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Building Teacher Leaders in Small Schools Registration: Join the 2026-27 Cohort!

Thursday, June 25, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)
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Category: Virtual


Cost: $210 per teacher (member), $310 (non member), includes Clifton StrengthsFinder
Audience: Classroom teachers who demonstrate an interest and capacity for leadership.
Open to PAIS schools with a student population of 250 or less.
Spaces limited to 5 teachers per school. Sessions are held virtually.

Outcomes for teachers:

  • Build leadership skills
  • Develop systems thinking
  • Strengthen your position as a stakeholder in your school community
  • Move you forward on your leadership journey
  • Be part of a cohort of educators who want to make a difference
  • Earn Act 48 Credits


Benefits to the School:

  • Extend the benefits of a distributive leadership framework in your schools
  • Provide a professional learning opportunity to your teachers that leads to personal and professional growth
  • Open avenues of positive impact
  • Nurture contentment, elevate teacher voice, and retain good teachers


Testimonials from 2025-26 participants:
“I enjoyed this program as an introduction to leadership. It gave me a glimpse “behind the scenes” without overloading me with a lot of information. Great work, and thank you for this stepping stone into leadership!”

“Thank you for building my awareness of my own leadership strengths and expanding my knowledge of ways I can positively contribute to my school community.”

“I enjoyed meeting other teachers from small schools. I learned so much about leadership and ways I can contribute and make a difference in my school.”

Session Details:

  • Wednesday, June 25, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Introductions, Team Building, and StrengthsFinder Part ONE
  • Thursday, September 17, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: StrengthsFinder Part TWO
  • Thursday, October 8, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • Wednesday, November 18, 3:30-5pm
    FOCUS: Organizational Systems, How They Work!
  • Thursday, December 10, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Managing Up, Down, and Across
  • Wednesday, January 20, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Behind the Scenes of Admissions, Advancement & Finance
  • Thursday, February 11, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Supporting Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Schools
  • Tuesday, March 9, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Navigating Your Leadership Journey and Professional Learning
  • Thursday, April 8, 4-5pm
    FOCUS: Navigating Difficult Conversations


Please note that when you register for this program, your registration will show for the first session on May 14. This registers you for ALL SESSIONS, you do not need to register separately for each session. Information on each session will be distributed prior to the session. 

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