Lead-Learn-Excel's Instructional Leadership Institutes

Lead Learn Excel helps administrators develop the skills they need to support the everyday learning and improvement of their teachers.  Lead Learn Excel  is a program from the Ounce of Prevention Fund developed specifically for early childhood administrators looking to improve the quality of instruction in their school or program.

The Ounce recognizes that administrators are tasked with driving school and program improvement. Critical to that effort is delivering more effective teaching and learning in classrooms. 

The Ounce’s in-depth professional development program is based on a proven learning process. Without any cost to your program, over 16 months administrators will have access to local, in-person training; ongoing technical assistance; peer learning communities; and a full suite of digital tools and resources. Participants will also be eligible for additional resources like travel reimbursements, a mini grant, video equipment, CLASS training and more. Lead Learn Excel is specifically designed for leaders like principals, assistant principals, administrators, curriculum coordinators, special education specialists, etc. Leaders may receive Administrator Academy Credit for completing portions of the training series.

The Ounce, in partnership with the McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership, will launch 2-day Instructional Leadership Institutes in fall 2015. Each Institute kicks off a 16-month program of professional development support services.

• October 14-15 in East St. Louis, IL
• November 4-5 in Aurora, IL
• December 2-3 in Chicago, IL

Programs must be rated at the Silver or Gold Circle of Quality in ExceleRate Illinois to be eligible.

For Gold-rated programs that wish to pursue an Award of Excellence, Lead Learn Excel will help you work towards an Award of Excellence in Preschool Teaching & Learning.

Visit www.theOunce.org/lead to learn more about the full set of support services and view a prerecorded webinar about the program.

Sessions are filling up fast. Complete an application form online to join a cohort in your area. Contact the Lead Learn Excel team if you have questions.