designation as an ISAL Fellow.
ISAL BENEFITS
Cohort Experience: The ISAL program is delivered using the cohort concept. A diverse group of professionals gathering together to share their experiences and to learn from each other as part of a two year cohort learning opportunity.
Three Generations of ISAL Cohorts: ISAL I Cohort began in 2010. Twenty three superintendents graduated on August 4, 2012 and earned the and earned the distinguished title of an IASA School for Advanced Leadership Graduate and Fellow. ISAL II Cohort began on January 11, 2013. Twenty two superintendents graduated on June 14, 2014 and earned the prestigious honor as an IASA School for Advanced Leadership Graduate and Fellow. ISAL III Cohort began on January 22, 2014 with thirty one superintendents in our newest cohort. Graduation date is June, 2016.
ISAL EXPERIENCES
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
It is wonderful to work with such a dedicated group of professionals. The instructor and
guest speakers are national experts in their field. It is awesome to have them available to
work with us in such a small group.
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
This experience has allowed me to stop and think about leadership, in particular instructional
leadership. Even though I felt confident about my ability in this area, participating in ISAL reminded me of how there is always potential for growth. After all, isn’t instructional leadership the most
important role we have as superintendents?
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
The ISAL experience has offered me an opportunity to sit back and reflect on my work
as a superintendent. It has provided the structure for me to organize my thoughts and
it is wonderful to gain safe and expert feedback!
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
THE ISAL IMPACT...Cohort Testimonials:
It is a fantastic combination of leadership curriculum, networking, and best practices for
superintendents who are interested in challenging themselves,
their school, their Board of Education, and their community to become better!
What Has ISAL Meant To Me And
My District Dr. Jamie Reilly – Superintendent Maercker School District No. 60 ISAL II Graduate
Mr. Jeff Fritchtnitch – Superintendent Altamont School District No. 10 ISAL I Graduate
Graduate of ISAL II Academy
Dr. Jamie Reilly Superintendent Maercker School District # 60
Mr. Jeff Fritchtnitch Superintendent Altamont CUSD #10
Graduate of ISAL I Academy
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
REGARDING ISAL
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT:
Dr. Nick Osborne– ISAL Co Director [email protected] or [email protected]
Dr. Gary Zabilka– ISAL Co Director [email protected]