The SAIL for Experienced Administrators program is a two-year professional development program which includes a comprehensive assessment center. Face-to-face or completely online delivery modes are available. The modules address the key skills and competencies a successful instructional leader must possess to ensure the academic achievement of each student. The assessments identify participant's strengths and weaknesses, as well as the gaps among staff, supervisor, and participant's perceptions and actuality.
Year One
Institute/Module 1: Managerial Leadership
Time Management and Organization; Theories of Leadership/Leading School Reform
Institute/Module 2: School Leadership
Style; Decision Making; Motivation and Communication; Building Leadership Teams; Ethics and Professionalism
Institute/Module 3: Instructional Leadership
Vision and Culture; Classroom Visitations; Teaching and Learning; Professional Development and Accountability; Professional Learning Community
Institute/Module 4: Leadership for School Improvement-Introduction
Process; Accountability; Data-Based Decision Making; Action Research
Year Two:
Institute/Module 5: Data-Driven Decision Making
Culture for Using Data; Balanced Assessment; Data-informed Decision Making for School Improvement
Institute/Module 6: Continuous Instructional Improvement
Data-driven Lesson Design; Data Teams; Leadership for School Improvement
Institute/Module 7: Responsive Instructional Leadership
Theory of Improvement and Instructional Design; Connections to Internal Accountability; Collaboration and Shared Leadership; Effective Instructional Practices
Institute/Module 8: Leadership for School Improvement
Ensuring Continuous Progress toward Goals; Establishing and Sustaining Collaborative Learning; Assessing and Adapting the Continuous Improvement Plan
By completing the SAIL for Experienced Administrator program, Learners have the opportunity to earn 18 doctoral hours toward their Ed.D. or Ph.D. when enrolled at Concordia University Chicago (CUC). CUC is accredited through NCATE and is completely online. Doctoral degrees in Educational Leadership begin at $26,178. Superintendent Endorsement Certification is also available.
For more information, please email: info@sailforeducation.org or call 1-888-964-7245.
“I have learned a great deal from not only the readings but also the onsite meetings where we have opportunities to exchange ideas and information. I am looking forward to next year’s programming.”
–Jeannette Lewis
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