Los Angeles Unified School District Leadership Academy Cohort 8 Leadership Excellence through Administrator Development (LEAD) Program

What is the LEAD Program? LEAD is a comprehensive one year leadership development internship program designed to identify, assess and develop future leaders. The primary focus of LEAD is to develop aspiring assistant principals that are equipped to cultivate and maintain in school processes and conditions that include rigorous academic standards, high-quality instruction, and a culture of collective responsibility for all students’ academic success. LEAD is a comprehensive one year leadership development internship program designed to identify, assess and develop future leaders. The primary focus of LEAD is to develop aspiring assistant principals that are equipped to cultivate and maintain in school processes and conditions that include rigorous academic standards, high-quality instruction, and a culture of collective responsibility for all students’ academic success.

Who Should Apply? Teachers, Instructional coaches, deans, counselors, coordinators, and others with at least one year out-of- the classroom experience, who have met the requirements for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier I) and want to become an assistant principal.

How Does This Differ from the Traditional Administrative Pathway? LEAD provides a one year structured leadership development program that includes assessment, mentorship, individual learning plans, reflection, and on-going feedback while engaging in the day-to-day duties of an administrator. 86% of the seven cohorts of LEAD graduates are currently in administrative positions with 8 serving as new principals. LEAD provides a one year structured leadership development program that includes assessment, mentorship, individual learning plans, reflection, and on-going feedback while engaging in the day-to-day duties of an administrator. 86% of the seven cohorts of LEAD graduates are currently in administrative positions with 8 serving as new principals.

What are the Instructional Components of the LEAD Program? The program consists of three researched-based program features: A One Week Summer Boot Camp designed to: –assess the leadership skills of the participants using an assessment center type model –assist interns in becoming reflective of their leadership practice –begin an individual leadership development plan –provide mandated Child Abuse, Ethics, and Sexual Abuse certification training A One Year Guided Internship with a high performing mentor principal. On-Going Project-based Professional development sessions based on the current work at the school. The program consists of three researched-based program features: A One Week Summer Boot Camp designed to: –assess the leadership skills of the participants using an assessment center type model –assist interns in becoming reflective of their leadership practice –begin an individual leadership development plan –provide mandated Child Abuse, Ethics, and Sexual Abuse certification training A One Year Guided Internship with a high performing mentor principal. On-Going Project-based Professional development sessions based on the current work at the school.

LEAD Summer Boot Camp 2 Day Assessment Center Experience that includes Case Study, In-Basket Activities, Video taped Board Presentation, and a School Improvement Exercise2 Day Assessment Center Experience that includes Case Study, In-Basket Activities, Video taped Board Presentation, and a School Improvement Exercise A Conceptual Framework of Leadership PracticeA Conceptual Framework of Leadership Practice Introduction to a Data Driven Instructional Program including MyData and RtI 2 trainingIntroduction to a Data Driven Instructional Program including MyData and RtI 2 training Introduction to the LEAD Electronic Portfolio and Journaling process and the LEAD Intern Practicum GuideIntroduction to the LEAD Electronic Portfolio and Journaling process and the LEAD Intern Practicum Guide 2 Day Assessment Center Experience that includes Case Study, In-Basket Activities, Video taped Board Presentation, and a School Improvement Exercise2 Day Assessment Center Experience that includes Case Study, In-Basket Activities, Video taped Board Presentation, and a School Improvement Exercise A Conceptual Framework of Leadership PracticeA Conceptual Framework of Leadership Practice Introduction to a Data Driven Instructional Program including MyData and RtI 2 trainingIntroduction to a Data Driven Instructional Program including MyData and RtI 2 training Introduction to the LEAD Electronic Portfolio and Journaling process and the LEAD Intern Practicum GuideIntroduction to the LEAD Electronic Portfolio and Journaling process and the LEAD Intern Practicum Guide

What is the LEAD Curriculum? High Standards for Student Learning Rigorous and Quality Instruction in English Language Arts and Math Closing the Achievement Gap Retreat Supervision of Instruction/Effective Culture of Learning and Professional Behavior Fiscal Responsibility Health and Safety Parent and Community Engagement High Standards for Student Learning Rigorous and Quality Instruction in English Language Arts and Math Closing the Achievement Gap Retreat Supervision of Instruction/Effective Culture of Learning and Professional Behavior Fiscal Responsibility Health and Safety Parent and Community Engagement The LEAD curriculum is designed to develop the six key leadership behaviors (planning, implementing, supporting, advocating, communicating, and monitoring) through the interaction of the core components listed below:

Key Points to Know About the LEAD Cohort 8 Program: The LEAD program no longer includes a paid internship. Participants will remain at their current school site where they will carry out the LEAD assignments along with their regular responsibilities while being mentored by their current principal.The LEAD program no longer includes a paid internship. Participants will remain at their current school site where they will carry out the LEAD assignments along with their regular responsibilities while being mentored by their current principal. Principals and LEAD candidates are required to complete a joint application. Please refer to MEM-4611 for the specific requirements and guidelines.Principals and LEAD candidates are required to complete a joint application. Please refer to MEM-4611 for the specific requirements and guidelines. Only one team may apply from each school site.Only one team may apply from each school site. The LEAD program no longer includes a paid internship. Participants will remain at their current school site where they will carry out the LEAD assignments along with their regular responsibilities while being mentored by their current principal.The LEAD program no longer includes a paid internship. Participants will remain at their current school site where they will carry out the LEAD assignments along with their regular responsibilities while being mentored by their current principal. Principals and LEAD candidates are required to complete a joint application. Please refer to MEM-4611 for the specific requirements and guidelines.Principals and LEAD candidates are required to complete a joint application. Please refer to MEM-4611 for the specific requirements and guidelines. Only one team may apply from each school site.Only one team may apply from each school site.

LEAD Graduates Cohort 7

“In order to succeed, you must know what you are doing, like what you are doing, and believe in what you are doing.” Will Rogers “In order to succeed, you must know what you are doing, like what you are doing, and believe in what you are doing.” Will Rogers Leadership Excellence through Administrator Development