Cohort Inspire
Supporting and Inspiring Leaders to Thrive in High Impact Schools
Current and aspiring school leaders who are interested in learning more or strengthening their skills to lead in high impact schools.
Cohort Inspire is for current and aspiring school leaders interested in leading in high impact schools (or leaders already working in high impact schools). In an effort to develop and retain talented school leaders working in high impact schools we have created a dynamic leadership development opportunity for MCPS leaders to engage in learning opportunities that will expand their leadership skills needed to be successful in high impact schools. The approach focuses on developing and sustaining effective leaders by providing a comprehensive self-assessment, best practice research, as well as personalized coaching and monthly cohort learning opportunities. The cohort will be facilitated by both internal and external experts in the field and will include sequential reflective exercises that enhance the monthly cohort learning opportunities.
November 2023 - April 2024 (Monthly Sessions)
The role of a leader is rewarding and challenging at the same time. It is our goal with this cohort to inspire leaders and provide them support to be the impactful leaders they can be while leading in high impact schools. And, we also hope that with this support leaders will be more inspired to commit to work in high impact schools and stay there for a very long time!
Complete this brief application today. The first session will be November 9, 2023. Application closes October 20, 2023.
*Current employees ONLY
Questions? email us!
Leading in Highly Impacted Schools Cohort
Sequence of Sessions
To provide opportunities for MCPS school leaders to better understand the role and responsibility of a high impact school principal and further develop the leadership knowledge, attitudes, and skills to work in a high impact school.
Wallace 5 Key Focus Areas for Effective Principal Leadership
- Leading with equity work
- Instructional Focus
- School Climate
- Building collaborative PLCS
- Strategic personnel and resource management
Sequence of Sessions 2023-2024
October- April (Rotating In-Person and Virtual Sessions)
- You’re the leader - now what?!
- How do we lead with equity to ensure that each student receives what they need to reach their academic and social potential?
- How do you work with the school community/school climate?
- What does data-driven decision making look like in a high impact school?
- What does instructional leadership look like in a high impact school?
- What's the urgency?