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Iowa Leadership Academy

The Iowa Leadership Academy (ILA) supports two virtual leadership centers – Principal Center (launched in June 2007) and the Superintendent/Board Center (currently being developed). The Wallace Leadership Grant is providing resources for the development and implementation of the ILA. A number of collaborative partners are actively involved in the development and support of the ILA: the Department of Education (DE), School Administrators of Iowa (SAI), Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB), the Area Education Agencies (AEA), higher education, and local districts.

Principals 

The Principals Center (PC) is developed “by principals, for principals. The vision of the PC is – Every student in every school in every district in Iowa will have quality leaders. The center’s mission is to create a community of where school leaders discover their skills, their wisdom and their passion for leading learning. Participants in the PC academy indicate that these experiences allow leaders opportunities to:

  • Gain craft knowledge and skills that enhance the principal’s ability to advance the school’s learning goals.
  • Be inspired, challenged and committed to the moral purpose of leading.
  • Develop leadership plan of action that will advance the school’s plan of action.
  • Participate in networking/collaboration/coaching that extends beyond the June conference and supports fulfillment of action plans.

Superintendents & School Boards

The Superintendent-Board Center (SBC) was convened during the 2007-2008 school year with representatives from each collaborative partner. The SBC will use the continuous improvement model to provide common learning opportunities and support for the superintendent-board leadership team in their endeavor to lead systemic change for improved student learning. As the SBC takes shape more information will be updated on the DE and SAI website.

More information can be found on the SAI website (http://www.sai-iowa.org/mentoring.html).

Contact

Matt Ludwig
515-281-3750
matt.ludwig@iowa.gov

 

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 October 2008 )