What will you gain from the “Leading for Success” institute?
  The  comments below are from course evaluations  filled out
    anonymously by institute participants.
  Relevant information, research, and practical ideas
  
    - "The course provided specific examples of successful models, identification
      of potential problems, and a plan to move forward to provide staff and
      students with appropriate supports." Administrative Chair, Special
      Education Department 
- "Not only did it help give us more information to get this to work
      in our situation, but the fact that we attended as a district team will
      help us present a unified front going forward." K-12 Math/Science
      Curriculum Coordinator
Team time and tools to identify challenges and plan
    strategies
  
    - "Team time always followed a "nugget" of information,
      so we were able to truly reflect on our district's needs and begin to plan
      strategies to help our work." Principal
- "It provided a common language and guiding principles to continue
      the conversation with the other team members attending the institute. We
      will now be united in carrying our message back to the schools." Assistant
        Superintendent
Exchange of ideas with other districts
  
    - "Excellent opportunity to network with other people who have the
      same job—great to discuss our common frustrations and ways that people
      in other districts have worked to solve their problems." Principal 
- "Our team especially benefited from the conversations and ideas
      shared throughout the two days." Assistant Superintendent 
An action plan
  
    - "We are poised to begin a co-teaching model at our middle school
      this fall. Much of our planning occurred at the institute." Director
      of Curriculum and Staff Development
- "I [had] time to work with my district members to develop a plan
      of action for the future." Principal 
- "It provided me with a clear
      and focused vision of how I will relate our goals to the staff."  Assistant
        Principal