Instructional Leadership Academy

The Instructional Leadership Academy is a professional learning experience designed to strengthen the capacity of school leaders to positively influence teaching, learning, and student outcomes. Grounded in research on effective leadership and continuous improvement, this series focuses on three essential areas of instructional leadership practice: leading for impact, leading change, and leading learning. Participants will explore how to identify high-leverage actions that improve student outcomes, develop the skills needed to guide meaningful and sustainable change, and strengthen their role as instructional leaders who support high-quality teaching and learning.

Through collaborative learning, reflection, and application, leaders will engage in strategies that build strong school cultures, align systems around student learning goals, and use data to drive improvement. The series will provide practical tools, leadership frameworks, and opportunities for peer collaboration so participants can translate learning into action within their schools.

Content

  • Session 1 - Understanding Intentional Leadership

  • Session 2 - Building Professional Capacity through Instructional Leadership

  • Session 3 - Building Professional Capacity through School Improvement and Professional Learning

  • Session 4 - Leading Change and Implementation Planning

  • Session 5 - Showcase of Learning - Project Completion Demonstrating Application of Learning

Target Audience

Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, Counselors, Assistant Principals, Principals (year 2 and beyond)

Cost

  • Non-Member - $2,000

  • USA-Kansas Member - $1,000

  • PLN District Member - $200

  • Non-Administrator (Teacher, Counselor, Instructional Coaches, etc) - $50

Cost includes 5 sessions

Locations & Dates

EMPORIA

  • September 29, 2026

  • November 10, 2026

  • February 4, 2027

  • March 25, 2027

  • May 6, 2027

NEWTON

  • October 1, 2026

  • November 12, 2026

  • February 2, 2027

  • March 30, 2027

  • May 4, 2027