Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL)
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Format
Title
Description
July/August
1.5 in-person days
Launching Leadership Foundations
Launching Leadership Foundations
will provide school leaders with time to plan and prepare for the opening of the school year. Topics include your stump speech, your leadership context, your entry plan and an introduction to the School Leader Paradigm.
September
2 Virtual hours
Mapping Relationships for School Success
Mapping Relationships for School Success
will assist school leaders in identifying internal and external individuals and groups that contribute to the school and community context. Participants will analyze current relationships, the cadence of communication and plan for improvements through a communications plan. Participants will also consider the relationships that are missing and need to be developed.
October
2 Virtual hours
Assessing Classroom Impact
Assessing Classroom Impact
will focus on how staff actions impact student outcomes. Participants will identify teachers into four quadrants regarding learning expectations and environment (relationships), reflect on how staff actions impact student outcomes and plan for leadership actions to improve classroom impact.
November
2 Virtual hours
Leading for Culture
Leading for Culture: Building Sustainable Relationships
guides principals in assessing faculty relationships and connecting the results to their leadership intelligence. Participants will explore practical strategies to build and sustain meaningful relationships, aligning them with the goals of a learning organization.
December
No Session
January
2 Virtual hours*
*Note: In January 2025, this session will be 3 Virtual hours.
Leading a Problem of Practice
Leading a Problem of Practice helps leaders identify and address a challenge in their organization. Participants will learn simple strategies using the Cycle of Inquiry to plan, implement, assess, and reflect on a problem or opportunity in their school/LEA. A theory of action will be developed to guide leaders in planning, implementing, and assessing the impact of their actions.
February
2 Virtual hours
Leading Instructional Supervision
Leading Instructional Supervision
will focus on key strategies for instructional supervision, including classroom observations and understanding the evaluation process. Participants will plan and implement an observation cycle that will ensure compliance with Act 13 requirements.March
2 Virtual hours
Leading a Culture of Safety
Leading a Culture of Safety in Schools
will provide school principals with guidance on building and maintaining a safe school environment. Participants will review state mandates, local procedures, and policies related to school safety, while also exploring practical strategies to support both physical security and the emotional well-being of students and staff.April
2 Virtual hours
Leading Data Literacy
Leading Data Literacy
will review four types of school level data and how these data provide context to the school’s success. Participants will also learn and engage in a collaborative data protocol that works well at the school level.
May
No Session
June
1.5 in-person days
Launching Leadership Wrap Up
Launching Leadership Wrap Up
will review the year of induction and the topics covered. Other topics include finishing a school year well, relaxing and recharging over the summer and finally, preparing for a great start to the next school year.
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The courses below provide participants with 30 Act 45 Continuing Education hours upon successful completion, except for Equitable Education for All Students: Why Leadership Matters (1), which provides participants with 45 Act 45 Continuing Education hours upon successful completion.
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Course Description Prerequisites Number of Weeks Virtual Session Info Act 13 and Beyond: School Leaders Driving Instructional Excellence
Act 13 requires a deep understanding of the supervision and evaluative process. School leaders need to be positioned to engage in supervision and evaluation with knowledge, skills, and confidence whether new to the leadership role or experienced. Act 13 and Beyond: School Leaders Driving Instructional Excellence is designed to underscore the importance of the supervision and evaluation model for elevating classroom instruction and building faculty capacity.
NOTE: This course satisfies the Act 13 requirements for new Assistant/Vice Principals and Principals.N/A N/A 3 full days Comprehensive Mental Health for School Leaders (2) Comprehensive Mental Health for School Leaders in Action (2) is the second course in the PIL Blended Mental Health set. Participants will focus on the next steps for the SHAPE assessment and how to move from theory into practice. The course focuses on what action steps school leaders will take—based on successes and lessons learned—to drive systematic change within their schools or districts. Self-care, purposeful implementation, opportunities for reflection, and the benefits of networking are emphasized. Comprehensive Mental Health for School Leaders (1)
8 weeks 2 half days
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The courses below provide participants with 30 Act 45 Continuing Education hours upon successful completion, except for Equitable Education for All Students: Why Leadership Matters (1), which provides participants with 45 Act 45 Continuing Education hours upon successful completion.
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Description:
Comprehensive Mental Health for School Leaders (1) is designed to help school leaders understand the core components of comprehensive school mental health as they engage in a planning process around implementation of services. The course focuses on a comprehensive school mental health curriculum and several core features of effective school mental health initiatives.
Participants will examine a range of supports and services that promote positive school climate, social emotional learning, mental health, and well-being, while reducing the prevalence and severity of mental illness. This course examines ways to build or improve a foundation of district and school professionals, including administrators and educators, specialized instructional support personnel in strategic partnership with students, families, and community health and mental health partners. Participants will focus on ways to assess and address the social and environmental factors that impact health and mental health.
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Prerequisites: None
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Number of Weeks: 10
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Virtual Session Information: 1 full day
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Description: In an effort to elevate teaching and learning, the instructional leader must lead with purpose and intention in an environment built upon trust, equity, efficacy, and continuous improvement! The school leaders will explore the many ways they can enact instructional leadership designed to elevate teaching and learning. In this course, you will engage in a thoughtful examination of the research, a consideration of your specific school context, reflection on your current leadership practices, and ultimately, a consideration of this question: How can I align my leadership behaviors and actions with the best of what research has to share on effective school leadership?
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Prerequisite:
ONE of the following must be satisfied:
Successfully completed Act 13 & Beyond: School Leaders Driving Instructional Excellence
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Currently hold Administrative Level II Certification
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Number of Weeks: N/A
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Virtual Session Information: 3 full days
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