SuccessLink Curriculum Initiatives
Charter School Leadership Academy
Academy Information
State of Missouri statute requires the mentoring of new leaders and that an Academy be provided for their support and development. Through this academy, Charter School leaders will receive mentoring and support to positively impact student performance through school improvement practices. School improvement mandates standards are redefining the school administrator’s role. Missouri charter school leaders and administrators must have continuous support opportunities in order to develop and hone skills for instructional leadership.
Regional Academy meetingswill satisfy state certification requirements for transition administrator certification “The development, implementation and completion of a professional development plan of at least 120 contact hours of professional development based on Interstate School Leaders Standards.” University credit can be obtained for some participants who are interested.
Program Deliverables
This program will provide cutting edge thinking on key educational issues pertinent to charter schools, practical application on the use of data, research-based strategies and a focus on specific leadership behaviors that contribute to improved student learning. Regional meetings will focus on student learning, poverty issues, teacher assessment, establishing high expectations for students and teachers, developing a positive school culture, curricular mapping, instructional issues, APR, Title 1 & 2 and all other Federal Funding.
The program includes nine days of high quality professional development for school leaders. Meetings will be held in locations which optimize learning and minimize travel expense. Those who choose to attend will join a vast network of learning leaders who will continue these special relationships well beyond the year long program.
Tentative Schedule of Events
August 31 Friday
Kickoff and organizational meeting
September—May
Eight regional meetings coordinated by SuccessLink
All meeting dates, except kickoff, will be determined by group consensus such that we minimally interrupt school responsibilities.
Funding
The cost for SuccessLink members is $1000 and $1200 for non-members. For a charter school who bring two or more leaders, a discount of $100 is given to each team member. This cost covers all meeting registrations, meeting meals and materials. Participants will be asked to cover hotels and transportation expenses.
Charter schools can utilize the following sources of funding to support attendance: professional development funds from the local 1% allocation, Title 1 (if allowed under law), Title IIA funds, special education funds (can only be used if the person is using the information to work with students with disabilities), or Carl Perkins and local funds (the administrator must have direct involvement with Career Education/Perkins in order for these funds to be utilized).
Facilitators
Dr. Doug Miller, Founding Director
Amy Youngblood, Executive Director
How to Enroll
Register online no later than August 1, 2011 click here. If you experience problems using the web site, call (573) 636-4395 and SuccessLink staff will be happy to assist you.
