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Five years of research and field-testing that leverage leading researchers and practitioners from education and other fields
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Strengthen the instructional leadership of aspiring and current leaders, and raise student achievement
Intensive leadership training focused on the most critical issues leaders want to address
Proving effective in improving student achievement and educator effectiveness in schools across the country
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Extend the EDP’s approach to learning and school organization to the classroom through the direct development of teachers.
Rethinking education systems to compete in a global economy
District leaders are transforming their districts for the better
NISL is the leading provider of research-proven support for district and school leaders in the country
Transfer expertise gained from the Executive Development Program into deliberate practices in unique contexts.
Develop a redesign plan based on a deep understanding of your district’s context and the research on top systems
A rigorous, research-based, cohort-delivered executive development program for district superintendents
Laying the groundwork for district leaders to redesign their district as a cohesive system
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